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In a move aimed at supporting the development of the Hainan Free Trade Port as an international tourism and consumption centre, the duty-free pickup point for travellers departing Hainan Island by rail and, or, ferry will open on March 23rd at Haikou South Port (海口南港), according to the Hainan Daily.

The duty-free pickup point for travellers departing Hainan Island by rail and ferry will open on March 23rd at Haikou South Port (海口南港), according to the Hainan Daily. The move is aimed at supporting the development of the Hainan Free Trade Port and the international tourism and consumption centre, as well as enhancing the duty-free shopping experience for travellers departing Hainan Island.

Travelers departing Hainan Island by rail and ferry can purchase duty-free goods at the island’s duty-free shops and their online sales outlets by presenting their ferry tickets and valid identification documents. Upon leaving the island, they can collect the duty-free goods they purchased at the duty-free pickup point located inside the passenger transport building at Haikou South Port by presenting their ferry ticket, shopping voucher and identification documents.

The duty-free pickup point at Haikou South Port covers an area of approximately 200 square meters, with 21 counters (19 for regular passengers and 2 for drivers) to facilitate the efficient collection of duty-free goods.

Railway and ferry operators remind passengers that duty-free goods must be purchased at least six hours before departure and that pickup times are not affected by changes to ferry tickets. Passengers who purchase duty-free goods should arrange their pickup and departure times reasonably. For more information, please call 0898-31684464 for consultation.

Pick up point for passengers:

New Duty-Free Pickup Point for Rail and Ferry Travelers Opens at Haikou South Port
Railway and Ferry Haikou South Port (海口南港), Passenger Terminal

Go to the first-floor, north side of the Haikou South Port passenger transport building for rail and ferries.

Duty free pick up point:

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Duty free goods pickup location
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Duty free goods pickup location

Duty free collection waiting area:

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Traveller waiting area

Self driving pick up point:

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Pickup location for self drivers

The duty free collection point is located at the second-floor ticket gate of the Haikou South Port passenger transport building for rail and ferries.

Note: Vehicles must enter the duty-free pick-up channel for self drivers 30 minutes in advance to wait for the ferry.

Directions to the duty-free pick-up channel for self drivers
Directions to the duty-free pick-up channel for self drivers
Directions to the duty-free pick-up channel for self drivers
Directions to the duty-free pick-up channel for self drivers

Related article: Announcement on the Introduction of “Guarantee and Instant Pick-up Delivery Methods” for Duty-Free Shopping on Hainan Island

Announcement on the Introduction of “Guarantee and Instant Pick-up Delivery Methods” for Duty-Free Shopping on Hainan Island

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