Hainan
Discover the surprise location of this tropical paradise
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- by Paul Chai
China’s tropical free-trade zone attracting travellers
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- by Paul Chai
10 adventurous ways to explore tropical China
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- by Paul Chai
Tropical China still delivers on history and culture
You might come for the beaches, but Hainan has plenty to do away from the water.
- by Paul Chai
Five water-full ways to experience tropical Hainan
Hainan is China’s secret tropical island getaway, a beloved retreat for locals who want to swap the mainland toil for some sand, sun and sea.
- by Paul Chai
How to eat on Hainan Island
DISCOVERING new foods. Lingering over local delicacies, served by multiple generations of one family, in the middle of the daily hustle and bustle. Eating mind-blowing meals, served on rustic formica tabletops, for next to nix. The ideal holiday hitlist has to feature fabulous food experiences.
- by Kate Cox
The rise and rise of surfing in China
There are 15 surfers, aged between 8 and 16, performing yoga-like stretches on the sand. Beyond them, long sets of 4-foot waves break along the shore.
- by Kate Cox
The tropical island you’ve never heard of just happens to be in China
If you’ve never heard of Hainan, you’re not alone. The idyllic tropical island – between Hong Kong and Vietnam – is about half the size of Tasmania and had just 8000 Australian visitors in the first half of this year.
- by Kate Cox
Readers' travel tips: The island every traveller should visit in China
I would like to recommend a visit to Hainan Island, located in the southernmost part of China.
World's largest spa resort: Mission Hills, Haiko, China review: Giant relaxation
In China it's tourism on steroids and this 88-square-kilometre resort is no exception.
- by Paul Chai