#Hainan Penang Valley Limiao Cultural Tourism Zone 2026 Latest Travel Guide (Information verification as of August 2026, priority is given to referring to the official announcement and the latest tourist measurement) First, understand the basic information first Penang Valley is the only national 5A-level scenic spot in Hainan with Li Miao culture as the core. It is located in the Ganshling Penang Forest Sea at the junction of Baoting and Sanya. It is only 28 kilometers away from the urban area of Sanya. It is the most ethnic scenic spot within an hour's drive around Sanya. It is known as the "living fossil" of Hainan national culture. - 📍 Address: Ganshiling, Sandao Town, Baoting Li and Miao Autonomous County, Hainan Province - ⏰ opening hours: 08:30-18:00 (stop entering the park at 17:30, it is recommended to reserve 3-5 hours to play) - 🎫 tickets: 2026 implementation of the off-peak season ticket - ** off-season (5.1-9 30) 80 yuan/person, peak season (10.1-4.30 the following year) 96 yuan/person **, the basic ticket includes "Areca · Guyun" live performance; scenic sightseeing car 35 yuan/person (round trip, with the elderly and children recommended to buy, the site covers all core areas) - ⚠️ the latest operation tips: August 10, 2026 official announcement shows ** Ganshi rainforest area, sightseeing car temporarily suspended open **, before travel can call the scenic phone 0898-38660806 to confirm the latest opening situation. --- ##2. How can I get there most conveniently? 1. ** Self-driving/chartered car **: From Sanya City, take the East Line Expressway to National Highway 224, the drive is about 1 hour, and the parking fee in the scenic spot is only 5 yuan/time, which is very cost-effective; 2. ** Public transportation **: Take the bus bound for Baoting/Wuzhishan at Sanya Bus Terminal and get off at Penanggu Station. The fare is about 11 yuan, and the whole journey takes about 45 minutes; 3. ** One-day tour line **: Sanya's major hotels/tourist centers have individual bus lines, most of which are connected with Nanwan Monkey Island, Dazed Island and other surrounding attractions, suitable for tourists who do not want to transfer. --- ##3. Core must-play experience (follow the recommended order without detours) ###1. Morning: Immersive visit to the ancient intangible cultural heritage village and play with intangible cultural heritage by yourself It is recommended to arrive before 9 o'clock, and first catch the Li Miao welcome drumming performance at 9:30 at the gate. The atmosphere is directly filled: - ** Four major exhibition halls of Intangible Cultural Heritage Village **: According to the order of non-woven hall → linen spinning hall → cotton spinning hall → dragon quilt hall, you can see the spinning, dyeing and embroidery skills of the Li nationality listed in the list of urgently needed protection by the United Nations. There are Li weaving ladies demonstrating tapestry on site, and you can also see precious dragon quilt cultural relics; - ** Tattoo Museum + Centennial Ganshili Village **: The tattoo museum displays the 3,000-year-old embroidered tattoo culture of the Li people with wax figures and real objects. If you are lucky, you can see the last generation of embroidered tattooed old people in the scenic area; Li Village retains the original boat-shaped houses (traditional Li houses, shaped like upside-down thatched boats), century-old barns, and you can also watch the performance of climbing betel nut trees; - ** Intangible Cultural Heritage Interactive Experience (Strong Push) **: You can experience the original pottery making, rattan and bamboo weaving, tie-dyeing, and drilling wood for fire by yourself. Some basic experiences are free, and in-depth handmade experiences cost tens of yuan. Finished small objects can be taken away as souvenirs. Friends who like handwork should not miss it. ###2. Noon: Eat authentic Li Miao flavor Go directly to the Li Miao Flavor Food Street ** or the Li Family Restaurant in Ganshili Village at noon, and you must try the characteristics: - Bamboo Rice: Charcoal-fired fragrant sticky rice with the fragrance of bamboo is a local signature; - Five-legged pig: a unique variety of Li family, the meat is fresh and tender, fat but not greasy; - There are also fish tea, Li Shanlan wine, and Miao family three-color rice to try. The price in the scenic spot is relatively affordable, so you don't have to be afraid of being slaughtered. ###3. Afternoon: Watch the core performance, visit Miao Village to experience folk customs - ** "Areca · Ancient Rhyme" large-scale live performance (must-see) **: It is the soul project of the scenic spot, and the tickets are already included without additional payment! The performance uses song and dance, scene interpretation to restore the thousand-year life scene of Li Miao farming, marriage and love, and sacrifice. You can see the original ecological content such as firewood dancing, drilling wood for fire, and Li Jin display. It is recommended to enter the venue 15 minutes in advance to occupy a good position; * Note: The number of performances will be adjusted with the season. Usually 2-3 times a day in off-season, subject to the announcement of the ticket office on the day of the scenic spot * - ** Gu Yin Miao Family + Field Li Family **: After watching the performance, you can visit the Miao village area to see the Miao silver jewelry forging skills, and those who are brave can experience high-altitude ziplining (at their own expense), overlooking the entire betel nut forest sea from a high altitude; those who like to take pictures can rent a set of Li Miao clothing (from 9 yuan), and shoot ethnic blockbusters in front of the betel nut forest and stilted building, with a very high film production rate; - Free Easter eggs: There is a post office in the scenic spot, which can be stamped with ethnic characteristics for free. Friends who like to collect stamps remember to bring a book. --- ##4. Reference to playing routes for different groups of people 1. ** Classic Humanities Route (First Time) **: Welcome at the Gate → Four Major Exhibition Halls of Intangible Cultural Heritage Village → Tattoo Hall → Gansli Village Boat House → Lunch in Food Street → Performance of "Betel Nut · Ancient Rhyme" → Gu Yinmiao's House → Return 2. ** Parent-child research route **: Intangible Cultural Heritage handmade experience (pottery/brocade/tie-dyeing) → Tattoo museum listening to the explanation → Rainforest plank road to see rare plants (such as Alpinia spinosa, blood sealing throat, you can go when the rainforest area is open) → Watch performances → Participate in bamboo pole dance interaction 3. ** Easy photo route **: rent ethnic costumes → March 3rd Square → Penang Linhai Trail → boat house group → clock in performance scene → food street photography food --- #5. Play Tips 1. Sunscreen! Hainan has strong ultraviolet rays. No matter what season you go, you must bring sunscreen, sun hats, sunglasses, and wear comfortable sports shoes. You need to walk a lot of stone roads; 2. There are many mosquitoes in the scenic area, especially in areas with many plants and trees, remember to spray mosquito repellent water; 3. When participating in interactive projects such as bamboo pole dance and zip line, follow the instructions of the staff and pay attention to safety. 4. If you have enough time, you can also visit the Yanoda Rainforest, which is a 20-minute drive away, or arrange a 2-day and 1-night trip to Baoting with Nanwan Monkey Island. If you are particularly interested in boat houses, you can also drive to Baicha Village, Dongfang City, where there are 87 original ecological boat house settlements with the largest scale in Hainan.