#Hainan Yanoda Rainforest Cultural Tourism Zone (latest verification in August 2026) Yanoda is the only 5A-level tropical rainforest scenic spot in Hainan located at 18 ° north latitude. The name is the transliteration of Li language "one two three", and it is also the local greeting (when entering the park, the staff will shout "Yanoda" than the "V" gesture, and you can do as the Romans do in return). The average annual temperature of the scenic spot is 24 ° C, and the negative oxygen ions exceed 20,000/cubic meter. It is the first choice for summer escape and rainforest projects around Sanya. It is only 35 kilometers away from the urban area of Sanya and takes about 1 hour by car. --- ##1. Basic information (verified in August 2026) ###1. Opening hours All year round 08:30-18:00, stop entering the park at 17:00; it is recommended to play for 3-8 hours (clock in 3-4 hours, in-depth play is recommended to stay for 1 day). ###2. Tickets & Transportation - ** Ticket Reference **: Basic ticket (ticket + cable car/tour bus in the park) is about 165 yuan in off-season and 185 yuan in peak season; there are often discounts for online ticket purchases, and the summer "Rainforest Big Player" package is about 299 yuan (including ticket + bus + waterfall swimming + zip line). Preferential treatment policy: children under 1.2 meters are free of charge; 1.2-1 children, students, and the disabled enjoy preferential tickets of 58 yuan + 40 yuan tickets; the elderly over 70 years old, active duty soldiers/veterans/firefighters, journalists are free of tickets, only need to buy 40 yuan tickets. - ** Transportation **: ✅ self-driving: Sanya urban area to take the island highway, Ganshiling/three exits, 1 hour drive, parking 10-15 yuan/time, peak season after 9:30 parking space is tight, it is recommended to arrive early. ✅ public transportation: Sanya Intercity Line 1, No. 332 bus directly to the scenic spot station; Sanya Dadonghai/Sanya Bay/Yalong Bay has a free travel line (reservation is required 1 day in advance, departure time 8:10-10:00, 16:00 return). ✅ taxi/chartered: 150-250 yuan one way in Sanya city, most hotels in Haitang Bay provide paid shuttle service. ###3. Latest Tips (August 2026) - Affected by the weather, the rafting project may be temporarily suspended in the near future, and the canyoning and Ferrada are open normally (height needs to be more than 1.5 meters); The No. 1 rainforest bus in the park is only sold to special groups of passengers such as the elderly who are afraid of heights and have difficulty with their legs and feet. Ordinary tourists take the cable car by default. --- ##2. Must-play core items (Douyin popular + pro-test without stepping on thunder) ###🌿 [Rainforest Sightseeing] - Easy clock in, suitable for all ages 1. ** Rainforest Valley Boardwalk ** The 3.5-kilometer-long wooden plank road/stone steps/suspension bridge is divided into large/medium/small loops, allowing you to see six rainforest wonders such as forest python strangulation, aerial flower baskets, old stems and flowers, and high banding roots. Along the way, the negative oxygen ions are full, making it easy to walk and suitable for the elderly and children. 2. ** Neverland ** In the concentrated area of Liuquan Stacked Waterfalls, there are waterfalls and clear pools along the way, and the temperature is 3-5 ° C lower than outside. The photo comes with a Mori filter, which is also the starting point of the "Waterfall Playing" project. 3. ** Glass viewing platform ** The first stop to enter the park is here! The transparent glass overlooks the layered rainforest, and you can also see the sea view in the distance. There are few people in the morning, so you don't need to queue up. It is the top 1 point of Douyin's film. 4. ** Happiness Heavenly Dao ** The Internet celebrity plank road in the rainforest valley is equipped with friendship door, love door, family door, happiness door, hanging wind chimes to pray for blessing is very ceremonial, suitable for couples and family clocks in. ###🎢 [Exciting Experience] - the first choice for young people/outdoor enthusiasts 1. ** Ziplining ** It is 608 meters long and has a drop of 70 meters. It is known as the "longest rainforest zipline in Asia". It skims over the rainforest like a bird, and the wind and cicadas ring in the ears, and the experience is full. ** Pit avoidance tips **: Don't queue up in the morning (it may line up for 2 hours in peak season). There are almost no people after 3 pm, and you can play in a few minutes. 2. ** Sea View Swing (Devil Swing) ** The moment the edge of the cliff swings out, the entire rainforest and sea surface are laid in front of you, the sense of weightlessness is full, and the film production rate is 100%. If you are brave, you must try it. 3. ** Tap the waterfall and play in the water ** (Douyin's most popular project!) 1.2 kilometers creek route, wearing straw shoes and helmets, climbing waterfalls against the current under the leadership of the coach, breaking 10 levels, treading water throughout the process is super cool, and playing giant decompression in summer. ** Note **: The whole body will be soaked, be sure to bring a change of clothes + waterproof mobile phone bag, children over 1.2 meters can play, and the coach will protect the whole process. 