Yalong Bay in Sanya, Hainan province. [Photo/VCG]

Enjoy the open road! Driving on the toll-free highways in Hainan, visitors can explore its stunning landscapes and vibrant culture without the burden of additional travel costs. To make the most of self-driving, here's a quick guide to dos and don'ts.

Essential Information

√Keep relevant documents on hand.

For example, passport, driver's license, temporary motor vehicle driving permit and its certified Chinese translation.

√Ensure you clearly understand and abide by traffic rules

For example, traffic signals, signs, markings, gestures.

√Check the car carefully before each trip for personal safety

For example, number plate, brakes, fuel/battery level, emergency car tools such as fire extinguisher, emergency hammer and towrope.

√Make use of digital maps to plan fuel or charging stops.

√Ensure you clearly understand the basic conditions of your driving route.

For example, the mileage, terrain, weather.

√Take breaks after driving for a long time to stay safe.

√Watch for traffic and animals.

For example, electric scooters, motorcycles, livestock and poultry when driving on country roads.

Prohibited actions

× NO driving if you are very tired

× NO speeding or racing

× NO driving on the beach

× NO excessive horn use

× NO parking on bend or steep grades.

"Road Trip Guide to the Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park Scenic Route" and "Road Trip Guide to the Hainan Coastal Scenic Highway" by Hainan Province Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television and Sports contributed to the story.