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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 297 Views Explore Hainan, Featured mp, MP articles, Recommended

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
Featured The Haikou Guide 

Hidden ancient pagoda in the Wenchang countryside

October 9, 2020October 9, 2020 Jake Canning 261 Views Explore Hainan, Featured mp, Temples in Hainan, 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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Coffee, art and books in Old Town
Arts and culture The Haikou Guide Things to do 

Art, coffee and books in Old Town

September 7, 2020September 21, 2020 Jake Canning 371 Views Explore Hainan, Featured mp, Things to do Haikou

​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 Haikou Guide 

The Haikou Bund flea market every Saturday and Sunday mornings

August 22, 2020October 29, 2020 Patrick 371 Views Explore Hainan, Things to do Haikou

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
The Haikou Guide 

3 reasons you may want to visit Lingshui.

June 17, 2020October 29, 2020 Jake Canning 953 Views Explore Hainan, Featured mp, Things to do Haikou

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 liberation point park
The Haikou Guide 

Lingao point liberation park.

June 17, 2020November 2, 2020 Jake Canning 679 Views Explore Hainan, Featured mp, MP articles, Things to do Haikou

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 waterall lingao
Mini Programme The Haikou Guide 

Ju ren waterfall in Lingao

June 17, 2020November 2, 2020 Jake Canning 597 Views Explore Hainan, Featured mp, MP articles, Things to do Haikou

The Ju ren waterfall in Lingao is located around 2 kilometers northwest of Juren village.

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Antiques market in Haikou The bund
The Haikou Guide 

Antiques Market by The Bund.

May 25, 2020November 30, 2020 Jake Canning 679 Views Explore Hainan, Featured mp, Recommended, Things to do Haikou

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

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Camping on Hainan island
Mini Programme Nature, wildlife & the environment Sports and Outdoors 

One of the best spots for camping on Hainan island.

May 6, 2020November 2, 2020 Jake Canning 967 Views Explore Hainan, Featured mp, MP articles

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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Interesting facts about coconut trees
The Haikou Guide 

Ten seriously interesting facts about coconut trees

April 22, 2020October 29, 2020 Jake Canning 3000 Views Explore Hainan, Featured mp, MP articles

Natures Swiss Army Knife – Can you guess which tree this is?

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The Haikou Guide 

A great place to go and catch a sunset.

April 21, 2020October 29, 2020 Jake Canning 776 Views 0 Comments Explore Hainan, Hainan environment

​Century Bridge is one of the most iconic landmarks within Haikou city. You may have passed over the bridge by

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Ding'an cold spring Hainan
Mini Programme The Haikou Guide 

Cool off at the Ding’an Cold Spring

April 20, 2020October 29, 2020 Jake Canning 546 Views Explore Hainan, Featured mp, Things to do Haikou

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 and how to use them
The Haikou Guide 

Haikou bus lanes, what you need to know on how to use them correctly

September 10, 2019May 7, 2020 Patrick 722 Views Explore Hainan, Haikou travel

How to identify Haikou bus lanes, whether or not private vehicles can use them on weekends and holidays, and how

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picture of clear water bay
The Haikou Guide 

A day trip to Wenchang, Hainan island.

August 10, 2019May 7, 2020 Jake Canning 1201 Views Explore Hainan, Haikou travel

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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Sanya issues Hainan's first temporary driver permit for tourists
The Haikou Guide Tourism news 

How to get a temporary driver licence for tourists to Hainan

August 3, 2019May 7, 2020 Patrick 1486 Views Explore Hainan, Haikou travel

Sanya, August 1st marked the date when the first foreign tourist received a temporary driving license in Hainan. It took

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White water rafting China Hainan Island wuzhishan
Discover Hainan Video Series Sports and Outdoors 

Discover Hainan episode 6 – white water rafting in Wuzhishan

July 17, 2019May 7, 2020 Patrick 1446 Views Explore Hainan, Water sports

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
Arts and culture The Haikou Guide 

Hainan Museum, Haikou.

July 15, 2019May 7, 2020 Jake Canning 1400 Views Explore Hainan, Haikou arts and culture

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 Video Series The Haikou Guide 

Discover Hainan Episode 4 – Fish market and food street

July 9, 2019May 7, 2020 Patrick 1002 Views Explore Hainan, Haikou food and drink

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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Hainan the month in photos 

Hainan the month in photos, April 2019

April 30, 2019May 7, 2020 Patrick 1728 Views Explore Hainan, Haikou travel
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March photos of the month (3)
Hainan the month in photos 

Hainan the month in photos, March 2019

April 1, 2019May 7, 2020 Jake Canning 1711 Views Explore Hainan, Haikou travel
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Haikou GuideView All

Taking the ferry from China to Hainan by car
The Haikou Guide Tourism news 

China Mainland to Hainan by car – How to

January 13, 2021January 13, 2021 Jake Canning

If you are considering coming to Hainan by car then this article is for you. Find out how many ferry run each day, cost of tickets and procedure.

Social security cards in Hainan China
Featured Haikou Foreign Experts The Haikou Guide 

Winter holiday time adjustment for primary and secondary schools and kindergartens in Haikou & Sanya.

January 8, 2021January 8, 2021 Jake Canning
Horse riding in Hainan at the Haikou horse ranch
Featured The Haikou Guide Things to do 

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

December 30, 2020 Jake Canning

Li Minority cultureView All

An introduction to Li Minority culture on Hainan Island China (6)
Arts and culture Li Minority culture 

Li Minority culture on Hainan Island, an in-depth guide, part 1 introduction

December 31, 2018September 18, 2020 Patrick

Li Minority people’s culture Hainan Island China, introduction It’s not known when exactly the Li Minority people arrived in Hainan

Win a 30,000 RMB prize with your design
Arts and culture Li Minority culture The Haikou Guide 

Win a 30,000 RMB prize with your textile design!

September 18, 2020October 29, 2020 Patrick
Li Minority culture on Hainan island, an in-dept guide, part 2 Li villages
Arts and culture Li Minority culture 

Li Minority culture on Hainan Island, an in-depth guide, part 2 Li houses & villages

December 31, 2018September 18, 2020 Patrick

Good food guideView All

Top restaurants in Sanya Chongqing Hot Pot
Good Food Guide 

Top restaurants in Sanya, ChongQing Yingjie Eatery

March 7, 2016October 14, 2018 Patrick

Spicy, spicy, spicy! Chongqing Yingjie eatery offers fare from China’s Sichuan province. More of a local hangout than a tourist

T'ang-Court-Langham-Hotel-Haikou
Good Food Guide Tourism news 

The Langham Haikou, T’ang Court Restaurant, Superior Fine Dining

May 21, 2017September 17, 2019 Patrick
Top restaurants in Sanya Sofia Steak
Good Food Guide 

Top restaurants in Sanya, Sofia at Ritz-Carlton

March 7, 2016October 14, 2018 Patrick

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