Tips for tourists China Hainan. What should you definitely take with you to China? General information about the Hainan hotel base

Hello everyone, my dears! Today I will try to answer the question: how much money should you take with you to Hainan Island? And I will share information about where it is most profitable to change money.

Of course, it all depends on what you are going to do there: whether you will attend excursions, massages, etc. How many and what gifts are you going to buy?

In this article:

How much money do you need and for what?

On our first trip (in 2011), we went on many excursions, visited many places on our own, had massages 4 times, often used taxis (since we lived far from the center), bought clothes, equipment and much more. On that trip, not counting the purchase of travel packages, we spent about 10,000 yuan in 14 days for two of us.

This time we decided to give up excursions, massages and expensive purchases. Our budget was distributed between three main areas:

• food (the largest expense item),
• gifts and shopping,
• travel

We spent 2200 yuan on all this in 7 days. Of this, food costs accounted for approximately 75%.

That is, we expected that for one day for two we would need 300 yuan. And this was enough for us to visit cafes/restaurants, eat fruit for breakfast/lunch/dinner, buy gifts and travel by bus to neighboring bays or markets.

But first things first.

1. Hotel deposit

The hotel is the first place where we started spending money in Sanya. Upon check-in, we were asked to leave a deposit: 5000 rubles, 500 yuan, 100 dollars or 100 euros.

It is most profitable to leave 500 yuan.

They say that it was possible to book these funds on a card, but this was not possible with our cards. So we left the deposit in cash.

This pledge later came back to haunt us, and we almost left most of it in Chinese hands. As it was, you can read in the article how the Chinese are deceiving Russian tourists.

My advice is this: add the amount of the deposit to the main amount of expenses, since you will not see the money left until you check out of the hotel.

That is, if you expect to take 300 yuan per day with you for 7 days, then you need to take with you:

2100+500=2600 yuan.

2. Food

As mentioned above, 75% of expenses on the second trip are food.

We ate a lot. I wanted to try everything, visit every cafe and saturate my body with fruits, of which there are plenty in Hainan.

Our meals were structured approximately as follows:

1. Morning: breakfast at the hotel (included in the price of the tour) + fruit (in the room).
2. Day: lunch in a cafe, at the market, in eateries + fruit (taken with you) + dessert (ice cream, pastries).
3. Dinner in a cafe/restaurant + popsicles (required!) + dessert (fruits, juices, sweets).

We bought fruits in advance, so we always had them in stock.

Where we ate, how much it cost, and what kind of food we liked - . In it I talk about cafes, restaurants, markets, grocery stores and more.

3. Gifts and shopping

Now I will list what gifts we bought and how much it cost.

• Fruits: large mangoes - 6 pcs, pineapples - 4 pcs - 80 yuan
• Mango and coconut candies in boxes 4 pcs, in bags 3 pcs - 28 yuan

• Canned coconut juice 3 cans - 11 yuan
• Children's toothbrushes with toys 4 pcs - 20 yuan
• Various types of tea - 150 yuan
• Water bottles 2 pcs - 25 yuan

What things did we buy for ourselves during our vacation?

1. Flip-flops - 15 yuan
2. Sun umbrella - 18 yuan
3. Sunscreen cream – 15 yuan
4. Sunburn cream - 35 yuan

Where you can buy relatively inexpensive gifts, and in general about all the supermarkets and shopping centers that we managed to visit, I will write a separate article.

4. Transport costs

Let's start with buses.

A bus ticket in the Da Dong Hai and Sanya Bay areas, as well as between them, costs 2 yuan per passenger. If you are going to travel from Da Dong Hai Bay to Yalong Bay (which is a 40-minute journey), the fare will cost 7 yuan per passenger.

A taxi has a base cost of 10 yuan, the rest is calculated by the meter and depends on the distance. For example, one average trip around the city cost us 16 yuan.

Read more about transport: how to pay and how to explain where you need to get to in this article.

5. Excursions and tickets

The most expensive excursions are offered by hotel guides.

For example, for three excursions (monkey island, hot springs and park) you will have to pay approximately 700 yuan per person.

You can meet guides on the street, their prices are slightly lower. If you go on your own, for example, to the same sources, it will be even cheaper.

6. Other expenses

There are plenty of places in Sanya where you can leave your money. Here are a few more points that may be useful to you:

• rental of soft sun loungers under an umbrella - 25 yuan,
• lockers for storing valuables on the beach - 20 yuan for 6 hours,
• rental of a scooter for 1 day - 100 yuan,
• Rent an umbrella at the hotel with a deposit of 100 yuan.

Of course, you can easily do without all this.

Where is the best place to change money?

It is best to exchange money in advance, back in Russia. Just Google which banks in your city offer RMB.

In our case it was the Asia-Pacific Bank. Exchanged at the rate: 1 yuan = 8.93 rubles. I know that there is a Bank of China in Moscow, perhaps the rate there is even more favorable.

If you did not have time to exchange money in Russia, you can do so upon arrival at any Bank of China branch. For example, at this branch located across the street from the Pineapple Shopping Center.

