Friday, February 13, 2026

What Is Nipah Virus — and Why Is It...

What is Nipah virus and why is it in the news? A clear explainer on the recent cases in India, China’s travel health advisory, symptoms, risks, and what travelers should know ...

Travelling by Train in China? You Can Now Send...

Learn how China’s new “Light Travel” service lets train passengers send luggage to or from the station, making high-speed rail travel easier—now available in Hainan ...

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 ...
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Hainan’s First Resident Duty-Free Stores: Full List of Locations

Hainan has announced the locations of its first five resident duty-free stores for daily-use imported goods. Here are the locations in Haikou, Sanya, and Danzhou, and what residents need to know …

Hainan Island: The Next Frontier for Hong Kong Retailers?

Hainan Island is being promoted as a prime travel & investment hub for Hong Kong retailers. With a focus on consumption and economic growth, the island has drafted new policies to make it easier for Hong Kong retailers to enter its consumer market.

Health Commission clarifies requirements for returning to school

With the end of the Spring Festival holiday, universities and primary and secondary schools across the country have been announcing their opening times.

Haikou Reminds Dog Owners: Renew Your Dog’s Registration Certificate...

The Haikou City dog licensing centre issued a reminder to all dog owners that registration certificates are only valid for one year, and to please renew on time.

Bentley, Porsche, Lamborghini, and Ducati premium brands to display...

Preparations are underway for upcoming third China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) which is scheduled to be held from April 10 to 15 in Haikou.

International Talents celebrate Lantern Festival at Ceramic Art Museum

The event was held as a cultural exchange to share the traditions of Lantern festival with ex-pats living and working in Hainan and was attended by guests from different corners of the world.

luxury shopping; Paris or Hainan and the rise of...

While the loosening of COVID-19 travel restrictions is expected to revive demand in the global luxury retail market some analysists warn that a return to pre-pandemic levels of international luxury shopping is not guaranteed.

Guidelines for contributing as an author to TropicalHainan

Want to write for TropicalHainan? Well, we want to hear from you! We welcome contributors, so to ensure you have the best chances of your pitch being accepted, Here are a few guidelines to help you, and help the community.

China’s first million kilowatt floating offshore wind power test...

On October 19, the people's Government of Wanning City signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Hainan Branch of China Electric Power Construction Group Co., Ltd. The two sides intend to jointly build China's first million kilowatt floating offshore wind power test project in Wanning.

Spring Festival in China and local customs in Hainan

Spring Festival is one the largest holidays of the year in China. Find out more about traditional celebrations over the 2023 new year and the spring festival.

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