Travel Reviews and Questions on Haikou, China: Page 2

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Oct. 31,2009 05:43 Reply

Mr.Traveler(Canada) said:

Can I get a visa on arrival at the Haikou airport, I am Canadian, traveling alone arriving
from KL, Malaysia. Thank-you

Nov. 2,2009 23:07
Mr.Jamie replied:

Yes, visa on arrival is available there.

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Oct. 29,2009 00:26 Reply

Ms.Elyn(Malaysia) said:

Hi Irene

Thanks for sharing your comments on Haikou. I would like to know is the driver you recomend car in good condition? How much is the chages from Haikou to Sanya day trip in total? Thanks

By the way, how is the weather in Mid Dec?

Nov. 1,2009 21:02
Mr.Jack replied:

Hello, I can share the weather in dec. Hainan is warm at Dec and the average temperature of this month is nearly 20C. It is quite warm and even hot at noon, a bit cool at night. You can wear T-shirt and bring a light jacket to wear at night. Wish this helps. Welcome to Hainan.

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Oct. 29,2009 19:41 Reply

Mr.arthur K(Canada) said:

I live in Toronto , Canada. I have never been to China, but have friends I'd like to visit in Beijing, Guangzhou and Nanning. Whats the easiest and simplest way for me to arrange a week, or ten day trip, trip to visit these friends? What do I need for a visa, etc. etc. I speak a little Mandarin, but not much.

Oct. 29,2009 22:25
Mr.Leo replied:

Hi sir, I think you should firstly arrive in Beijing from Canada, vice versa. Then, please take a flight to Nanning for 2-day's travel and a flight to Guangzhou for 2-day's travel continuously. Finally, back to Beijing from Guangzhou by air. You could spend the rest days in visiting Beijing.

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Oct. 25,2009 21:04 Reply

Mr.Traveler(Canada) said:

Hi, Im flying into Haikou in late January for 7 nights.....I was considering spending 4 nights in Sanya.How much is a taxi from the airport to the city centre? (I'm considering the Haikou hotel) Is it possible to rent scooters in both cities? Where do I book the bus to Sanya,and is it nessesary to book it in advance? and what is the cost? Sorry for all the question, but I will have a lot more in the following days...hehehehe.Thank-you

Oct. 26,2009 09:26
Mr.VIGORHE(China) replied:

It is CNY 100 yuan. No,it isn't. you can bring them .You can go to East Bus Terminal to buy tickets on the day when you leave for Sanya.No,it isn't.The cost is CNY 70 to 120 yuan.

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Oct. 11,2009 02:40 Reply

Mr.Tien(Malaysia ) said:

Hi everyone, I would like to inquire from those presently in Hainan
Any comments about the Meritus Mandarin Hotel - the state of the hotel, cleanliness, service or whether its good or badly maintained hotel? Is it located in Haikou or Sanya area?
Any major shopping malls there carrying international brands or local markets selling run offs from mass productions for major brands?
Weather wise - are there 4 season and does it ever gets below 15C ??
What interesting places to go for meals especially where the locals eats, not in those fancy restaurants.

Thank you in advance for the pointers as I plan for my trip there soon.

Oct. 12,2009 21:02
Mr.Jack replied:

Here are some info and comments on the hotel, hope it helps:
www.travelchinguide.com/hotel/meritus-mandarin-hotel-haikou.htm

The temperature there in Jan, the coldeat month of a year, is about 15-20C, (averagely about 17C).

Fo shopping in Hainan, you can get around Haixiu Dadao and Dadongmen market. Places to go for meal, Jinlong Road and Guomao area are nice places to explore.

Oct. 20,2009 22:15
Ms.Irene(Singapore) replied:

Hi Mr.Tien,

I just got back from Haikou and Sanya.
My Comment : Haikou is the best. You can visit the local seafood where you purchase and bargain for the seafood and btw you still can have it cooked from our of the vendors..etc.....I can recommend you the driver [Ah Sin HP: 13519801255]and he does the bargain for us.He drove us to Sanya for sightseeing from 7am to 11pm for whole day activities.At least, you have somebody who knows the place well. If you want to hire him, give him a call. No Regret.
Will visit the place again before Chinese New Year for Goodies.

