Seaside cities are becoming popular with senior high school graduates(毕业生), with Haikou and Sanya in South China’s Hainan province making a list of top places.

With the 2023 national college entrance examination, also known as the gaokao, coming to an end on June 10, many students chose to say goodbye to their high school years with an unforgettable graduation trip.

Since the exam ended, the search volume (搜索量) of the keywords “graduation trip” and “graduation group tour” has risen quickly. From June 9 to 12, the number of airplane ticket bookings for people aged 17 to 19 rose by three times compared to the previous (先前的) week.

The bookings for Hainan province in June are more than the usual volume for the whole month, thanks to graduation trips, which often take five to seven days.

Jiang Xingyou, a travel planner in Hainan has been busy answering travel route inquiries (路线询问) after the gaokao. “We have come up with many travel products for gaokao finishers, hoping to help them have more unforgettable memories,” he said.

Li Pengfei, 17, who just took the gaokao plans to travel to many places across the country. “Well known for its beautiful beaches, blue sky, clear water and fine white sand, Sanya is a perfect place for this special, long vacation. I will try many water sports like surfing, motor boating and diving there,” he said.

Guangzhou is one of the most prosperous cities in mainland China. In this metropolis, you can see the significant development of the city. You will have a lot of entertainment options, so let’s see the top things to do in Guangzhou.

Night Cruise (夜游) on Pearl River

Cruising on Pearl River is one of the best things to do in Guangzhou at night. Cruising along the river let you get a whole new look on the city. The beautiful night scene under the neon lights will be sure to leave you with a lasting impression.

Canton Tower

Canton Tower has become a landmark of the city, so it is also one of must-see places in Guangzhou. As the highest tower in China, Canton Tower has a height of 600 meters (1,968 feet). Visiting Canton Tower, you cannot only enjoy a wonderful bird’s view of the whole city but also have a chance to experience some extreme challenges.

Yuexiu Park

Strolling in Yuexiu Park is one of the free things to do in Guangzhou. It’s the largest park in Guangzhou. In addition to enjoying the natural landscape, you can view the Five Rams (羊) Sculpture in Yuexiu Park, which is one of the most famous sculptures and the symbol of the city. The vibrant trees, placid lakes, as well as green mountains offer a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy the leisure time.

Chimelong Paradise

Chimelong Paradise is a large amusement park with a lot of world-class amusement facilities. The Safari Park (野生动物园) is the largest safari theme park in China with the most species ofanimals. Meanwhile, watching a fantastic circus (马戏团) performance is one of the best things to do in Guangzhou at night. As for the Water Park, it is a cool place to have a good time with friends or families in summer.