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Juicy Delights Await in Haikou: Experience the Fruit Picking Season at Local Haikou Orchards

Haikou is a paradise for fruit enthusiasts, from succulent lychees and exquisite wax apples to juicy grapes. It’s that time of year again where you get to indulge in a very Hainan experience – picking and savouring freshly plucked fruit straight from the orchards.

No summer in Haikou is complete without lychees

No summer in Haikou is complete without lychees! Fei Zi Xiao, the earliest variety of lychee and considered a top-grade fruit, is now ripe. With its sweet taste, juicy flesh and large size you can’t resist taking a bite and relishing the burst of juice.

No summer in Haikou is complete without lychees
No summer in Haikou is complete without lychees

Here are the details of the lychee-picking fees at Lyu Hai Shared Farm:

Entrance fee: 19.9 yuan per person (includes unlimited lychee consumption within the orchard)

Children under 1.2 meters in height can enter for free.

Takeaway price: 10 yuan per kilogram.

Address (English and Chinese):

Lyu Hai Shared Farm, Sanmenpo Town, Qiongshan District, Haikou City.

海口市琼山区三门坡镇荔海共享农庄

For inquiries and advance bookings, please contact Mr. Chen at 13876504917.

Another lychee-picking destination is Hong Tu Di Orchards in Sanmenpo Town. Here are the fee details:

Entrance fee: 20 yuan per person

Picking and takeaway price: 8-10 yuan per kilogram (actual prices may vary based on the orchard’s current rates).

Address (English and Chinese):

Sanmenpo Town, Qiongshan District, Haikou City (45 kilometers from Haiyu East Line, National Road 223).

海口市琼山区三门坡镇(海榆东线223国道45公里处)

For inquiries and reservations, please contact Mr. Cai at 13337680168.

Did you know that lychee is considered one of the oldest fruits in the world, with a history dating back over 2,000 years? This tropical fruit originated in China and was highly cherished by ancient emperors and nobles.
Did you know that lychee is considered one of the oldest cultivated fruits in the world, with a history dating back over 2,000 years? This tropical fruit originated in China and was highly cherished by ancient emperors and nobles.

At Longlin Village, Longma Village Committee in Sanmenpo Town, you can also enjoy lychee picking. Here are the fee details:

Entrance fee: 15 yuan per person

Picking and takeaway price: 10 yuan per kilogram.

Address (English and Chinese):

Longlin Village, Longma Village Committee, Sanmenpo Town, Qiongshan District, Haikou City.

海口市琼山区三门坡镇龙马村委会龙鳞村

For inquiries and advance bookings, please contact Mr. Tang at 15008040528.

Indulge in the Exquisite Delights of the Volcanic Lychee King in Haikou

Known as the “Hermes” of the lychee world, the highly anticipated Volcanic Lychee King makes its grand entrance in late May or early June. Known for its rich selenium content, large and plump size, and unique flavour, this lychee variety is one of the most popular.

The Volcanic Lychee King makes its grand entrance in late May or early June
The Volcanic Lychee King makes its grand entrance in late May or early June

One of the prime locations to experience the Volcanic Lychee King is in Yongxing Town, Xiuying District. To inquire about the picking fees, it is recommended to contact the local fruit farmers directly, as the prices may vary.

The orchard is located within Meilong niu zhuang, Yongxing Town, Xiuying District, Haikou. Mr. Xiao can be reached at 15595609558 for advance bookings and information.

Address in Chinese:

海口市秀英区永兴镇美隆牛庄内

Another popular lychee-picking spot is Chen’an Village in Yongxing Town, Xiuying District. Similarly, due to the fluctuating prices, it is advisable to get in touch with the fruit farmers for detailed information. The orchard is situated in Chen’an Village, Yongxing Town, Xiuying District, Haikou. Mr. Chen can be contacted at 15120790902 for inquiries and reservations.

Address in Chinese:

海口市秀英区永兴镇陈安村

For yet another lychee-picking experience, head to Ruzhang Village in Yongxing Town, Xiuying District. As with the other orchards, the picking fees may vary, so it’s best to consult the fruit farmers directly.

The orchard is nestled in Ruzhang Village, Yongxing Town, Xiuying District, Haikou. Mr. Huang can be reached at 13876009176 for any queries and pre-bookings.

Address in Chinese:

海口市秀英区永兴镇儒张村

Remember to check the availability and operating hours of the orchards before your visit. Happy lychee picking!

Grape picking in Haikou

Experience the joy of grape picking in Haikou as you indulge in the sweetness of this delicious fruit. With scissors in hand, snip clusters of plump grapes and and fill your basket with nature’s bounty.

Experience the joy of grape picking in Haikou
Snip clusters of grapes from the vine and fill your basket with freshly harvested fruit

Haikou offers a variety of grape-picking destinations where you can savour the flavours of freshly harvested grapes.

Fenghuang Manor Grape Picking:

Takeaway price: 30 yuan/jin for grape picking; groups (30 people and above) can enjoy a price of 28 yuan/jin.

Address (English and Chinese):

Fenghuang Manor, Houtian Village, Changfu Village Committee, Dazhipo Town, Meilan District, Haikou.

海口市美兰区大致坡镇昌福村委会后田村凤凰庄园

Contact: Mr. Chen at 13950127525 (contact in advance for grape picking).

Yongqun Green Variety Breeding Cooperative Orchard Grape Picking:

Entrance fee: 20 yuan/person; takeaway price: 33 yuan/jin for grape picking.

Address (English and Chinese):

Yongqun Village Committee, Meilan District, Haikou.

海口市美兰区永群村委会

Contact: Mr. Xu at 13876821115 (contact in advance for grape picking).

The Perfect Season for Wax Apple Picking

Now is the perfect season for wax apple picking, (also known as plum rose, water apple, pera de agua, cloud apple, wax apple or malay apple).

Did you know that wax apples are also known as "water apples" or "bell fruit" due to their high water content?
Did you know that wax apples are also known as “water apples” or “bell fruit” due to their high water content?

These unique fruits not only quench your thirst but also provide a satisfying crunch with a refreshing and mildly sweet flavour. With their translucent appearance and crisp texture, wax apples are a delightful treat.

Luming Wax Apple Manor:

Address (English and Chinese):

Luming Wax Apple Manor, Sanjiang Town, Meilan District, Haikou.

海口市美兰区三江镇鹿鸣莲雾庄园

Contact: 13876185258 (contact in advance for picking).

Honghao Ecological Fruit Orchard:

Address (English and Chinese):

Longlian Village, Sanmenpo Town, Qiongshan District, Haikou.

海口市琼山区三门坡镇龙连村

Contact: Mr. Wang at 13876100662 (contact in advance for picking and dining).

Longhao Acre of Time Wax Apple Picking:

Fee details: Entrance fee: 30 yuan/person; free admission for children under 1.2 meters; wax apple picking price: 15 yuan/jin for Black Diamond variety.

Address (English and Chinese):

Dade Village, Longquan Town, Longhua District, Haikou.

海口市龙华区龙泉镇大叠村

Phone: 18976098865 (contact in advance for picking).

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