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Sports and Outdoors

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China wide news Sports and Outdoors 

Sixth Asian Beach Games on Hainan postponed due to coronavirus

January 22, 2021January 22, 2021 Patrick 113 Views Featured mp, MP articles, Recommended

The Sixth Asian Beach Games, which were to be held in Sanya on April 2-10, 2021, have been postponed to a later date due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as reported the Olympic Council of Asia.

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REVIEW - West Coast Golf Club, Haikou
Sports and Outdoors 

2021 LPGA Tour Schedule

January 7, 2021January 7, 2021 Patrick 214 Views Golf in Hainan

2021 LPGA Tour Schedule

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Hainan Kite surfing Invitational Tournament Post cover image
Sports and Outdoors 

Kite surfing competition in Haikou

November 16, 2020November 16, 2020 Jake Canning 350 Views MP articles

The Hainan Kite Surfing Invitational Tournament will be held on 20 November. The competition will be held on the west coast of Haikou City.

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Cycling in Hainan hostel
Sports and Outdoors Things to do 

Cycling in Hainan – Routes, rentals and where to stay

November 16, 2020November 16, 2020 Patrick 6533 Views Cycling & marathons, Recommended

Everything you need to know about cycling & biking in Hainan Island, routes, which hostels to stay at, the best cycling clubs and tips for a safe holiday.

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2020 Hainan Beach Sports Carnival
Haikou Foreign Experts Sports and Outdoors 

Beach Xgames in Wanning, Become a South China Sea warrior

November 6, 2020November 6, 2020 Jake Canning 371 Views Featured mp, MP articles, Recommended

Beach X-games in Wanning – Become a South China Sea warrior

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Events in Hainan november 2020
Sports and Outdoors Things to do 

Five great events across Hainan this November

November 3, 2020November 3, 2020 Jake Canning 281 Views Featured mp, MP articles, MP Foreign Experts, Recommended

It’s the perfect time to get outdoors and take part in some local sport activities. Here are five sporting events across Hainan Island this November.

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Mission Hills Group’s Ken & Tenniel Chu Named Asia’s Most Powerful People in Golf for the 7th Consecutive Year
Sports and Outdoors 

Mission Hills Group’s Ken & Tenniel Chu Named Asia’s Most Powerful People in Golf for the 7th Consecutive Year

June 15, 2020November 2, 2020 Patrick 918 Views Golf in Hainan

In its latest issue of Asian Golf, the Asia Pacific Golf Group has once again recognised Mission Hills Group’s Chairman and CEO – Dr. Ken Chu and Vice-Chairman – Tenniel Chu as Asia’s Most Powerful People in Golf for 2020

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The "Sanya" sets sail from London for gruelling round the world voyage
Sports and Outdoors 

Yacht race to Sanya set for October

June 9, 2020June 9, 2020 Patrick 666 Views Water sports

Applications are now open for the Hong Kong to Sanya race, sanctioned as a qualifier for the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2020, which will mark the 23rd anniversary of its launch in 1997 and has been held biennially since 2012.

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Camping on Hainan island
Mini Programme Nature, wildlife & the environment Sports and Outdoors 

One of the best spots for camping on Hainan island.

May 6, 2020November 2, 2020 Jake Canning 1103 Views Explore Hainan, Featured mp, MP articles

Interested in camping on Hainan island. Then check out this top spot which we think is one of the best spots for camping on Hainan island.

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surfing
Sports and Outdoors The Haikou Guide 

Hainan to build national sports tourism pilot zone

April 7, 2020April 7, 2020 Patrick 488 Views Featured mp, MP articles

Hainan issued a five-year plan on developing a national sports tourism pilot zone on Monday, in a bid to help turn the island province into a leading global tourist destination

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Surfing-in-Ri-Rue-Bay-Hainan-Island
Sports and Outdoors Things to do 

Surfing Sun and Moon Bay, Wanning, Hainan, China.

April 2, 2020May 25, 2020 Patrick 5290 Views Water sports

The Best Surf in all of China… Sun and Moon Bay (日月湾) is rightfully known as the number one place

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Winter football base to be built in Haikou (2)
Sports and Outdoors 

Massive Haikou international winter football base to be built

March 6, 2020May 11, 2020 Patrick 648 Views Basketball & soccer, MP articles

Plans include 30 standard-sized and 19 full-size outdoor pitches, one full-size indoor pitch, six seven-a-side pitches, two beach soccer fields and two goalkeeper training areas

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The 2020, 14th Hainan international round Hainan cycling race is postponed
Sports and Outdoors 

The 2020, 14th international Round Hainan cycling race is postponed

January 27, 2020May 11, 2020 Patrick 591 Views Cycling & marathons, Hainan health and welfare, MP articles

In order to avoid the risk of the spread of new coronavirus by holding the Round Hainan road race, and

