Hainan - the true star of the Movie Lost In The Stars

Recently, the movie Lost In The Stars, which had ticket sales of over 1 billion yuan as of June 27th, became a breakout hit. Lingshui and Baoting in Hainan, the main film locations, are definitely worth visiting in person as well as on the screen.

Lingshui Attractions:

1. Clearwater Bay

Clearwater Bay, with soft, fine white sand, cool sea breezes, and turquoise waters, is one of the film’s featured locations. The iconic lighthouse that stands proud above the waves commands a broad view of the sky and sea, making the bay not only safe but also even more beautiful.

Clearwater Bay as featured in the movie Lost In The Stars

Clearwater Bay beach

The Clearwater Bay lighthouse appears in the movie Lost In The Stars

The Clearwater Bay lighthouse

2. Hotels and Yachts

The resort hotels and yachts of Clearwater Bay are also quite fabulous, so it’s no surprise that the luxurious Raffles Hotel and yacht club both turn up as locations for Lost In The Stars. Travelers can enjoy some peaceful R&R at the hotel, get their thrills on the water, and even go fishing and catch their own dinner if they like!

Clearwater Bay Raffles Hotel in the movie Lost In The Stars

Clearwater Bay yacht club in the movie Lost In The Stars

Clearwater Bay yacht club

3. Dali waterfall

The natural landscapes of Lingshui are also worth a visit. The Dali Waterfall on Diaoluo Mountain in Lingshui is so beautiful that some people say it’s the land of the immortals. The birds sing joyfully to the accompaniment of the tinkling notes of the water, and gentle breezes pluck the harp strings of the hanging jungle vines. Take caution in visiting - you may never want to leave!

Filming at the Dali Waterfall

Dali Waterfall, Lingshui

Baoting Attractions

1. Shiling Film and Television Base

Shiling Film and Television Base, built in 2014, is located on the eastern side of Shiling town in Baoting, just over ten kilometers from the county seat. This small film base consists mainly of a Republic of China (1912-1949) style street and a block of military and political office buildings as well as the Southeast Asian style street where the film Lost In The Stars was filmed.

The Shiling Film and Television Base in Baoting

The Shiling Film and Television Base in Baoting

2. Betel Nut Valley

Betel Nut Valley (Binglanggu) in Baoting is also an excellent place to have fun while you learn about the culture of the Li and Miao peoples. Enjoy the melodies of Miao folk music as you walk through the betel nut forest, and take a break in a Li boat-shaped house. Try some traditional Li foods and enjoy the performances here, which show the traditional way of life of these ancient Hainan people groups.

Li Torch Festival dance and folk music

An elderly woman weaves Li Brocade as a young child looks on.

3. Yanoda

Yanoda, a rainforest cultural park, is perfect for nature lovers. Here, in addition to hiking through the jungle, visitors can ride the zip line, hike up the waterfall, and even stay in a resort hotel inside the park.

Scenic view at Yanoda

A waterfall at Yanoda

(Photos: Hainan Daily, Lingshui Tourism, Sanya Tourism, Baoting Media Center, Explore Hainan, Sanya Tourism Development Bureau, and Yanoda)