Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Hainan’s New Tourism Regulations: What You Need to Know

The Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) is about to see a major shift in how tourism is regulated. On December 1, 2025, a comprehensive new law, the Hainan Free Trade Port Tourism Regulations, will take effect, replacing the current provincial tourism ordinance ...

How to Book Overnight Train Tickets from Sanya to...

As of July 1st, 2025, China Railway has implemented a new train schedule that significantly improves connectivity between Sanya and Shenzhen. The Z8006/7 and Z8008/5 trains, have been extended to reach Sanya Station, providing an overnight journey between these two major cities ...

How to Dodge the Worst of May Holiday Traffic...

Plan your May Day trip smartly! Avoid traffic jams on Hainan highways with peak travel tips, scenic detours, and travel advice for a smooth holiday ...

Explore Hainan on a Budget: Special May Day Sightseeing...

Celebrate May Day holiday with unforgettable budget sightseeing bus tours across Hainan! Take advantage of limited-time special offers on five exclusive routes, plus extra discounts on popular island and rainforest tours …
spot_img

15 Events to ring in the New Year across Hainan Island

The Porch Cafe – New Year’s Eve Special – Haikou – December 31

Date/time: New Year’s Eve (December 31) 5:30pm-9:30pm

Contact for reservation: (0898) 66280157 or 1337602884

Location: The Porch Cafe, Haidian Island, Haikou

海口市美兰区五西路恒福居5-107号(海南大学北门对面,恒福居门岗正对面)

Crusoe’s Island New Year’s Special Offer – Haikou – December 31

Dear friends, CRUSOE’S ISLAND wishes you a Very Happy New Year!

Special offer for 31st December from 11 am till 9 pm (lunch or dinner) 15% off on orders over 100 yuan.

Location: 五西路驰天钰园 23-1
Contact number: 18608975613

Island Life one year anniversary party – Wanning – December 31

Date/time: December 31

Location: Island Life, Ri yue Wan, Wanning 海岛生活日月湾万宁

Live band: Bad Mango

DJ: IMT live set / Jumping Jack / Jo Jo

Casa Corona New years Count down party – Wanning – December 31

Date/time: December 31, 2021, 18:00 – 01:00

Location: 万宁神州半岛喜来登度假酒店

Glow Party at The Sofitel Haikou – December 31

Date/time: December 31, 9pm till late

Location: The Sofitel Hotel, Haikou

Ticket prices: Kwee Zeen Countdown dinner 498 yuan pp / Lemon 1900 glowing set dinner 1988 yuan per couple / Glowing Party 198 yuan pp

New Year’s Celebration at The Sip – Haikou – December 31

Date/time: December 31 – January 1, live music starts from 10:30 pm

Location: The Sip西普美式餐酒馆,龙华区恒大海口湾10号

Sanya Island Music Festival – Sanya – December 31

Date/time: December 31 – January 1

Ticket price: 366 – 688 yuan

Contact for tickets: 0898-88281919

Location: Sanya, Tianya Haijiao Tourist Area 三亚天涯海角游览区举办

New Years Eve Party at the Banana Hostel – Haikou – December 31

Authentic Italian thin crust pizza with chef Marcel.

Date/time: December 31, 6-9pm

Offers: 10 yuan German beers and 15 yuan for a slice of pizza (from an 18-inch pizza)

Location: Banana Hostel, Haikou

American Bakery New Year’s Promotion – Haikou – January 1 – 22

Buy a 100 yuan bakery card and you will receive 1 free trial Jiu Jitsu class/gift card valid until May 22, 2022.

Promotion time is from January 1 – 22, 2022

Location: American Bakery, Haikou 海口美兰区海甸岛五西路荟尚街美国烘焙坊&巴西柔术馆

Urban Sketchers Art Exhibition – Haikou – January 1

2022 Sketch Haikou 3rd Anniversary Exhibition

Date/time: On January 1-15. The opening ceremony starts January 1, 2022, at 9 am

Location: Haikou Mass Art Museum 海口海甸岛二西路1号海口市群众艺术馆一楼

Corona Surfing Contest and Sunset Party – Wanning – January 1

Date/time: January 1, 2022, 2-10pm

Location: 万宁神州半岛喜来登度假酒店

2022 Hainan Island International Spring art exhibition – Haikou – January 3

Throughout the three-month spring art exhibition, a number of concerts, art exhibitions, and auctions are expected to take place. The event will create a space for cultural exchanges and promote Hainan arts internationally.

Date/time: The opening ceremony kicks off on January 3, 2022, at 4 pm

Location: Haikou Century Park 海口世纪公园

Events at Rooted Design – Kids DIY flower workshop & storytime January 8 & DIY flower arrangement January 15 – Haikou

Flower workshop and storytime at Rooted Design for kids aged 4 and up. Class size of 3-8 children.

