Major city · China
Bo'ao
Spend one day in Bo'ao: see the Forum site, Yudai Beach and the South China Sea museum; stay overnight if you want beach relaxation.
Bo'ao is a small coastal town on Hainan, best known for the Bo'ao Forum. Its attractions are close together, so a half‑day visit covers the main sights; an extra night adds beach time.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Jun–Sep (hot, humid, occasional typhoons)
- Airport
- BAR
- Nights
- 1
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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
Emergency numbers for Bo'ao110 ▾
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 Bo'ao, 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
- SafetyBo'ao is generally safe for tourists; petty crime is low, but keep an eye on belongings on beaches and use licensed taxis.
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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.
- AirportBAR Bo'ao Airport.
- Getting aroundTaxi from Qionghai coach station ¥30 (≈ US$5)‑40 (negotiate).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within town (short trip)¥5–10 (≈ US$1–2)
- Metro or bus rideBus #2 ride¥3 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedBudget hotel or guesthouse, a night, per personCN¥150 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per personCN¥450 (≈ US$65)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per personCN¥650 (≈ US$95)
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
- BAR Bo'ao Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Feb
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Mar
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Apr
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) low), wettest Jul (11 rain days), driest Dec (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bo'ao: 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
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Feb
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
10 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
11 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
11 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
Dec
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°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
Taxi from Qionghai coach station ¥30‑40 (negotiate). Bus #2 ¥3 within town. Bike rentals ¥30 per hour; motorcycle taxis ≈¥5 per short trip.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Yudai Beach
goDoor to door: 5–10 min
Walk or short bike ride from town centre
Beach on a thin peninsula; good for sunset.
South China Sea Museum (Tanmen)
goDoor to door: 30–40 min
Bus #13 from Bo'ao to Tanmen (≈9 km (5.6 mi)) then walk or motorcycle taxiBus #13 from Bo'ao to Tanmen (≈5.6 mi (9 km)) then walk or motorcycle taxi
Free entry; open 9 AM‑5 PM, closed Mondays.
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.
Bo'ao Yudaiwan Hotel
New, large, pool; short walk to bus stop.
Bo'ao Sofitel Hotel
Beachfront resort with pools, spa and golf.
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
- ¥250–500 (≈ US$35–70) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel1 × 1 night × CN¥450 | CN¥450 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × CN¥300 | CN¥300 |
| Taxi from Qionghai coach station1 × CN¥35 · check | CN¥35 |
| Bike rental per hour1 × CN¥30 · check | CN¥30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥82 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥897 per person per day, bed included | CN¥897≈ US$130 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Pineapple on a stick | ¥1 (≈ under US$1) |
| Bus #2 ride | ¥3 (≈ under US$1) |
| Taxi within town (short trip) | ¥5–10 (≈ US$1–2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus schedules can vary; confirm times locally.
- Hotel prices peak during Forum weeks; book early.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Haikou; other embassies in Beijing.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi Qionghai → Bo'ao: ≈¥40 (negotiate)
- Bus #2 Bo'ao town loop: ¥3 (≈ under US$1)
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duōshǎo qián?)
- 洗手间在哪里？ — Where is the bathroom? (xǐshǒujiān 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 Bo'ao. 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 · avoid Jun–Sep (hot, humid, occasional typhoons) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 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
- secondaryWikidata – Bo'ao
- secondaryWikivoyage: Bo'ao, revision 4273923 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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