Haitang Bay & CDF Sanya International Duty Free Mall

海棠湾 / 三亚国际免税城

A resort hotel strip along Haitang Bay, a 'national coastline', plus the world's largest single duty-free store. It lets you shop and stay at a resort in one place.

Haitang Bay lies about 30 kilometers northeast of central Sanya. Its coastline stretches about 20 kilometers and is designated a 'national coastline'. Along the shore is a row of large resort hotels, including Atlantis, Conrad, Shangri-La, Ideal Hainan Island, and Edition. The beaches are wide but the waves are strong, so they are good for walking and watching sunrises, though you should heed swimming warnings. The main shopping landmark in Haitang Bay is the CDF Sanya International Duty Free Mall, which opened in 2014. It covers more than 120,000 square meters and houses hundreds of international brands. Cosmetics, perfumes, watches, and bags are usually 15–30% cheaper than in domestic counters. It is the greatest beneficiary of Hainan's offshore duty-free policy. Shopping process: you need your ID and your offshore flight or train ticket information to buy. The annual limit is 100,000 yuan per person. You can pick up your goods at the airport or railway station, choose 'buy and take now', or have some products mailed to you. Across from the duty-free mall are Haitang Bay International Shopping Center and CDF Phase II, which focuses on luxury goods and dining. Getting there: the city has free shuttles to the duty-free mall, which depart from the entrances of most major hotels. Take Bus 33 or 34, or a taxi from Sanya Bay (about one hour). The duty-free mall and Atlantis are about 15 minutes apart on foot. Plan for half a day to a full day, and combine your visit with Atlantis Water Park on the same day. Note: popular counters have queues, so visit on a weekday when there are fewer people. Compare prices before you buy. Some products are not much cheaper than online discounts.

Haitang Bay & CDF Sanya International Duty Free Mall

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