Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra 2019 New Year Concert Haikou Jan 3rd & 4th
The Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra will be performing in Haikou on January 3rd and 4th 2019.
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Arts and culture
Wonderful coffee, art and books all in one great location in Haikou old town
Qi Lou Bookstore, Haikou old town. Like coffee, art and books? Then the Qi lou bookstore maybe for you. Located
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A unique volcanic culture and ancestral temple in Mei guan village, Haikou
Water shortage has been a consistent issue for generations in the volcanic region of Shishan. People in the area used
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Hainan longevity photo exhibition at the Hainan museum running until 23rd October
The Longevity photo exhibition will run until the 23rd October 2018 and is being held at the Hainan museum on
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Temple of the five lords Haikou
Temple of the Five Lords, Haikou Billed as the “First Building of Hainan” The Temple of the five Lords” is
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Haikou to Wuzhishan in two hours, perfect for weekend breaks
Haikou to Wuzhishan in two hours, perfect for weekend breaks What was once an arduous four hour drive along some
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Hainan JunPo needle festival
Hainan’s Spiritual Culture Many things about Hainan are exclusive compared to the rest of China. The noodles, the coconuts, the
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Making traditional brown sugar in Zun Tan Town, Haikou
One of the things I love about Hainan is that even after living here for almost eight years I can
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Successful Conclusion of the 2017 Hainan International Bamboo Dance Championship
On the morning of November 19th, the Marketing Department of the Hainan Provincial Committee, the Hainan Provincial Tourism Development Commission,
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Traditional Miao minority embroidery, costumes and villages
A question I have been asked quite a few times by visitors is “where can I see the Miao Minority”?
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Hainan’s Intangible Cultural Heritage: Qiong Opera and Traditional Li Textile Techniques
Hainan Opera (Qiong Opera) Hainan Opera (Qiong Opera) is a folk opera art of the Han ethnic group in Hainan Province.
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The Laughing Fishing House Hostel Bo’ao, “Probably” the best hostel in Hainan
Summer 2017, both Jake Canning and I decided to go on a round Hainan road trip by motorbike, 14 locations
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Ancient Villages of Haikou
Situated on the northwest outskirts of Haikou, Bofu Village retains much of its original appearance. Stone arches, cobbled streets,
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Hainan Salty Chicken
Hainan Salty ChickenThe island of Hainan offers the travelling foodie some truly unique culinary experiences which should not be missed.
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Hainan Opera from Tropical Hainan
Hainan opera is an integral part of Hainan culture. Its origins, when it began and how it developed however are a
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Hainan’s Intangible Cultural Heritage: Jianlong Pagoda
Naming and HistoryAlso called the Xiangou Pagoda(仙沟塔), the Jianlong Pagoda lies about seven kilometers to the south east of Ding’an
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Lin’Gao Shipyard Shipbuilding Techniques Passed Down From One Generation to the Next
The setting sun cast rays of dying light on the ongoing construction of five fishing vessels at Lin’Gao Port. Hainan
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Hainan’s oldest paper bank notes issued by the short lived South Kwongtong Industrial Bank
By Journalist Cheng Geng with pictures by Correspondent Cen Mingdao In 2008, Haikou’s Historical Downtown was selected as one of
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Haikou Highlights: Doubing Pagoda
The unique architecture of the Chinese pagoda has a history dating back more than one thousand years. Tower building in
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Hainan’s Intangible Cultural Heritage: Chinese Massage
Chinese MassageMassage, in Chinese called ‘an mo’ or ‘tui na’, is another great contribution Chinese people have made to the
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