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Qionghai
Spend 1–2 days in Qionghai to see Baishi Ridge, Red Detachment sites and try Jiaji duck; travel time from Haikou ~1 h by bus.
Qionghai is a small coastal city on Hainan’s east side. Its main attractions – Baishi Ridge Scenic Area, Red Detachment of Women sites and local cuisine – are close together, so a short stay (1‑2 days) covers the highlights. Good rail and bus links from Haikou and Sanya make it easy as a day‑trip or overnight stay.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (dry, mild)
- avoid Jun–Sep (hot, rainy)
- Airport
- BAR
- Nights
- 1–2
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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 Qionghai110 ▾
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 Qionghai, 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
- SafetyQionghai is generally safe; watch for traffic when crossing streets and keep an eye on personal belongings in busy bus stations.
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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 Qionghai Bo'ao Airport (Bus 1 to city centre (¥15 (≈ US$3)), Bus 2 to Bo'ao (¥20 (≈ US$3))).
- Getting aroundLocal buses (e.g., 1, 21, 6, 7) connect major sights; taxis are cheap for Baishi Ridge; walk where possible (most sites within 2 km (1.2 mi) of centre).Local buses (e.g., 1, 21, 6, 7) connect major sights; taxis are cheap for Baishi Ridge; walk where possible (most sites within 1.2 mi (2 km) of centre).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (per km)¥8–10 (≈ US$2)
- Metro or bus rideBus fare within city¥2–5 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedBudget hotel or guesthouse, a night, per personCN¥290 (≈ US$45)
- Mid-range bedFour‑star hotel (e.g., Hampton by Hilton), a night, per roomCN¥800 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedFour‑star hotel (e.g., Hampton by Hilton), a night, per roomCN¥1,200 (≈ US$170)
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 Qionghai Bo'ao Airport (Bus 1 to city centre (¥15), Bus 2 to Bo'ao (¥20))
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
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
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 (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Qionghai: 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)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
Feb
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
2 rd
Mar
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
4 rd
Apr
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
13 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
13 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
10 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
3 rd
Dec
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°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
Local buses (e.g., 1, 21, 6, 7) connect major sights; taxis are cheap for Baishi Ridge; walk where possible (most sites within 2 km of centre).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Baishi Ridge Scenic Area
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus 21 to Baishi Ridge stop, then taxi or walk (≈30 min total)
Entry ¥30 off‑peak, ¥36 peak; cable car ¥45.
Red Detachment of Women Memorial Park
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Bus 1 or 21 to park entrance
Free entry, small museum.
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.
Hampton by Hilton Qionghai Railway Station
Four‑star, ~1.5 km (0.9 mi) from railway station, ¥330/nightFour‑star, ~0.9 mi (1.5 km) from railway station, ¥330/night
Holiday Inn Resort Qionghai Guantang
Hot‑spring resort near Baishi Ridge, ¥680/night
Vienna Hotel Qionghai Yinhai Road
Three‑star, ¥290/night
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
| Four‑star hotel (e.g., Hampton by Hilton)1 × 1 night × CN¥800 | CN¥800 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥300 | CN¥600 |
| Airport bus 1 (city centre)2 × CN¥15 · check | CN¥30 |
| Taxi to Baishi Ridge (one way)2 × CN¥80 · check | CN¥160 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × CN¥2,500 · check | CN¥5,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥659 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥3,625 per person per day, bed included | CN¥7,249≈ US$1,100 |
2026 estimate in yuan; flights and inter‑city rail excluded.
Prices of common things
| Jiaji duck (local specialty) | ¥30–50 (≈ US$5–7) per serving |
| Coffee at a café | ¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Bus fare within city | ¥2–5 (≈ under US$1) |
| Taxi (per km) | ¥8–10 (≈ US$2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus schedules align with flight times; check times for Bus 1/2 at the airport.
- Baishi Ridge cable car operates seasonally; verify opening hours (08:30‑17:30, ticket office closes 16:30).Baishi Ridge cable car operates seasonally; verify opening hours (8:30 AM‑5:30 PM, ticket office closes 4:30 PM).
- Peak season entry fee at Baishi Ridge rises to ¥36 (≈ US$6).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consular services are in Haikou; check the embassy website for details.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport Bus 1 to city centre: ¥15 (≈ US$3), about 20 min (check)
- Taxi to Baishi Ridge: ≈¥80, 15 min (check)
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duōshǎo qián?)
- 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 Qionghai. 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 (hot, rainy) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Qionghai to a Hainan itinerary (Haikou → Qionghai → Sanya).
- Combine Baishi Ridge hike with a hot‑spring stay at Holiday Inn Resort.
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