Beautiful craftwork representing the characteristics of Hainan and its people, a look into traditional Li Brocade
An insight in to the wonderful skill of Li brocade and embroidery on Hainan Island
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Arts and culture
Hainan arts and culture
A new coconut tree climbing champion is crowned
Fire station commander takes first place in coconut tree climbing competition Sanya, Hainan
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Haikou Urban Sketchers recent outing to the Haikou Clock Tower
Last weekend the Haikou Urban Sketchers went out to pencil and paint the famous Haikou Clock Tower. Check out some of their fantastic artwork.
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The story of the Haikou Bell Tower
The Haikou Bell Tower is one of the most famous landmarks in Haikou city, Hainan Island. Learn the story and history behind the historic tower.
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Wormhole Library is complete – photo gallery
Check out these images of the recently constructed Wormhole Library
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San yue san traditional folk festival coming soon
The March 3 event is a traditional folk festival in Hainan that is observed by the Li and Miao Nationality. It is held on the third day of the third lunar month each year.
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Haikou plans to build 16 public seaside pavilions by end of 2021
Haikou plans to build 16 public seaside pavilions by the end of 2021. Top international architects and designers invited to Haikou
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Spring Festival in China and local customs in Hainan
Spring Festival is one the largest holidays of the year in China. Find out more about traditional celebrations over the new year and the spring festival.
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Life along Bo’ai road – The street that has everything
An insight to life along Bo’ai road Haikou. From aquarium supplies to dried medicines this street really does have it all.
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A day in the life of Wu Mingju: Coconut carving master in Old Town Haikou
This week we met with master coconut carver Mr Wu Mingju in Haikou to learn more about his daily life and coconut carving.
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A day in the life: Gary, Mission Hills Movie Town Haikou
We met with Gary from Mission Hills Movie Town in Haikou this week to learn about his daily routine and life in the movie business
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West Fish leather crafting in Haikou
One of the only spots in town where you can learn the art of leather crafting in Haikou city
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17 events across 6 venues starting this month in Hainan
The 2020 International Hainan Tourism Island Carnival is coming! This year is the 21st time the island carnival has come to Hainan. Activities and events will start from November 20.
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2020 spring oil painting exhibition by Professor Zhou Jianhong and students
Professor Zhou Jianhong is vice chairman of the Hainan Artists Association, director of the Hainan Oil Painting Art Committee, former vice president of Hainan Normal University College of Fine Arts and master’s tutor.
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Urban Sketchers Haikou, one of the best ways to explore Haikou
Interested in sketching and exploring Haikou city? Why not do both and join the Urban Sketchers Haikou
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Win a 30,000 RMB prize with your textile design!
Would you like to participate in a great event that allows you to explore an ancient Chinese textile treasure?
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Haikou Qi lou old street
Haikou’s Qilou Old Street is perhaps the most impressive example of arcade architecture in all of China. To some extent, it is also the symbol of Haikou.
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Art, coffee and books in Old Town
Like coffee, art and books? Then the Qi lou bookstore maybe for you.
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Miniature model exhibition now on display in Haikou
Around 60 miniature scale models are now on display at the Baifang shopping center in Haikou
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Wangxia, oldest Li villages in Hainan get new lease of life
Wangxia, a mountain-locked town in the Changjiang Li autonomous county Hainan, is becoming a popular tourism destination as ecotourism development unveils the charms and resources of the Li culture.
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