The rate is also acceptable, we withdrew cash at a price of 1 yuan = 9.3 rubles.

The most unfavorable rate was that of all the other money changers: guides and hotel staff. 1 yuan will cost 10 rubles.

I hope this article helped you roughly estimate how much money you will need for your vacation. If you still have any questions, be sure to ask in the comments, I will try to answer them.

That's all for today, have a nice holiday everyone. Bye!

Sincerely, Elena.

When compiling a list of what to take with you to China, first of all you need to take into account the time of year and the climate in the region. Important factors include the chosen means of transportation, the planned route and the purpose of the trip.

Luggage (shoes, clothes), hand luggage and what is prohibited from taking with you

Even for a short visit to China, you need to collect a certain amount of things, medicines and a set of basic documents - what is absolutely necessary to take with you to China.

You can pack your luggage in backpacks for those who prefer active recreation, and in travel suitcases on wheels, convenient for family trips. Both the first and second ones should not be heavy because sometimes you will need to carry luggage in your hands (on steps, on poor road surfaces). It is very convenient to put uncomfortable suitcases into storage, and go on walks and excursions with a small backpack.

In a large bag you should place:

• clothes;
• shoes;
• small towel;
• small packages of hygiene products;
• if necessary - some cutlery (in China, mainly chopsticks);
• cosmetics;
• other little things that you won’t need on the road.

A small backpack or bag that remains with you should contain:

• money;
• documentation;
• laptop or tablet PC;
• an unlocked phone into which a Chinese SIM card is inserted upon arrival;
• cords, adapters, chargers;
• photo or video device;
• literature or periodicals;
• medications;
• sunglasses;
• umbrella or raincoat;
• some food.

Flight rules apply a number of requirements to hand luggage. If the control service of your home country does not make any claims to your luggage, then some difficulties may arise when passing customs inspection in China.

During the flight, China prohibits the transport of packaged goods:

• mineral water, drinks, soups, syrups;
• cosmetics, perfumes, creams, lotions, oils, etc.;
• sprays, deodorants, foams;
• toothpaste and other paste;
• contact lenses;
• hair and shower gels.

All liquids must be in sealed containers whose volume does not exceed 100 ml. They must be hermetically packed in transparent plastic bags with a volume of up to one liter; only one bag is allowed to be taken in hand luggage; everything else must be checked in as luggage.

All transported medications must be marked in Latin and you should only take the necessary ones in your hand luggage; the rest should be placed in your checked baggage. It is possible that you will have to explain how vital it is to have these medications on hand.

Upon arrival and after checking in, most things can be left at the hotel or in a storage room in the hostel, but you must always take documents, money and keys with you.

What documents and money should I take?

In order to leave the country, you need to have the appropriate documents: a passport and a visa issued by the Chinese consulate. In cases where there is a request for a business trip to China, a single-entry visa is issued, which can be obtained at Beijing airport.

There must also be medical insurance, which is often issued by a travel agency, vouchers for transit services, and an air ticket.

An international driver's license is suitable for those who like to travel long distances across the country. If you plan to visit many remote places, then it is very practical and profitable to rent a car, but you should remember that Chinese roads are crowded with both cars and motorcycles, scooters and bicycles.

If you need to travel with someone else’s child, then a power of attorney must be issued for him.

It is advisable to travel to China with cash converted into dollars. It is not at all necessary to exchange money for Chinese yuan in advance, because exchange offices are located throughout the country.

It is practical to take Visa or MasterCard, but your bank should provide information about servicing your card in China. To prevent the card from being blocked, in some cases the bank writes an application to provide the opportunity to withdraw funds.

Among the additional things to take to China, you can also highlight the issue of a youth card, sometimes it gives you the opportunity to get a 50% discount on some services.

Necessary set of shoes and clothing

When choosing shoes and clothes for a trip to the country, you need to take into account the weather, season and planned travel routes.

What to take with you to China in winter? Weather conditions during this period, visiting the northern regions and climbing mountain peaks suggest replenishing your wardrobe with warm clothes. Of course, it is unwise to take a fur coat, but a light, warm jacket is ideal for these purposes. In case of rain, tourists must have an umbrella or raincoat.

The rest of the wardrobe includes a simple set of necessary clothes:

• T-shirts - several pieces;
• shorts or skirts;
• underwear;
• trousers or jeans;
• sweater or sweatshirt;
• socks;
• beachwear and swimsuit;
• sleepwear.

If you plan to visit restaurants or formal events, then your wardrobe should include an evening dress or a shirt and trousers. It is not necessary to take many sets of clothes because most hotels and hostels have laundries. There are also plenty of such establishments on city streets. And, of course, you can buy the missing item at any time during a trip to the store.

• light open shoes;
• shoes for going out;
• closed shoes;
• Beach shoes;
• slippers.

In China, only shoes in small and standard sizes are sold. People with larger feet may want to take a spare pair with them from home.

Permitted medications and first aid kit contents

When going to China, you should remember that traditional medicine is thriving in the country. There are also pharmacies, but they probably don’t speak English. It is worth carefully considering the question: What medications should you take with you to China? You don’t need to take a lot of all kinds of medications with you (only your personal, minimal set).

