4A Tourism Area
China (Hainan) Museum of the South China Sea
中国（海南）南海博物馆
Hainan, Qionghai★ 4.9·18.9860°N, 109.8135°E
Ticket Price
Free admission
Duration
1.5-2 hours
Rating
4.9 / 5.0
About China (Hainan) Museum of the South China Sea
A cultural museum in Qionghai, Hainan, featuring historical artifacts and immersive exhibits of local heritage. • A national first-class museum on South China Sea history, the maritime Silk Road, and marine life.
• Shipwreck artifacts and immersive exhibits on c...
Highlights
• A national first-class museum on South China Sea history, the maritime Silk Road, and marine life.
• Shipwreck artifacts and immersive exhibits on coastal communities and fisheries.
• Free admission; located beside the millennium-old Tanmen fishing port.
Suggested Route
Enter at main hall → permanent exhibitions (maritime history, shipwrecks) → special exhibit halls; allow 2-3 h.
Food & Lodging
Tanmen fishing-port seafood restaurants nearby; lodging in Qionghai or Boao.
Facilities
Free parking, restrooms, cloakroom, cafe, gift shop, and wheelchair access; audio guide available.
Travel Tips
Visit on weekday mornings for fewer crowds. Some museums require advance online reservation.
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Opening Hours
09:00-16:30 (closed Mondays)
Getting There
In Tanmen Town, Qionghai, Hainan; ~20 km from Qionghai HSR Station; city bus 15 from Qionghai to museum north gate.
Reservation
Free admission; real-name reservation required via official website/WeChat (closed Mondays, last entry 17:00).
Ticket Price
Free admission
Address
Qionghai City Tanmen Town Bowuguan Road
