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Arts and culture Explore Hainan The Haikou Guide Things to do 

Haikou Urban Sketchers recent outing to the Haikou Clock Tower

April 8, 2021April 8, 2021 Jake Canning 240 Views MP articles

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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Haikou bell tower famous landmark
Arts and culture Explore Hainan The Haikou Guide Things to do 

The story of the Haikou Bell Tower

April 8, 2021April 8, 2021 Jake Canning 206 Views MP articles

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 century park Haikou Hainan Island
Arts and culture Featured Haikou news The Haikou Guide Things to do 

Wormhole Library is complete – photo gallery

April 7, 2021April 7, 2021 Jake Canning 412 Views Featured mp, MP articles

Check out these images of the recently constructed Wormhole Library

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Events Mini Programme Things to do 

Georgian wine event

April 6, 2021April 7, 2021 mp user 50 Views Events

Georgian wine event with live music and and delicious food

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Haikou Old Town East lake street COVER
Arts and culture The Haikou Guide Things to do 

Life along Bo’ai road – The street that has everything

January 29, 2021March 26, 2021 Jake Canning 420 Views MP articles

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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Yaocheng village gate Haikou
Explore Hainan Haikou Jiangdong New Area updates Jiangdong Development Priorities Things to do Towns and villages 

Rejuvenation of rural towns and villages in the Jiangdong New Area.

January 18, 2021April 8, 2021 Jake Canning 256 Views MP articles, Things to do Haikou

Take a look at some of the rejuvenation projects of towns and villages on Hainan Island. Take some time to explore these ancient towns.

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Zhongkai village Hainan Haikou
Explore Hainan The Haikou Guide Things to do Towns and villages 

Zhongkai Village, Haikou City

January 18, 2021April 6, 2021 Jake Canning 292 Views MP articles, Things to do Haikou

Zhongkai village is located in Haikou city. It has around 365 households with a population of 1539. It also has a house over 1,000 years old.

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Yaocheng village gate Haikou
Explore Hainan Things to do Towns and villages 

Yaocheng Village, Guilin yang, Haikou

January 18, 2021April 6, 2021 Jake Canning 228 Views MP articles, Things to do Haikou

Yaocheng village is located in Yanfeng town Haikou. It has a long rich history dating back to the qing dynasty

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Gaoshan village Guilin yang Haikou mountain village
Expats in Haikou Explore Hainan Recommended Things to do Towns and villages 

Gaoshan village Haikou, the mountain village with no mountain!

January 18, 2021April 6, 2021 Jake Canning 317 Views MP articles, Things to do Haikou

Gaoshan village Haikou has undergone redvelopment. The name translates to mountain village but there’s no mountain.

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Hainan island national loop road
Things to do Travel news 

Construction of Hainan’s “No. 1 National Coast Scenic loop highway” is underway!

January 7, 2021March 26, 2021 Jake Canning 664 Views Featured mp, MP articles

The construction of the national coastal scenic road is well underway. The road will loop around the coastal line of Hainan.

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Horse riding in Hainan at the Haikou horse ranch
The Haikou Guide Things to do 

A day in the life: Mr Jiao’s Horse Riding Ranch Haikou

December 30, 2020March 26, 2021 Jake Canning 269 Views Featured mp, MP articles

A day in the life: Mr Jiao’s horse riding ranch is situated on the edge of town in Haikou, Hainan. Watch the video to find out more.

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Expats in Haikou The Haikou Guide Things to do 

New Years Eve/Day events across Hainan

December 29, 2020January 7, 2021 Jake Canning 802 Views MP articles

New years eve/day events and celebrations across Hainan.

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Mission Hills movie town Haikou Kung fu expert Hainan
Arts and culture The Haikou Guide Things to do 

A day in the life: Gary, Mission Hills Movie Town Haikou

December 16, 2020March 26, 2021 Jake Canning 665 Views Featured mp, MP articles

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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The Haikou Guide Things to do 

An old plastic bottle, a piece of string and a bag flour, bottle fish traps!

