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Hainan Province, China

Hainan is an island and the southernmost province of China, consisting of the eponymous Hainan Island and various smaller islands in the South China Sea under the province's administration. Its name has the literal meaning: "South of the Sea".

Type City

Why go

  • Province of China.
  • Served by Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO).

History

Hainan is an island and the southernmost province of China, consisting of the eponymous Hainan Island and various smaller islands in the South China Sea under the province's administration. Its name has the literal meaning: "South of the Sea".

Where to stay

20 Guilan Middle Rd, 桂城街道, Nanhai District, Foshan, Guangdong Province, China, 528200 · gardeninn.hilton.com.cn
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No 22, Yongsheng W Rd, Foshan, Guangdong Province, China, 528200 · marriott.com
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South, 231 Dongjiao S Rd, Liwan District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China, 510375
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16 Dongsha Blvd, Liwan District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China, 510000
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No, 20 Huandao S Rd, Foshan, Guangdong Province, China
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Yizhong Building.13, Kungang West Road, Guicheng Street, Nanhai District, Foshan City, Foshan, Guangdong Province, China
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203号-209 Hedong Rd, Liwan District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China, 510170
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No.1, Yongan Rd, 平洲 Foshan, Guangdong Province, China
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5-11F, No.13 West of, 港口路 Foshan, Guangdong Province, China
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Restaurants & places to go

Cantonese, Restaurant · Wikipedia: zh:莲香楼
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Regional, Restaurant · Wikipedia: zh:太平馆
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Western, Cafe · Flower | Coffee | Life | Course Features: outdoor seating
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Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · 135 新港西路, 广州市
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · 142 新港西路, 广州市
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Chinese, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-19:00 · 芳村大道中 · teamotea.shop
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Coffee Shop, Dessert, Cake, Bakery, Coffee, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating · 瓦窑旧前街12号首层, 东山街道, 510080 · facebook.com
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Bubble Tea, Cafe · Features: takeaway · heytea.com
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Dessert, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:30-23:00 · 47 第十甫路, 广州市
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Asian, Dessert, Cafe · Features: takeaway
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Beef Bowl, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Tea, Cafe · Features: takeaway
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Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, delivery
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Chicken Steak, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Ramen, Restaurant · Ramen restaurant
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Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
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Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
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Taiwanese, Ice Cream · Taiwanese ice cream
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-19:30 · 82 · missniki.com
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Breakfast, Chicken, Chinese, Deli, Fish, Noodle, Tea, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-15:00 · 34 大德路
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Barbecue, Noodles, Diner, Pizza, Chicken, Sandwich, Sausage, Fish, Fish And Chips, Tea, Steak House, Grill, Beef Bowl, Breakfast, Kebab, Seafood, Turkish,…
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Dim Sum, Cantonese, Restaurant · Dim Sum/Cantonese restaurant · 70 赤岗北路
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Restaurant · restaurant · 11 侨光西路 · openrice.com.cn
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American, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
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新疆菜, Restaurant · Features: halal
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Ice Cream · Features: outdoor seating
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French, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
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Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 510091
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Korean, Restaurant · Korean restaurant
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Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
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Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
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Hot Pot, Restaurant · Hot Pot restaurant
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Juice, Fast Food · Juice fast food
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Rice Roll, Restaurant · Rice Roll restaurant · 1 捶帽新街
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Noodle, Cantonese, Restaurant · Noodle/Cantonese restaurant · 117号 寶華路, 广州市
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Sichuan, Hunan, Restaurant · Sichuan/Hunan restaurant
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粤菜, Restaurant · 粤菜 restaurant
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Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
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Brazilian, Restaurant · Brazilian restaurant
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Vietnamese, Restaurant · Vietnamese restaurant
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Wings, Fast Food · Wings fast food
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Middle Eastern, Restaurant · Middle Eastern restaurant
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Beef, Fast Food · Beef fast food · 71 华贵路
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Sichuanese, Hot Pot, Restaurant · Sichuanese/Hot Pot restaurant
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Airports

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) 38 km to the centre
Guangzhou (Huadu), 44, CN — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 56 airlines (China Southern Airlines, Air China, Shenzhen Airlines, Hainan Airlines…) · direct flights to 150 destinations incl. Hangzhou, Chongqing, Shanghai, Bangkok, Chengdu… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Hong Kong (144 km) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 56 airlines, 150 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO) 16 km to the centre
Foshan (Nanhai), 44, CN — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (China Eastern Airlines, China United) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Beijing (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 1 direct destination
  • China Eastern Airlines MU (737) · 1 route: Beijing*
  • China United KN (737) · 1 route: Beijing

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Getting there by ferry

锦绣半岛码头
Ferry terminal · 3.5 km from the centre
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Baihedong Port
Ferry terminal · 3.8 km from the centre
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西一下北渡口
Ferry terminal · 3.9 km from the centre
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Baixianke Port
Ferry terminal · 4.2 km from the centre
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Bai'etan Art Center Ferry Pier
Ferry terminal · 5.3 km from the centre · 广州公交集团客轮有限公司
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Yongxingjie Ferry Pier (Out of Service)
Ferry terminal · 5.3 km from the centre
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渡轮 S13线:黄沙码头 -> 锦绣半岛码头
Ferry route · 广州公交集团客轮有限公司
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渡轮 S13线:锦绣半岛码头 -> 黄沙码头
Ferry route · 广州公交集团客轮有限公司
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Guangzhou Water Bus Route S9
Ferry route · 广州公交集团客轮有限公司
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渡轮 S9线:白蚬壳码头 -> 白鹤洞码头
Ferry route · 广州公交集团客轮有限公司
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渡轮 S9线:白鹤洞码头 -> 白蚬壳码头
Ferry route · 广州公交集团客轮有限公司
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渡轮 S4线:鳌洲码头 -> 西堤码头
Ferry route · 广州公交集团客轮有限公司
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广州水上巴士S6线
Ferry route · 广州公交集团客轮有限公司
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渡轮 S6线:黄沙码头 -> 芳村码头
Ferry route · 广州公交集团客轮有限公司
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: FUO has direct flights to 1 destination on 2 airlines (incl. Beijing). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: 锦绣半岛码头, 3.5 km); routes include 渡轮 S13线:黄沙码头 -> 锦绣半岛码头, 渡轮 S13线:锦绣半岛码头 -> 黄沙码头, Guangzhou Water Bus Route S9.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Hainan Province, China. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Charter · Gulfstream, Global, BBJ · China's largest business-jet operator.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.

Tours & experiences