Lingshui

Lingshui County (陵水黎族自治县) is a county in the south east of Hainan, China.



Understand
Lingshui is not as built-up as other parts of Hainan such as Haikou or Sanya and as a result it retains its unspoilt charm. The county boasts varied landscapes from beaches and islands on the coast, to mountains and tropical forests in the interior.

The administrative capital and largest town is Yelin (椰林镇).

By bus


Buses to Lingshui are available from most major cities and towns on the island. Buses from Haikou depart from the Haikou East Bus Station and cost ¥70. Buses from Sanya depart from the main bus station and cost ¥29.

Most buses arrive at the Lingshui Bus Station in Yelin, but there are also direct buses from Sanya to Clearwater Bay (Qingshui Bay 清水湾) and Tufu Bay (土福湾). If travelling to Perfume Bay (Xiangshui Bay 香水湾), however, you will need to change buses at Yelin.

Get around
The main forms of transportation in Lingshui are public buses and taxis.

See






Do

 * Dan Jia Yu Pai (疍家渔排) — one of Lingshui's most unique features. It's in the harbour of Xin Cun Village, close to the Ticket Office of the Nan Wan Monkey Island Cable Car. Dan Jia Yu Pai is a floating village which has been home to the Dan people for many generations. It is still a working fishing harbour, although the residents have started to diversify and now visitors can enjoy a meal in one of the floating restaurants. Due to its proximity to Nan Wan Monkey Island it is recommended to visit both in the same day.

Things to eat

 * Sour Noodles: Each area of Hainan has its own style of Sour Noodles (酸粉) so it's worth giving them a try. This popular dish is sold in both restaurants and on street side stalls throughout Lingshui. On average a bowl of Sour Noodles will cost less than ¥10.
 * Seafood: You can't come to Hainan and not try the seafood. Seafood restaurants with rows of fish tanks displaying your options are found on every street. Go in and select exactly what you want and they cook it fresh to order.
 * Pufferfish Porridge: Pufferfish porridge is a speciality of the area and is eaten as a accompaniment to fresh seafood.

Drink

 * Coconut Juice: Thanks to the abundance of coconut groves on the island you'll see stalls on every street with mounds of fresh coconuts outside. For a refreshing break, make sure to pick up a fresh coconut and sit back and relax.

Go next

 * Baoting
 * Sanya
 * Wanning