Sanya

The area produces pearls in abundance and they are sold everywhere.Prices are highly negotiable; overcharging tourists is common.Tour guides get a fat often 50%! commission for bringing touriststo pearl shops; try to go without one and beat the price down.

Coconut powders and teas are also popular Chinese buys, but for Westerners looking for something less commercially produced... the cone-shaped hats that women wear here with pictures inscribed are only 5 RMB at The First Market 第一市场 dìyī shìchǎng in Sanya city. Lines 2 and 4 have a stop there. Don't head into the department store; instead, stick to the side of it and walk down the road filled with small shops and street vendors.