Thanks and Bon Voyage,
Ireneang

Oct. 20,2009 22:17
Ms.Irene(Singapore) replied:

Hi Mr. Tien,

As for the hotel, I recommend Sheraton Haikou Resort CNY677 VALUE FOR MONEY. Again No Regret.
Thanks
Ireneang

Oct. 23,2009 23:21
Mr.k(sg) replied:

Hi Ireneang,

You are not affected by the typhoon rupit that hit hainan island?ITs rain for few days few nights in a row .Also heard that its typhoon season in hainan from oct till dec.

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Sep. 15,2009 01:56 Reply

Ms.Irene(Singapore) said:

Hi,

I will be visiting Haikou for 5 days. Any recommendation on Hotel, Sightseeing, Seafood and Spa.

Thanks

Sep. 16,2009 01:34
Ms.Jenni replied:

I think 3 days are enough in Haikou. Well, here is a list of Haikou's attraction: http://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/hainan/haikou/ So, please consider going to Boao or Sanya~

The best hotel in Haikou should be the Sheraton Haikou Resort, haveing good view and comfortable facilities. For resonable price, how about the Haikou Hotel? It is located in the prosperous shopping area.

The various kinds of seafood could be found easily in Haikou, supplying at these reasonable booth to delicate restaurant.

Oct. 20,2009 07:29
Mr.Brad(Australia ) replied:

I stayed at the Gloria Grand in 2008, it was great, complete spa and pool facilities, ocean view, gaming room and bowling lanes underneath, and an ocean view, very nioce

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Oct. 3,2009 13:41 Reply

Mr.kennedy walls(USA) said:

Hello
i will be visiting Haikou, first i will like to know how many hrs from bangkok to haikou, will be there for like few days for a tour then proceed to Guangzhou how many hrs by flight to Guangzhou also.

Oct. 5,2009 02:09
Mr.VIGORHE(China) replied:

Dear Kennedy,
It takes an hour and 30 minutes from Bangkok to Haikou. Forty-seven minutes by flight to Guangzhou.

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Sep. 29,2009 21:34 Reply

Ms.Mary(Singapore) said:

Thanks Mr. Vigor! May I know how long does it take from Haikou Airport to Sheraton Sanya? Can I hire a taxi direct from airport to Sheraton Sanya? Any idea how much?

Sep. 30,2009 01:56
Ms.Jane replied:

It will take you about 3~4 hours to Sanya from Haikou Airport by taix. When you arrive at the Haikou Airport, you could hire a taxi on the spot at the airport. There fare should be around CNY300. May be a little higher during hot travel season.

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Sep. 24,2009 03:59 Reply

Ms.Mary(Singapore) said:

Any recommendation of the hotel in Haikou? I prefer it located in city centre and near shopping centre.

Sep. 25,2009 08:50
Mr.VIGORHE(China) replied:

Golden Sea View Hotel, Haikou

No. 67, Binhai Avenue,Haikou, China,570105
* Area: City Center
* Direction: The hotel takes only 20-minutes driving to reach the Meilan International Airport and Yuehai Railway Station. * Airport: 30 km; * Railway Station: 30 km; * City Center: 5 km
* Surrounding: The hotel is broaded International Finance and Trade Area to the south, the largest green park of China - Wanlu Park and the vast Qiongzhou Strait to the north, the busy New Haikou Harbor to the east, and the tropical West Coastal Belt-like Park to the west.
* Accepted Payment: Master, Visa, AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Chinese Yuan

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Sep. 23,2009 05:09 Reply

Mr.guest said:

does anyone know this place in Hainan please... in Hainanese its goes something like "Oui Siang Sui" (perhaps its means Yellow ? Village) "Pei Inn Sea" (perhaps its means White ??) thank you

Sep. 25,2009 08:33
Mr.VIGORHE(China) replied:

Oui Siang Sui in Chinese characters are “ 黄祥村”. Pei Inn Sea” are “白英圩”.
You can go to Civil Affairs Department of Hainan Province to look up and confirm their location.

