HomeExplore HainanThings to do

Discover Hainan Episode 4 – Fish market and food street

Estimated reading time: Less than 1 minutes

In this episode, Patrick and Jake explore one of Haikou’s oldest food markets and discover some very unusual street food where locals like to eat.

The food market is located around 800 meters away from Zhong shan lu which is the tourist area of Qi lou old town. The market stretches across some 600 meters and it’s best to go early morning if you want the atmosphere.

Address of market: 东门市场 dong men shi chang 

The snack street is a 15-minute walk from the market around 1 – 1.5KM located here: 骑楼小吃街 qi lou xiao chi jie 

The older less touristy market showcased in the video is around 50 meters south of the 骑楼小吃街 Qi lou snack street entrance. 

Related Articles:

Discover Hainan Episode 1 – An inner city wetlands walk

Discover Hainan Episode 2 – Haikou Volcano Park

Discover Hainan Episode 3 – Tropical Wildlife Park

Discover Hainan Episode 5 – Yanoda Rain forest and Glass Bridge

Discover Hainan episode 6 – white water rafting in Wuzhishan

Discover Hainan episode 7-Changying Wonderland, Global 100 theme park

Continue reading: Hiking in Hainan – routes, trails, tips and recommended spots

Latest Forum Discussions

- Follow Us on WeChat -

spot_img

Related articles:

Business News

Hainan’s Next Economic Bet: Aerospace, Data and Specialised Technology Industries

Hainan’s technology ambitions have been known for years. In 2026, parts of that strategy are finally moving into operation across aerospace, data, semiconductors and deep-sea technology ...
Expats in Haikou

Hainan Is Planning an Entirely New Transport Layer Between the Roads and Conventional Aviation

Hainan is planning a new low-altitude transport layer above its roads, from cargo drones to passenger eVTOLs. What will that look like over the next five years?
Business News

Hainan 2030: 100 Container Routes, 100 Air Routes and a Bigger Logistics Services Market

Where will the business opportunities lie in Hainan’s logistics sector over the next five years? The 2030 plan points to freight, cold chain, air cargo, shipping services and logistics technology …
Expats in Haikou

Where Can You Fly Direct From Haikou in 2026?

Haikou has direct flights across Southeast Asia and selected long-haul routes. Compare destinations, operating days, frequencies and intermediate stops ...
Load more

Get weekly email updates for new articles published!

Follow Us on WeChat

spot_img

Latest Articles ...

Hainan’s 2030 Service-Sector Plan Sets Targets for Trade, Finance,...

Hainan’s 2030 service-sector plan sets targets for trade, finance, logistics and modern services, with distinct roles for Haikou, Sanya and Yangpu ...

Hainan-Registered Companies Nearly Triple Exports to Ten ASEAN Markets

Hainan-registered companies exported RMB 22.23 billion to ten ASEAN markets in H1 2026, turning a RMB 3.19 billion deficit into a RMB 12.01 billion surplus …

From Engines to After-Sales Services: Hainan’s Bid to Build...

From mining engines to medical devices and aircraft, Hainan is testing whether bonded repair can support a wider regional service economy ...

Hainan’s 2030 Tourism Plan Maps Growth in Aviation, Duty-Free,...

Hainan’s new 2030 tourism plan maps where the province intends to direct infrastructure, investment and regulatory effort across aviation, duty-free retail, medical tourism and international education …
spot_img

Expats in Haikou

How to Claim Your Housing Provident Fund Before You Leave China

Foreign employees in China may have a Housing Provident Fund account they have never checked. The balance, employer contributions included, can be withdrawn in full when you leave. Here is how to claim it before you go …
Expats in Haikou

Leaving China? Here’s the Pension Money Most Expats Never Claim

You contributed 8% of your salary to a Chinese pension account every month. Many expats leave without claiming it. Here is a breakdown of what you are owed and the window you cannot afford to miss ...
Expats in Haikou

Why Your Name Doesn’t Match Across Chinese Systems, and What to Do About It

Your name exists in five different systems in China. Zero automated checks and they don't talk to each other. Here's what happens when they disagree ...
Expats in Haikou

Why Foreigners Lose Access to Their Chinese Bank Accounts

Frozen accounts, blocked cards, restricted access. Most expats in China don't think about their bank account until they can't access it …
spot_img

Looking for an international pre-school in Haikou?

Flora's International Preschool has three preschools in the Haikou area. Our schools follow a European curriculum

Find out more ⟶

Continue Reading ...

Business News

Hainan’s Next Economic Bet: Aerospace, Data and Specialised Technology Industries

Hainan’s technology ambitions have been known for years. In 2026, parts of that strategy are finally moving into operation across aerospace, data, semiconductors and deep-sea technology ...
Expats in Haikou

Hainan Is Planning an Entirely New Transport Layer Between the Roads and Conventional Aviation

Hainan is planning a new low-altitude transport layer above its roads, from cargo drones to passenger eVTOLs. What will that look like over the next five years?
Business News

Hainan 2030: 100 Container Routes, 100 Air Routes and a Bigger Logistics Services Market

Where will the business opportunities lie in Hainan’s logistics sector over the next five years? The 2030 plan points to freight, cold chain, air cargo, shipping services and logistics technology …

Get weekly email updates for new articles published!

Never miss another important notice or event. Be informed of what you need to know, when you need to know it.

Subscribe ⟶