Hainan
has
planned
300
programs
to
highlight
its
intangible
cultural
heritage.
Festival,
the
social
practices
of
the
Chinese
people
in
celebration
of
traditional
New
Year,
was
inscribed
on
UNESCO’s
Representative
List
of
the
Intangible
Cultural
Heritage
of
Humanity
last
December.
This
upcoming
Spring
Festival,
Hainan
has
planned
300
programs
to
highlight
its
intangible
cultural
heritage.
In
addition
to
traditional
activities
such
as
Hainan
Opera
spear
tricks,
Lantern
Festival
flower
exchange,
carp
lantern
spring
festival
celebration,
Qionghai
Nanzhong
dragon
dance,
Sanya
Phoenix
Island
Carnival,
and
display
of
Li
brocade
craftsmanship,
visitors
can
taste
delicacies
such
as
zhegu
tea,
coconut
rice,
and
brown
sugar
rice
cakes.
With
a
feast
for
the
eyes
and
a
delight
for
the
palate,
a
journey
to
the
island
promises
to
be
truly
unforgettable.
In
addition,
to
make
tourists’
winter
experience
delightful
and
tailored
to
their
specific
needs,
Hainan
has
designed
eight
routes
(e.g.,
unwinding
at
romantic
beaches,
driving
around
the
island)
and
72
packages
(e.g.,
ethnic
culture,
cuisine
plus
culture).
Since the end of last year, China’s 144-hour visa-free transit policy has been extended to 240 hours, and two ports of entry have been added in Hainan, allowing international guests to enter and exit the island via any of its three international airports (Haikou Meilan, Sanya Phoenix, and Qionghai Boao).
“Qilou (arcaded buildings), food, surfing… I saw a Hainan that is both traditional and modern. Now that there is a 240-hour visa-free policy, I would love to visit Hainan again to explore further!” said Liu Wenxin, a Singaporean tourist who recently returned from a trip to Hainan.
According to the Hainan Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, TV, and Sports, the three major airports in the province have resumed operations after COVID-19, with 70 international and regional passenger routes connecting Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia, the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Hong Kong, Macao, and beyond. In particular, new routes from Hainan to the United States, the UAE, and New Zealand provide added convenience for overseas visitors.
Moreover, Hainan authorities have introduced multiple payment options to enhance the experience for international sightseers. “When I buy anything, I can scan to pay or tap to pay,” said American tourist David, who used Alipay to make a quick purchase of a souvenir on Haikou’s Qilou Old Street. “From getting off the plane to visiting scenic spots, a mobile phone is all I need. This is incredibly easy!”
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