- Hainan or Phuket - which hotels are the best?
- Cuisine - Thailand or China?
- Shopping
- Treatment or entertainment
For a long time, it was believed that Thailand had no competitors in the tourism sector in East Asia; the level of recreation in the neighboring countries was an order of magnitude lower. Today, a competitor, one might say, breathes in the back, this is China, which is rapidly progressing in all sectors of the economy. That is why more and more requests of potential travelers appear, such as which is better - the island of Hainan or Phuket.
Interestingly, in the past, Hainan was a place where nobles were exiled as punishment, but today this town has many beautiful titles like "The best resort in the Celestial Empire" or "The main Chinese health resort." You can not tell anyone anything about Phuket at all, it has long been known about its paradise beaches, opportunities for diving and other sports, various excursion programs and entertainment.
Hainan or Phuket - which hotels are the best?
The Chinese resort is aimed at tourists with great demands and fairly large financial capabilities. This is evidenced by at least the fact that most of the hotels have 5 * on the facades, the next large group is hotel complexes of the 4 * category. At the same time, the external design, and rooms, and services are strikingly different, as well as the location, all 4 * hotels are located on the second line, quite far from the sea. There are practically no hotels of lesser "stars".
Phuket is also considered one of the most expensive resorts, on the other hand, upon careful study of the offers, you can find many quite affordable hotels. The Thai resort has, of course, luxury hotel complexes 4-5 *, at the same time, there is a large number of places to stay in the 3 * category and below, there are hostels and guesthouses.
Cuisine - Thailand or China?
Hainan is conditionally divided into two resort areas: Yalongwang, where almost all five-star hotels are located; Dadonghai, a favorite vacation spot for Russian tourists. It is very difficult to find a restaurant in the area for the wealthy, since they are located on the territory of hotels. Considering that the hotel complexes are decorated with 5 *, dinners in food establishments are quite expensive. In Dadonghai, you can find good restaurants or cafes with affordable prices.
The fundamental difference between Phuket and the Chinese resort is that in Thailand there is a real cult of food, you can find many different establishments around the city, including expensive restaurants, simple cafes, and street stalls where you can have a snack on the go (although tourists always recommend refraining from the latter method of eating).
Shopping
Shopping is becoming one of the favorite entertainments for guests of Hainan; tourists try to buy souvenirs, household appliances, and clothing. Popular traditional shopping in this Chinese resort is silk and porcelain, woodwork and Buddhist souvenirs, silk and famous Chinese feng shui symbols.
The best place for shopping in the Thai resort is Phuket Town, where there is a huge number of shops and stalls selling all sorts of things. There are also large shopping and entertainment centers on this island, where the whole family can spend interesting and fun time.
Treatment or entertainment
In Hainan, you can not only have a good rest on the seaside, but also radically improve your health. This resort provides treatment and recovery in different profiles. The nuances of treatment - no surgical interventions, only Chinese-made drugs, medicinal herbs, methods of traditional Chinese medicine. Local thermal springs are used to treat the clients of the Nantian complex. Of the entertainment offered at the Chinese resort, excursions to natural monuments and diving are the most popular.
People come to Phuket to relax; of the types of treatment, only Thai massage can be offered here. But, as for entertainment and fun, the list can be the envy of any resort on the planet. Firstly, excursions that introduce you to the ancient Thai culture, traditions, and religion are popular. Among the most popular sites is Wat Chalong, one of the largest temple complexes. Secondly, the Thai resort offers a variety of sports, diving is among the leaders, followed by water sports, then air sports, such as parasailing.
Comparing just a few positions, which are very important for any traveler, makes it possible to declare a "tie" in the battle for the title of the best vacation spot. Both Thai and Chinese resorts are good in their own way, Hainan is chosen by guests who:
- want to live in luxury hotels;
- do not like to go to restaurants;
- dream of undergoing treatment according to traditional Chinese methods;
- love excursions to nature.
Traditionally, travelers come to Phuket who:
- would like to choose a hotel according to their finances;
- love walking around the city and shopping;
- love sports and lead an active lifestyle.
