Traffic runs smoothly in the downtown area of Haikou and traffic
jams are seldom seen.
Public Bus and Sightseeing Bus
The public bus charges RMB 1.
There are special sightseeing buses connecting
main tourist attractions. They are Tourists Bus No. 1 and 2 linking
the Wugong Temple and Tropical Ocean World Park. The whole distance
costs RMB 2.
Haikou puts 'New Meilai', the first tourist bus
into operation, which passes through several famous scenic spots,
the Wugong Temple, Hai Rui Park, Xiuying Emplacement of the downtown
area. The bus fare is RMB 1 - 2.
Note: Haikou's public buses stop running earlier
than elsewhere. And the bus fare rises during the Spring Festival.
Mini Bus: The minibus is the main vehicle of Haikou. Bus
fare goes to RMB 1 - 2. If interested in Hainan's folk customs,
one may choose the pedicab to enjoy the beautiful scenery along
the way. Alternatively, bicycle rental is a good choice for you.
Taxi
RMB 10 is for the first 3 km (1.9 miles) and RMB 1.8 to 2 for every
succeeding km.
You can bargain with the driver when you take the taxi in Haikou.
Generally the taxi fare is RMB 10 in the downtown area.
Rental
Car rental is available. As foreign visitors, you should take your
passport, resident certificate, Chinese driving license and credit
card and expect to pay RMB 15,000 to 20,000 as a deposit.
Note: There are no toll stations on any part of
the highways of Hainan. The toll has been included in the gasoline
prices, so the price of gasoline is higher than that of other places.
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