Boao Travel Guide

Bo’ao is a small town lies on the east coast of Hainan facing the South China Sea to its east. Formerly just a fishing village, it has been catapulted into the limelight in recent years as the seat of the Bo’ao Forum for Asia, one of China's first (so-called) non-governmental organizations that has been billed as Asia's answer to Davos.
 

History

According to records, the name Bo’ao first comes from Ming Dynasty, means the hope of abundant fishes in the sea. In history, Bo’ao was a small fishing village, most locals here are immigrants from other areas. Now, as the place where permanent site of Asia Forum is located, Bo’ao covers an area of 31 square kilometers with a total population of ten thousands.
 

Attractions

Bo’ao tourism is composed of human landscapes and natural scenery. Main attractions here are Bo'ao Forum Site, Jade Belt Beach, Xisha Aquarium of Bo’ao, Dongyu Island Hot Spring of Bo’ao, BFA Permanent Venue, Wanquan River, etc.

The Bo’ao Water Town of today has become not only a major tourist destination, but also the regular Chinese location for the International Convention Organization Headquarter in Asia. Jade Belt Beach is listed in the Guiness record as a long golden jade belt beach separates the river and the sea, forming the narrowest beach peninsula in the world.
 

Transportation

Passengers can reach Haikou first, and taking bus to Qionghai in Haikou South Bus Station, then transfer buses or taxis to Bo’ao. Another option is taking bullet trains in Haikou High-Speed Railway Station and get off at Bo’ao Station.

Haikou High-Speed Railway Station is located at No.123 South Longkun Road in Haikou downtown. Haikou South Bus Station lies on the junction area of Nanhai Road and South Longkun Road. Inquiry Number: +86 898 66803800.
 

Climate

Although located in tropical moist monsoonal climate, Bo’ao enjoys a fine weather with one of the coolest summers in Hainan Province. It is an ideal tourist destination with an annual average temperature of 24.1��.
 

Food and Restaurants

Near the sea, Bo’ao is well-know for fresh seafood. Local delicious include Jiaji Duck, coconut dish, Whole Winter Melon Soup, Jinghua Deep-fried Seafood Roll and so on.Here are some recommended restaurants:

Aozhuang
Address: on the beach near the town of Bo’ao
Tel: +86 898 62777123

Changlong Yugang
Address: No1. Binhai Road, Bo’ao town
Tel: +86 898 62776666
Price: CNY20-CNY100
 

Accommodation

Recommended hotels in Bo'ao:

Bo'ao Asia Forum Hotel
Address: Dongyu Island, Bo’ao Town

Bo’ao Golden Coast Hot Spring Hotel
Address: No.8 Golden Coast Avenue, Bo’ao Zhen, Qionghai

Bo’ao Inn B&B
Address: No.1 Wanghai Road, Bo’ao Town, Qionghai
 

Shopping

If you are traveling Bo’ao, you must buy some local specialties like Nanhan Grassmat, Cangu Bamboo Ware and Lidu Ceramic.
 

Tips

1. Sunscreen cream and sun glasses are absolutely necessary when you traveling Bo’ao.
2. Bo'ao Hospital is at No.40 Haibin Road, Bo’ao Town. Inquiry Number: +86 898 6277 8255.
3. Bank of China Bo’ao Branch is at No.99 Haibin Road, Bo’ao Town.