Major city · China
Lingshui
Spend 2 days: day 1 beaches, Nanwan Monkey Island and Dan Jia Yu Pai; day 2 Diao Luo Mountain park or Yetian Ancient Village. Train from Haikou ≈1 h 15 min.
Lingshui County on Hainan’s southeast coast offers a mix of beach bays, a cable‑car monkey reserve and inland forest parks. One full day covers the coastal highlights; a second adds a mountain hike or cultural village. Travel from Haikou or Sanya is under two hours by high‑speed rail, so a short stay fits well into a Hainan itinerary.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (dry, mild)
- avoid Jun–Sep (rainy, typhoons)
- Airports
- HAK · SYX
- Nights
- 2
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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 Lingshui110 ▾
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 Lingshui, 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
- SafetyLingshui is generally safe; watch for aggressive monkeys, rip tides, and limited night transport.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls.China-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire · 120 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.
- Getting aroundPublic buses link the rail station with town centre, bays and parks; taxis are cheap (≈¥30 for 5 km (3.1 mi)).Public buses link the rail station with town centre, bays and parks; taxis are cheap (≈¥30 for 3.1 mi (5 km)).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealSour Noodles bowl¥10 (≈ US$2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxi¥30 (≈ US$5)
- Budget bedBudget hotel or hostel, a night, per personCN¥300 (≈ US$45)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomCN¥1,200 (≈ US$170)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomCN¥2,000 (≈ US$300)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥150 (≈ US$25) · Mid CN¥300 (≈ US$45) · High CN¥600 (≈ US$85)
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 · SYX Sanya Phoenix International
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Feb
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Mar
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Apr
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
May
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Lingshui: 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
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2 rd
Feb
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2 rd
Mar
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3 rd
Apr
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
4 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
3 rd
Dec
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2 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
Public buses link the rail station with town centre, bays and parks; taxis are cheap (≈¥30 for 5 km). No metro – walk or hire a bike for short hops.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
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.
Badminton Hotel
Prices from ¥298; 4 km (2.5 mi) taxi from rail stationPrices from ¥298; 2.5 mi (4 km) taxi from rail station
Raffles Hainan
Luxury; prices from ¥1 300
Xiangshui Bay Marriott Resort & Spa
Prices from ¥550; two‑wing resort
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
- ¥150–250 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥300–500 (≈ US$45–70) excl. bed
- High
- ¥600 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double1 × 2 nights × CN¥1,200 | CN¥2,400 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × CN¥300 | CN¥1,200 |
| High‑speed train Haikou → Lingshui (2nd class)2 × CN¥72 · check | CN¥144 |
| Bus Haikou → Lingshui2 × CN¥70 · check | CN¥140 |
| eSIM 10‑day data pack2 × CN¥2,500 · check | CN¥5,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥888 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥2,443 per person per day, bed included | CN¥9,772≈ US$1,400 |
2026 estimate in CNY; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Sour Noodles bowl | ¥10 (≈ US$2) |
| Seafood plate | ¥50–150 (≈ US$7–25) |
| Coconut Juice | ¥5 (≈ under US$1) |
| 5 km taxi | ¥30 (≈ US$5) |
| Bus Haikou → Lingshui | ¥70 (≈ US$10) |
| Nanwan Monkey Island ticket | ¥143 (≈ US$20) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Playful monkeys may snatch food or bite – keep snacks sealed.
- Rip tides at Clearwater Bay; swimming prohibited.
- Bus schedules are sparse in the off‑season – check times.
- Diao Luo Mountain park closed Jan 1–Jun 25; reopen 27 Jun–2 Jul then daily Aug 1–Dec.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
US consulate in Haikou; other embassies in Haikou or Sanya.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Haikou → Lingshui high‑speed train (2nd class): ≈¥72, 1 h 15 min
- Taxi Lingshui station → Badminton Hotel (4 km): ≈¥30
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duōshǎo qián?)
- 公交站在哪里？ — Where is the bus stop? (gōngjiāo zhàn 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 Lingshui. 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–Mar (dry, mild) · avoid Jun–Sep (rainy, typhoons) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 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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