Hainan Sheng Travel Forum

Hello VTs,

in May we (7 People) are planning a 5-day Holiday on Hainan Island/China. I would like to get a draft orientation of the Island. Which direction (North, South, East, West...) is recommended for a beautiful beach Holiday?

We are looking for places with less Western Toursits and Hotel prices at local level.

Our tour starts in Guanzhou Area. How can we get to Hainan from Guanzhou when NOT using Plan or Bus? We prefer either Train or Boat. Any recommendations?

Thanks for your suggestions and experiences.
By the way, I speak fluent Cantonese, so communication should not be a problem...

Ciao,
Baldur

I am traveling to Sanya, China soon for a business conference. I will be staying at the Hilton Resort. I am wondering if anyone knows what type of electrical connections I can expect there? 110? 220? What type of plugs?
Thanks for your help.

I want to flight on the 6th or 7th of january from bejing to sanya. We would like to spent there 10 days until the 17th of january. I have checked elong already, is there an other (cheaper) opportunity. I am already in dalian, china. Do you recommend to visit a chinese travel agency in dalian (a local can join me, so the language should be not a problem)

Hi - we'll be coming to Sanya for one day on a cruise ship. We'd like to tour on our own. Will we find transporation at the pier or can we make arrangements before we arrive? Also, what should we see? Thanks.

Hi! I'm a US citizen trying to travel on my own to Sanya. I heard that there might be visa on arrival available, as long as I don't go to any other location in China other than Sanya. Is this true ? Appreciate your help !

I'm thinking of staying in the newly built Kempinski Hotel this Christmas. But since the hotel doesn't provide any shuttle bus service, does any one know if there's any public bus running to and from the Kempinski Hotel area to downtown of Sanya and to Dai Dong Hai Bay also (cos I want to go to the 'Spring Garden' seafood market for meals)? May I know the bus no. and is it running frequently? Is the bus stop near the Hotel? And is the same bus no. going back to Kempinski Hotel area also? Where should I take it when I am in downtown?

Besides, any good massage centre (traditional chinese massage and not spa)in downtown also? What's the name and how do they charge? Many thanks!

Hi,
Any friends out there know a good travel guide or companion in Sanya that know all the exciting places for night life sport fishing and diving.
Thanks in advance
Harris

Hi there.
We're thinking of coming to Hainan in Late December.
Can someone give me an idea of what to expect weather wise?
Is it usually about the same temperature as Hong Kong?

Is it a very busy time of year?

thanks.

Hello , Im off to Hainan Island staying in Yalong Bay in October, didnt realise at first the Malaria risk, Any top tips to avoid Malaria as well as taking medication. Thanks

I am looking to travel to sanya at the end of september or beginning of October. How much rain is there at that time and what is the weather like.
thank you

H there.
What's the best / cheapest way to get from HK to Heinan by train, bus or ship.
Can someone give me some idea of prices and how long it would take.

Thanks, Andrew

Dear Haikou VT,

Can you recommend me a reliable Haikou travel agency or tour guide that can bring me to explore Haikou Shishan Volcanic Cluster Park? I want to take photos of Shishan's volcanic caves, Ma'anling crater and the ancient houses made of basalt. How do i get to Shishan Volcanic Cluster Park if no one helped me?

I will be in Haikou on June 26 afternoon to June 28 morning, coming from Sanya. Flying off to Shenzhen from Haikou on June 28 by Shandong Airlines. I only have half a day for exploring Shishan.

Chyan

Hi,
Just wanting to find out the cheapest way to get from Haikou to Nanning.

Cheers
James

Hi I am visiting Haikou next month with my family. Can anybody recommend any good bars and restaurants in downtown Haikou?

Hi everyone,

I am looking into Sanya for a weekend getaway in 2 week's time..
What's the weather like these days though, it's rainy in HK so I'm worried it will be quite similar in Sanya as well.....?
I don't mind cloudy but rainy is no good as we won't be able to sit by the pool at all!

Thanks!

Hi,

I am going to Haikou on 28th Sep and be there for 2 nights. Any good hotels to recommend?

Dear Haikou VT,

The owner of Hainan Youth Hostel informed me that there is no more bus service from Haikou East Bus Station to Sanya. Then where should i board a bus for land travel to Sanya? Please advise me. Thank you.

Regards,
Chyan
SINGAPORE

Hi, Sanya VT,

How much does it cost by transport from Sanya Airport to Sanya city centre? How to travel to Juneyao Airlines office and China Express office in Sanya?

