Hainan Island has a tropical climate and is on the southernmost tip of China and is often referred to the "Hawaii of Asia." It's an island completely unique to Chinese terrain and culture. It has beautiful beaches that are nearly the length of the shoreline in Kyushu, and is a resort island where you can enjoy tropical fruits and greenery, as well as marine sports,

1. A Popular Tourist Destination

　Hainan is not entirely well known within Japan, but in 2018, Hainan was visited by 76,000,000 tourists, 2% of which were from abroad. It has beautiful white sand beaches and other renowned locations with resort hotels, golf courses, and hot springs where you can enjoy some time outdoors, where the temperature is an average of 26.5 degrees Celsius.

2. Hainan and Washoku Cuisine

　Hainan's cuisine closely resembles the cuisine of Hong Kong and Canton cuisine, which is known for using fresh fish as a main ingredient. It also uses many of the tropical fruits that grow in the region. Some of the famous dishes are "Wenchang Chicken" and "Hele Crab," which are said to be appealing to the Japanese palate.

3. Striking Difference in Commodity Prices

　Hainan is a special zone within China and is undergoing a lot of governmental changes. The main projects under development are geared towards tourism and international trade, which has lead to an increase in the costs of real estate as well as diversified the region. For example, a one-bedroom apartment in Sanya may cost 40,000-100,000JPY/month, but only costs 20,000-50,000JPY/month in Haikou. And the price of daily goods and food are about 50%-80% of those in Tokyo. However, if you venture further away from the tourist areas, it all becomes much cheaper. The average monthly salary is about 80,000JPY. It is recommended to live in such an area if you are trying to save money.

◇Other Informatoin

Population　9.25 million　Haikou and Sanya are the major cities

Area　33,900㎢

Language　Mandarin, Minnan

Currency　１CNY＝16.59JPY

Climate Northern Region is temperate, Southern Region is tropical. The temperature stays about the same throughout the year, with an average temperature pf 26.5 degrees Celsius. You will need to keep UV protection in mind.

◇Transportation

There are no direct flights from Japan to Hainan unfortunately, and will need to fly via Hong Kong, Guangzhou, or Shenzhen (about 11-25 hours)

Main Airports: Haikou Meilan International Airport, Sanya Phoenix International Airport

You can access Hainan from Guangzhou via train. It's one of the only places where you can see a train ride on a boat to cross the ocean!

◇Visa

Many people say it is difficult to get a work visa in China, but compared to other countries, there is a bit more flexibility here. There are no limits on language ability, chef's licenses, or age.

For all of you who want to work as a Washoku Chef in Hainan, please check out the following job openings and apply!

→Washoku Chef　　　https://washokujob.com/job/288

→ Teppanyaki Chef　https://washokujob.com/job/289