Hainan's free trade port is buzzing like a K-pop concert 🎤—foreign visitor numbers skyrocketed 60% this month compared to last year, hitting over 70,000 arrivals! The secret sauce? A sweet combo of visa-free access (over 90% of travelers!) and fresh flight routes connecting the tropical island to global hotspots.
✈️ Sky-High Growth: International flights jumped from 70 to 92 routes in 2025, including a game-changing seventh-freedom flight linking Prague directly to Sanya—no layovers in the Chinese mainland required. Think of it as the aviation version of 'skip intro' ⏭️.
🇨🇳 Visa-free entry for 59 countries
🌴 Sanya's beaches now rivaling Bali for Insta fame
🛍️ Duty-free spending up 45% year-on-year
Local businesses are thriving too. "We’re seeing more Europeans and Southeast Asian tourists—it’s like a mini-UN in our shops!" said Li Wei, a Hainan boutique owner. With plans to add 15 more routes by mid-2026, this island paradise is becoming Asia’s ultimate crossover hit 🌏.