Basic medications that your first aid kit should contain:

• individual medications;
• antipyretics;
• antiviral drugs;
• painkillers;
• remedies for poisoning, heartburn;
• bandage, plaster;
• means for treating wounds.

What other medications should I take to China? - Medicines that will be relevant. If you have a disease for which you need to administer the necessary drugs intramuscularly, then you need to stock up on syringes. They are sold in China only in hospitals.

Hygiene, cosmetics and useful little things – what is needed and possible?

Basic body care products are available in most hotels, but it’s still worth checking if a bathrobe and towel are available. These things fall into the category of expensive purchases. Cosmetics are applied only at your request, but taking into account the fact that there are no sun protection products in China.

List of items you need to take with you to China:

• shower gel, soap, shampoo (optional);
• deodorant, personal perfume;
• toothbrush and toothpaste;
• manicure accessories;
• feminine hygiene products;
• cotton pads and sanitary napkins;
• combs, body sponges;
• decorative cosmetics.

The above-mentioned means for saving space in luggage should be small in volume, and you can buy Chinese analogues anywhere.

During a long flight, books, crosswords, and magazines will come in handy. Your favorite gadget, in which you can install games, books or movies, will help brighten up your flight hours.

While traveling you may find it useful:

• cards;
• phrase book or signs with basic words or phrases;
• flashlight;
• insect repellents;
• hair dryer, camera;
• adapter and chargers.

Hello everyone 8)
I bring to your attention a note on the topic of what you need and what you don’t need to take with you to China if you are traveling on your own. Especially if you are going to have a good drive around the country, which is outside of Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong for two weeks or more.
The information is quite universal, no special changes are expected in this list in the coming years, and questions of this kind, in my humble experience, are often encountered, therefore, I hope it will be useful.
If you have questions, ask, I will answer.

WHAT TO TAKE
Let's start with luggage. If you are going on a trip for two weeks or more, you will need:
1.) Large backpack / suitcases with wheels
2.) Small backpack for 20-30 liters
3.) A bag for every day.

If you are in shape and are used to traveling with backpacks, take backpacks.

If you don’t want to travel with backpacks or don’t have any, you can take suitcases with wheels. But keep in mind: suitcases should not be very large, ideally up to 7-8 kg, because from time to time you will have to carry them in your hands up the steps (somewhere in the subway and at train stations) and roll them over small gravel, sand and other unsmooth surfaces - it’s a pity wheels.
You can combine: put some things in compact backpacks, and some in a suitcase on wheels.
You will always have small backpacks with you, and you will give large backpacks/suitcases to the luggage compartment of buses, trains and other places, depending on the situation.

1.) Large backpack / suitcases on wheels. In a large backpack/suitcase you will have:
- cloth
- shoes
- small towel (for the train)

2.) A small backpack will contain things that are often needed and equipment:
- money and bank cards
- passports
- insurance
- photographic equipment
- laptop\tablet
- a phone that is not tied to or locked to a specific network operator. otherwise you will not be able to insert a Chinese SIM card into it
- all cords and chargers
- adapter (if necessary, you can buy it in Beijing)
- light-bound books/reader
- cosmetic bag with hand cream/sun cream/anti-bite cream/hygienic lipstick
- earplugs: sometimes the train or hostel can be noisy
- basic medications such as patches, tablets for headaches and stomach pain (out of habit, many people get naughty) - the rest, as a rule, can be bought on the spot
- your specific medications
- tampons for women, razors for men, deodorants for both - there may be disruptions outside Beijing. If you're unlucky, just remember to buy in Beijing.
- a jacket, sweater or shawl in case of cold (depending on the season), a thermal jacket, if available.
- sunglasses
- umbrella (depending on the season)
- headlamp (may be useful, but not necessary)
- something to chew

3.) A bag for every day.
When traveling, it is absolutely not necessary to walk all day long in trekking boots, a Panama hat, with a backpack, binoculars and a net.
You will spend part of your time in absolutely civilized conditions in the center of large and small cities, where you can easily change into pumps, sneakers, flip-flops and even a skirt, and hang a comfortable bag over your shoulder instead of a backpack.
You can safely leave most of your things in your room or lock them in a special room in your hostel, and a bag with a passport, wallet, camera, keys and a map of the area will be quite enough.

* WHAT NOT TO TAKE
- a full bag of medicines, bandages and a stretcher
- family packs of shampoos and soaps of 2 liters. In China, tiny bottles of everything are sold on every corner for pennies, incl. Toothpaste - you will buy more as needed, it’s a shame to carry it around.

When planning a trip to another country, every person is interested in knowing the features of the resort, cuisine, climate, excursion program and other interesting things. He searches for information on the Internet, asks friends who have vacationed there before. In this review I will try to give a detailed description of Hainan Island, where fate took me on my first trip abroad.

1. The word “Hainan” is translated into Russian as “Island south of the sea.” This island has many other interesting names. “East Hawaii” was named so for its location at the same latitude as the world-famous resort of “Hawaii” and for its favorable climate, conducive to the development of tourism and recreation. Hainan is also called the “Island of Centenarians” due to the abundance of coconuts responsible for eternal youth.

