Quick Facts

All international travellers require visas to enter China.

China offers greater access for tourists from 59 countries to Hainan since May 1, 2018, including Russia, Britain, France, Germany, and the United States. Travellers can visit Hainan and stay there for up to 30 days on condition that they book their tour through travel agencies.

Brunei, Japan and Singapore passport holders can enjoy access to China for up to 15 days.

Standard 30-day, single-entry visas can be issued in three to five working days from Chinese embassies, and must be used within three months of the date of issue. Longer visas are often more difficult to obtain.

For further details, consult with your travel agent, China International Travel Service, China Travel Service, or any Chinese embassy or consulate.

View visa requirements from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China

The Chinese currency is known as renminbi (RMB). Credit cards are accepted in major hotels and shopping malls.

Here are the most recent exchange rates for some common currencies.

RMB 1.00 equals:

All hotel services (such as accommodation, food and beverage, spa etc.) and their related service charge will be subject to tax at the prevailing rates.

Mid-range restaurants include a service charge that varies between establishments. Officially, tipping is considered inappropriate and is discouraged. 

Bank Hours
8.30am - 4.30pm, Monday through Friday

Office Hours
8.30am - 5pm, Monday through Friday

Shopping Hours
Summer: 9am - 9pm
Winter: 9am - 8pm 

Visitors entering China are required to complete a health declaration form. Check with your local doctor about vaccination requirements when planning your trip.

Shangri-La recommends you drink only boiled or bottled water during your stay. Complimentary bottled drinking water is available in every room. 

Dress is generally casual in Sanya except on diplomatic or government occasions, when a formal suit (with or without a tie) is recommended.

Sanya has a tropical wet and dry climate, with very warm weather year-round. The coolest month is January, at 21.6 °C (70.9 °F), while the warmest is June, at 28.8 °C (83.8 °F); the annual mean is 25.8 °C (78.4 °F). Water temperatures remain above 20 °C (68 °F) year-round.