Haikou Embraces New Opportunities as the Hainan Free Trade Port Accelerates Opening-Up

As a key hub of the Hainan Free Trade Port, Haikou is accelerating its opening-up and global engagement through a series of major international events, including the 2025 China International Travel Mart, the 2025 Hainan Provincial Tourism Development Conference, and the upcoming International Performing Arts Capital Promotion Conference.

Global Tourism Showcase:
- The 2025 China International Travel Mart in Haikou attracted tourism authorities, airlines, and professionals from 101 countries and regions.
- Innovative displays and immersive experiences highlighted Haikou’s dynamic tourism ecosystem and business-friendly environment.

Policy Advantages:
- Leveraging the Hainan Free Trade Port, Haikou offers competitive operating conditions and incentives for enterprises.
- Visa-free entry for visitors from 86 countries and enhanced duty-free policies (RMB 100,000 allowance, “buy-and-collect-on-the-spot” services) improve visitor experience.

Tourism Development Strategy:
- At the 2025 Hainan Provincial Tourism Development Conference, Haikou outlined plans to build tourism growth poles in the Haikou Economic Circle and Qiongzhou Strait Economic Belt.
- Promotes “Tourism +” integrated innovation—combining culture, sports, conventions, and exhibitions to attract investment and expand inbound tourism.

Performing Arts Hub:
- Haikou is transforming from a performing arts destination into an international performing arts landmark.
- Concerts by Chinese artists and global superstars like Kanye West and Katy Perry have boosted cultural and economic impact.

Future Outlook:
- Haikou aims to become a world-class tourism and consumption center, supporting domestic enterprises in going global and attracting international companies to invest in cultural and tourism development.

✨ Essence: Haikou is positioning itself as a strategic gateway for global tourism and performing arts, powered by Free Trade Port policies that blend economic incentives with cultural vibrancy.