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
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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.