2. “Hainan” is a large tropical island in southern China, washed on all sides by the South China Sea. There are no industrial enterprises on the island, so it is one of the most environmentally friendly places in the world. The sun, sea, azure endless beaches, snow-white sand, rich flora and air filled with sea freshness and the unusual aroma of the island itself, thermal springs, grandiose park areas and ancient Chinese traditions - make Hainan Island a unique and inimitable place for people to relax and play sports. from all over the world

3. The main feature of the resort is year-round recreation, since the number of sunny days per year is more than 300. The hottest months are July and August, when the average monthly temperature reaches 29°-33° C. Air humidity is about 70-75%, and in the summer up to 90%, so try to avoid visiting the island at the height of this period. The rainy season on the island lasts from late August to September. The rain suddenly starts, lasts for 20-30 minutes and then the sun returns, it’s hot and you can go swimming. The golden (favorable) season for holidays in Hainan is from November to May. You can bask in the bright sun, swim, dive and surf, or sail on a yacht.

4. All tourists visiting Hainan Island are included in the group visa-free list ($20 and a scanned copy of the passport page with a photo). If a tourist travels individually, then based on an invitation, he will apply for a visa upon arrival. Hainan has 2 main cities: Haikou (the capital) and Sanya. The center of mass tourism is Sanya. Tourists fly into Phoenix Airport (named after the palm tree growing on the island).

5. The national currency of China is the yuan. 100 dollars is about 620-650 yuan. 1 yuan is about 5 rubles. Currency exchange is possible in banks, with a guide, at the airport. The least profitable exchange is in hotels, as the exchange rate is too high. It is best to exchange money for the national Chinese currency, since local residents do not particularly like it when they pay in dollars or euros. Many hotels require a deposit per room. On average it ranges from $100 and above, some require a deposit in RMB.

6. Hainan is a paradise for gourmets: the freshest seafood, tropical fruits (mango, papaya, durian, coconut, mangosteen, carambola) and vegetables, coconut juice and famous Chinese tea. There are many varieties of Chinese tea: green, black, jasmine, white and oolong. Tea varieties are in great demand ( Kudin, snowy, Black dragon, Emperor's concubine, Pu-Er tea). 50 grams of tea costs from 8-15 yuan and above, it all depends on the type of tea. Seafood lovers will feel like they are in heaven. Seafood is kept in aquariums right on the streets: lobsters, lobsters, shrimp, crabs, oysters, red fish, squid, cuttlefish, sea urchins, eel, shark, sea carp - this is not a complete list of what you can catch from an aquarium on the streets Dadonghai Bay. Methods for preparing seafood are as varied as the range: they are served fried, boiled, stewed. In general, one of the most favorite places for tourists in terms of food is the nickel near the Summer Mall shopping center. On a large area there are about 10-15 stalls with food from Japanese cuisine to Chinese. Here you can eat a plate of shrimp for 25-28 yuan, or Chinese noodles for 10 yuan. In general, you won’t die of hunger here; you can find food for every taste and every budget. Be sure to try natural fruit juices, a large selection that will pleasantly surprise you.

7. The Chinese are lovers of everything hot, spicy and sweet and sour. This is very strongly expressed in Chinese cuisine, especially in Hainan. Many of our tourists are not used to so much spicy and fatty food. Therefore, in the end, many people eat only fruits, or go to cafes and restaurants where Russian dishes are prepared.

8. Although the Chinese are very friendly people, they will not miss their chance to make money, this applies to taxi drivers, souvenir sellers, and fruit sellers. They are all scamming our brother, so don’t give in and bargain all the time. In Hainan they like it when they bargain and reduce the price by 30-50% from the original one. True, their trading system is primitive. Take a canculator, the Chinese write his price, you write yours. The price goes down, you insist on your price. As a result, after 10-15 minutes of trading, the goods are given to you at your price. It is best to bargain with the company. When there are many people, the Chinese give more money than to one person.

9. There is a very strong language barrier in Hainan. The bulk of the population speaks the local, national language. There are very few Russian speakers, only in Dadonghai. In Yalongwan and Sanya bays, almost no Russian is spoken. English is more common, but not all of our tourists can speak English fluently.

10. Ask your hotel to write down where you are going in hieroglyphs on your hotel card. Otherwise, taxi drivers will not understand you. Honestly speaking, it is precisely because of the terrible traffic on the island that the holiday can rightfully be called extreme. The Chinese do not follow traffic rules, drive like crazy, cut off, drive in the oncoming lane. You need to be very careful when crossing the street. At pedestrian crossings, you literally have to cross the road, as cars don't stop. If you want to rent a car or scooter, then don't even think about it. Officially, citizens of other countries are not allowed to drive on Chinese roads.

11. An interesting feature of the local residents is that 80% of the Chinese, especially the residents of Hainan, do not know how to swim. You can see an interesting picture: buses with Chinese people arrive. They go out, wet their feet up to the knees, take pictures against the backdrop of the sea, and take a walk. But they don’t swim. Local residents love to take pictures with tourists, especially with fair-haired girls. For many, we look like something outlandish. Sometimes it seems like they are seeing light-skinned people for the first time.

