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Sanya catches cold from economic chill

By Xiao Changyan | China Daily | Updated: 2009-01-02 07:27

Sanya catches cold from economic chill

With the cold current sweeping across most areas in China, the only tropical island in the country, Hainan, has entered its best climate and tourism season.

Brilliant sunshine, soft sandy beaches and delicious local food have always drawn visitors to spend a few days in the "Chinese Hawaii".

But this winter's financial crisis seems to have cooled tourism in the resort destination. Unlike previous years, there are no surging house prices and the number of foreign visitors, especially from South Korea and Japan, has been shrinking.

Sanya catches cold from economic chill

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