Houhai Village (surf beach)
后海村 · Hòuhǎi Cūn
A fishing village on a crescent bay at the south end of Haitang Bay, now China’s best-known beginner surf spot, with surf schools, guesthouses and beach bars.
No booking neededHalf a day
Tip
Waves are gentle most of the year; take a lesson in the morning before the sun and crowds build, and use reef-safe sunscreen.
- Opening hours
- Open all day; surf schools usually run from morning to late afternoon. To be confirmed
- Price
- Free; a 2-hour beginner surf lesson typically costs about ¥400–700 per person. To be confirmed
- How to book
- No booking to visit. Surf lessons can be booked on the day at the beach or in advance with a surf school.
- Getting there
- About 30 km north-east of the centre: taxi or DiDi (about 40 min from Dadonghai); close to Wuzhizhou Island pier
- Address in Chinese
- 海南省三亚市海棠区藤海街后海村（藤海街与渔港路交叉口西约 130 米）
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Checked against these sources on 2026-09-27. Rules change often, so confirm on the official site before you go.
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