Overview
Located off southern coast of China, Hainan is a province of islands. The main component, Hainan Island, which likes a circle island, is the second largest island in China. From the center spread outward, the rugged hills, plains and sea were linked one after another. The province was officially established in 1988 with the launch of the Hainan Special Economic Zone, the largest special economic zone in China.
Covering an area of 35,000 square kilometers (13,510 square miles), its administrative regions include Hainan Island, Xisha archipelago, Zhongsha archipelago and Nansha archipelago. Its neighboring countries are Philippines towards the east, Malaysia and Brunei towards the south, Indonesia (Natuna Islands) towards the southwest, and Vietnam towards the west. The surrounding sea area totals 2,000,000 square kilometers (772,000 square miles). Due to the good location and favorable environment, Hainan is regarded as a long life island. The young often travel to Hainan seeking a return to nature and the old would rather live there to enjoy their lives. Hainan now has a population of 7.11 million, among which about one million are ethnic minorities.
Hainan enjoys a tropical monsoon climate and is frost-free all year round. In January and February, the average temperature is 16C to 24C, and in July and August it is 25C to 29C. The rainy seasons are from May to October. The best time to visit Hainan is between November and March the next year. I suggest those who are fond of swimming had better come to Hainan. It's an excellent swimming and bathing place all the year around, and far away from the crowded cities, it is your best choice for relaxation and entertainment.
With blue clear sea and fresh air, the island is covered with beautiful tropical plants. There are many famous places to visit, such as the Wugong Temple (the Five Officials Memorial Temple) and Hairui Tomb (Hairui (1514 - 1587) who was a compassionate and popular officer during the Ming Dynasty), the scenic spot of Tianya Haijiao (the Remotest End of the Earth and Corner of the Ocean), the Dadong River and the Yalong Bay in Sanya City. Its natural beauty has gained a good reputation among the visitors and has been widely known around the world. People call it "the Oriental Hawaii".
Hainan is a multinational region, and there the ethnic villages of Li and Miao are very typical. The hospitable villagers will treat you with traditional food as well as wonderful singing and dancing performances. So the Li and Miao Villages in Hainan are well worth a visit.