Editor’s Note: The bilingual video series Wheels and Footsteps Across Hainan invites you to discover the charm of Hainan, a tropical paradise. International Communication Officers from HIMC explore the island’s scenic coastal roads and tropical rainforest parkways through motorcycle trips, cycling, and hiking. Their journey showcases the unique allure of “slow travel” in Hainan, offering a chance to experience the island’s natural beauty and laid-back pace from an intimate, on-the-ground perspective.

Hainan Island, China – The latest episode of Wheels & Footsteps Across Hainan takes Marian on a memorable Spring Festival cycling adventure.

This year’s journey is made unique by the newly opened Tropical Rainforest National Park Tourist Highway, which fully opened to traffic on December 29, 2024. Marian’s route spans Baisha, Changjiang, Ledong, and Dongfang, ending in Sanya with friends and local culinary delights. From breathtaking rainforest views to heartfelt moments with friends, this episode captures the charm of Hainan and the joy of exploring the island’s stunning new highway.