UCI Gran Fondo Hainan

Date

Friday 12.12.2025 - 14.12.2025

Distances

110 - 19 - 81 km

City

Lingao - Danzhou - Wuzhishan

Country

China

Website

UCI Granfondo Hainan is a new UCI Gran Fondo on the southern Island of Hainan as one of the first qualifier options for 2026. The race is organized as a stage race with two granfondos and a time trial on the second day.

GRANFONDO DAY 1

The first stage of UCI Gran Fondo Hainan is located on the north side of the island close to the international airport of Haikou. The 110km course is flat and follows the coastline in between Lingao Wenlan Cultural Square with finish in Danzhou Yangpu Binhai Cultural Square following the Hainan Coastal Scenic Highway. With only 557m of elevation gain, this is a stage for sprinters.

TIME TRIAL DAY 2

The time trial takes place on a 19km course in Yangpu Economic Development Zone near the finish of the friday’s Granfondo. The course consist of a 4.5km start loop towards a 5km loop which needs to be done two times before coming back over the same road that was used in the first 4.5km. Finish is back next to the start.

GRANFONDO DAY 3

The Granfondo on the final day is the mountain stage of this three days stage race. Start and finish are located in Wuzhishan which is 200km south of the finish of stage 1 and the time trial.

Starting from an elevation of 300m above sea level, the road quickly goes up to an altitude of 755m after 28km on course to then have a long downhill back to the valley at an altitude of 200m. The final climb towards the finish is 13.4km at an average gradient of 4.1% to finish at 787m above the sea.

HAINAN

2026 UCI Gran Fondo World Series · Hainan Lead to Experience the Boundless Allure of Eastern Tropical Island!

For cycling enthusiasts, Hainan is a dreaming cycling paradise:

Year-Round Warm Climate, Ride in Eternal Spring: Nestled at China’s southernmost tip, this tropical island invites you to pedal under sunny skies at any time.
Breathtaking Coastlines, Where Challenge Meets Beauty:
Tackle winding coastal routes with ocean breezes on your face and endless vistas of azure seas and sapphire skies.
Tropical Rainforest Adventures, Nature’s Masterpiece Exploration:
Navigate lush rainforest trails and marvel at nature’s raw splendor while enjoying unique cycling pleasures.

Pro-Level Service and Support for Every Rider:

With decades of expertise hosting the UCI 2.Pro-rated Tour of Hainan, Hainan boasts professional and diverse routes, rider-friendly services and complete supporting facilities, providing safety and comfort guarantee.
Even four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome expressed his awe at Hainan’s impeccable event organization and stunning landscapes—a sentiment echoed by many elite riders worldwide.
Hainan People Hospitality, Make You Feel at Home.

Beyond Cycling, Discover Hainan’s Hidden Highlights:

Feast on Tropical Flavors: Hainan is a paradise for gourmet food lovers. Fresh tropical fruits and seafood will amaze and satisfy your taste buds.
Immerse in Cultural Richness: Appreciate the distinct traditions of Hainan’s Li and Miao ethnic cultures.
Unwind in Tropical Island Bliss: In the spare time, relax on the beaches and enjoy the leisurely time like vacations.

The 2026 UCI Gran Fondo World Series · Hainan promises an unforgettable journey where sports, nature, and culture collide.

LINGAO

Located in the northwest of Hainan Island, approximately a one-hour drive from the provincial capital Haikou, Lingao County is a land of contrasts where crashing waves meet ancient volcanic rock formations, and the traditions of farming communities blend seamlessly with the vibrant folkways of its fishing villages. This unique fusion creates a captivating vision of natural and cultural wonders.

Scattered along its coastline are thriving ports like Xinying Port, Jinpai Port, and Maniao Port, while the lush Caiciao Mangrove Nature Reserve serves as a habitat for migratory birds such as egrets and black-faced spoonbills.

For travelers seeking novelty, choices like Bozong Village and the Touyang Haitang Fishing & Farming Cultural Tourism Zone offer immersive homestays, seaside foraging experiences, and water entertainment.

When hunger strikes, you can indulge in Lingao’s iconic flavors—earthen kiln seafood, roasted suckling pig, or crisp Duowen water spinach to satisfy your stomach!

Lingao’s charms await you! Whether you crave a coastal vacation, rustic village stays, wetland explorations, or sumptuous delicacy, Lingao offers endless possibilities.

DANZHOU

Danzhou, a pivotal city in western Hainan, harmoniously blends breathtaking landscapes, culinary delights, and profound culture. Known as “half seawater and half flame,” its signature landscape features volcanic coast. Cycling along Hainan Island Tour Highway in Danzhou, travelers encounter a striking visual contrast between eons-old black volcanic rocks and the unobstructed azure sea. White colossal wind turbines, original ecological seas, gusty winds, lighthouses, sea-eroded caves, ancient salt fields, and expansive primeval mangrove forests together create an atmosphere of untamed wilderness and grandeur—instilling a sense of liberation and oneness with nature.

The ancient Danzhou Diaosheng folk songs enchant with their melodious rhythms and distinctive style, while millennia-old salt-making techniques reveal the cultural essence of western Hainan, and a diverse array of local delicacies also immerses visitors in authentic, vibrant culinary traditions.

Adding to its allure, the event’s individual time trial and cycling activities will unfold on Ocean Flower Island—the world’s largest artificial floral-shaped tourism island. This multifaceted attraction integrates leisure, entertainment, shopping, conferences, and resort experiences, embodying a self-contained paradise for global travelers.

WUZHISHAN

Nestled in the south-central heart of Hainan Island, Wuzhishan is one of settlements of Hainan’s ethnic minorities, where the Li and Miao peoples preserve traditions steeped in primal simplicity and unique identity.

Framed by mountains and forests, this famous ecological tourist city is named after its towering mountain Wuzhishan, which is Hainan’s highest peak as well as the core of the Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park with fresh air and natural splendor. With a year-round average temperature of 22.4°C, Wuzhishan offers a refuge from winter’s chill and summer’s swelter, and a resort that combines sightseeing and health care.

Streets in the city are lined with jackfruit trees, coconut palms, and flamboyant. The Nansheng River winds through the city, tracing the contours of this mountain. Here, breezy and foggy in the morning, gradually sunny at noon, and cloudy and rainy in the afternoon, painting surreal scenes where the east basks in sunlight while the west is drenched, and the sky is decorated by rainbows.

Besides nature’s drama, Wuzhishan is well-known as a living stage for Li and Miao ethnic traditional culture with singing, dancing, handicraft creation and performances. Its charm—embodied in ethnic-style lodgings, traditional hamlets, and unfiltered cultural vitality, all drawing travelers to admire and visit.