Hainan Island

Discover the Beauty of Hainan Island

Tired of visiting the same old Caribbean and Hawaiian Islands year after year?

If you’re looking forward to your annual island getaway, but need a change of scenery, book your next trip to Hainan Island Never heard of this island before? You’re not alone.

Hainan Island is located half a world away, in the South China Sea. After just one visit to this extraordinary island get-away, you’ll wonder why you’ve never vacationed here before.

Hainan Island – Overview

Hainan Island is an 850,000 acre tropical paradise located off the coast of China. Once here you’ll bask in the year-round, near-perfect, 75º temperature.

Spend hours walking on over 100 miles of minimally-developed coastline with sand as fine as powder and water the color of the deepest blue. Or for a truly unique vacation opportunity explore its abundant rainforests full of exotic plant life.

This island is home to the Li and Miao people as well as over 340 different types of birds and over 80 different types of animals.

Hainan Island – Pampered

Scuba diving, snorkeling, golfing, parasailing, water-skiing or relaxing on the beach; it’s all here on Hainan Island.

Need to be pampered and unwind? Just hit any of the hot springs that cover the Hainan Island. If that’s not enough to help you feel better, the Island is reknown for the multitude of natural herbs that grow there.

This lush island is on the same latitude as Hawaii, only on the other side of the world. In fact, Hainan Island is often called the “Hawaii of China”.

You won’t have any trouble reaching this remarkable vacation destination because it’s just one mainland China and near enough to Malaysia, Vietnam and the Philippines which are all serviced by all the major airlines that go to that part of the world.

Hainan Island – Tourist Dollars

For centuries, this Hainan Island has been self-sufficient, producing native crops such as coconuts, bananas, tea, coffee, rubber, pepper and other tropical fruits. Its coffee is said to be even better than Colombian-grown coffee.

Nowadays, up to 80 percent of this island’s revenue comes from tourist dollars. This influx of tourists is clearly visible by the sheer number of new, luxury hotels that are beginning to crop up along its pristine shoreline.

Many 5-star hotels have already made Hainan Island their home.

Hainan Island – Costs

When packing for this tropical paradise, be sure to bring a lot of money. Many of the scenic areas of Hainan Island require an entrance fee and many require this fee to be paid with cash.

Taxis are also expensive. A better deal is to hire a car for the day and explore the island this way. There are several attractions to see, including a butterfly garden and Underwater World, where you can ride in a glass-bottomed boat, fish or snorkel.

Hainan Island – Food

What fun is a vacation without eating lots of food? Seafood is a popular choice on Hainan Island. You’ll also find plenty of restaurants serving a variety of regional as well as “western” foods.

Hainan Island – Wait

So what are you waiting for? Make those reservations now and treat yourself right!