November 26, 2020November 30, 2020 Jake Canning 297 Views Featured mp, MP articles, Things to do Haikou

How to use and old water bottle, a piece of string and some rice flour to catch dozens of small fish with a bottle fish trap

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Cycling in Hainan hostel
Cycling and marathons Sports and Outdoors Things to do 

Cycling in Hainan – Routes, rentals and where to stay

November 16, 2020April 1, 2021 Patrick 7089 Views

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.

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Hainan island carnival events in Hainan a
Arts and culture Expats in Haikou Things to do 

17 events across 6 venues starting this month in Hainan

November 5, 2020March 26, 2021 Jake Canning 860 Views Featured mp, MP articles

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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Events in Hainan november 2020
Sports and Outdoors Things to do 

Five great events across Hainan this November

November 3, 2020November 3, 2020 Jake Canning 377 Views Featured mp, MP articles, MP Foreign Experts

It’s the perfect time to get outdoors and take part in some local sport activities. Here are five sporting events across Hainan Island this November.

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Arts and culture The Haikou Guide Things to do 

Urban Sketchers Haikou, one of the best ways to explore Haikou

October 30, 2020November 1, 2020 Jake Canning 477 Views Featured mp, MP articles

Interested in sketching and exploring Haikou city? Why not do both and join the Urban Sketchers Haikou

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Ancient Pagoda in Wenchang
Explore Hainan Temples The Haikou Guide Things to do 

Hidden ancient pagoda in the Wenchang countryside

October 9, 2020April 6, 2021 Jake Canning 446 Views Featured mp, Things to do Haikou

Just over the Hai wen bridge lies the Doubing Pagoda, which is located on the main peak of Qixing ridge, Wenchang.

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Arts and culture The Haikou Guide Things to do 

Haikou Qi lou old street

September 15, 2020April 1, 2021 Patrick 16508 Views Featured mp, Things to do Haikou

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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Haikou Meilan International airport hotel
Haikou news Recommended The Haikou Guide Travel news 

Time Lounge opens at Haikou Meilan International Aiport improving airport services for travellers.

April 20, 2021April 20, 2021 Jake Canning

Haikou Meilan International Airport opens Time Lounge airport hotel to further imrpove the airport services for travellers.

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Recommended Travel news 

200 million people on the move for Mayday holidays, April 30 and May 1 Beijing to Sanya, economy seats sold out

April 16, 2021April 16, 2021 Patrick
Summer in Hainan temperature in Haikou hainan island
Health and welfare The Haikou Guide Travel news 

Summer is coming! Hainan issues alert for high temperatures

April 1, 2021April 1, 2021 Jake Canning

Minority arts & cultureView All

Cultural Festival Celebrations in Dongfang
Arts and culture Explore Hainan Holidays and festivals Minority arts and culture 

Cultural Festival Celebrations in Dongfang

April 9, 2019April 6, 2021 Jake Canning

Two traditional festivals celebrated over the San Yue San festival (三月三)Dongfang, Hainan island, China.

Hainan-International-Bamboo-Dance-Championship-(5)
Arts and culture Minority arts and culture 

Successful Conclusion of the 2017 Hainan International Bamboo Dance Championship

November 24, 2017April 7, 2021 Patrick
Li brocade on Hainan island China
Arts and culture Minority arts and culture 

Beautiful craftwork representing the characteristics of Hainan and its people, a look into traditional Li Brocade

April 19, 2021April 19, 2021 Jake Canning

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Night Food Market in Haikou
Good Food Guide The Haikou Guide 

Night Food Market in Haikou

July 22, 2019September 17, 2019 Jake Canning

The Hai da Night Market is situated a hundred meters or so from the Hainan University South gate, on Hai

El Dorado Food Street Haikou Hainan Island China featured Image
Good Food Guide The Haikou Guide Things to do 

El Dorado food street Haikou

July 30, 2018April 2, 2021 Patrick
Top restaurants in Sanya Sichuan Crab
Good Food Guide 

Top restaurants in Sanya, Mei Jie Chuan Wei Seafood Restaurant

March 7, 2016October 14, 2018 Patrick

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