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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 …

Prolonged Heatwave in Hainan Expected to Ease Later This...

Hainan continues to face extreme heat, with daytime highs exceeding 37°C across much of the island. Relief is expected later this week as weak cold air brings rainfall and cooler conditions …

Lyrid Meteor Shower 2025: one of the oldest recorded...

The Lyrid meteor shower peaks on April 22–23, lighting up the sky with bright fireballs and ancient cosmic dust. Here's how to watch this spectacular event from Hainan and why it's worth staying up for …

The Hainan Food and Culture Week kicks off on...

The 2025 Hainan Food and Culture Week kicks off on April 13 at Haikou’s Qilou Old Street, offering a vibrant five-day celebration of local cuisine, cultural performances, and time-honored Chinese and British food traditions …

Haikou Launches Free Hepatitis B Vaccination Program for Adults...

Starting April 10, Haikou residents aged 20–50 can receive free hepatitis B vaccinations under a public health initiative aimed at reducing HBV infections and related diseases …

Hainan’s Population Hits 10.48 Million: Growth, Aging, and Urban...

Hainan’s permanent population reached 10.48 million by the end of 2024, with steady natural growth and rising urbanization. Explore Hainan’s population growth, aging trends, and urban expansion …

A Five-Day Break Is Coming: Here are the details...

The 2025 Labor Day holiday will offer a rare five-day break—an extended period of rest (or travel), that many will be looking forward to ...

Yellow Lightning Warnings Across Hainan

April 6, The Hainan Meteorological Observatory issued multiple Yellow Lightning Warnings, as well as warnings for thunderstorms and strong winds in coastal and inland regions of Hainan Province ...

The inaugural Hainan Classic, part of the DP World...

The inaugural Hainan Classic, part of the DP World Tour, will be held from April 24 to 27, 2025, at the Blackstone Course of Mission Hills Haikou with a total prize purse of $2.5 million ...