Hainan, China

Why go


• Nan Shan (South Mountain), a Buddhist complex on the southern tip of the island
• Dramatic coastlines
• Isolated islets
• Water sports
• China’s space launch center and its space-themed park


What you need to know


Climate: Tropical
Area: 33,920 sq km
Population: 8,180,000
Density: 241/sq km
Major ethnic groups: Han (83%), Li (16%), Miao (0.8%), Zhuang (0.7%)
Postal code: 570000
Area code: 898


Did you know that…the island-province of Hainan, one of the most scenic and least industrialized provinces in China, used to be a place of sanctuary for political refugees?


Where to stay


To find the best hotels in Hainan see the Visiting China special feature on Hainan Hotels.