Date/time: January 8, 4-5:15pm

Ticket price: 148 yuan

DIY flower arrangement for adults and children aged 10 and up. Class sizes of 3-10 people.

Date/time: January 15, 4-5:15pm

Ticket price: 188 yuan per person

Location: Both events will be at Rooted Design, Haidian Island, Haikou 海口市 美兰区海甸六东路3号荣域A区2号楼1层商铺 植芳泉

Swan lake – Haikou – January 22

Date/time: January 22-23, 2022, 8pm

Location: Hainan Theatre for the Performing Arts

Related article: Where locals like to eat: Back alley river crabs in Haikou

- Advertisement -

spot_img

Related articles:

Help Us Get a Clearer Picture of Challenges Facing Expats in Hainan

This questionnaire is designed to better understand the real-life challenges expats face in the city, whether it’s dealing with housing, healthcare, education, work, or day-to-day life ...

Formula E to Return to Hainan in 2026

Formula E returns to Sanya, Hainan on June 20, 2026, with a revamped circuit and a key spot in the championship’s biggest season to date ...

Stormy Skies Ahead: What Hainan’s Weather Looks Like This Week (Oct 24–31)

If you’re planning beach time, boating trips, or outdoor adventures in Hainan this week, you may want to hit pause. The latest forecast from the Hainan Meteorological Bureau indicates a stretch of unsettled weather, with heavy rainfall and strong winds ...

La Niña is Back — Here’s How It Might Shape Hainan’s Winter

La Niña is returning to the Pacific, and its influence could bring cooler, drier conditions to parts of China. Discover what it may mean for Hainan’s climate this winter ...

Get weekly email updates for new articles published!

Latest News ...

Cosy Stays Beyond the Ordinary

Relax, Unwind, and Explore Hainan's Hidden Gems

Puerto Libre Tapas: A Taste of Latin and Mediterranean Cuisine

Located in Xiuying District, Haikou, Puerto Libre Tapas brings together Latin and Mediterranean flavors in a relaxed and inviting setting. The warm decor blends Mediterranean charm with Latin energy, making it a great spot for a casual meal or special night out ...

The Paddy Shack: A Taste of Comfort in Chengmai

Tucked away in the quiet streets of Laocheng Town, Chengmai, just outside Haikou, The Paddy Shack is a welcoming spot for anyone craving hearty...

Batumi: A Taste of Georgia in Haikou

Haikou's dining scene just got a flavorful upgrade with Batumi Georgian Food and Wine. If you're looking to try something new, this is the...
spot_img

Bored? Need to get out more?

Hainan Unveils New Offshore Duty-Free Policy: Expanded Categories and Broader Benefits

Hainan unveils an upgraded offshore duty-free policy with new product categories, wider eligibility, and greater convenience for travelers and residents …

Tropical Storm Fengshen Strengthens Over South China Sea, Blue Alert Issued

China’s National Meteorological Center (NMC) has issued a blue-level typhoon alert as Tropical Storm Fengshen gains strength over the central South China Sea. The blue alert is the lowest of China's four-tier typhoon warning system ...

Hainan’s New Tourism Regulations: What You Need to Know

The Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) is about to see a major shift in how tourism is regulated. On December 1, 2025, a comprehensive new law, the Hainan Free Trade Port Tourism Regulations, will take effect, replacing the current provincial tourism ordinance ...

New rental regulations will be implemented from the 15th

On September 15, China introduced its first set of nationwide regulations specifically designed to govern the housing rental market. The Regulation on Housing Rental, spanning seven chapters and 50 articles, is aimed at addressing long-standing problems in the sector and providing clearer protections for both tenants and landlords ...
spot_img

Looking for an international pre-school in Haikou?

Flora's International Preschool has three preschools in the Haikou area. Our schools follow a European curriculum

Continue Reading ...

Formula E to Return to Hainan in 2026

Formula E returns to Sanya, Hainan on June 20, 2026, with a revamped circuit and a key spot in the championship’s biggest season to date ...

Celebrating 13 Years of The Porch: Good Food, Great Customers, Generations of Recipes

This Saturday, October 25, we’re celebrating 13 years of serving the comfort food that’s been in our family for generations, and sharing it with the people who’ve become part of that family along the way ...

Registration Opens October 21 for the 2025 Qionghai Bo’ao Marathon

The countdown is on for one of Hainan’s most anticipated running events. The 2025 Qionghai Bo’ao Marathon is set for Saturday, December 14 with organisers expecting more than 10,000 runners …

Get weekly email updates for new articles published!

Never miss another important notice or event. Be informed of what you need to know, when you need to know it.