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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 ...

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 ...
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Hainan 2025–2026 School Calendar: Key Dates for Teachers

Key dates for Hainan’s 2025–2026 school year, including semester start times, winter and summer holidays, and reporting dates for primary, secondary, and senior high schools ...
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2026 Guide to Registering a Company in Hainan: Address Rules, Requirements, and Compliance

A comprehensive 2026 guide to registering a company in Hainan, covering new address rules, compliance requirements, registration steps, and practical options for businesses with or without a physical office …
Minority arts and culture

Experience Hainan’s Intangible Heritage, One Weekend at a Time

Explore Hainan’s intangible heritage through weekend workshops, traditional music, local crafts, and immersive cultural experiences across the island ...
Arts and culture

China Post Releases 2026 Year of the Horse Zodiac Stamps

China Post has officially issued its 2026 Bingwu Year (丙午年) zodiac stamps, marking the arrival of the Year of the Horse with a two-stamp special set ...
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Cooler, Drier Weather Forecast for Hainan from January 5–9

A dry cold air mass will bring cooler temperatures to Hainan from January 5–9, with clear skies, cool mornings and evenings, and elevated forest fire risk in some areas ...
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Beneath the Earth, Preparing for the Moon: China’s New Astronaut Cave Training Program

China’s astronauts spent six days deep inside a cave in Chongqing, testing their physical and psychological limits in a unique training program designed to prepare crews for long‑duration space station missions and future lunar exploration …

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    Program Announced for the 2026 Haikou New Year’s Concert

    The 2026 Haikou New Year’s Concert brings two nights of symphonic and vocal music. View the full program, performers, and ticket discounts ...
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    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 …
    Water sports

    ADEX Asia Diving Expo will be held in Hainan next year

    The renowned dive-industry exhibition Asia Dive Expo (ADEX) is set to land in Hainan from October 30 to November 1, 2026, at the Hainan International Convention & Exhibition Center ...
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    Something New’s Brewing in Old Town – Grand Opening at The Well Coffee

    This Saturday, swing by Haikou’s historic Old Town and be part of the grand opening of The Well Coffee 植芳泉, your new neighborhood spot for quality brews and chill vibes.
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    Formula E to Return to Hainan in 2026

    Formula E returns to Sanya, Hainan on June 20, 2026, with a revamped circuit and a key spot in the championship’s biggest season to date ...

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    2026 Guide to Registering a Company in Hainan: Address Rules, Requirements, and Compliance

    A comprehensive 2026 guide to registering a company in Hainan, covering new address rules, compliance requirements, registration steps, and practical options for businesses with or without a physical office …
    Expats in Haikou

    China’s New VAT Rules (Effective January 1, 2026)

    You may have seen headlines about new VAT regulations coming into effect in China from January 1, 2026. For many foreigners living and working in China, the immediate question is “Does this affect me — and if so, how?” Here’s the short, simple answer ...
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    Hainan Releases 2026–2030 Masterplan: What the Next Five Years Mean for the Free Trade Port

    Hainan has just released its 2026–2030 blueprint, a plan that will shape the Free Trade Port after customs closure. Here’s a clear breakdown of what to expect and what the next five years mean for business, investment and the island’s economic trajectory ...
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    China to Expand Channels for Quality Goods and Services to Enter Its Market

    China is launching new measures to make it easier for foreign companies to bring high-quality goods and services into its market, including year-round matchmaking events and support linked to the CIIE ...
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    Why December 18? The Date that Defines Hainan’s Next Chapter

    Discover why Hainan’s island-wide customs closure is set for December 18, 2025, a date echoing China’s historic 1978 Reform and Opening-Up ...
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    Hainan Free Trade Port Deepens ASEAN-Centric Regional Cooperation

    With ASEAN rapidly emerging as one of the most dynamic and high-potential regions in the world, Hainan is taking decisive steps to deepen regional cooperation, placing ASEAN at the core of its strategic development ...

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      Magnificent Yahu Rice Terraces or Tourism and Marketing Hype?

