Hainan
Today, Hainan is probably one of the world's most famous tourist paradises in the People's Republic and is not called the "Hawaii of China" for nothing. The island attracts visitors with beautiful beaches, hot springs and a large number of golf courses. But those interested in culture will also get their money's worth on the tropical island in the South China Sea. For example, visit the tomb of Hai Rui from the Ming Dynasty or the "Temple of the Five Officials" in the capital Haikou. For luxury travelers, here's another number: Hainan has the highest density of five-star hotels in the whole of China.
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Food in China - an adventure for gourmets
Each region in China has its own cooking traditions, similar to
the different regions of Europe. Northern China, where it often gets very
cold in winter, tends to love hearty food and strong alcoholic drinks.
Along the Chinese east coast, people tend to eat light and somewhat sweet
while inland there are also very spicy dishes with chilies.
with chilies. On Hainan, as on many other islands, the sea dominates the
sea dominates the menu.
On Hainan, you can find many dishes that perhaps not every
Europeans would try. So if you have the courage, you can experience many a culinary adventure on Hainan.
For everyone else, however, the vacation island offers an extensive
of Chinese and international food, whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
breakfast, lunch or dinner. The international hotel chains in particular
hotel chains also offer the usual standard of food and drinks.
drinks.
Leisure time in China - discover the pearl island
Probably the most popular destination in China for sun-seekers is a beach vacation on the Chinese tropical island of Hainan. The temperatures along the coast here are between 20°C and 35°C all year round, with a tropical, humid climate. Close to the white sandy beaches, Hainan offers modern international and Chinese hotels with the standard you are used to in Europe, as well as affordable accommodation in Chinese hotels.
Hainan has long been known in China for the beauty and aesthetics of its nature. The famous Chinese poet Su Dongpo described the uniqueness of the island in his famous works as early as the 11th century. For a long time, Hainan was also described as Pearl Island or Jade Island because of its white sandy beach and the dense forest in the interior of the island.
Shopping in China - A shopper's paradise
a pilot project on the southern Chinese vacation island of Hainan caused a
tourist rush. Since April 20, 2011, both foreign and local
as well as local tourists have been able to purchase perfume, cosmetics and other luxury
the island duty-free. The new regulations have attracted many tour groups and individual tourists from mainland China to Hainan.
mainland China to Hainan. In a duty-free store in Sanya alone,
on the south coast of the island, sometimes saw more than 10,000 visitors per day.
day.
tourists over the age of 18 who leave Hainan Island by plane may purchase
can purchase goods in duty-free stores without having to pay the usual
11 percent value added tax. However, the tax exemption is limited to
5,000 RMB (equivalent to around 500 euros). Tourists are allowed to use the
use the offer twice a year. The islanders themselves, however, may
only shop duty-free once a year.
Hotels