12. When tourists come to another country, they want to bring a souvenir as a souvenir. People usually bring from Hainan: silk products, pearls (black, white, pink), tea, crystal, medicinal herbs and cosmetics, souvenirs, fruits and equipment (phones, cameras, cameras). Souvenirs can be bought on Pedestrian Street (next to McDonald's). This is a 3-story building: the first floor is souvenirs, cosmetics, things, the second is things, the third is equipment. Another place where you can buy is the Dadonghai Winter and Summer stores. From here there is a mini bazaar going deeper into the streets, where you can buy tea, silk, etc.

13. Hainan offers very interesting and varied excursion programs: monkey island, shell and pearl museums, a delightful “Rock Garden”, an ancient Buddhist complex surrounded by a stunning park, the “Edge of the World” national park, a walk through the jungle where no one has gone before person. The diversity of the underwater world, coral islands allows you to engage in water sports, including paragliding and bathyscaphe, and sea fishing with lunch from the freshly caught catch.

You need to arrive at the airport 2.5 hours before departure. Be aware of the free baggage allowance and surcharge for excess baggage. Tickets indicate local time. To board the flight you need:

• Go through customs inspection and fill out a customs declaration. If the amount of money you are exporting is less than $3,000 per person and you do not have items that must be declared, then you do not need to fill out a declaration. When filling out the form, do not forget to indicate the entire amount of foreign currency that you took with you. Keep the customs declaration until your return to Russia.
• Check in for your flight at the check-in counter and receive your boarding pass. The check-in counter number is located on the central display opposite your flight number. All questions about your seat number on the plane can only be resolved at the check-in counter.
• Go through border control in any booth.
• Board the plane through the gate number indicated on your boarding pass.

Passengers on international flights undergo customs, passport and security control, after which they wait for their flight to take off in the sterile area of ​​the international airlines gallery. When going through security checks, you must present your passport and boarding pass.

When transporting animals or plants, it is necessary to undergo phytocontrol / veterinary control.

Rules for pre-flight and post-flight inspections

In accordance with Appendix No. 1 of the Rules for pre-flight and post-flight inspections, approved by order of the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation dated July 25, 2007 No. 104 prohibited from transporting on board the aircraft by passengers in checked baggage and in things carried by passengers, the following dangerous substances and objects:

Allowed to transport on board the aircraft by crew members and passengers, subject to the required conditions, the following items and substances:

• in checked baggage in cargo and luggage compartments of an aircraft with isolated passenger access to luggage during the flight:
  • crossbows, spearguns, checkers, sabers, cutlasses, scimitars, broadswords, swords, rapiers, bayonets, daggers, knives: hunting knives, knives with ejectable blades, with locking locks, simulators of any type of weapon;
  • household knives (scissors) with a blade length over 60 mm; alcoholic drinks containing more than 24%, but not more than 70% alcohol by volume in containers with a capacity of no more than 5 liters, in containers intended for retail trade - no more than 5 liters per passenger;
  • liquids and alcoholic drinks with an alcohol content by volume of no more than 24%;
  • aerosols intended for use for sports or household purposes, the release valves of the cans are protected by caps from spontaneous release of the contents in containers with a capacity of no more than 0.5 kg or 500 ml - no more than 2 kg or 2 liters per passenger;
• in things carried by passengers:
  • medical thermometer - one per passenger;
  • mercury tonometer in a standard case - one per passenger;
  • a mercury barometer or manometer, packed in a sealed container and sealed with the sender's seal;
  • disposable lighters - one per passenger;
  • dry ice for cooling perishable foods - no more than 2 kg per passenger;
  • 3% hydrogen peroxide - no more than 100 ml per passenger;
  • liquids, gels and aerosols classified as non-hazardous: in containers with a capacity of no more than 100 ml (or equivalent capacity in other units of volume measurement), packed in a securely closed transparent plastic bag with a volume of no more than 1 liter - one bag per passenger.

Liquids in containers with a capacity of more than 100 ml are not accepted for transportation, even if the container is only partially filled. Exceptions to transportation include medications, baby food, and special dietary needs.

Liquids purchased from duty-free shops at the airport or on board an aircraft must be packaged in a securely sealed plastic bag that allows the contents of the bag to be identified during the flight and has reliable confirmation that the purchase was made at airport duty-free shops. or on board the aircraft on the day(s) of travel. Keep your receipt as proof of purchase. Do not open the package either before boarding or during the flight.

The administration of the airport, airline, or operator has the right to decide to introduce additional measures to ensure aviation security on high-risk flights, and as a result prohibit the transportation of the following items in the aircraft cabin:

• corkscrews;
• hypodermic needles (unless medical justification is provided);
• knitting needles;
• scissors with a blade length of less than 60 mm;
• folding (without lock) travel, pocket knives with a blade length of less than 60 mm.

