Fenjiezhou Island Tourist Area
Fenjiezhou Island Tourist Area marks an important watershed on Hainan Island and is a paradise for divers. Here you can also climb the “Money Road,” a path paved with granite slabs carved with ancien…
Fenjiezhou Island Tourist Area, Wanning
Key facts
- Admission
- ¥132 (admission + round-trip ferry)
- Opening hours
- 8:00–22:40; 8:30–18:00 (if there is no night session)
- Time needed
- 3–6 hours
- Getting there
- From Haikou or Sanya, take a high-speed train to Lingshui railway station, then take the Fenjiezhou Island Tourist Area shuttle bus. Alternatively, take a minibus from Sanya to Xinglong or Wanning and get off at the scenic-area expressway exit.
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 2537. Open in Google Maps
About Fenjiezhou Island Tourist Area
Fenjiezhou Island Tourist Area marks an important watershed on Hainan Island and is a paradise for divers. Here you can also climb the “Money Road,” a path paved with granite slabs carved with ancient coin designs from China and abroad, and learn about island life.
Tips from the guidebook
- Important Watershed
- 1. Fenjiezhou Island is not only an important watershed for Hainan Island, but also for Niuling Ridge (牛岭).
- 2. Niuling Ridge marks the dividing line between Hainan’s geography, ethnic groups and climate. The north, Riyue Bay in Wanning, lies in the North Tropical Zone and is home mainly to the Han Chinese. The south, Xiangshui Bay in Lingshui Li Autonomous County, lies in the Mid-Tropical Zone and is home to many Li, Miao, Hui and other ethnic minorities.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Fenjiezhou Island Tourist Area cost?
Admission to Fenjiezhou Island Tourist Area is ¥132 (admission + round-trip ferry), as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Fenjiezhou Island Tourist Area?
Fenjiezhou Island Tourist Area is open 8:00–22:40; 8:30–18:00 (if there is no night session).
How do I get to Fenjiezhou Island Tourist Area?
From Haikou or Sanya, take a high-speed train to Lingshui railway station, then take the Fenjiezhou Island Tourist Area shuttle bus. Alternatively, take a minibus from Sanya to Xinglong or Wanning and get off at the scenic-area expressway exit.
How long should I spend at Fenjiezhou Island Tourist Area?
Plan on 3–6 hours for Fenjiezhou Island Tourist Area.
Where is Fenjiezhou Island Tourist Area?
Fenjiezhou Island Tourist Area is in Wanning, Hainan Province, in the South China of China.
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