For Hawaii, read Hainan

17-Oct-2003

The Chinese tourist authorities are promoting Hainan Island as the country?s own Hawaii. Anna Fenton looks beyond the palm trees and paddy fields to assess the tropical island?s prospects as a tourist destination.

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The Chinese tourist authorities are promoting Hainan Island as the country?s own Hawaii. Anna Fenton looks beyond the palm trees and paddy fields to assess the tropical island?s prospects as

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