Upon arrival at Sanya and Haikou airport

1. Upon arrival at Sanya Airport, you must go through passport control (present a foreign passport).
   From April 30, 2018, a new rule for passing border control at Sanya Airport is in effect.(Hainan Island, China, international terminal). All tourists aged 14 to 70 years who fly to the island on direct charter flights on a visa-free list will additionally undergo the following procedures:
   1. Fingerprinting;
   2. Biometric facial photo.
   Also, some tourists' mobile devices may be selectively checked for prohibited materials ().
   If a tourist refuses to undergo this procedure, the airport border control has the right to deport the tourist. All costs of deportation are borne by the tourist.
2. Receive your luggage. The monitors above the baggage belts indicate the flight from which baggage will be issued at this belt.
3. At the exit from the airport building, go to a TEZ TOUR representative and find out the number of your transfer bus. To do this, name the hotel where you will be staying. The hotel name appears on your voucher.
   Our representatives wear yellow shirts with blue ties and blue trousers/skirts.
4. Go to the parking lot, find the bus you need for transfer, check in with the TEZ TOUR representative accompanying the bus, saying your name, put your luggage in the luggage compartment of the bus.
5. Listen carefully to the information that the accompanying person (transferman) will provide on the way to the hotel. Also, the accompanying person (transferman) will inform you about the time of meeting with your hotel guide.

Upon arrival at the hotel

1. Go to the TEZ TOUR counter to meet the hotel guides.
2. Fill out the registration card in English.
3. Hand over your passport and voucher (1 copy out of 3) to the hotel guide (after check-in, you must pick up your passport).
4. Wait for check-in. Check-in at the hotel is at 15.00. Upon check-in, you will be given room keys.
5. After checking into your room, review the information provided by the hotel. Pay attention to which services are paid and how much they cost (as a rule, the information is in a folder and lies on the table or bedside table).

Meeting with the hotel guide

The time of meeting with the hotel guide will be informed to you by the accompanying person (transferman) on the way to the hotel. At the appointed time, you must approach the hotel guide, who will be waiting for you in the hotel lobby. To the meeting, take with you your passport, voucher, and return flight ticket.

If you have any questions or problems, please contact your hotel guide or the hotel reception. The guide’s coordinates (photo, name, mobile phone) and the hours when the guide is directly at the hotel are indicated on the TEZ TOUR information stand in the hotel lobby.

The day before your flight home

1. Go to the reception and check if you have any unpaid bills for additional services (use of a minibar, telephone, etc.). If you have any debts, pay them.
2. In the evening, go to the TEZ TOUR information stand or the hotel guide and check the departure and departure times from the hotel. To do this, you need to know the number of the return flight you are departing on.

Check out from the hotel

On the day of departure, you must vacate your room by 12:00, hand in your keys and towel cards.

You can leave your luggage in the hotel storage room.

To avoid various complications, please do not be late and arrive at the transfer at the specified time.

Arrival at Sanya and Haikou airport for departure

1. Upon arrival at the airport, go to the check-in counter, where your flight number is indicated (the counter numbers will be additionally given to you by the attendant (transfer person) on the bus on the way to the airport).
2. Check in for your flight (provide your passport and ticket).
3. Drop your luggage at the front desk.
4. Get your boarding pass. Pay attention to the gate number and time for boarding the plane (on the boarding pass the gate is indicated by the word GATE, the time - TIME).
5. Go through passport control (provide your foreign passport and completed migration card for departure).
6. Proceed to the departure hall, where you will wait for the boarding announcement for your flight.

Helpful information

Medical service

To receive free medical care, you must contact the telephone numbers specified in the insurance company's medical policy. When visiting medical institutions without a referral from the insurance company, the tourist pays for the services independently.

Vaccinations are not required for travel to China. You should not drink tap water. Drink guaranteed safe water and drinks (boiled water, drinking water and drinks in factory packaging). Be sure to wash raw vegetables and fruits. Try to avoid food of questionable origin, even if it looks attractive and appetizing, such as food prepared by street vendors. Do not eat meat that has not been heat-treated.

Traditional Chinese medicine has its roots in ancient times and is an independent system that includes a theory about the occurrence of diseases, diagnostic methods and treatment methods. There are four main methods of diagnosis: inspection, auscultation, questioning and palpation.

As for the treatment itself, currently there are the following main methods. Firstly, this is the use of medicinal products of natural origin: 80% are of plant origin, the remaining 20% ​​are of animal origin and minerals. Next comes acupuncture and moxibustion. In addition to exposure to needles, cauterization or warming with wormwood is also used.

Famous clinics in Sanya Yukang, Garden of Longevity, Taiji.

First aid kit

Before your trip, prepare and take with you a first aid kit, which will help you with minor ailments, save you time searching for medicines and eliminate the problems of communicating in a foreign language; in addition, many medicines may have different names in different countries.

General information on China

Political system. Political structure of the People's Republic of China - Communist regime.

Time. The whole country lives according to Beijing time, being located in five time zones. Time difference with Moscow: in winter + 5 hours, in summer + 4 hours.

Language. The official language is Chinese. The generally accepted writing system is Chinese characters.

