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Lingao临高
Spend a half day in Lingao to see Hainan Liberation Park and Cape Lingao lighthouse; add a quick visit to the Confucius Temple.
Lingao is a small county on Hainan's northwest coast. Its main attraction is Hainan Liberation Park with a historic lighthouse, plus a few cultural sites. A single half‑day visit covers the highlights; an extra morning lets you explore the Confucius Temple and local park.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Oct–May (cooler, less rain)
- avoid Jun–Sep (hot, humid)
- Airports
- HAK · SYX
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- China ↗Most nationalities need a visa, a unilateral visa-free entry (the list and end dates change) or the transit exemption below. Confirm your route on the official sites before you buy a ticket.
- China ↗Transit stay without a visa: up to 240 hours (10 days) for citizens of about 55 listed countries who pass through China to a third country or region, with a confirmed onward ticket and a stay inside the permitted area (Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei count as one area). It replaced the 144-hour rule in December 2024, which some older pages still quote. Use the transit lane at immigration, show the onward ticket, and check the current nationality list. Hong Kong and Macau count as separate regions; check whether your ticket qualifies.
- China ↗Foreign visitors must register their address with the police within 24 hours; hotels do it at check-in with your passport. Carry the original passport at all times: hotels, trains, museums, Tiananmen Square and police checks ask for it.
- China ↗Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with a foreign card before you fly. QR payment is the default in shops, taxis and many stalls, and some places refuse cash or a foreign card. Carry cash as a backup.
- China ↗Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and many news sites are blocked. Use an eSIM with roaming (it routes through your home network) or install and test a VPN before you fly; VPN sites and app stores are hard to reach inside China, and only government-approved VPNs are officially permitted.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Lingao110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Lingao, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Alipay and WeChat Pay accept Visa, Mastercard, JCB and Amex cards; single payments over ¥200 (≈ US$30) carry a fee of about 3% on a foreign card (smaller ones…China-wide
- SIM or eSIMA roaming eSIM from outside China routes traffic through its home network, so Google, WhatsApp and Instagram work without a VPN — the simplest setup.China-wide
- Tap waterNot for drinking from the tap; bottled water ¥2–5 (≈ under US$1), and kettles and free bottles in hotel rooms.China-wide
- TippingRestaurants: No tip; upmarket hotels add 10–15% service.China-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/I. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.China-wide
- SafetyLingao is generally safe; keep an eye on personal belongings on buses and in night markets.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls.China-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums and palaces close on Mondays; the Forbidden City too (outside holidays).China-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportHAK Haikou Meilan International Airport (Bus from Haikou West Bus Station to Lingao, about 2 h…
- Getting aroundCity bus routes link Lingao Bus Station, the railway station and the park; taxis and auto‑rickshaws are available for short trips.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealStreet food snack (e.g., grilled squid)¥15–30 (≈ US$3–5)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (first 2 km (1.2 mi))Taxi (first 1.2 mi (2 km))¥12–15 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedThree‑star hotel room, a night, per roomCN¥268 (≈ US$40)
- Mid-range bedThree‑star hotel room, a night, per roomCN¥350 (≈ US$50)
- High-end bedThree‑star hotel room, a night, per roomCN¥500 (≈ US$70)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥150 (≈ US$25) · Mid CN¥250 (≈ US$35) · High CN¥350 (≈ US$50)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- HAK Haikou Meilan International Airport (Bus from Haikou West Bus Station to Lingao, about 2 h; or taxi to Haikou East Railway Station then high-speed train to Lingao South Railway Station, about 1 h total) · SYX Sanya Phoenix International Airport (High-speed train from Sanya to Lingao South Railway Station, about 2 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Feb
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Mar
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Apr
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Nov
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Dec
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Best: Oct–May. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) low), wettest Jun (14 rain days), driest Dec (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Lingao: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Feb
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Mar
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Oct
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9 rd
Nov
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Dec
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
City bus routes link Lingao Bus Station, the railway station and the park; taxis and auto‑rickshaws are available for short trips.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Haikou
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
Bus from Lingao Bus Station, about 2 h, direct services from Haikou West Bus Station
Capital of Hainan, good base for further travel.
Sanya
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
High‑speed train Lingao South Railway ↔ Sanya, about 2 h, tickets at station
Beach resort city, reachable for a day trip.
Wenchang
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
Bus from Lingao Bus Station, about 1 h 30 min, stops at Wenchang railway station
Visit the historic Wenchang Confucian Temple.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Vienna Hotel Lingao
Three‑star, ¥268/night; 1 km (0.6 mi) south of bus station.Three‑star, ¥268/night; 0.6 mi (1 km) south of bus station.
Country Garden Xiaocheng Zhichun Holiday Hotel
Three‑star, ¥356/night; 1.5 km (0.9 mi) northeast of bus station.Three‑star, ¥356/night; 0.9 mi (1.5 km) northeast of bus station.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥150–200 (≈ US$25–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥200–300 (≈ US$30–45) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Three‑star hotel room1 × 1 night × CN¥268 | CN¥268 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × CN¥150 | CN¥150 |
| Bus Lingao ↔ Haikou (round‑trip)1 × CN¥120 · check | CN¥120 |
| High‑speed train Lingao ↔ Sanya (round‑trip)1 × CN¥180 · check | CN¥180 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥72 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥790 per person per day, bed included | CN¥790≈ US$120 |
2026 estimate in CNY; flights and mainland transfers excluded.
Prices of common things
| Street food snack (e.g., grilled squid) | ¥15–30 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | ¥2–5 (≈ under US$1) |
| Taxi (first 2 km) | ¥12–15 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus schedules may be reduced on public holidays; check local timetables.
- The railway station is 16 km (9.9 mi) from town centre; allow extra travel time.The railway station is 9.9 mi (16 km) from town centre; allow extra travel time.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Haikou (check address); other embassies in Beijing.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Lingao Bus Station ↔ Haikou: about ¥120 (≈ US$17), 2 h (check)
- Lingao South Railway ↔ Sanya: about ¥180 (≈ US$30), 2 h (check)
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxiè)
- 这个多少钱？ — How much is this? (zhè ge duōshǎo qián?)
- 公交站在哪里？ — Where is the bus stop? (gōngjiāo zhàn zài nǎlǐ?)
- 可以刷卡吗？ — Can I pay by card? (kěyǐ shuākǎ ma?)
- 厕所在哪里？ — Where is the toilet? (cèsuǒ zài nǎlǐ?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Lingao. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–May (cooler, less rain) · avoid Jun–Sep (hot, humid) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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