Yudai Beach
The landform closely resembles Australia’s Gold Coast and Mexico’s Cancún. The long, narrow Yudai Beach separates the river from the sea: on one side lies the vast, misty South China Sea,…
Yudai Beach, Qionghai
Key facts
- Admission
- Free admission to the scenic area; round-trip boat ticket ¥70
- Opening hours
- 9：00—16：00
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 2523. Open in Google Maps
About Yudai Beach
The landform closely resembles Australia’s Gold Coast and Mexico’s Cancún. The long, narrow Yudai Beach separates the river from the sea: on one side lies the vast, misty South China Sea, and on the other the calm, mirror-like Wanquan River. Bringing together river, sea, hillsides and islands in one place, the scenery here is remarkably unusual.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Yudai Beach cost?
Admission to Yudai Beach is Free admission to the scenic area; round-trip boat ticket ¥70, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Yudai Beach?
Yudai Beach is open 9：00—16：00.
How long should I spend at Yudai Beach?
Plan on 1 hour for Yudai Beach.
Where is Yudai Beach?
Yudai Beach is in Qionghai, Hainan Province, in the South China of China. Wanquan River estuary, Boao Town, Qionghai City, Hainan Province
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Boao Forum for Asia Permanent Venue Scenic Area
There is no doubt that it was the Boao Forum for Asia that made Boao famous overnight. But if you think Boao is only about politics and economics, you would be missing a great deal. Here, where a river meets the sea, you will find one of the world’s most beautiful river-mouth landscapes, and the town is known as the “Water Town.” The Wanquan River flows into the sea right here. The Yudai Beach is also a must-visit. Its landform is unique in Asia: you may see the sea surging on one side while the river on the other side remains perfectly calm.
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Wanquan River
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