After playing in Wanning for 3 days, I'm here to share some hard truths

Back from my second trip to Wanning, I want to give everyone some real feedback about Wanning💢 Firstly, Wanning's basic infrastructure and urban commercialization are not as developed as Sanya's, making it more budget-friendly, smaller, and with fewer attractions, which is more suitable for a slow-paced, laid-back vacation🏝️ Once you leave the train station, you can deeply feel the small-town vibe, but being by the sea really can cure all bad moods. For sisters preparing to go to Wanning, you can read this before deciding how to play🌊 ❤️How to get to Wanning? Wanning doesn't have an airport. You can take a high-speed train from Sanya Phoenix Airport/Haikou Meilan Airport/Qionghai Bo'ao Airport to 【Shenzhou Station】, which is closer to the various bay areas. The journey takes about 1h and costs 💰40+/person 🧡How to get around Wanning? In Wanning, it's okay to take taxis or rent a car for local travel. I took taxis for my entire trip both times, which was quick and convenient. But make sure to call a taxi from a major platform for transparent pricing, and don't take unlicensed cabs! 🔹Small electric scooters can be used for short trips. It's pleasant to wander around the island and enjoy the sea breeze. Remember to bargain. There are also small 'bagga' cars and Snoopy ones that look nice but are expensive and not easy to ride, so you might just rent them for 1-2 hours for photos. 💛How to choose accommodation? 🔺For those on a low budget, such as students, choose Riyue Bay. There are many guesthouses, lots of people, and a lively atmosphere. There are many roadside specialty coffee shops, but the prices are a bit high (which is understandable for a tourist area, depending on your budget). There's fireworks and music at night, and a rich nightlife with young people drinking and clubbing. The hotel-style apartments on Sunac Artificial Island cost 200+/night during the off-season, but they are far from other attractions, and sometimes there's traffic congestion when leaving the island, with limited food options and no delivery service. 🔺For those pursuing hotel quality and with a sufficient budget, choose Shimei Bay or Shenzhou Peninsula. The sand is soft and the sea quality is good, more suitable for staying in a hotel. There are more dining options, fewer people, and it's quieter. Brands like Le Méridien, Westin, Sheraton, and Grand Hyatt are all located here. 💙What to note about attractions? ✔️The coconut palm road in Riyue Bay is beautiful, and many people rent convertibles to take photos here, but it's only a few hundred meters long and quite short. If you're not staying nearby or interested in taking photos, there's no need to make a special trip. ✔️The lighthouse on Shenzhou Peninsula is just an ordinary lighthouse that you can find by the sea. To get there, you have to walk about 2 kilometers on a dirt road. You can choose to ride the local villagers' tour car (💰20/person), rent an electric bike, or go directly to the Guanhai Pavilion for fun. It's best to go after 4 pm to avoid the scorching sun. ✔️The sunset bar at Sheraton, the hard bar at Westin, and the 216 bar at Riyue Bay are all places where you can drink, watch the sunset, and take photos. In fact, just choose one with the style you like. ✔️Qiaohai Ranch is indeed photogenic, but there's a smell of poultry manure, and it's exposed to the sun without any shade. Consider your needs before deciding to go. ✔️Surfing is a lot of fun. The waves at Riyue Bay are bigger, and those at Shenzhou Peninsula are smaller. Beginners should not go into the water alone, and it's best to choose 1V1/1V2 so that the instructor can always be with you. The services at the surf shops are all quite similar: sunblock mud, surf suits, surfboards, free photography/video, shuttle service, etc. ‼️Surfing is very physically demanding, so remember to eat something to replenish your energy before surfing. If you have long nails, remember to trim them short, and you cannot wear framed glasses. I am nearsighted and wore daily disposable contacts, which I threw away after surfing.