You will also find abundant pearls on Hainan Island. However, like elsewhere in China, ripoffs are common. Know your stuff before buying. Most of the higher end pearl shops will have authentic items, but even here quality can be questionable. Wherever you go, be prepared to bargain hard. The initial asking price will be significantly higher than what you should actually pay. For a guide to shopping see: http://www.sunnysanya.com/
Exhale
Really ready to exhale? Consider staying for a while. China is in desperate need of English teachers and if you’re a native speaker you can easily find a job for anywhere from a few weeks or months to a year or more. A career change can be healing as well. Even if you don’t want to teach English for a career, it can provide a needed interval in your life. You can learn about another country (not just China) in a way that goes beyond usual tourism and your service will be much appreciated. For the most complete information of Teaching English as a Foreign Language, the TEFL website is the place to go:
Hainan can be hot and humid in the summer but winters are glorious. At all times of the year, night is the prime time to walk around and enjoy the unique island life.
Leslie J. Clary is a freelance writer who currently lives in Hainan, China. Her website is: www.lesliejclary.com.
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