LANGUAGE

Mandarin is the official language, although many Mandarin and Chinese dialects are spoken in Sanya. English and eventually Russian are spoken predominantly in five-star chain hotels and some shops.

CURRENCY

The local currency is the Chinese Yuan (CNY) and is available in the following denominations: 10 cents, 20 cents, 50 cents, 1 yuan, 2 yuan, 5 yuan, 10 yuan, 20 yuan, 50 yuan, and 100.yuan Money can be exchanged at banks or hotels; exchange rates may vary and additional charges apply. Traveler’s checks are generally not accepted and major credit cards are accepted in hotels.

ELECTRICAL STANDARD

Local voltage is 220 volts AC.

SHOPPING

Most shopping malls and the city’s main promenade are located in the downtown area of Jiefang Road, which is about 15 minutes by car from the marina.
Shopphing hours: Monday to Sunday: 10am to 10pm for most shopping malls.

MEDICAL

The nearest hospital is the Sanya People’s Hospital. On-call doctors are available in Sanya.

BANKING

There are several banks located in the Dadonghai Bay area, each with Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) facilities. Major international credit cards are accepted at these ATMs for convenience.
An ATM is available in the Shopping Arcade for your convenience. Both local and overseas major credit cards are accepted.

Monday to Sunday: 9am to 5:30pm 
Public holidays: closed