Tropical island food
Hainan Province (海南省) offers seafood, chicken, coconut, tropical fruit and lighter flavors.
Wenchang chicken
Wenchang Chicken (文昌鸡) is one of the island's best-known dishes.
Hainan-style hotpot
Local hotpot may use coconut water, chicken and seafood.
Seafood
In coastal areas such as Sanya (三亚), confirm price, unit and weight before ordering expensive live seafood.
Want the whole handbook offline?
See all chapters
All 80 chapters in one printable PDF, for no-signal days in China. Every chapter stays free here.
Last verified 2026-10-05. Procedures and limits change — check official sources before you travel.