Category: Explore Hainan

Everything you need to know about cycling & biking in Hainan Island, routes, which hostels to stay at, the best cycling clubs and tips for a safe holiday.

Visit Yongqing Temple in Chengmai County, a historic architectural gem, and explore Su Dongpo's poetry legacy

Uncover the captivating landscapes and unique geology of Lei Gong Peninsula in Chengmai County, Hainan Island. Rugged volcanic terrain, dramatic coastlines, and ancient processes

From succulent lychees and exquisite wax apples to juicy grapes, this article unveils the top destinations where you can immerse yourself in the joy of picking and savoring nature's finest treasures. With addresses, contact information, and fee details, we'll guide you through the bountiful fruit-picking season in Haikou.

Glass making, the “Art of Sand and Fire”, is thought to have first originated in Mesopotamia, which roughly corresponds to modern-day Iraq. The ancient Silk Road played an important role in the spread of the skills and techniques of glass making along with glass artifacts, as it was a major trade route that connected the East and West for centuries.

Bǎotíng  Li and Miao Autonomous County, (along the centre line), is one of six autonomous counties in Hainan and it’s famous for having the most perfectly preserved primal tropic rain forest in all of China.

Hainan opera is an integral part of Hainan culture. Its origins, when it began and how it developed however are a little unclear. What is known for sure is that it has been a part of Hainan Island culture going back for at least three hundred years.

Su Dongpo, also known as Su Shi (1037-1101), was a renowned scholar, poet, and government official from the Northern Song dynasty (960-1127) in China. He lived during a time of political instability and cultural flourishing and is remembered for his wit, wisdom, and literary talent.

Li Shizhen was a medical doctor, who spent 27 years scouring the Chinese countryside for natural remedies, classifying them and compiling them into the Bencao Gangmu