When visiting Sanya, duty-free shopping is a must on any tourist's itinerary. Here, the prices are more favorable, the selection is richer, and the quality is guaranteed, greatly enhancing the shopping experience for visitors.
【Image: Sanya International Duty-Free Shopping Complex (cdf)】
It is reported that foreign tourists (including those from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan) flying directly abroad from Sanya can enjoy the Offshore Duty-Free shopping policy, with no age or spending limit. This policy is exclusive to purchases made at the CDF Sanya International Duty-Free Shopping Mall. Tourists must present their original passport or Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan travel permit at the duty-free store and complete their purchase at least six hours before their departure flight from Sanya Phoenix International Airport, where they can then collect their items in the international departure hall.
In addition, Hainan has introduced new measures: for duty-free items priced over 50,000 RMB (inclusive), a "guaranteed pick-up" service is available; for items priced under 20,000 RMB (exclusive) and listed on the duty-free goods list, an "immediate purchase and pick-up" service is offered. These measures allow tourists to plan their shopping more flexibly, enjoy more convenient services, and enhance their overall shopping comfort.
【Image: Tourists Shopping in a Duty-Free Store】
The CDF Sanya International Duty-Free Shopping Mall boasts a total construction area of approximately 120,000 square meters, with 72,000 square meters of commercial space, making it the largest single duty-free store in the world. Prestigious international brands like Prada, Giorgio Armani, and Rolex have all set up shop here, marking their first entry into the mainland China duty-free market. Sanya's four offshore duty-free stores collectively offer nearly a thousand renowned international brands, including perfumes, cosmetics, luggage, watches, clothing, and accessories. The range of duty-free goods available includes jewelry, pens, apparel, and more, providing a wide selection for international tourists. Each duty-free mall integrates shopping, dining, leisure, and entertainment, with comprehensive facilities such as comfortable rest areas, convenient payment systems, clear signage, and multilingual services, ensuring that international visitors can meet all their needs while enjoying their shopping experience.
【Image: Numerous Brands Available in the Duty-Free Store】
The implementation of duty-free policies and the construction of duty-free malls in Sanya have provided domestic and international tourists with a more diverse shopping selection, enhancing Sanya’s appeal as an international tourist destination. By offering a one-stop tourism destination experience, Sanya meets the demand for high-quality travel experiences, stimulates consumer activity, and promotes the development of Sanya as the core area of an international tourism consumption center.
From August 28 to 30, Sanya will host the 9th TPO Forum. Delegates from cities and tourism boards such as Ministry of Tourism of Indonesia, Busan, Incheon, Jakarta, Alor Setar, Manjung, Ipoh, and Ho Chi Minh City, as well as representatives from international organizations like the United Nations Tourism Organization, World Tourism Forum Institute, and United Cities and Local Governments Asia Pacific(UCLG ASPAC), will gather in Sanya to discuss the challenges and opportunities in the global tourism industry
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