What is a vacation in Hainan and what are the prices for a tourist in 2021 for: food, food in shops and markets, hotels, how much does an air ticket to China cost? We find out reviews of vacationers about their holidays in Hainan and the resort of Sanya, when is the best time to go, which beaches must be visited.
Initially, the 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 diseases were cured, and life expectancy was longer than that of the inhabitants of the mainland. Since then, Hainan has acquired the status of a major health resort.
The island is divided from China by a narrow strait and is its province. Center and capital city of Haikou. The island has tropical forests with dense thickets, beaches as if from pictures, 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 up in the warm southern sun and undergo wellness procedures.
After examining the information and reviews about Hainan, we described in detail: what is a vacation in China in 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 it better to go.
First of all, according to reviews and questions on the forums, tourists are concerned about a flight to Hainan from Moscow, how to get there and prices for tours in 2021.
Holidays on the island of Hainan, prices for tours
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, the season of arrival.
The bay in which the dwelling is located has a big influence on the price.
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 accommodation.
When buying trips 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 have swimming pools and a well-groomed area 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.
All-inclusive 5-star hotel tour will cost from 80,000 to 180,000 rubles.
Tourists love all-inclusive holidays in Hainan, the prices for vouchers 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: Travelata or Level.travel. The search is carried out on all major tour operators (Coral, Pegas, TEZ and others).
Private rental and cost
Rent a private house in Hainan? Most tourists go to the sea for "wintering" or a long vacation.
If you are flying without a travel agency, you can find cheaper accommodation options. On the Internet, on special search engines, they post information about the delivery of private housing. In the standard case, a decent apartment costs 30,000-60,000 rubles per 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.
Prices for plane tickets to Hainan
Choosing 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 air tickets to China through Aviasales, the search engine even searches 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 connections in Beijing to Sanya are regular, planes fly from different cities of Russia. From Beijing to Hainan fly 4 hours. Flights also dock with Hong Kong and Shanghai.
The transplant can be done not only in the cities of China. Seoul, Dubai and several other cities in Asia allow such maneuvers to be made.
Prices for tickets from Moscow to Hainan Island depend mainly on travel time and convenient flight connections.
The cheapest 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, the ticket will cost 40,000 - 120,000 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 and hotel prices
Having gone to the island of Hainan, hotels can be considered very different. The cost of a room or apartment depends on which bay they are in. The most popular bays are Dadonghai, Yalongwan and Sanyavan... In the capital of the island there are much fewer hotels - only 19 hotels.
- Dadonghai Bay is considered a budget option, although there are expensive accommodations here as well. The large beach is surrounded on both sides by mountains, the place was chosen by divers, because of the abundance of corals, if you are interested in hotels with really good conditions, then we recommend the options from the selection.
- Yalongwan 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. There are hotels on the second line with more affordable prices.
- Sanyavan is an excellent option in terms of value for money. 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 the island of Hainan, housing prices 2021:
- 150 - 550 RMB / day in a three-star hotel or apartment;
- 350 - 1000 RMB / night in a four-star hotel;
- 800 - 3000 RMB / day in five stars. It is convenient that such hotels have an all-inclusive system, the price includes some wellness procedures.
If you want to rent an apartment, it will not cost much - from 100 to 300 RMB per day... The prices for apartments are higher, it is profitable to settle in them with a large family or company.
In Haikou, prices are the cheapest, you can rent a private accommodation for one night for 30-60 yuan... Hotels are also significantly cheaper.
The resort has hostels, the conditions in them are quite different, when choosing, be sure to read reviews about the rest on the island of Hainan, in which case you can avoid troubles.
Find hotels in Hainan (China) inexpensively will help search engine RoomGuru.ru.
You can see the location of the best hotels on the island on the map.
Food on Hainan Island, food prices
The tropics are always warm and fruitful, Hainan is no exception. The island has an abundance of exotic delicacies, be sure to sample lychee, passion fruit and rambutan.
Fresh seafood is served in any cafe and restaurant. By purchasing seafood at the local market, you can prepare them, provided that you live in private accommodation.
The cheapest food is in Dadonghai, you can dine for 60-80 RMB.
It is more expensive in Yalunwan, 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 fans of the newcomer will like Chinese cafes, where the local population most often eats.
About shops
The shops sell local products, there are understandable and unusual for our tourist. The largest and most popular supermarkets are "Wanghao" and "Tiancheng". Entertainment and shopping centers:
- "Summer";
- Minju;
- "Tianhong";
- "Ifan".
Be sure to visit “First market”, It 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 attractions in Hainan, you will not have time to see everything, but spend at least a few days on it. The island has amazing nature and architecture that reflects Buddhist culture.
In Hainan, you can see the "End of the World", this park is located by the sea, on it are huge stones of an unusual form and shape. The only negative, you won't stay here in solitude, there are always a lot of tourists, even taking a photo is problematic. An organized excursion will cost 25-30 $.
A trip to Nanshan Buddhism Center will cost 47$ 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 crocodile zoo will surely please the kids, and fishing on the lake from rafts will be to the taste of the male half.
Transport to Hainan, fares
If you like to travel on your own, without resorting to the services of guides, you will love Hainan. There is transport for every taste, you can use a bus or even a train, and for small trips rickshaws are suitable.
It is convenient to travel between cities by rail, the ticket price is about 80 yuan. Taking 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 the End of the World Park. The fare is 1-2 yuan.
Cycle rickshaws are not the cheapest transport, when boarding you pay 8-9 RMB, and 2-3 yuan for every kilometer. Remember, bargaining is always possible.
Island beaches
In Hainan, all 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 people recommend resting here.
The cleanest and most prestigious is considered Yalongwan Beachbut also the most expensive. There are azure water, white sand and amazing landscapes. There are diving centers and plenty of entertainment. Dadonghai no less beautiful. You can safely sunbathe near the spreading palm trees, the beach is not crowded, there is almost no entertainment.
Weather and climate in Hainan
As befits a tropical island in Hainan, it is always warm. The hottest months are summer, during which it can rain. The coldest are winter, around +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 300 days a year at the resort and pleases vacationers.
Average temperature readings by month
Holidays on the island of Hainan reviews
Most of the reviews about the rest in Hainan are excellent, many tourists are satisfied with their time by the sea. Of the minuses, vacationers note the high cost of the resort. Eating in a restaurant is not cheap, street food and supermarkets help out those who want to save money.
Pros:
- the beauty of the local nature is noted by all vacationers;
- beaches and sea live up to expectations;
- service in hotels at a fairly high level;
- you do not need a visa for recreation;
- wide excursion program.
If you choose a trip to China (Hainan), your vacation will be excellent, it will remain in your heart for a long time and will delight you with memories and new impressions.
