Things to note when traveling to Hainan in early February

Self-guided travel is definitely the best way to Hainan

The itinerary of a group tour is relatively compact and you won’t get much to do

However, the cost of a self-guided tour may be more expensive than that of a group tour

Mainly the highest expenses are air tickets and accommodations

The weather in Hainan changes quickly, but the average temperature in Haikou in February is 15~20. If there is cold air in the mainland, Haikou will usually also It will have an impact, but there won’t be that obvious change in Sanya. You can wear summer clothes and a light jacket. The best thing is to check the weather conditions before traveling.

Hainan Specialties

Coconut foods (coconut candies, coconut shreds, coconut cakes, coconut jam, etc.); coffee beans, instant coffee, coconut milk coffee, etc.; bagged and bulk raw cashew nuts Kernels and bagged ready-to-eat nuts; granulated pepper and processed pepper, etc. These products are available at Hongqi Street.

Coconut carvings are sold in various stores in the commercial street.

There are tiger shells, nautiluses, white jade shells, luminous shells, seven-star snails, five-clawed snails with strange shapes and colorful colors, as well as horseshoe snails that can be used as ashtrays, and giant horned snails that fishermen use as horns. Available at Yalong Bay Shell Museum and urban arts and crafts malls.

Natural crystals (crystal necklaces, bracelets, chest pendants, and earrings) are sold in the city's arts and crafts stores.

Specimens (butterfly specimens, butterfly paintings, kites, etc.) are for sale at Yalong Bay Butterfly Valley.

Pearls (seawater pearls, freshwater pearls, pearl necklaces, pearl powder, etc.) can be purchased at Hairun Pearl Science Museum, Jingrun Pearl Cultural Center and other places.

The horn sculptures are carved from ox horns and buffalo horns produced in Hainan, and the spliced ??horns can be purchased in the city’s commercial streets.

The main shopping place for tropical preserved fruits (dried mango, puzzle fruit, etc.) and tropical fruits (coconut, pineapple, jackfruit, lychee, mango, guava, etc.) is on Hongqi Street.

Dried seafood (dried fish, dried squid, shellfish, sea cucumbers, shrimps, dried sea snakes, shark fins, abalone, sandworms, etc.) are sold at Dadong Haiyoulian Seafood Supermarket.

Deer products: beauty series (facial cleanser, skin cream, bathing night, etc.) and nourishing series (deer grass slices, deer blood wine, deer bone wine, deer penis, dried deer meat, etc.) are available in Tianya Haijiaoxian Available at Luyuan and City Department Stores.

Specialty teas (kuding tea, partridge tea, pandan tea, green tea and special tea sets, etc.) are sold at the Juming Pavilion on the first floor of Xiangtai Building, Xihe West Road, Sanya City.

Specialty wines (Lugui wine, Shanlan Yuye, Jinyue Yuye, Poma wine, Penta coconut wine, etc.) are sold in Tiancheng Shopping Mall and Hongqi Street.

Hainan Island clothing: "Wear Hainan style home", this is the Sanya city clothing "Siniya", also known as Hainan "island clothing", the island clothing is brightly colored and has excellent texture. Gives people a refreshing feeling.

Notes:

1. You need to wear travel shoes when traveling in Hainan, not leather shoes. Among them, sunglasses, parasols, and sunscreen are necessities. The sunshine in Sanya is beautiful and the beaches are beautiful, but if you want to be beautiful, you must use skin care products. Sunscreen with SPF30 or above is a must, and you can bring soothing after-sun repair lotion, moisturizing spray, whitening mask, etc.

2. You should also prepare some medicines when traveling abroad. Anti-allergic medicine, cold medicine, anti-diarrheal medicine, painkillers, band-aids, eye drops, sterile cotton balls, etc. Also, if you want to eat seafood, bring some norfloxacin and berberine.

3. There are many unique island clothes in Hainan, but don’t buy low-priced island clothes because they will fade, deform, and are of poor quality. For a good brand, you can choose Sanya City Clothing-Siniya Clothing

4. Eat by the sea. Seafood is of course the first choice, but you must not overeat it. Do not eat unclean food. When eating seafood, you can Drink some white wine and rice vinegar in moderation to sterilize and disinfect. Just in case something unexpected happens, you need to bring digestive medicine and anti-inflammatory medicine. After eating seafood, do not eat cold drinks, watermelon and other foods within one hour, and do not go swimming immediately. It is also not advisable to eat cold drinks, watermelon, seafood and other foods immediately after swimming. If you don’t have local friends to guide you, it’s best not to eat the food at the stalls.

5. Hainan is rich in fruits, including coconut, mango, betel nut, dragon fruit, pineapple and jackfruit, etc., which are sold at street stalls. Do not eat in excess. Jackfruit cannot be eaten with honey. You can take some of the ones you like home and check them in on the plane. The fruits should be bought that are already ripe, otherwise they will never be ripe when you bring them back.

6. Don’t think that because Hainan is hot, you don’t need to pay attention to keeping warm. Especially when you live near the sea, you should pay attention to keeping warm when sleeping at night to avoid diarrhea caused by cold. The humidity at the beach is very high, so don’t think that clothes will dry quickly if the temperature is high and the sun is bright. Bring extra changes of clothing, including T-shirts, shorts, etc.

7. Tourists participating in high-speed motorboats, seaplanes, and high-speed cruises must obey the arrangements of the staff there, wear life jackets, implement various safety measures, and avoid being careless.

8. Tourists with children should take good care of their children when participating in water activities and do not let them move alone.

9. Hainan specialty coconut carvings, shell carvings, coral bonsai, pearls, crystals, be sure to carefully identify the authenticity when purchasing, and bargain on the price. Corals are strictly prohibited on board.

10. Free activities and try to avoid traveling alone. The mobile phones and room numbers of traveling companions must be remembered. You should also remember the name and location of your hotel.

11. Cameras, camera batteries, film, tapes, and chargers must be fully prepared.

Don't be stingy with your film, otherwise you'll regret it when you get home. When playing on the beach, be careful not to let fine sand or sea water enter the photography and video equipment.

12. You must keep your documents, coins, the above-mentioned equipment and other items. Otherwise, you will have to stay in Hainan for a few more days.

13. Hainan is a pure land with almost no pollution. Do not throw away waste or destroy plants and cultural relics at will, and pay attention to protecting Hainan's unique and excellent environment.