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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 ...

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 ...
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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 ...

Haikou Braces for Three Days of Heavy Rain as...

June 10 – According to the Haikou Meteorological Observatory, a tropical depression over the South China Sea is expected to strengthen into the season’s first typhoon within the next 24 hours ...

Delayed 2025 Hainan Typhoon Season: Clear Skies—Calm Before the...

With no typhoons by June, Hainan faces an unprecedented calm. But what’s driving the delay and how could it impact, farming, fishing, local weather and the months ahead ...

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 …

Jellyfish in Hainan: What’s Lurking in the Water (and...

Hainan’s tropical beaches draw visitors year-round. While jellyfish (annoying and occasionally dangerous), are also part of the picture, they’re not a reason to avoid the beach …

Hainan Predicts 6–8 Typhoons in 2025: Flood Season Rainfall...

The Hainan Meteorological Bureau forecasts 6–8 tropical cyclones for 2025 flood season, with rainfall and temp trends suggesting slightly worse conditions than 2023 but milder than 2024 …

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 …

How Old Is the Oldest Tree in Hainan?

Deep in the Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park stands a living relic—the "Five-Finger Divine Tree." This ancient giant has witnessed centuries of history, standing as a testament to the island’s rich biodiversity …

10°C Temperature Rise Expected in the Coming Days, Rain...

Haikou and much of southern China expected to see dramatic temperature rise of over 10°C in the coming days. Starting February 27, southerly winds will bring gradual warming …

New species of ‘Ghost Horsehead Fish’ Discovered in South...

New fish species, Branchiostegus sanae (Mononoke tilefish), discovered in the South China Sea, named for its unique appearance and resemblance to Japanese anime character ...

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