General information about Hainan Island

O. Hainan is a huge tropical island located in the very south of China. Hainan is washed by the waters of the South China Sea. The average annual temperature is +24°C, the amount of precipitation per year is 1500 mm. The climate of Hainan Island is mild, tropical, and summer reigns on the island all year round. In summer, the daytime temperature is usually around 33 degrees.

The true pearl of the island is the year-round resort city of Sanya. Most hotels and recreation areas are located in the city's three main bays - Yalongwan (Dragon Bay), Dadonghai (Great East Sea) and Sanyabei.

Visa

Entry into China is carried out on the basis of a visa previously issued at the Chinese Consulate or on the basis of a group visa-free list.

Time

The time is 4 hours ahead of Moscow.

Mains voltage

Mains voltage 220 V.

Tips

Tipping is not accepted in China, but nevertheless, in a restaurant it is enough to leave change. For drivers and maids, it is enough to leave a purely symbolic amount.

Customs

The amount of imported foreign currency is not limited. When importing an amount of more than $5,000, you must declare this in the customs declaration. The amount of yuan transferred across the border should not exceed 6,000 yuan. Duty-free import of 600 cigarettes, alcoholic beverages not exceeding 1.5 liters, and jewelry is allowed for personal use.

Items prohibited for import:

• weapons and items imitating weapons;
• explosives;
• drugs and psychotropic drugs;
• pornography;
• religious literature with extremist content, political materials, audio and video materials related to racial discrimination, terrorism, and military topics;
• materials that may harm China's politics, economy and culture.

• canned food (meat and fish)
• meat (fresh, dried, frozen, sausages, frankfurters, poultry, etc.)
• fish (dried, smoked, etc.) and seafood
• vegetables fruits

It is prohibited to export historical documents, valuable objects and works of art, as well as paintings and graphics without a store receipt confirming the legality of the purchase, or an export permit from the Chinese Administrative Department for Cultural Property under the Ministry of Culture of the People's Republic of China.

Power Bank (charger) with a capacity of more than 10,000 Amp (amps) cannot be exported from China. We recommend not to bring these chargers with you, as customs may not allow/seize the Power Bank upon departure from the country.

Money

Yuan (CNY) (1 yuan = 10 jiao = 100 fen). Banknotes in circulation are 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 yuan. The yuan exchange rate is set by the state. In colloquial speech, when denoting prices, “kuai” is also used instead of the word “yuan”, and “mao” is used instead of “jiao”. Yuan is circulated in the form of paper bills and coins.

Within the PRC, the circulation of foreign currency and settlements in it are prohibited. Foreign currency exchange is carried out at Bank Of China branches, which are available at all airports, hotels and large stores. Currency exchange in markets and streets is not recommended due to the increased risk of currency counterfeiting. Major credit cards accepted are American Express, JCB, Visa, Master Card and Diners Club. However, many expenses within the country, including transport, are paid only in cash.

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The shops

State stores are open seven days a week from 9:30 to 20:30, private stores from 9:00 to 21:00, and often even longer. Markets usually open at 7:00 (some even at 4:00) and are open until 10:00-12:00.

Unit of weight in China - 1 jin = 0.5 kg, the price of the product will be given to you exactly for 1 jin.

In large state stores and grocery stores, prices are fixed. You should bargain in the markets. Even if there is a price tag on the product, this is nothing more than a “guideline” indicating the order of the cost of the purchase. The choice of souvenirs is huge, but many of them are of low quality. Chopsticks, beautiful porcelain, cups, lacquer boxes, seals and scroll cases can be bought at every turn. Hangzhou and Suzhou are famous for their excellent tea and silk. Real antiques are usually sold only in state stores and are expensive. When purchasing it, you must obtain an export permit from the seller.

What to bring from Hainan Island:

• Pearl. Pearls are the pride of Hainan Island. Hainan pearls are a variety of the most famous "Nanzhu" pearls, which means southern pearls. It is generally accepted that the best pearls are mined in the South China Sea, which washes the island of Hainan.
• Tea. Rare and elite varieties of tea grow on the island; in teahouses you can try different types of tea, learn about the art of brewing teas and buy various types of medicinal tea.
• Silk. Gifts purchased here for your loved ones and friends, be it silk clothes, silk bed linen or always fashionable silk paintings, will be remembered for a long time, because the art of silk has been alive for more than one millennium.
• Crystal. Crystal in Hainan is rightly called the third treasure of the island after pearls and tea. The island has the largest deposits of rock crystal in China. Hainan crystal is considered the purest, so it is used to make jewelry and even glasses for glasses. Crystal carving is highly valued. For example, the sarcophagus of Mao Zedong was made from Hainan crystal.
• Shark oil. At the beginning of the 20th century, a Japanese doctor discovered a special substance in shark oil - squalene, which can act as a natural antibiotic. In addition, scientists have discovered that shark oil contains another important compound - aloxyglycerides, which have a powerful effect on the immune system. Among other things, shark oil is the best supplier of valuable vitamins A, E, D - these are vitamins that fight age-related changes in the body. They improve vision, skin and hair condition, strengthen blood vessels and bone tissue.

