Datian Eld's Deer Nature Reserve
大田国家级自然保护区
A national nature reserve and the main base for saving the Hainan Eld's deer, where you can climb a tower to watch herds forage on the savanna.
The Datian Reserve was established in 1976. At one point only 26 Hainan Eld's deer remained, but decades of protection have restored the population to several thousand, making it a celebrated success story in China's species conservation. The reserve is mainly savanna and scrubland. The open zone has a deer-watching tower and an education museum, and herds come out to feed in the early morning or late afternoon. Entry costs about 30 yuan, and the reserve is generally open from about 09:00 to 17:00. It is about 20 km from the town, so you will need a car or taxi. Keep quiet while watching the deer, and do not feed them or climb over the fences.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Beili Old Street
- Duntou Fishing Village
- Daguangba Reservoir
- Dongfang Seafront & Beach Park
- Dongfang Black-faced Spoonbill Reserve
- Hainan Railway Museum
- Hainan Huali Valley Cultural Tourism Area
- Memorial Site of Labourers Killed in Basuo