Entry to the Chinese island province of Hainan has recently become visa-free for more than fifty countries. Eastern Hawaii's amazingly diverse tropical landscape has opened up to a huge number of tourists.
Visa-free regime
You can get to the island without a visa only by direct flight without a transfer in mainland China (except for Hong Kong and Macau) as part of a tourist group (at least 1 person). Those who enter without a voucher need to apply for a visa for 14 days upon arrival at the airport Haikou (Meilan) or Sanya (Phoenix).
Small Precautions
Vaccinations are not required before traveling to Hainan. But there are recommendations from medical institutions.
You need to follow simple rules:
- do not drink raw water;
- do not eat on the street;
- do not eat raw foods;
- wash your hands before eating;
- wash vegetables and fruits well;
- protect yourself from mosquitoes.
To save time and money, it is recommended that you bring a first aid kit with you, excluding prohibited substances.
Special rules
China is an interesting state, but strict with its compatriots and guests. Failure to comply with certain rules may result in deportation or fines.
Upon entering the island, luggage, personal belongings and mobile devices can be carefully checked. Pornographic materials found on the phone, statements on military, political, racial topics will lead to immediate deportation at the expense of the offender.
The import of any food products and the export of additional batteries (powerbank) with a capacity of more than 10000 mAh.
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Social norms
There are some social frameworks:
- People can only be photographed with their permission.
- Political topics are not discussed.
- Smoking and drinking alcohol in public places is prohibited.
- It is not accepted to give way to a woman.
- It is better not to stick sticks into food or string pieces of food on them.
Relax on the beach or excursions
Each tourist must decide in advance on the type of recreation. What's better? Get an impression of tropical nature, sea, sand or the culture of an ancient people?
On the island of Hainan, summer is all year round. The average annual water temperature is 24 degrees. The air temperature during the day is about 33 degrees. Intermittent rain is common on the island. You should sunbathe in the morning or evening.
The island is replete with attractions. In the resort town of Sanya in Yalongwan, Dadonghai and Sanbei bays most of the hotels and resort areas are located. The best holiday period on the island is from November to July. The rest of the time it is too hot, there is a rainy season, typhoons.
The language barrier
English is not very popular in Hainan. You need to take care of the translation of words and expressions in advance. You can prepare flashcards for popular Chinese phrases. It is not bad to have a business card of the hotel to present to the taxi driver for mutual understanding and planning the route. It is better to get the information you need to communicate using your phone by going to a local SIM card.
Other rules
You can get around by taxi, public transport, rented moped or bicycle. Renting a car will be problematic.
There is a fine for dragging food to your room from the buffet in hotels.
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In addition to impressions from the island of Hainan, you can take tea, silk, crystal, shark oil, pearls as souvenirs.