4. ** Rainforest Expansion ** Difficulty points are low/medium/high, parents and children choose low difficulty to climb over obstacles, sports enthusiasts choose high intensity, and high difficulty is carefully selected (many people play until half of the time without physical strength to return). 5. ** High Altitude Flat Belt/Canyoning/Freelada ** Suitable for players who enjoy extreme sports, it is challenging to walk on a flat belt a few meters high, descend along a waterfall, and climb through the rainforest. ###👨‍👩‍👧 [Parent-child friendly class] - a must for families with babies 1. ** Cute Pet Paradise **: When you zip down, you can feed alpacas, ring-tailed lemurs, and red pandas. Small animals take the initiative to beg for food, and the sense of healing is full; 2. ** Li Miao clothing change **: Rent a set of Li traditional clothing to take pictures in the rainforest, children especially like it; 3. ** Tropical Fruit Township **: You can see a variety of tropical fruit trees, and experience picking if the season is right. ###🌃 [Cultural Night Tour] - Optional in the scenic spot The scenic spot has a naked eye 3D rainforest light and shadow show, combined with Li pottery, bronze drum, bamboo pole dance culture, scan the code to see the totem explanation, and can also interact with the virtual bamboo pole dance, which is the benchmark of Hainan Xinjin night tour; live in the scenic rainforest No. 1 resort hotel, and can also participate in the night rainforest exploration and early morning bird watching activities. --- ##3. Optimal play route (no detours + queue avoidance) ###▶️ day trip classic route (most people choose this) 08:30 Early entry → 09:00 Glass platform photo → 09:30 Sea view swing → 10:00 High altitude flat belt (optional) → 12:00 Buffet/Li family banquet in rainforest restaurant → 13:30 Rainforest expansion (optional) → 15:00 High altitude zip line (no queue at the peak) → 15:30 Cute Pet Paradise feeding → 16:00 Waterfall swimming (just take a shower and change clothes after playing) → 17:30 Return * If you don't play exciting projects, just take "Rainforest Valley Small Ring Line → Dream Valley Waterfall → Happy Tiandao clock in", and you can easily finish it in 3-4 hours. * ▶️ easy route 09:00 Enter the park and take the cable car to the core area → Rainforest Valley Small Ring Line to see plants → Cute Pet Paradise to feed animals → Li Miao changes clothes and takes pictures → Eat buffet at noon → Play low-difficulty rainforest expansion/shoal treading in the afternoon → 15:30 Take the cable car back ###▶️ two-day in-depth route Day1: Enter the park in the afternoon, play the glass platform, watch the sea swing, watch the light and shadow show in the evening, and stay in the rainforest hotel; Day2: Participate in bird watching activities in the early morning, take the Rainforest Valley Great Ring Line + Sandao Valley in the morning, play waterfalls and zip lines in the afternoon, and return. --- #4. Food recommendations 1. ** Rainforest Buffet **: The dishes are rich, potato brisket and Hainan local noodles are recommended. It is very convenient to eat when you are tired, and it is more cost-effective to include in the package; 2. Li Family Banquet: Scenic Features! Use plantain leaves as a dinner plate and eat with your bare hands. Signature dishes include fruit chicken, reservoir fish, five-legged pigs, rainforest ducks, and wild wild vegetables. They are all local original ecological ingredients, full of Li flavor; 3. There are tropical fruits and cooling in the scenic spot, and the price is slightly higher than that in the urban area. It is recommended to bring your own portable kettle. --- ##5. Must-bring items & pit avoidance tips ✅ ** Wear **: wear quick-drying pants + non-slip creek shoes (if you play in the waterfall), wear comfortable sports shoes without playing, with hats, sunglasses, sunscreen spray (rainforest ultraviolet rays are also very strong); ✅ ** Essential items **: power bank, mosquito repellent water (there are many mosquitoes in the rainforest), disposable raincoat (the weather in the rainforest is changeable, and it may rain at any time), waterproof mobile phone bag (essential for playing water projects), change of clothes from the inside to the outside (100% wet body); ✅ ** Pit Avoidance Reminder **: 1. There is a weight limit for high-altitude projects (generally 35-90kg for ziplining), so see the requirements clearly before buying tickets; 2. Don't queue up to play ziplining and swings in the morning, and you don't have to wait after 3 pm; 3. The package is more cost-effective than buying the item alone, but don't buy the difficult expansion impulsively, choose according to your physical strength; 4. The price of the scenic spot is high, so it is recommended to bring a small amount of snacks and water; 5. There are many curves on mountain roads, slow down the speed in rainy days, and take motion sickness medicine in advance if you feel carsick. --- #6. The best time to play From March to May and September to October, the climate is the most comfortable, avoiding summer rainstorms and winter peak season crowds. - It is 3-5 ° C cooler than the urban area of Sanya in summer vacation, but there may be showers, just bring a raincoat; - It is recommended to enter the park before 10 o'clock, with few people and beautiful scenery, and all items do not need to queue up.