Hotels

Mandatory deposits in hotels in China (on the day of arrival)
When checking into most hotels in China, tourists may be charged a cash deposit for the safety of the contents of the room and minibar. Upon check-out from the hotel, the deposit is fully refunded to tourists. Payment of the deposit is due on the day of arrival. The deposit can be made either in cash or blocked from a bank card*. Visa, Mastercard, Maestro cards are accepted.

*Attention! In the case of a bank card, when the hotel unlocks funds, the transaction does not take place immediately and in some cases can last 30 days (the funds are returned to the owner’s account within a month).

Please note that you are not allowed to bring your own drinks into the hotel restaurant.

It is not allowed to take food taken from the buffet outside the restaurant.

Beaches

All beaches in Hainan are municipal; when choosing a hotel, pay attention to the description; not all hotels have their own beach area with free sun loungers and umbrellas.

A tan. It is better to sunbathe before 11 am, otherwise you risk overheating and sunburn. Excessive sun exposure can ruin your entire vacation. Use protective creams with high UV protection. Do not neglect hats when staying in the sun for a long time

Transport

The main means of transportation in China are bus and taxi. To get around the city it is better to use a taxi. There is a “TAXI” sign on the roof of the car, and payment for 1 km of travel is stamped on the glass; payment is made according to the meter readings. Taxi fare for less than 2 km is 10 yuan, then 2 yuan for each kilometer. During holidays, the fare increases by 5 yuan.

The bus is the most economical mode of transport, bus routes provide connections throughout Sanya and its suburbs.

Main route buses:

• Bus No. 2: East Station - Dadonghai - City Center - College
  Dadonghai Square - Xiazhi Department Store - Luhuitou Square - Sanya City Hall (Shidai Hai'an Bar Street) - First Market Crossroads (Sanya International Trade Square) - Yifang Department Store - Public parking (pedestrian street) - City People's Hospital - Mingzhu Department Store - Nongken Hospital
• Bus No. 15: Yalongbei Bay - Dadonghai Bay - City Center - Sanyabei Bay - West Station
  Yalongbei Bay - Sea World Club Hotel - Yalongbei Square - LiuPan Village - TianDu Village - NonSha Village - OjiaYuan Village - East Station - Dadonghai Bay - Palm Hotel - Luhuitou Square - Sanya City Committee (Bar Street) - Ganmen Village - Practice Middle School - Company People's Insurance - Taixing Hotel - Central Asia Hotel - Chinese Medicine Hospital - Shuili Building - Public parking (pedestrian street) - Red Soltsy Restaurant - TianDu Hotel - Chinese Bank - ShenYi Hotel (Sanyabei Bay) - ZinWei Hotel - 425 Hospital - Friendship Street - Nongken Hospital - West Station

Rent a Car
Since international driver's licenses are not valid in China, car rental is only possible with a driver. This is all the more convenient because driving in China is, to put it mildly, specific.

Culture

Behavior rules. China is a country with centuries-old traditions and culture, so it is better not to violate social and religious norms so as not to offend the locals.

• You cannot photograph military, strategic sites and government buildings, as well as people, without first asking their permission.
• In China, it is not recommended to argue about political topics, especially about Mao Zedong, student unrest, etc.
• It is impossible to express dissatisfaction with the culture and history of China, and also to show disrespect for them.
• You can't litter, you can be fined for it.
• You should not show aggression or irritation towards the Chinese.
• Most Chinese treat tourists kindly, so be prepared for the fact that many locals will greet you and perhaps even point their fingers at you - react calmly to this.
• It is not allowed to touch a woman or take her arm.
• It is not customary to open the door for a woman or give her a seat, because... Women and men have equal rights in China.
• You should refrain from smoking in hotels, parks, squares and on the street; drinking alcoholic beverages is also prohibited in these places.
• You should take food from the plate with chopsticks silently.
• You need to suck in the noodles noisily - this is what all Chinese do, this shows how tasty it is for you.
• You cannot stick chopsticks (or utensils) vertically into a bowl of food - this is reminiscent of incense smoking in a temple, and therefore evokes thoughts of moving to another world.
• Under no circumstances should you string pieces of food onto chopsticks - this will offend every Chinese person.

Phones

Upon arrival in China, it is most profitable to buy a local SIM card, because... calls will cost less than if you call from the hotel. Cellular communications are widespread in almost the entire territory of China. When purchasing a SIM card, you should make sure that the selected tariff plan has international roaming. In addition, it is better to ask the seller on the spot to activate it, because... doing this yourself can be difficult without knowing Chinese. You can buy a SIM card at the offices of China Telecom, China Mobile, China Unicom. You can also purchase cards for international calls with per-minute payment.

To call to Russia you need to dial 007 (Russia code) + area code + the phone number you need.

When dialing a Chinese landline number from your mobile phone, you need to dial: + 7 + 86 (China code) + area code + the phone number you need.

Useful phones

• International Help Desk (English): 115
• Police and rescue: 110
• Fire department: 119
• Ambulance: 120
• Traffic police: 122
• Information service for foreigners in critical situations:
  in Shanghai 8-10-86-21-6-439-06-30,
  in Guangzhou 8-10-86-20-8-667-74-22

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