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Hainan once sold itself to Chinese travelers as a closer alternative to Hawaii. Nearly four decades later, China’s tropical island is attracting Russians, Koreans, Southeast Asians and other international visitors. From Sanya resorts to Wanning surf culture and duty-free tourism, Hainan is attempting something bigger: becoming a global destination of its own. SOURCE: Hainan Tourism: China’s Hawaii Is Growing Up as the World Arrives BY: eTurboNews