Just returned from Lingshui and stayed up late to organize this ultimate guide

Fresh back from Lingshui and absolutely loved it – fewer crowds, stunning scenery, and affordable prices! If you're planning a trip soon, just follow this guide (bookmark recommended!) 🛏【Accommodation】Qingshui Bay is highly recommended for its great environment and proximity to attractions, offering the best experience for families with kids. If you're on a budget, consider Xiangshui Bay, which has various unique homestays and luxury hotels. 🚗【Transportation】Lingshui doesn’t have its own airport. You can fly to Sanya or Haikou and then take a high-speed train or drive. Driving is more recommended, as many of Lingshui’s hidden gems allow direct vehicle access for easier exploration. 🎈【Boundary Island】A kids' favorite! Among Hainan’s three major tourist islands, Boundary Island is the most child-friendly. With crystal-clear "jelly" waters, kids can get up close with marine life and even feed stingrays. 🎈【Nanwan Monkey Island & Dadaid Island】These two spots are on the same island and can be visited in one day. For families, take the cable car for a scenic ride and a bird’s-eye view of the Danjia fishing village. Dadaid Island is perfect for relaxation, with Instagram-worthy setups ideal for young travelers. 🎈【Jianling】A bit remote (40 minutes from Qingshui Bay) but totally worth it! Here, you’ll find expansive rocky shores, snorkeling spots, and small fish darting through glass-clear waters—still relatively undiscovered. 🎈【Qingshui Bay】Four photogenic spots with fewer crowds: 1⃣ Xiaochiling Section: Navigate to "Qingshui Bay Seaside Parking Lot" for pristine waters and white sand. 2⃣ Country Garden Section: Navigate to "Wyndham Hotel" – great for kids with plenty of play facilities. 3⃣ Agile Section: Navigate to "Qingshui Bay Sales Center" – lots of free photo props for perfect snaps. 4⃣ Hanhai Silver Beach: Navigate to "North Gate of Qingshui Bay Tourist Area" – the best viewpoint to see the "Musha Lighthouse" from the movie *Lost in the Stars*. 【Tide Pooling】Four hidden gems for tide pooling: 📍 Xiaochiling: Enter via the seaside path to the right of Wyndham Hotel – abundant shells and cowries. 📍 Longtouling: Navigate to "Agile Sales Office," right by Qingshui Bay – tons of marine life under green rocks. 📍 Tonghai Village: Navigate to "Shenji Grocery Store" – loads of shells and small sea creatures. 📍 Gangmenling: Navigate to "Hongfa Seafood Restaurant" – plenty of cowries and starfish. 【Xincun Night Market】A local staple that opens at 6 PM, offering BBQ, shaved ice, stir-fries, and more. The seafood here is fresh and affordable, straight from local fishermen. 【Yingzhou Market Days】: Held on the 1st, 6th, 11th, 16th, 21st, and 26th of each month (Gregorian calendar). Perfect for buying fresh, cheap fruits and soaking up the lively local atmosphere with kids.