Wednesday, December 24, 2025

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 ...

Category: Water sports

Wanning Hosts Its First Major Surf Event Since 2020 as WSL Returns to Hainan

The WSL Qualifying Series returns to Riyue Bay, Wanning, from December 11–17, bringing more than 160 surfers from over ten countries back to Hainan’s coast …

2020 Hainan International Tourism Equipment Expo is coming this...

The 2020 Hainan International Tourism Equipment Expo is expected to host more than 1000 tourism facilities, gather around 500 professional buyers and attract more than 30,000 visitors.

Yacht race to Sanya set for October

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.

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

Sun and Moon Bay (日月湾) is rightfully known as the number one place to surf in Hainan, and, arguably, the number one place in China. Technically a part of Wanning city (though, in reality, it is actually located closer to the city of Lingshui) Sun and Moon Bay, with it's very well-known left-hand breaks, offers an incredible surfing experience.

Haikou Sailing and Windsurfing Club.

This week we met up with Pierre-Jean at the Haikou Sailing and Windsurfing Club on Xi xiu beach to learn what it's like to...

The “Sanya” sets sail from London for grueling round...

The Clipper Race is one of the biggest challenges of the natural world and an endurance test like no other. No sailing experience needed With no previous sailing...

Hainan Province temporarily opens for foreign yachts from July...

As part of ongoing efforts to turn Hainan Province into the centre of the Chinese yachting industry, local officials have opened Hainan waters for...

Discover Hainan episode 6 – white water rafting in...

In episodes 5 & 6, Jake and Patrick head off to Wuzhishan for a Discover Hainan two-part special, in part 1 (episode 5) they...

2019 – 2020 Round the globe Clipper race stages...

The 2019 – 2020 around the world Clipper race stages have recently been announced. The competition will take competitors some 40,000 nautical miles across...

Scottish Sailor To Lead Sanya’s Clipper Race Title Defense

Sanya Tourism Development Commission is proud to announce the city of Sanya, located in southern China on Hainan Island, is continuing its role as...

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