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How to Tap Luxury’s Hainan Opportunity

Even after China’s borders reopen to international travel, holiday-makers will continue flocking to the luxury resorts on this tropical island renowned for duty-free shopping and golden sand beaches.
China’s southernmost province has cemented itself as a leading domestic shopping hub over the pandemic thanks to ancient and modern attractions.
Hainan has become an important domestic shopping hub over the pandemic thanks to duty-free retail and a variety of tourist attractions. (Getty Images)

Despite being urged by the authorities to stay put during this month’s Lunar New Year holiday, many Chinese are travelling domestically to get a much-needed break from their daily routines under the country’s strict zero-Covid policies.

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