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Sep. 23,2009 22:38 Reply

Ms.Irene(Singapore) said:

Hi Everybody:

Any advice : How long journey from Sheraton Haikou to Sanya?
Location from Sherton Haikou Resort to Airport.
How long does it takes and the fares?
Any recommendation : Hire a van for travelling the whole day, how much does it cost?

Thanks

Sep. 24,2009 01:21
Mr.Jack replied:

From Haikou to Sanya, the journey is about 3~4 hours by bus. If you take a taxi from Sheraton to Haikou Airport, the fare is around 100RMB, since the hotel is located a little far from the city center. If you would like to hire a van to visit Haikou, the fee is not very high. You could consult with the driver~

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Sep. 18,2009 10:36 Reply

Ms.Eileen(65) said:

Hi, I am Eileen form Singapore, Will be visiting Hainan soon. Have book ticket with Tiger airway from Singapore (Singapore Changi Airport) to Haikuo (Meilan International Airport) and will be staying there for 6 night and leaving with Jetstar airway from Haikuo airport to Singapore. Will like to konw do we need to apply for Visa? and what is the chargers, how long in advance do we need to submit the application?

Sep. 20,2009 03:49
Mr.Jack replied:

No, singapore passport holder do no need to have a Chinese visa within 15 days(you have just 7 days).

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Sep. 17,2009 04:49 Reply

Ms.Mary Siew(Singapore) said:

I'm Mary from Singapore. Thanks! Ms Jenni for your recommendation. 5 days 4 nights - I should stay how many days in Sanya and Haikou? Should I stay Haikou first or Sanya or 1st & last day haikou? Any suggestion? Besides that, I would like to check about the Visa. Can Malaysian get visa on arrival @ Haikou airpot?

Sep. 17,2009 22:38
Ms.Jenni replied:

Since your flight will arrive in Haikou, I think you could stay 2 nights in Haikou firstly and then 2 nights in Sanya. At the end, you could take a flight back to Singapore from Sanya Airport.
As I know, the Singapore passport holders could visit Hainan without visa but they should participate in a tour group. So, if you travel individually, you have to apply for China visa in advance before coming to Hainan.

Sep. 18,2009 02:43
Ms.Mary Siew(Singapore) replied:

Thanks Jenni! I've bought 2 ways return air tickets from Singapore-Haikou-Singapore. My flight arriving on Sat 16:30 and depart on Wed 17:00. So, what would you suggest for my stay in Haikou and Sanya? I will get Visa from Singapore before I go Haikou.

Sep. 18,2009 03:28
Ms.Jenni replied:

Well, it doesn't matter. On the last day, you could hire a cab driving you from Sanya to Haikou Airport directly. The fare is about CNY270~300. The journey is about 3~4 hours, so you could leave from Sanya around 9am.

Sep. 18,2009 03:39
Ms.Mary(Singapore) replied:

Can anyone comment how is the Sheraton Haikou? Is the location close in city centre and easy access?

Sep. 20,2009 03:47
Mr.Jack replied:

It is not in the city center, but not very far, in Nanhai Dadao. It is within 20 minutes's drive to the city center.

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Sep. 15,2009 23:51 Reply

Ms.Wong(Malaysia) said:

Hi, i'm Ms Wong, i would like tavel to Hainan Island for 6 days trip on 22 Sept 2009.
How about the weather at Haikou in this few day? i saw on net is very bad, got stroms. So, i'm a bit worried. What is the tourist spots at Haikou?

Sep. 16,2009 01:37
Mr.Hank replied:

Yes, it is reported that there will be thundershower, but I don't think it will affect your travel very much. Please just take it easy!

