Hainan (Hainan Island) Information

Hainan (Hainan Island) Information

Hainan Basics
Hainan Province has Hainan Island and Xisha, Zhongsha and Nansha Islands under its jurisdiction. Its land covers an area of over 34,000 square kilometers with population of 7.87 million people subdividing inton the Han, the Li, the Miao, the Hui and other nationalities. Haikou is its provincial capital.  

 
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Hainan Climate and Weather
It has a tropical monsoon climate with long time summer, high
temperature and abundant rainfall. The tropical climate of Hainan results in very hot summers and frequent heavy rains, including typhoons. In the south of the island, the annual rainfall can be as much as 80 inches.  Temperature in Hainan does not change much all year round, but has sharp temperature difference between day and night. It has dry and windy spring, short and hot summer, humid and rainy autumn and dry and warm winter.


Hainan's average temperature is between 22.5 ºC and 25.6 ºC (72.5ºF and 78.08ºF). Annual sunshine hours are 1780-2600 hours. Average annual rainfall ranges from 1500-2500 mm. Its hottest months are July and August with average temperature between 25ºC and 29ºC (77ºF and 84.2ºF) and its coldest months are January and February with average temperature between 16ºC and 24ºC (60.8ºF and 75.2ºF). The best time visiting Hainan is from December to March. During that time, the weather in Hainan is mild and agreeable like late spring and early summer while other places in China are in cold winter.


Beach in Hainan Island

Brief History of Hainan Province


Hainan Island has a long and complex history. The indigenous Li and Miao ethnic peoples each have distinct cultures and customs. Hainan was administered as part of Guangdong Province until 1988. Since then it has been designated a Special Economic Zone (SEZand has become a magnet for investment and has developed a large tourist infrastructure.

Hainan Products
Being nation's tropical crop base, it abound in rubber, sisal hemp,
coffee, coconut, pineapple, tea, cocoa, condiment and perfume. The
reserves of titanium, crystal and precious stone run the first place
in China. Coconut, tea and pepper are its famous local and special
products.



The major scenic spots of Hainan Province
Known as “China’s Hawaii,” Hainan attracts visitors from China and beyond, especially to its southern beaches around Sanya. The major scenic spots include Wugong Temple and Hai Rui's Tomb in Haikou; The Remostest Corners of the earth Scenic Spot, Luhuitou Park and Wuzhi Mountain in Sanya.