      Rapid tourism development has transformed what was once a working agricultural landscape into a managed tourist attraction. It has generated significant marketing hyperbole heavily promoting the area far beyond what the actual experience delivers …
      Towns and villages

      Between Land and Sea: Where Tides and Tradition Meet, The Living Heritage of Bei Gang Island

      Once an isolated fishing village, Bei Gang Island (北港岛) has blossomed into a popular tourism destination. Discover its unique history, vibrant mangrove ecosystems, traditional sea foraging, and resilient community spirit, all just a short drive from Haikou …
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      Discover the Mystique of Huangdi (Emperor) Cave in Changjiang, Hainan

      Discover the hidden beauty of Huangdi Cave in Changjiang. Nestled in the lush landscapes of Bawang Mountain, this limestone cave is a treasure trove of natural wonders and historical secrets from ancient stalactites to local legends of emperors.
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      Juren waterfall in Lingao

      Explore the beauty of Juren Waterfall in Lingao. Known for its "Three Pools and Nine Bends," the waterfall offers wonderful views throughout the year but now is the best season to visit to catch it in full flow, a must-visit for nature lovers ...
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      Last chance to see the Wuzhishan terraced paddy fields this year

      October 25th, Yahu Terraced Fields in Wuzhishan City showed a vibrant late-season rice panorama, marking its much-anticipated prime viewing season.
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      Hainan Sets Strict New Rules for School Closures/Reopening During Typhoons and Storms

      Hainan introduces precise school closure and reopening rules during typhoons and heavy rain to protect students and support families, emphasizing safety, flexibility, and real-time coordination …

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      Ancient Drum Tower: A Six-Century Guardian of Old Fucheng

      For more than six centuries, Drum Tower has watched over old Fucheng, guarding the gates of Qiongzhou’s prefectural capital and enduring into modern Haikou ...
      Historical Haikou

      Xiuying Fort: Haikou’s Coastal Sentinel of the Late Qing Dynasty

      Learn how Xiuying Fort, built in 1891 after the Sino–French War, became one of China’s key late-Qing coastal defenses with five batteries and underground chambers ...
      Historical Haikou

      The Legacy of Hai Rui: A Glimpse into Historical Haikou

      Explore the rich history of Hai Rui, a revered figure of the Ming Dynasty, and his enduring legacy in Haikou. From his humble life to the significance of his tomb ...
      Historical Haikou

      Unveiling the Timeless Legacy of Tin Hau Temple in Haikou’s Qilou Old Town

      Dive into the history of Haikou's Tin Hau Temple, a 700-year-old architectural marvel located on Zhongshan Road, Qilou Old Town, Haikou ...
      Historical Haikou

      Exploring the Zhoukoudian Site Cultural Exhibition at the Hainan Museum

      Discover the fascinating history of the Peking Man and other significant archaeological finds at the Zhoukoudian Site Cultural Exhibition, currently on display at the Hainan Museum ...
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      The Five Officials Temple: A Journey into Haikou’s Historical Heart

      The Five Officials Temple in Haikou, also known as the "First Building of Hainan," honours notable figures from Hainan’s history and offers a tranquil retreat amidst the bustling city ...

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      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 …
      Water sports

      ADEX Asia Diving Expo will be held in Hainan next year

      The renowned dive-industry exhibition Asia Dive Expo (ADEX) is set to land in Hainan from October 30 to November 1, 2026, at the Hainan International Convention & Exhibition Center ...
      Water sports

      China’s First Olympic-Standard Wave Pool Opens in Wanning, Hainan

      A new chapter in China's surf tourism industry began this week with the official opening of the Riyue Bay Surf Resort and wave pool, located on Hainan Island’s southeast coast in Wanning ...
      Sports and Outdoors

      Formula E to Return to Hainan in 2026

      Formula E returns to Sanya, Hainan on June 20, 2026, with a revamped circuit and a key spot in the championship’s biggest season to date ...
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      Registration Opens October 21 for the 2025 Qionghai Bo’ao Marathon

      The countdown is on for one of Hainan’s most anticipated running events. The 2025 Qionghai Bo’ao Marathon is set for Saturday, December 14 with organisers expecting more than 10,000 runners …

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