Monday, January 12, 2026

Temporary Road Closures in Haikou for New Year’s Eve...

Several roads in Haikou will be subject to temporary traffic controls on December 31, 2025, due to a large New Year’s Eve concert being held in the city ...

A New Direct Flight Puts Hanoi Within Easy Reach...

Hainan Airlines has launched a direct Haikou–Hanoi route, with three weekly flights and a short evening schedule, offering a practical option for Spring Festival 2026 travel ...

China Updates Entry and Transit Policies for International Visitors

China has announced new entry and transit measures for international travellers, including expanded visa-free transit, more direct-transfer airports, online arrival filing, and upgraded clearance systems …

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 ...
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Hainan 2025–2026 School Calendar: Key Dates for Teachers

Key dates for Hainan’s 2025–2026 school year, including semester start times, winter and summer holidays, and reporting dates for primary, secondary, and senior high schools ...

China’s 2025 Household Survey Unlikely to Involve Foreign Residents...

China's National Bureau of Statistics will conduct two rounds of household surveys in 2025. Here's what Hainan’s expat residents in Hainan need to know, and why most won’t be directly affected …

Between Land and Sea: Where Tides and Tradition Meet,...

Once an isolated fishing village, Bei Gang Island (北港岛) has blossomed into a popular tourism destination. Discover its unique history, vibrant mangrove ecosystems, traditional sea foraging, and resilient community spirit, all just a short drive from Haikou …

Dragon Boat Festival 2025 in Wuzhishan: Culture, Racing, and...

Experience the 2025 Dragon Boat Festival in Wuzhishan with traditional races, Li and Miao cultural events, rainforest tours, and interactive riverfront activities. Full event details available via the official WeChat account ...

Hainan’s New Rocket Launch Platform Opens for Tourists and...

Wenchang Yaoguang Rocket Viewing Platform in Hainan opens China’s space program to the public, combining launch viewing with education, tourism, and local development ...

Mulan Bay: Hainan’s Hidden Gem for Beach Camping

If you’re planning to travel along the Hainan Coastal Scenic Highway looking for that perfect stretch of beach ... here's why Mulan Bay should be on your radar ...

Up to 40 teams to compete in the Haikou...

This edition of the Haikou Cup introduces several firsts: mixed-gender teams competing together, participation from international teams, and appearances by heritage teams from traditional fishing villages with histories dating back over a century ...

HNSE Asia AI Hardware Battle 2025 Call for Entries,...

As the flagship competition of the Hainan-Southeast Lingshui Tech & Art Festival, the HNSE AHB invites startups and established companies alike to showcase their most promising AI hardware innovations on a global stage ...

2025 Hainan Intangible Cultural Heritage Center Promotion Week

Culture Comes Alive in Haikou at the Hainan Intangible Cultural Heritage Center Promotion Week – Here’s What’s Happening, Event Overview ...

Hainan Province Officially Enters the 2025 Flood Season

Flood season marks the beginning of a critical period that typically spans from May to November, during which over 85% of the island’s annual rainfall occurs. It also signals the activation of the province’s comprehensive flood control and emergency response measures …

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