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Wanning万宁
Go for 2 nights if you surf or want a resort beach: Riyue Bay for boards, Shimei Bay for hotels. Skip if you want city sights — Wanning is coast, coffee and golf.
Wanning is a small east-coast Hainan city whose tourist life sits in three separate places: the town itself, the surf beach at Riyue Bay, and the resort strips at Shimei Bay and Shenzhou Peninsula, with Xinglong's coffee farms inland. Two nights covers one beach plus Xinglong; three nights lets you add a second bay. Buses between them run infrequently, so plan around the timetable or budget for taxis.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Nov–Apr (dry, 20–28 °C (68–82 °F))Nov–Apr (dry, 68–82 °F (20–28 °C))
- avoid Aug–Oct (typhoon season), Lunar New Year week (prices peak)
- Airports
- HAK · SYX · BAR
- Nights
- 2–3
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.
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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 Wanning110 ▾
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 Wanning, 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
- SafetyLow street crime; the real risks are rip currents, typhoon-season weather and unmarked bus stops.
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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 (Has its own railway station; direct high-speed trains to Wanning, about 1 h).
- Getting aroundPublic buses reach nearly every sight, but on this coast they are thin: some lines run every 40–60 min and a few only a few times a day.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeXinglong coffee, cup¥25–40 (≈ US$4–6)
- Sit-down mealSeafood dinner, per person¥80–200 (≈ US$12–30)
- Street or quick mealNoodle or rice plate in town¥15–35 (≈ US$3–5)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi across town¥15–40 (≈ US$3–6) (check)
- Budget bedDouble room, town or surf hotel, a night, per roomCN¥150 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, town or surf hotel, a night, per roomCN¥380 (≈ US$55)
- High-end bedDouble room, town or surf hotel, a night, per roomCN¥700 (≈ US$100)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥300 (≈ US$45) · Mid CN¥650 (≈ US$95) · High CN¥1,500 (≈ US$250)
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 (Has its own railway station; direct high-speed trains to Wanning, about 1 h) · SYX Sanya Phoenix International (Rail station at the airport; trains to Wanning, about 40–60 min. Some Shimei Bay and Shenzhou Peninsula resorts run shuttles — book ahead) · BAR Qionghai-Bo'ao (Closest airport but small; bus or taxi to Qionghai Railway Station, then train to Wanning)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Feb
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Mar
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Apr
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Nov
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: Aug–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest May (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) low), wettest Aug (17 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Wanning: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Feb
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7 rd
Mar
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17 rd
Oct
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Dec
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6 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 reach nearly every sight, but on this coast they are thin: some lines run every 40–60 min and a few only a few times a day. Tourist bus routes link the station, Xinglong and the bays. Taxis and motorised pedicabs fill the gaps; agree the fare first. High-speed trains stop at Wanning Station (close to the centre) and Shenzhou Station (closer to Xinglong and the resorts, fewer trains).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Lingshui (Clearwater Bay)
goDoor to door: 1.5–2 h
High-speed train to Lingshui, then taxi or bus to the bay
Another surf-and-beach strip; the same surf club has a branch here.
Sanya
goDoor to door: 40–60 min by train plus transfer
High-speed train from Wanning or Shenzhou station
Bigger city, more flights and beaches; easy as a half-day or a base swap.
Haikou
goDoor to door: About 1 h
High-speed train from Wanning station
Useful for the airport and for old-town food; doable as a long day.
Wenchang
cautionDoor to door: 1.5–2 h
High-speed train north, then local transport
Better as an overnight than a return day.
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.
Wancheng (central Wanning)
Around Wanning Railway Station and Renmin Middle Road: cheap hotels, local food, buses to the coast. Best for one night with bags.
Riyue Bay
Surf hostels and small hotels steps from the break; quiet at night. Best for surfers and budget travellers.
Shimei Bay
Two large beach resorts on a quiet bay; restaurants are mostly inside the hotels. Best for couples and families who want a beach base.
Shenzhou Peninsula
Resort cluster with the most frequent bus service of the coastal areas; golf and water sports nearby.
Xinglong
Inland coffee and hot-spring area, 30–40 min from the coast; cheaper resorts, Southeast Asian food.
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
- ¥250–450 (≈ US$35–65) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥500–900 (≈ US$70–130) excl. bed
- High
- ¥1,200 (≈ US$170)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room, town or surf hotel1 × 2 nights × CN¥380 | CN¥760 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × CN¥650 | CN¥2,600 |
| High-speed train Sanya → Wanning, one way2 × CN¥60 · check | CN¥120 |
| Surfboard hire, one day2 × CN¥120 · check | CN¥240 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × CN¥150 | CN¥300 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥402 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥1,106 per person per day, bed included | CN¥4,422≈ US$650 |
2026 estimate in yuan; flights and train tickets excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Xinglong coffee, cup | ¥25–40 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Noodle or rice plate in town | ¥15–35 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Seafood dinner, per person | ¥80–200 (≈ US$12–30) |
| Surfboard hire, per day | ¥100–150 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Kayak, 2 h / full day | ¥150 (≈ US$25) / ¥300 (≈ US$45) |
| Golf, non-member round | From ¥800 (≈ US$120); ¥2,480 (≈ US$350) at The Dunes (check) |
| Taxi across town | ¥15–40 (≈ US$3–6) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Typhoons hit Hainan roughly Jul–Oct; check forecasts and keep a buffer day before a flight.
- Buses to the bays are infrequent and some stops are unmarked — hail from the roadside and confirm the last return bus.
- Beach swimming is not lifeguarded everywhere; rip currents at the bays are a real risk.
- Hotel rates jump hard during Lunar New Year and the May and October holidays.
- Some sights close for repairs without notice — check before a long bus ride.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Wanning万宁
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请到这个地址To this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
No embassies in Wanning; most are in Beijing with consulates-general in Guangzhou and Shanghai. Your country's nearest consulate for Hainan is likely in Guangzhou — check before you travel.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Sanya → Wanning: about ¥60 (≈ US$9), 40–60 min (check)
- Taxi Wanning Station → Riyue Bay: ¥80–120 (≈ US$12–17) (check)
- Bus around town: ¥2–5 (≈ under US$1) (check)
Say or show
- 你好 — Hello (nǐ hǎo)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xiè xie)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duō shao qián)
- 我想租冲浪板 — I want to rent a surfboard (wǒ xiǎng zū chōng làng bǎn)
- 可以刷卡吗？ — Can I pay by card? (kě yǐ shuā kǎ ma)
- 公交车站在哪里？ — Where is the bus stop? (gōng jiāo chē zhàn zài nǎ lǐ)
Screenshot your hotel's Chinese name and address; English is patchy outside resorts.
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 Wanning. 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: Nov–Apr (dry, 20–28 °C) · avoid Aug–Oct (typhoon season), Lunar New Year week (prices peak) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 5 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contracts for HAK and SYX: last train times, resort shuttle rules, taxi fallback.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Wancheng centre, Riyue Bay, Shimei Bay, Xinglong.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Dongshan Ridge, Xinglong coffee valley, both botanical gardens) and eat pages with last orders.
- Typhoon and holiday-price fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialWanning municipal government
- officialDongshan Ridge scenic area
- officialXinglong Coffee Valley
- officialXinglong Tropical Botanical Garden
- secondaryWikivoyage: Wanning, revision 5257002 (CC BY-SA 4.0)