Number of times for the offshore duty-free shopping
( chinadaily.com.cn )
Updated: 2011-05-27
Visitors who do not reside on the island can enjoy the offshore duty-free shopping policy twice per person per year.
Residents of Hainan can enjoy the policy only one time per person a year. It is regarded as one duty-free shopping trip if visitors leave the island after a purchase. The status of Hainan residents will be identified by ID cards.