Hainan Province China Tropical Vacations

by Eric
(Chicago)

You might not think of China and tropical vacations as having anything to do with each other, but you might be surprised.

Hainan province is a large tropical island located to the south of mainland China, in the South China Sea. It is close geographically to Vietnam and Thailand, and is developing into one of the area's hottest new vacation spots. Sanya in the south has amazing beaches and five star resorts.

Haikou in the north is a medium sized city full of parks and gardens. Quaint little fishing villages line both coasts, providing plenty of "old China" to explore and love.

Hainan is well known in mainland China, and had been "discovered by Russian tourists, but remains relatively unknown among Westerners. Despite this, the locals are eagerly studying English and are always ready to help in any way they can. Why not visit China and get a tan, too?

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