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Geography of Hainan Province |
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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
10.3 million people
(2023) subdividing into the
Han, the
Li, the
Miao, the
Hui and other nationalities.
Haikou is its provincial capital.
Hainan
was administered as part of Guangdong Province until 1988. Since
then it has been designated a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and has
become a magnet for investment and has developed a large tourist
infrastructure.
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Climate of Hainan Province |
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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.
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Brief History of Hainan Province |
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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 (SEZ)
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has become a magnet for investment and has developed a large tourist
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Hainan Local Products |
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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
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Cities in Hainan Province |
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Places of Interests and Tourist Attractions: Hainan |
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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.
Yalong Bay |
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Hainan Useful Links and Sites |
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Hainan
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