Hainan - the land of eternal summer - "Eastern Hawaii"
The name Hainan comes from the Chinese words "hai", which means "sea", and "nan", which translates as "south", that is, "south of the sea" (the sea strait separating the island from the mainland).
The tropical island of Hainan is located in southern China and is located on the same latitude as Hawaii, so it is often called “Eastern Hawaii”.
The area of the island is 33,920 km2. It is washed by the waters of the South China Sea and forms the border between the open sea and the Gulf of Tonkin. Hainan is separated from the Leizhou Peninsula by the narrow shallow Qiongzhou Strait.
Rules of entry into China
For a trip to China A valid foreign passport is required. Tourist groups and independent travelers from Russia arriving in Hainan do not require a visa. The period of stay on the island should not exceed 30 days.
Weather.
The average monthly water temperature ranges from +23 to +24 ° C in winter and reaches +29 ° C in summer. The average annual air temperature on the island ranges from +23 to +25 °C.
The dry season (Köppen classification) lasts from 2 months on the southeast coast to 6 months in the northwest of the island, on average throughout Hainan it lasts from December to March.
The rainy season is most pronounced in the mountains and lasts the longest on the southeast coast (Vanning). The peak of precipitation is observed from August to October, and in some places - also in June.
What to see in Hainan? Attractions of Hainan
The Nanshan Buddhism Center is one of the main attractions of Hainan.
The grandiose religious center can be entered through the Renwang Gate, or the Heavenly Gate, a majestic arch in traditional Chinese style. On the territory of the complex there are numerous Buddhist buildings, sculptures of giant hands, as well as parks with gazebos, bridges and reservoirs.
One of the main attractions of the center is the Nanshan Temple, where visitors can see the Buddha statue of the future. According to Buddhist beliefs, he will one day descend to earth to bring peace and harmony.
The most outstanding building of the center is the statue of the goddess of mercy Guanyin, which is located on an artificial island to which the bridge leads. At the base of the sculpture is a temple, inside which is another statue of Guanyin, made of gold. It is said to contain the ashes of the Buddha.
On the main mountain of Dongshan Island there is a collection of huge stones of unusual shapes, each of which has its own name and is described in a special catalog.
In the Wenchang area there are the largest coconut palm plantations. In Yalunwan Bay you can visit the Museum of Tropical Sea Shells and the Butterfly Garden.
Phoenix is an artificial island in Sanya Bay known for its multi-storey buildings, including hotels, restaurants, residential buildings and an international yacht club. Access to the territory is open only to guests of the island's hotels and holders of special passes.
Nanwan Monkey Island is a 1,000-hectare state reserve where wild monkeys live in their natural environment. Despite its name, the reserve is not on an island, but on a peninsula and is connected to Hainan by an isthmus.
The territory is covered with broad-leaved forests and shrubs, and all year round flowers and fruits grow here. There are about 1,500 macaques in the reserve.
Hainan Beaches
Hainan is known for its spacious and clean beaches, where white sand and bizarre rocks harmoniously coexist with dense tropical vegetation.
Dadonghai Bay attracts tourists with its proximity to the city of Sanya and a variety of entertainment.
Yalunwan is an area where five-star hotels and private beaches are located. The water temperature here never drops below +25 ° C.
Sanya Bay Bay is ideal for a relaxing holiday: the length of the beach is 17 km, and along the coast there is a promenade surrounded by coconut palms.
Text: personalguide
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