The best souvenirs from Hainan!

At first glance, it might seem like Hainan has nothing special that you can't find in other Chinese cities or tropical islands.

BUT!

You can truly find unique items here that reflect the island's culture and natural resources.

Here are the top 9 shopping ideas in Hainan.

🏝️ Prices may vary depending on the location and quality of the item, and don't forget to bargain at the markets!

1️⃣ Pearls 💎

Hainan grows some of the highest quality pearls in China. Saltwater pearls are especially beautiful – they are prized for their luster and size (up to 15 mm and larger).

➡️Where to buy: on Dadonghai Beach from private sellers or at factories (Haiyu Pearl Factory, Sanya Pearl Farm, gN Pearl).
➡️Price: Freshwater pearl necklaces range from 300-1,000 yuan, while seawater pearls start at 2,000 yuan (and premium examples can cost over 1 million yuan).
➡️Tip: At beach stalls, negotiate down to 70-150 yuan per necklace. Check authenticity: scratch the pearl with scissors—a genuine one will leave a fine powder, not flakes of paint.

2️⃣ Pearl-Based Cosmetics 🧴

In Chinese medicine, pearl powder is prized for its beneficial properties: it nourishes the skin, helps fight aging, and even heals wounds.

➡️Where to find it: Department stores, cosmetics stores, or gN Pearl brand stores in Sanya.
➡️Price: 50-200 yuan.
➡️Tip: Choose cosmetics with nano-sized powder—it's better absorbed. Look for products with vitamins or hyaluronic acid.

3️⃣Coconut Candies and Crafts 🥥

The island is full of coconut palms, so coconut sweets and crafts are very popular here.

➡️Coconut candies or mango and coconut gum (20-50 yuan) are a delicious tropical souvenir.
➡️Coconut carvings (bowls, figurines, 50-300 yuan) are true works of art by local artisans.

4️⃣Dried Seafood and Fruit 🦪

At Sanya's markets, you'll find dried squid, sea cucumbers (there are over 18 types!), and shrimp (30-80 yuan per pack). And for those who prefer healthy sweets, you can also pick up dried mangoes, pineapples, or bananas.

5️⃣ Hainan Coffee, Tea, and Pepper ☕

Coffee, tea, and pepper from the volcanic slopes of Hainan make a great souvenir.

➡️Coffee beans or loose leaf tea — 30-50 yuan.
➡️White or black pepper — 20 yuan per jar.

6️⃣Ethnic Minority Crafts 🎨

Check out products from the Li, Miao, or Hui ethnic groups: batik fabrics, embroidered clothing, and carved shell or wood items (50-500 yuan). Li woven items, such as scarves or bags made of woven silk, are especially prized.

7️⃣Crystal and Shell Jewelry 🐚

Crystal and coral accessories or shell windchimes (20-200 yuan) are an inexpensive and beautiful souvenir of the island.

These souvenirs are a great reminder of amazing Hainan!

What would you recommend buying in Hainan? Share your thoughts! 👇

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