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Photo caption 1 – Simon Yang, Director of Club Operations receiving the awards on behalf of Mission Hills
Sports and Outdoors 

Mission Hills China named world’s best at Asian golf awards

November 18, 2019November 27, 2019 Patrick 1101 Views 0 Comments Golf in Hainan

Mission Hills Group in China was once again a major winner at the 20th Asian Golf Awards, with its integrated destination

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Sanya confirmed for R 06 of the Formula E 2019 calendar
Sports and Outdoors 

Sanya included in Formula E 2019-2020 calendar

October 10, 2019October 29, 2020 Patrick 597 Views

The full Formula E 2019 – 2020 season has been confirmed for next season with the December round disappearing and the

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Arrows in bullseye
Sports and Outdoors The Haikou Guide 

The Wrangler archery Club, Haidian Island, Haikou

September 23, 2019March 24, 2020 Jake Canning 875 Views Haikou entertainment

The Wrangler archery Club, Haidian Island, Haikou. Trying to woo your very own Maid Marian, recruit a band of merry

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Hainan International Golf Alliance holds Inaugural Forum
Sports and Outdoors 

Hainan International Golf Alliance holds Inaugural Forum

September 20, 2019November 27, 2019 Patrick 842 Views 0 Comments Golf in Hainan

September 19, 2019 the Hainan International Golf alliance Tourism Forum and Invitational Tournament was held in Mission Hills, Haikou. More

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American Max McGreevy is looking to extend his lead on the PGA TOUR Series-China
Sports and Outdoors 

Max McGreevy looking to extend Order of Merit lead at Haikou Classic

September 12, 2019November 27, 2019 Patrick 561 Views Golf in Hainan

PRESS RELEASE —American Max McGreevy is looking to extend his lead on the PGA TOUR Series-China Order of Merit at

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Floyd Mayweather lined up for exhibition bout Haikou, Hainan Island 2020
Sports and Outdoors The Haikou Guide 

Floyd Mayweather lined up for 2020 exhibition bout in Haikou, Hainan Island

September 9, 2019October 29, 2020 Patrick 745 Views Haikou entertainment

According to the South China Morning Post, former five division world champion Floyd Mayweather, 42-years-old, is being lined up for another

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The "Sanya" sets sail from London for gruelling round the world voyage
Sports and Outdoors 

The “Sanya” sets sail from London for grueling round the world voyage

September 5, 2019May 11, 2020 Patrick 768 Views Water sports

The Clipper Race is one of the biggest challenges of the natural world and an endurance test like no other.

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Featured The Haikou Guide 

Unlocking central Hainan – Wuzhishan by bus

March 4, 2021March 4, 2021 Jake Canning

How to get to Wuzhishan, a county-level city directly under the jurisdiction of Hainan Province located in south central part of Hainan Island.

Alapaca wool products will be on display at the Consumer goods expo
Haikou Foreign Experts The Haikou Guide 

Warmpaca alpaca products will be on show at the International Consumer Products Expo

March 4, 2021March 4, 2021 Jake Canning
Madam Xian Festival cancelled
Haikou Foreign Experts The Haikou Guide 

Notice on cancellation of 2021 Madam Xian Festival Celebrations

March 4, 2021March 4, 2021 Jake Canning

Li Minority cultureView All

Wangxia, oldest Li villages gets new lease of life
Arts and culture Li Minority culture The Haikou Guide 

Wangxia, oldest Li villages in Hainan get new lease of life

August 14, 2020October 29, 2020 Patrick

Wangxia, a mountain-locked town in the Changjiang Li autonomous county Hainan, is becoming a popular tourism destination as ecotourism development unveils the charms and resources of the Li culture.

Cultural Festival Celebrations in Dongfang
Arts and culture Li Minority culture 

Cultural Festival Celebrations in Dongfang

April 9, 2019September 20, 2019 Jake Canning
Li-Minority-Dragon-Quilt-Dragon-and-Phonenix-pattern-featured-image
Arts and culture Li Minority culture 

Li Minority culture on Hainan Island, an in-depth guide, part 3 textiles

December 31, 2018September 18, 2020 Patrick

Good food guideView All

Top restaurants in Sanya Sofia Steak
Good Food Guide 

Top restaurants in Sanya, Sofia at Ritz-Carlton

March 7, 2016October 14, 2018 Patrick

Located in the Ritz-Carlton and headed by famed Chef de Cuisine, Daniele Vacca, Sofia offers diners a chance to dive

Hainan Island Good food guide
Good Food Guide 

April, Stir-fried Cantonese dishs at Sea Pavilion restaurant IC Sanya Resort

April 15, 2017September 17, 2019 Patrick
The porch cafe lasagna haidian island
Good Food Guide 

A home-cooked style dining experience in Haikou.

October 22, 2019April 24, 2020 Jake Canning 0

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