Hainan Free Trade Port in southern China is hosting a series of events celebrating intangible cultural heritage to mark the Spring Festival. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities, including traditional performances, culinary delights, and scenic beauty.
The Hainan Free Trade Port in southern China has launched a series of events celebrating intangible cultural heritage to mark the Spring Festival . Visitors can anticipate sunny skies, a rich cultural legacy, lush rainforests, and warm hospitality throughout the holiday season. The Spring Festival , the social practices of the Chinese people in celebration of traditional New Year, was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity last December.
In celebration of this year's Spring Festival, Hainan has planned 300 programs to showcase its intangible cultural heritage. In addition to traditional activities such as Hainan Opera spear tricks, Lantern Festival flower exchange, carp lantern spring festival celebration, Qionghai Nanzhong dragon dance, Sanya Phoenix Island Carnival, and display of Li brocade craftsmanship, visitors can savor delicacies including zhegu tea, coconut rice, and brown sugar rice cakes. This feast for the eyes and palate promises to make a trip to the island truly unforgettable. To further enhance the winter experience for tourists and cater to their specific needs, Hainan has designed eight routes, such as unwinding at romantic beaches and driving around the island, and 72 packages encompassing themes like ethnic culture, cuisine, and culture. Since the end of last year, China’s 144-hour visa-free transit policy has been extended to 240 hours, and two ports of entry have been added in Hainan. This allows international guests to enter and exit the island via any of its three international airports (Haikou Meilan, Sanya Phoenix, and Qionghai Boao). “Qilou (arcaded buildings), food, surfing... I saw a Hainan that is both traditional and modern. Now that there is a 240-hour visa-free policy, I would love to visit Hainan again to explore further!” said Liu Wenxin, a Singaporean tourist who recently returned from a trip to Hainan. According to the Hainan Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, TV, and Sports, the three major airports in the province have resumed operations following the COVID-19 pandemic, with 70 international and regional passenger routes connecting Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia, the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Hong Kong, Macao, and beyond. Notably, new routes from Hainan to the United States, the UAE, and New Zealand offer added convenience for overseas visitors. Hainan authorities have also introduced multiple payment options to enhance the experience for international sightseers. “When I buy anything, I can scan to pay or tap to pay,” said American tourist David, who used Alipay to make a quick purchase of a souvenir on Haikou’s Qilou Old Street. “From getting off the plane to visiting scenic spots, a mobile phone is all I need. This is incredibly easy!
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