What is a vacation on Hainan Island and what are the prices for 2017 for a tourist for: food, food in shops and markets, hotels, how much does an air ticket to China cost? We will find out the reviews of vacationers about holidays in Hainan and the resort of Sanya, which beaches are a must to visit.
Initially, Hainan, an island in southern China, was a reference for the nobility and nobles, but over time, the authorities noticed that the prisoners on the island became healthier, their illnesses were cured, and life expectancy was longer than that of the inhabitants of the mainland. Since then, Hainan has gained the status of China's main health resort.
The island is separated from China by a narrow strait and is its province. The center and capital is the city of Haikou. The island has dense rainforests, picturesque beaches, white sand, emerald sea with clear water, gracefully curved palm trees.
Residents of Russian Siberia and the Far East have chosen this place, here they warm themselves in the warm southern sun and undergo wellness procedures.
After studying the information and reviews about Hainan, we described in detail: what is a holiday in China on Hainan; how and at what price to get here; the cost of accommodation, food and entertainment; interesting excursions and what time of the year is best to go.
First of all, according to reviews and questions on the forums, tourists are concerned about the flight to Hainan from Moscow, how to get there and prices for tours in 2017.
Recently, this resort has become a popular destination among our compatriots, especially among residents of the north and east of the country.
Tours to Hainan are regularly carried out from Moscow, the price depends on the desired conditions, the level of the hotel, its location, and the season of arrival.
A great influence on the price is the bay in which the housing is located.
There are plenty of hotels on the island, you can choose for every taste, from the most expensive five-star hotels located on the sea to economy class housing.
When buying tickets to Hainan from Moscow and other cities of Russia with three-star hotels, it is worth preparing from 65,000 to 100,000 rubles for two. Hotels of this star level have a fairly good service, most of them have swimming pools and well-groomed areas with tropical plantings.
Prices for tours with a four-star hotel start from 70,000 rubles to 140,000 rubles with a double room, the buildings are preferably located by the sea.
A tour with accommodation in a five-star hotel on an all-inclusive basis will cost from 80,000 to 180,000 rubles.
Tourists love all-inclusive holidays in Hainan, although the prices for tours are expensive, but the rest will be at a high level. Reviews about the All inclusive system on the island, including the resort of Sanya, are only positive.
Two search engines will help you find cheap tours: or. The search is carried out on all major tour operators (Coral, Pegas, TEZ and others).
Rent of private housing, cost
Rent private housing in Hainan? Most tourists for "wintering" or a long vacation move to the sea.
If you are flying without a travel agency, you can find cheaper accommodation options. On the Internet, special search engines place information about the delivery of private housing. In the standard case, a decent apartment costs 30,000-60,000 rubles for a week. This option is especially convenient if you are going on a trip with a large company.
You can find offers of villas, apartments, houses and other accommodation in the resorts of China without intermediaries using Booking.com.
Plane tickets to Hainan, prices
Having chosen an independent trip, you need to buy plane tickets. Remember that only charters fly from direct flights. Therefore, lovers of independent travel will have to make transfers.
It is better to buy tickets to China through Skyscanner.ru, the search engine searches even among low-cost airlines and offers the best flight options.
With one connection, you can fly to China from Moscow and Khabarovsk. From other cities with only two transfers.
Flight time from Moscow is 10 hours.
Flights with transfers in Beijing to Sanya are regular, planes fly from different cities of Russia. It takes 4 hours to fly from Beijing to Hainan. The flights also connect with Hong Kong and Shanghai.
Transplantation can be done not only in Chinese cities. Seoul, Dubai and several other cities in Asia allow such maneuvers.
Ticket prices from Moscow to Hainan Island depend mainly on travel time and convenient flight connections.
The cheapest ones cost from 37 thousand to 50 thousand rubles, while the travel time with a change will be 20-35 hours. Flight connections are often made in Guangzhou. If you want to get there faster, a ticket will cost 40 thousand - 120 thousand rubles, the journey will take about 12 hours.
Plus long transfers - the opportunity to walk around Chinese cities, see the sights of not only resort areas.
Price calendar for flights to Sanya by months
Holidays in Hainan, hotel prices
Having gone to Hainan Island, you can consider a variety of hotels. The cost of a room or apartment depends on which bay they are located in. The most popular bays are Dadonghai, Yalunvan and Sanyavan. There are much fewer hotels in the capital of the island - only 19 pieces.
Dadonghai Bay is considered a budget option, although there are expensive accommodations here. The large beach is surrounded on both sides by mountains, the place was chosen by divers due to the abundance of corals.
Yalun Bay is the most expensive, because it is the cleanest, and the views are considered the most beautiful on the island. There are many restaurants and expensive hotels of famous world brands on the coast. On the second line there are hotels with more affordable prices.
