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Discover the best of Hainan’s attractions and activities.

Magnificent Yahu Rice Terraces or Tourism and Marketing Hype?

Rapid tourism development has transformed what was once a working agricultural landscape into a managed tourist attraction. It has generated significant marketing hyperbole heavily promoting the area far beyond what the actual experience delivers …

Antiques Market by The Bund.

Small antique trinkets, old Chinese books, records, exotic herbal medicines and enough agarwood to build a barn.

The Bund Haikou

The Bund Haikou is quickly becoming one of the hottest spots in town. Stunning views of Century bridge, top bars & restaurants, and a running/walking track along the river are just some of the reasons you may want to go check it out.

Cool off at the Ding’an Cold Spring

The natural cold spring is located within Jiuwentang village in Ding'an County, some 80 kilometres south of downtown Haikou and it's the perfect place to beat the summer heat.

Evergreen Park Haikou

Evergreen park is the largest park in the city and is one of four major parks in Haikou, first opening its gates on the 3rd January 1996. The park sits adjacent to Guomao.

Peoples Park Haikou

People's Park is situated pretty centrally within Haikou city. The park is free to enter and will take around 2-3 hours to walk around its 350 acres.

Watersports on Xi xiu beach

Windsurfing, kiteboarding and sailing all take place on Xi xiu beach. There's also a few clubs along the beach for gear rentals and lessons.

Hainan Style Snacks

The menu at Coconut House mainly consists of drinks and snacks made from fruits. One of the primary ingredients used is coconuts, hence the name “Coconut House”.

Old Town Snack Street

Qi lou snack street is perhaps the most famous snack street in all of Haikou. It is located right next to Haikou's historic old town and the perfect place to grab food after spending the day wandering around the arcade streets.

Old Town East Gate Market

The market is best visited during early mornings and usually dies off around 11am. It's one of the oldest markets in Haikou and the best place to see real Hainanese style food market. Take your camera along because there's plenty to see.

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