Gallery: The Island Where Chinese Tourists Flee to Escape the Smog
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A man takes a dip at a beach in Hainan.
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Tourists snap photos in Sanya.
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Luhuitou Park in Sanya is a hotspot for wedding shoots. Brides in China traditionally wear red, but white is growing in popularity.
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Tourists await a New Year show in Wanlvyuan Park in Haikou.
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Yanoda Rainforest Park located near Sanya.
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A family sports matching outfits in Luhuituo Park, Sanya.
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A woman snaps a selfie on the beach at Nanchang Temple in Sanya.
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Bar stools awaiting tourists.
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Decorations at Wanlvyuan Park in Haikou celebrating the Chinese New Year.
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A poster advertises dogs at Wanlvyuan Park in Haikou.
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Tourists pose for photos in Sanya.
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A man flies a kite in Wanlvyuan Park, Haikou.
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Shopping for brand names is big on Hainan, which is duty-free.
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Twins wear identical outfits.
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