Overview

Situated in the southernmost of China, Hainan Island is a famous beauty spot noted for its golden beach, blue sea and tropical climate. The province is administratively divided into the Hainan, Nansha, Xisha, Zhongsha islands etc. Haikou is the capital city and the second-biggest city is Sanya, with its tropical attractions earning it the reputation as "Hawaii of China". Hainan Island had been a poor little fishing village until 1988 when the government designated it as the Hainan Special Economic Zone. Tourism now accounts for 80% of the island's revenue.>