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Exploring What Lies Beneath in Sanya
Increasingly, visitors like Yang and Lin are no longer content simply to stand on the shore and gaze out at the sea. For them, the new frontier lies beneath its surface, both literally and metaphorically, as they spend more time immersing themselves in a destination and experiencing it up close. From the shore to the depths, Sanya is turning its marine resources into accessible, immersive holiday experiences, letting the ocean's allure extend far beyond the beach.
16:16,09-October-2026
Hainan Holidays Offer More than Just Blue Sea and Sky
These days, more and more vacationers are moving beyond Hainan’s popular beach hot spots. A wide array of entertainment activities and vibrant nightlife paints a colorful image of the ever-changing local cultural tourism landscape.
16:16,09-October-2026
Hatchlings Head to Sea
The incubation period for sea turtles is approximately 45 to 70 days, with each clutch containing anywhere from 50 to 200 eggs and a natural hatching rate of approximately 80%.
16:16,09-October-2026

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Ronald Pua
Cooperation between the Hainan Free Trade Port and Malaysia has existing cultural compatibility and more strategic opportunities
John Gong
Half Year Report Card for Hainan
Dennis Nikolaev
How would the opening up of the Hainan economy be beneficial for me as a expat living in Hainan?
Tan Choon Hok
Hainan Free Trade Port to enjoy excellent development opportunities

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Int'l Exchange | American teacher's 12 years in China inspire enduring friendship

Ahead of the Mid-Autumn Festival, 73-year-old American teacher Gail Chou spoke with Xinhua via video link about the years she spent living and teaching in China.

10:33,29-September-2026

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17:41,02-September-2026China sends second batch of emergency aid to Nepal
17:29,02-September-2026SCO at 25: a model for new type of int'l relations

VIDEO

Journey through Hainan's Archives: The Story of the "Two Institutes"

BUSINESS

1st Outbound Yacht Clears Customs at Clearwater Bay, Hainan

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Hainan is exploding as a popular inbound tourism hotspot

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Sanyuesan Festival in Baoting: Splendid Views

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Check out colorful intangible cultural heritage with Melissa

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19:31,21-December-2023

Green is just one of the many hues of the rainforest

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So photogenic! Snap a picture @ Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park

07:55,01-July-2025

Exploring Tanka Culture and Floating Villages in Hainan

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Filipino Creators Explore Haikou's Old Streets and Fishing Village

Over 50 Hainan Events - Here’s Your August Guide to Island Fun!

Escape the Summer Heat with a Cool Hainan Rainforest Retreat

Hainan Launches 2026 International Tourism Promotion Ambassador Recruitment Drive – Join Us to Discover New Island Adventures

Hainan FTP's 1st Zero-Tariff Aircraft Lands in Haikou

Revving Up: How Hainan Became the Ultimate Powersport Playground

Rainforest adventure takes fun to the next level!

Welcome to Hainan's Wanning!

Sanya Summer Cycling Guide

Top 5 bays in Hainan And Why You Should Visit Them

Hainan is exploding as a popular inbound tourism hotspot

Sanyuesan Festival in Baoting: Food Feast

Sanyuesan Festival in Baoting: Splendid Views

Haikou Bay Yacht Cruise, the "Hainan Star", officially opens to the public

Check out colorful intangible cultural heritage with Melissa

Hainan Coastal Scenic Highway Travel Guide: Haikou Section

Green is just one of the many hues of the rainforest

So photogenic! Snap a picture @ Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park

Exploring Tanka Culture and Floating Villages in Hainan

Discover Hainan’s treasured Li and Miao culture as international content creators visit Betel Nut Valley!

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From the Mountains to the Clinic: Baisha Li Medicine

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