Urban Sketchers Haikou, one of the best ways to explore Haikou
Interested in sketching and exploring Haikou city? Why not do both and join the Urban Sketchers Haikou
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Explore Hainan
Hidden ancient pagoda in the Wenchang countryside
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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Art, coffee and books in Old Town
Like coffee, art and books? Then the Qi lou bookstore maybe for you.
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The Haikou Bund flea market every Saturday and Sunday mornings
The Bund flea market is open every weekend and it’s a great way to spend a few lazy hours on a Saturday or Sunday morning.
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3 reasons you may want to visit Lingshui.
Haikou and Sanya are the most likely places that spring to mind when thinking about Hainan Island. If you are looking for something a little different and off the beaten track then a trip to Lingshui….
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Lingao point liberation park.
The Lingao Point Liberation park is an important reminder of one of the most important battles in military history on Hainan Island.
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Ju ren waterfall in Lingao
The Ju ren waterfall in Lingao is located around 2 kilometers northwest of Juren village.
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Antiques Market by The Bund.
Small antique trinkets, old Chinese books, records, exotic herbal medicines and enough agarwood to build a barn.
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One of the best spots for camping on Hainan island.
Interested in camping on Hainan island. Then check out this top spot which we think is one of the best spots for camping on Hainan island.
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Ten seriously interesting facts about coconut trees
Natures Swiss Army Knife – Can you guess which tree this is?
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A great place to go and catch a sunset.
Century Bridge is one of the most iconic landmarks within Haikou city. You may have passed over the bridge by
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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.
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Haikou bus lanes, what you need to know on how to use them correctly
How to identify Haikou bus lanes, whether or not private vehicles can use them on weekends and holidays, and how
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A day trip to Wenchang, Hainan island.
Driving in Hainan. Follow this travel itinerary for where to go in Hainan. Starting in Hainan’s capital, stopping in the historical tourist spot of Puqian, to try some traditional style Hainan foods and then onto the clear water bays of Wenchang.
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How to get a temporary driver licence for tourists to Hainan
Sanya, August 1st marked the date when the first foreign tourist received a temporary driving license in Hainan. It took
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Discover Hainan episode 6 – white water rafting in Wuzhishan
In episodes 5 & 6, Jake and Patrick head off to Wuzhishan for a Discover Hainan two-part special, in part
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Hainan Museum, Haikou.
If you’d like to know more about Hainan, it’s unique culture, history and its people then step inside the Hainan
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Discover Hainan Episode 4 – Fish market and food street
In this episode, Patrick and Jake explore one of Haikou’s oldest food markets and discover some very unusual street food where locals
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