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Sep. 15,2009 01:12 Reply

Ms.Mary(Singapore) said:

Halo.. I'm Mary. Just bought tiger air ticket from singapore to Haikou. It will be 5 days trip. anyone can recommended a great 5 days itinerary for me? Thinking to stay Haikou as well as Sanya. Any idea which is the best choice to stay between Sofitel Boao and Pullman Yalong Bay?

Sep. 16,2009 01:23
Ms.Jenni replied:

Hi Mary, I have search a 5-day's tour on this website at http://www.travelchinaguide.com/package/haikoutour1.htm It may give you some reference. Actually, I don't think there are too much places to see in Sanya. This tropical city is much properer for a leisure holiday at hotels. Both of the two hotes you listed are ok. But, there are many other choices in Sanya. You could get a list with hotels' comments at http://www.travelchinaguide.com/hotel/sanya-hotels.htm

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Sep. 14,2009 05:07 Reply

Ms.Irene(Singapore) said:

I'm visiting 2days in Haikou and 3 days in Sanya in 14 October 2009 for 5 days.

Any recommendation any nice hotel

Sep. 16,2009 01:07
Mr.Shan replied:

Lots of choices for you, especially in Sanya. Well, you could get the hotels' details of Haikou and Sanya respectively at:
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/hotel/haikou-hotels.htm
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/hotel/sanya-hotels.htm

Tips, in the Asian Dragon Bay of Sanya, there are lots of luxurious and nice 5-star hotels. Highly recommend you to have a try~

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Sep. 10,2009 03:59 Reply

Mr.Leon Shirron(Australia) said:

Leon Shirron AUSTRALIA. Your island appears very atrractive for Tourist. I plan to visit there for 15-20 days, when would be the best time(wetherwise)? I was thinking via Kuala Lumpar.Leo

Sep. 12,2009 02:32
Ms.Tina replied:

It is alreay a good time to come here. This tropical island is an ideal place for a holiday from every Spe until to the next April~

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Sep. 7,2009 04:23 Reply

Mrs.jc(malaysia) said:

Hi, Planning to go for a 5 day trip to Haikou Sanya in early Jan'10. Anyone can advise, how to go to Haikou to Sanya which is convinient like a cab and how much will it cost to & fro. Which hotel to recommend in Sanya that is really nice like near the beach & still not so far to the city area. As I saw some review, which is really shocking.. Any advise on shopping in Haikou or Sanya, like ladies clothes/quality shoes lik Ecco brand. Thank you

Sep. 10,2009 04:54
Mr.Jack replied:

Hi, if you travel alone, suggest you take bus from Haikou to Sanya. Haikou South Bus Station has buses to Sanya, the ticket fare is about 80RMB for three hours. If you travel with others or just rent a taxi with other three visitors to Sanya, it is a better idea. The taxi costs about 300RMB, you can negotiate the price, less then 80RMB per person. For living, stay at Yalong Bay is close to the beach or Dadonghai is cheaper and closer to the city center.

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Sep. 1,2009 11:49 Reply

Ms.lim(Malaysia) said:

dear sir,
Iam a malaysian travelling to haikou by airasia,how much do i need to pay for visa,

Sep. 5,2009 02:48
Mr.Hank replied:

Hi, if you come to Haikou in a tour group, you don't have to apply for a visa to enter into Haikou. If you travel by yourself, please see visa infor at http://www.travelchinaguide.com/embassy/singapore.htm

Sep. 9,2009 07:41
Mrs.Woon(Malaysia) replied:

Hi,

Traveling on yoiur own or by tour group still need visa...it's just that the tour agency will get it done for you...

I just went to my agency this afternoon and they charges RM40.00 for one time entry within 3 months or RM80.00 for two times entry within 6 months.

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Aug. 25,2009 02:33 Reply

Ms.Claire(Singapore) said:

Hi,

May i know how long is travel time from singapore to haikou? may i also know what are the tourist spots? thanks. =)

Aug. 26,2009 20:36
Mr.Jack replied:

Here are the tourist spots:
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/hainan/haikou/
From Singapore to Haikou, it needs to fly about 3 hours.