Where can i find the cheapest lodging in Sanya?

Chyan
SINGAPORE

Hi,

I am wondering if I should book a package from Singapore or just book hotels / rent car / take public transport and go whereever i want to etc. is there a suggested route to take to make the most of my 7-8 days there?

Can anyone advise is it easy to take public transport or better to rent a car ? and how much for both modes.

Understood the hotel rate quoted usually are rack rates which can go much lower depending on season. How much would be the average 3-4 stars hotels around sanya or haikou around mid-june ?

thanks.

Hi, Sanya VT,

I understand that Singapore imports New Balance and Reebok shoes from China and the selling prices cover the import taxes and delivery costs. In Haikou and Sanya, are the selling prices of the same brand shoes lower than in Singapore? How much do they cost? Where to find these shoes? Does anyone know?

I am planning to go to Hainan again but direct flight to Haikou costs a lot!!!

I would be routing via Macau and Shenzhen instead.

Chyan

Hi,

I am going to Haikou on 28th Sep and be there for 2 nights. Any good hotels to recommend?

This may sound a bit cheeky but I am just wondering How difficult will it be for english speaking people on holiday to be understtod outwith their hotels as I have read that mandarin is the only language spoken in shops , restaurants and taxis.
Hope somebody can help
Thanks

Hi everyone,

just wondering if anyone can tell me how bad the weather is likley to be in Hainan in last week of June. Would not be my favourite time to travel but we are coming to China for a wedding so don't have much choice. Is it worth risking it for three/fours days in Hainan (are we likely to get any good weather at all?) or would it be more sensible to go somewhere else (thinking of Guilin/Yangshou). Do not want to be stuck on beach in rain with nothing to do!

Thanks

Thea

hi all,

1) are there any water shops or supermarkets in yalong bay. our hotel charges 30 rmb per small water !!! we have small kids and require milk etc for parts of the day.

3) the hotel we are staying is horzon is very nice but not many kidy friendly options
we are staying breakfast only.

we think we need to take a taxi to sanya any advice appreciated

hi all,

1) are there any water shops or supermarkets in yalong bay. our hotel charges 30 rmb per small water !!! we have small kids and require milk etc for parts of the day.

3) the hotel we are staying is horzon is very nice but not many kidy friendly options
we are staying breakfast only.

we think we need to take a taxi to sanya any advice appreciated

Dear all

we are considering sanya for the chinise may break. we have two three year olds.. we currently live in shanghai and we are orginally from the uk (south wales)

our dilemer is that so far we have been offered 5 star hotels.. this should be adequate facilities etc but normaally if we were in europe we would never stay at 5 star hotels with kids - too posh.. (and the meals too expensive).. so.

can anyone recommend some 3/4 star options and options that would be suitable for kids.?
my son has just learned to swim and underwater., how clear are the seas /beaches and is the water still or does it have waves.. in otherwords will he be able to see fish under the water from the beach without a trip?

Hi,
is there a place for me to deposit my luggage for about 3-5days at the Meilan airport? If so, how what is the prices like?

Hi
We are visiting The Horizon Resort in Yalong Bay from 16th September for two weeks I know there is some rainfall yet the travel agent says it may rain only at night?
Has anyone been around this time, I would hate not to be able to make the most of the beautiful beaches.
Also any must do's or not do's.

Thank you in advance.

Kate

Hi,

I'd like to go to Sanya in mid April and I would like to know what is the cheapest flight tickets price from shanghai - sanya?
Cheapest I found for round trip is 2500 RMB, which is still expensive in my opinion..

Or do you know a good travel agency in Shanghai or where I can find good deals?

Thanks in advance.

Dear fellow VTers,
I will be making my way from Zhuhai (crossing over from Macau) to Haikou via the long distance bus (understand it's 19hours). Would appreciate if you can assist/advise on the following :
1) The bus schedule from Zhuhai to Haikou
2) The bus fare from Zhuhai to Haikou
3) Do we need to take the ferry, crossing over to Haikou or the long distance bus will cross a bridge over to Haikou.
4) I intend to visit Sanya/Haikou/Xinglong/Wenchang/Xincun/Tongzha/Nanshan. Is there any of the places mentioned that i should give it a miss or is there any other places of interests that i should go to?
5) Any suggestion on how my routes should be?

Thanks.
..feejin