Yanoda Rainforest Cultural Tourism Zone
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A tropical rainforest area about 35 km from Sanya city, with a rainforest valley boardwalk, Fantasy Valley waterfalls, and activities including a high zipline and waterfall wading.
Yanoda lies in Sanda Town, Baoting County, and is one of the lowest-latitude tropical rainforest scenic areas on Hainan Island. 'Yanoda' means 'one, two, three' in the Li language. The area has two main sections: Rainforest Valley and Fantasy Valley. In Rainforest Valley, boardwalks lead past typical rainforest features such as buttress roots, cauliflory, canopy gardens and strangler figs, along with a 'Rainforest King' tree over a thousand years old. Fantasy Valley is known for mountain-stream waterfalls and stepped cascades, where you can wade through the water (bring shoes you can change into and a change of clothes). Paid attractions include a high zipline, a glass walkway and a rainforest cable car. Plan half a day to a full day. Take the shuttle to Rainforest Valley and walk the loop, then visit Fantasy Valley. The total walk is about 3 to 4 km with steps. Admission is about 150 to 180 yuan, usually including park transport. Extra attractions cost more, and official prices apply. Getting there: a taxi or chartered car from Sanya city takes about 40 minutes, and the park runs shuttle buses. Note: the boardwalks are slippery, so wear non-slip shoes, and bring mosquito repellent for the rainforest.
Opening hours
08:00–17:30 (subject to scenic area announcements)