Sanyavan is an excellent option in terms of price and quality. The bay has both affordable five-star hotels and more budget options. The infrastructure of the area is developed, there are cafes, restaurants, many shops and entertainment venues. The beaches are quite spacious and the sea is clean.
Holidays on Hainan Island, 2017 housing prices:
- 150 - 550 yuan / day in a three-star hotel or apartment;
- 350 - 1000 yuan / night in a four-star hotel;
- 800 - 3000 yuan / day in five stars. It is convenient that such hotels have an all-inclusive system, the price includes some wellness treatments.
If you want to rent an apartment, it will not cost much - from 100 to 300 yuan per day. Prices for apartments are higher, it is advantageous to settle in them with a large family or company.
In Haikou, prices are the cheapest, you can rent private accommodation for one night for 30-60 yuan. Hotels are also much cheaper.
The resort has hostels, the conditions in them are quite different, when choosing, be sure to read the reviews about the rest on Hainan Island, in which case you can avoid trouble.
To find hotels in Hainan (China) inexpensively, the RoomGuru.ru search engine will help.
You can see the location of the best hotels on the island on the map.
Food on Hainan Island, food prices
It is always warm in the tropics and there are a lot of fruits, Hainan is no exception. The island is full of exotic delicacies, be sure to try lychee, passion fruit and rambutan.
Every cafe and restaurant serves fresh seafood. Having bought seafood at the local market, you can cook them, provided that you live in private housing.
The cheapest food is in Dadonghai, you can dine for 60-80 yuan.
It is more expensive in Yalunvan, restaurants are located in expensive hotels, the dishes in them are excellent and of the best quality. On average, dinner will cost 150 yuan.
For those who prefer traditional food, there is a cafe with European and Russian cuisine. And lovers of new things will like Chinese cafes, where the local population most often eats.
About stores
The shops sell local products, there are understandable and unusual for our tourist. The largest and most popular supermarkets are Wanhao and Tiancheng. Entertainment and shopping centers:
- "Summer";
- "Minju";
- "Tianhong";
- "Ifan".
Be sure to visit the “First Market”, which sells local agricultural products, fish, fruits, tea. It is better to buy fish in the morning.
Excursions in Hainan, what to see
Consider the prices for sightseeing tours, find out what to see and prices. There are many sights in Hainan, you won’t have time to see everything, but at least spend a few days on it. The island has amazing nature and architecture that reflects Buddhist culture.
In Hainan, you can see the "Edge of the World", this park is located by the sea, it has huge stones of an unusual shape and shape. The only negative is that you won’t stay in solitude here, there are always a lot of tourists, even taking a photo is problematic. An organized tour will cost $25-30.
A trip to the Nanshan Buddhism Center will cost $45 per person.
If you want to see the wedding ceremony of the Li and Miao people, go to their village. Customs and life are well represented here.
The island of monkeys and the zoo of crocodiles will definitely appeal to the kids, and fishing on the lake from rafts will appeal to the male half.
Transport to Hainan, fares
If you like to travel on your own, without resorting to the services of guides, you will like Hainan. There is transport for every taste, you can use the bus and even the train, and auto rickshaws are suitable for small trips.
It is convenient to travel between cities by rail, the ticket price is about 80 yuan. Using a taxi will have to pay 10 yuan plus 2 yuan for each kilometer.
Buses run regularly, there are routes to the Nanshan Temple and to the World's End Park. The fare is 1-2 yuan.
Cycle rickshaws are not the cheapest means of transport, when boarding, the payment is 8-9 yuan, and 2-3 yuan for each kilometer. Remember, bargaining is always possible.
Island beaches
In Hainan, all the beaches are sandy, they are located in the south of the island. You can visit absolutely everything, they are public. At the same time, they are well equipped, there are changing rooms, showers, sun loungers and umbrellas.
Rest in the resort of Sanya is in demand among foreigners. Comfortable hotels, restaurants, shops, convenient transport links - everything is here. Many recommend to rest here.
The cleanest and most prestigious beach is Yalunvan, but also the most expensive. Here, azure water, white sand and amazing landscapes. There are diving centers and a lot of entertainment.
Dadonghai is no less beautiful. You can safely sunbathe near spreading palm trees, the beach is not crowded, there is almost no entertainment.
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Weather and climate in Hainan
As befits a tropical island, Hainan is always warm. The hottest months are summer, at this time it can rain. The coldest are winter, about +20 - +23 degrees. But from the beginning of spring to the end of autumn, a very comfortable period, the air warms up to + 25. In general, the sun shines in the resort for 300 days a year and pleases vacationers.
Monthly average temperatures
