Dongfang

Dongfang (东方, Dōngfāng) is a city on the west coast of Hainan Island in southern China.

Understand
Dongfang is a county-level city with jurisdiction over 8 towns and 2 townships. The largest urban center is the coastal town of Basuo, which is home to about 40% of the population.

Get around
A public bus service operates in Basuo. The fare is usually one yuan for short trips within the urban area. Taxis are also available. The Dongfang Bus Station in Basuo has bus services to all the smaller towns in Dongfang, but places in rural Dongfang are generally best reached by car.

Sleep
Most of the hotels in Dongfang that accept foreigners are situated in Basuo. The Jerome Hotel & Resort at Jinyue Bay is an exception.