Dongfang

City in Hainan, China

Overview

Dongfang is a laid-back, coastal city in western Hainan, China, known for its tropical climate, authentic local culture, and scenic coconut plantations. Less commercialized than the island's eastern cities, Dongfang offers a peaceful and budget-friendly alternative for travelers.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
China
Province
Hainan
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
19.10°, 108.65°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$689
Local Cost
$326
Local Income
$340
Cashless
80
English
25
Temperature
24.7°C
Summer Avg
27.6°C
Winter Avg
20.2°C
Record High
38.2°C
Record Low
6.8°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1729 mm
Internet Speed
339 Mbps
Upload
182 Mbps
Latency
47 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 5 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 35/100.