# Dongjiao Coconut Grove (东郊椰林)

Wenchang, Hainan Province · South China, China · Guidebook rating: 4/5
Canonical: https://cnatrip.com/en/places/dongjiao-coconut-grove
Language: en

## Key facts

- **Time needed:** 0.5–1 day
- **Getting there:** Take a bus from Wenchang Passenger Station to Qinglan and get off at Qinglan Port. Then take a ferry to the opposite shore, and transfer to a motorcycle taxi (摩的) to reach the grove. Crossing by ferry is the quickest route to Dongjiao.
- **Good for:** Gardens & Flowers, Hiking & Outdoors, Photography, Nature

## About Dongjiao Coconut Grove

Dongjiao Coconut Grove lies on the coast of Dongjiao Town in Wenchang. Its coconut palms make up nearly half of all those in Wenchang, and include red, green, improved dwarf, tall and water coconut varieties. Shaded paths wind beneath the palms, where the breeze is cool and the air carries the scent of sea and palm, making it an ideal place for couples to stroll. Whether the sky is clear or misty with rain, at sunrise or at sunset, the grove offers excellent photo opportunities. Within the scenic area, activities include motorboats, speedboats, water bikes and parasailing, all thrilling in their own way.

## Tips from the guidebook

- 1. Types of coconut: Coconuts come in green, yellow and red varieties, among others. Red coconuts are the best, followed by yellow ones, and they taste sweetest when picked at noon.
- 2. Cycling: The Bailaima Resort within the scenic area rents out bicycles, and you can negotiate the price. Cycling through the grove is a great way to explore, and the local houses are also distinctive.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 2511. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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