5. Throw time into the waves of Wuzhizhou Island, and it will return to you a whole island of blue

👍️ Reasons to recommend: ▪️ Three new experiences in 2025: 1. Paragliding over the sea: New low-altitude flight experience offering a 360° aerial view of the gradient blue "glass sea," with an adrenaline-pumping high-altitude dive. ​ 2. Underwater Heart Tunnel: Dive through a naturally formed heart-shaped coral arch and capture magical moments with tropical fish schools. ​ 3. Night tour at the Piano Museum: Enjoy live piano performances by the seaside at dusk, with moonlight and ocean waves creating a perfect ambiance. ▪️ Classic experiences upgraded: ✅ Glass sea diving with 18-meter visibility, chance to encounter sea turtles. ✅ Island electric cart tour now features a "Milky Sea Lakeside Boardwalk" for strolling along wave-kissed shores. ✅ New "ambient lighting" added to Lovers' Bridge at sunrise, perfect for silhouette photography at 8 AM. 📅 Travel tips: ▫️ Ticket info: - Basic ticket: 136 RMB (includes ferry), book online one day prior to skip queues. ​ - Recommended "Extreme Adventurer Package" (1980 RMB): Includes 15 water activities like parasailing and jet skiing + VIP access. ▫️ Must-try routes: 🌅 Sunrise edition: 7:30 Arrive at pier → 8:00 Take first ferry → 8:30 Sunrise Cliff for dramatic cliff photos → 9:30 Lovers' Bridge for crowd-free seascapes → 10:30 Underwater Heart Tunnel dive → 12:00 Private seafood lunch. 🌇 Afternoon edition (off-peak): 13:00 Island arrival → 14:00 Paragliding → 15:30 Electric cart tour of Milky Sea → 17:00 White Sand Beach sunset → 18:00 Depart for Houhai Village night market. ▫️ Hidden experiences: ​ - Rent e-bikes (60 RMB/hour) to explore Houhai Village and try wakeboarding. ​ - Join evening "desert camping" with free access to stargazing platforms. 🍜 Food guide: ▪️ On-island options: ✅ Coral Hotel buffet (298 RMB/person): Unlimited fresh coconuts + seafood sashimi. ✅ Beach BBQ: Live grilled lingzhi crab and lobster (50-100 RMB/person). ▪️ Off-island must-tries: 🍲 Houhai Village fermented hot pot (80 RMB/person): Spicy-sour broth with seafood. 🥥 Viral coconut jelly (15 RMB): Layered with coconut flesh and mango cubes. ▪️ Budget tips: 1. Pack sandwiches + fruit for coconut grove picnics (shop at Sanya First Market). ​ 2. Avoid pier seafood stalls—always confirm market prices before ordering. 🏨 Accommodation guide: ▫️ Luxury island stays: 🏨 Coral Villas (2000+ RMB/night): Private ocean-view terraces + breakfast + priority boarding. 🏨 Coral Hotel (600-1000 RMB/night): Family-friendly with kids' club and beach-access pools. ▫️ Budget options: 🏨 Houhai Village homestays (from 300 RMB): 5-minute walk to pier, try "Jiu Yue Life Homestay" pool rooms. 🏨 Haitang Bay hotels (800-1200 RMB/night): Free shuttles, ideal for extended Sanya trips. ▫️ Pro tip: Overnight guests get free entry + early boarding—reserve half-day for private island mornings. 💗 Extra tips: ▫️ Packing list: - Reapply SPF50+ sunscreen every 2 hours; UV-protective clothing + sunglasses essential. ​ - Dive gear: Rash guard (anti-scratch) + waterproof camera (for heart tunnel shots). ▫️ Photography secrets: 1. Sunrise Cliff: Wide-angle "human-between-sea-and-sky" shots. ​ 2. Milky Sea Boardwalk: Backlit silhouette photos with flowing skirts. ​ 3. Piano Museum: Side-profile shots under warm evening lights. ▫️ Avoid pitfalls: - Drones prohibited without 3-day prior approval. ​ - Mandatory 128 RMB electric cart ticket for full island access. ​ - Motion-sick travelers: Use patches and choose upper-deck right-side ferry seats. ▫️ Money savers: ​ - Best dive lighting after 4 PM (avoids tour groups). ​ - Free loungers left of summer pier (bring towels to reserve).