Bawangling National Forest Park in Changjiang, Hainan. [Photo/Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park official website]

The natural mysteries discovery route, the final stretch of the Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park Scenic Road, is perfect for travelers who love exploring hidden gems and outdoor adventures.

The journey is filled with breathtaking moments, from witnessing sunrise at the rainforest's peak to discovering mysterious karst landscapes. Along the way, travelers can encounter valuable rainforest species, explore ancient boat-shaped houses, and savor unique wild delicacies.

Jianfengling National Forest Park in Ledong, Hainan. [Photo/Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park official website]

About the Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park Scenic Road

Stretching 466 kilometers, this purpose-built circular route is aptly dubbed a "linear tropical rainforest museum". It meanders through nine cities and counties – including Lingshui, Baoting, Sanya, and Qiongzhong – encircling core rainforest reserves such as Limu Mountain, Wuzhi Mountain, Diaoluo Mountain, Jianfengling, and Bawangling.

• Total length of the natural mysteries discovery route: 156.4 km

• Cities and counties along the route: Changjiang, Dongfang and Ledong

• Must-visit stops along the route:

☛ Changjiang: Bawangling National Forest Park, three Li ethnic villages (Sanpai village, Hongshui village, Langlun village), King Cave (a natural limestone cave), Shili Hualang (10-mile flower gallery), Baoshan Terraced Fields

☛ Dongfang: Exianling Ecological and Cultural Tourism Zone, Daguangba Reservoir, Baicha village

☛ Ledong: Jianfengling National Forest Park, Jiaxi village, Yelinwan farm homestay

• Must-try local delicacies: Huangliu duck, stir-fried chicken with piper sarmentosum (wild betel leaf), local seafood, stewed shark meat with pickled baby watermelons

• Travel index:

Leisure vacation: ★★★

Video and photo recording: ★★★★★

Rainforest exploration: ★★★★★

Gourmet exploration: ★★★★★

Parent-child travel: ★★★

Road Trip Guide to the Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park Scenic Road and the official website of explorehainan contributed to the story.