Finding out how much a seaside vacation in China on the Hainan island costs in 2021. The cost of air tickets, tours, hotels. Prices for food, transport and excursions.
Currency exchange rate: 1 Chinese Yuan (CNY) ≈ 11 RUB.
Prices for tours to Hainan in 2021
Keep a close eye on last minute deals to find inexpensive tours.
The price of a tour to Hainan in 2021 with a flight from Moscow and accommodation in a 3-4 * hotel starts from 70 thousand rubles for 7 nights. Sometimes you can find great deals - for example, tours to Hainan for 12 nights for only 82 thousand rubles for two. With full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner included), the cost of a seaside holiday in China increases significantly - such vouchers with accommodation in 5 * hotels cost from 130 thousand rubles.
We advise you not to chase the meals included in the tour. Take a hotel with breakfast, and have lunch and dinner in cafes and restaurants - it will be cheaper, besides, you will get acquainted with the local cuisine.
There are also tours to Hainan Island for flights from Khabarovsk, Novosibirsk, Vladivostok, Krasnoyarsk, Irkutsk. However, due to the low prices for air tickets from these cities, it is more profitable to fly on your own, and not on a voucher with additional margins from a tour operator.
Airfare to Hainan
Are you flying to rest on your own? To find out how much a vacation on Hainan Island costs in 2021, you need to find out the ticket prices. The cheapest flights to Sanya departing from Vladivostok, Khabarovsk, Irkutsk, Moscow, St. Petersburg - from 25,000 rubles (round trip). Tickets from Novosibirsk, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Krasnoyarsk and Yekaterinburg can be found for up to 40 thousand rubles.
Local kitchen. Food prices in Hainan in 2021
On the island you can taste not only Chinese, but also Japanese, European, American, Indian and even Russian cuisine. The main differences between the local cuisine are the spice and love of the Chinese for slightly raw dishes. If you don't like it, warn the waiter.
Try it dongshan goat meat or crab hele under garlic sauce. Especially tasty seafood... In restaurants, they are sold live by weight, their cost is indicated on the aquarium and does not depend on the method of preparation.
According to tourists, most establishments have no language problems: waiters usually know a little Russian, and besides, there is a Russian-language menu.
The prices for food on the island of Hainan in 2021 in establishments depend on its level. If you want to save money, look for cafes for locals. Avoid restaurants serving Russian cuisine, they are not very tasty and expensive.
Prices in a cafe in Hainan:
- breakfast - 10 ¥;
- lunch - 20 ¥;
- dinner - 50 ¥.
Prices in restaurants in Hainan:
- breakfast - 25 ¥;
- lunch - 55 ¥;
- dinner - 75 ¥.
Drink prices:
- water (0.33 l) - 1.5 ¥;
- Cola / Pepsi (0.33 L) - 5.5 ¥;
- classic cappuccino - 26 ¥;
- local beer (0.5 l) - ¥ 10;
- imported beer (0.33 l) - 25 ¥.
Food prices in Hainan stores in 2021:
- rice (1 kg) - 7 ¥;
- a loaf of white bread (500 gr) - 7.75 ¥;
- eggs (12 pcs) - ¥ 11.52;
- milk (1 l) - 15 ¥;
- chicken breasts (1 kg) - 18 ¥;
- onions (1 kg) - ¥ 3.4;
- tomatoes (1 kg) - 5 ¥;
- potatoes (1 kg) - 5 ¥.
Fruits, vegetables, tea and spices are cheaper to buy in the markets of Hainan, where food prices are lower. The island's markets are famous for their wide assortment and authentic products. Judging by the reviews, the most popular are the Hungan fruit market and the largest agricultural market in Sanya, First Market.
We have brought the cost of some fruit in local markets (price per 1 kg):
- papaya - 4 ¥;
- pineapples - 4.80 ¥;
- mango - 10 ¥;
- pitahaya - 10 ¥;
- melon - 11 ¥;
- bananas - 11.20 ¥;
- apples - 14 ¥.
In the reviews, tourists give a number of useful tips regarding local markets and food prices in Hainan:
- The price of products by weight is indicated for 0.5 kg, and not for 1 kg, as we are used to.
- Do not take large and colorful bags with you - they attract burglars.
- Before you buy a product, do not be lazy to walk through the rows and ask others for the price of it. If the difference is 1-2 ¥ - you can safely take it.
- Reasonable bargaining is appropriate.
- Be careful not to be cheated.
Want to know how much it costs to live and travel in China? Read about prices in the Middle Kingdom.
Prices for hotels in Hainan in 2021
In terms of housing, prices for vacations on the island of Hainan in 2021 are reasonable:
| Housing type | Price per day, ruble | Example |
| Hostel | 500 | Sanya BlueSky International Youth Hostel |
| Hotel 2 * | 900 | Hantang Holiday House |
| Hotel 3 * | 1100 | Golden Avenue Hotel |
| Hotel 4 * | 1200 | Sanya Xin Haojing Hotel |
| Hotel 5 * | 1900 | Tianfuyuan Resort |
For fans of luxury and secluded relaxation, we advise you to rent an entire villa like Banyan Tree Sanya: its own pool and garden, a golf course and a spa. Cost per day - from 20 thousand rubles.
Search for hotels and villas on the Roomguru service. Here you can study the reviews of guests, see photos and familiarize yourself with the living conditions in detail.
Prices for excursions in Hainan - 2021
Sightseeing and excursions are quite expensive expenses, especially if you are on vacation with your family. Prices for excursions on the island of Hainan in 2021:
- center of Buddhism "Nanshan" - $ 50;
- thermal springs "Nantian" - $ 40;
- Monkey Island reserve - $ 36;
- "Dragon of Asia" bay (with a visit to the gorge of butterflies and the museum of shells) - $ 35;
- Park "Edge of the World" - $ 30.
Find out about the best excursions in Hainan.
Transport in Hainan
Transportation will be a separate item of expenses during holidays on the island of Hainan. Although the prices in 2021 are quite reasonable, you still have to spend money.
Public transport is well developed. There are buses, taxis, trains, rickshaws and pedicabs. The cost of a bus ticket is 1-2 ¥ depending on the city. To travel between cities, use the high-speed trains for ¥ 85. A common form of transport is motorcycle and cycle rickshaws. However, such unusual trips are not cheap, and the price depends on the distance and weight of the passenger.
Taxi prices on the island: landing - ¥ 10, for each kilometer - ¥ 1.75, idle hour - ¥ 78. We recommend booking a taxi from the airport in advance using the Kiwi Taxi service, so as not to waste energy after an already tiring flight.
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