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Towns and villages

Wangxia, oldest Li villages gets new lease of life
Arts and culture Li Minority culture The Haikou Guide 

Wangxia, oldest Li villages in Hainan get new lease of life

August 14, 2020October 29, 2020 Patrick 515 Views Featured mp, MP articles, Towns and villages

Wangxia, a mountain-locked town in the Changjiang Li autonomous county Hainan, is becoming a popular tourism destination as ecotourism development unveils the charms and resources of the Li culture.

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The Haikou Guide 

Ancient wells, famous scholars and picturesque views.

June 29, 2019September 17, 2019 Jake Canning 1000 Views Towns and villages

Wenshan village is 30 kilometres from Haikou city, located in Xinpo town, Longhua district. The village is 700 years old

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The Haikou Guide 

A wonderful day out exploring rural Haikou

June 19, 2019September 17, 2019 Jake Canning 715 Views Towns and villages

We would like to extend a warm welcome out to everyone that attended the recent trip out with The Haikou

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The Haikou Guide 

Mei mei Village – stone walls, artillery buildings and lush environment.

June 3, 2019September 17, 2019 Jake Canning 956 Views Towns and villages

Mei mei village is located in Xiu ying district, South West of Haikou City and was built during the Yuan (1297 -1368) and the Ming (1368 – 1644) Dynasties.

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Beigang island elementary school only four teachers at this school in Hainan remain
The Haikou Guide 

4 teachers, 4 students left at tiny Bei Gang Island’s Elementary School

May 24, 2019April 24, 2020 Patrick 661 Views Towns and villages

On the island tiny of Bei Gang, Haikou, the once thriving elementary school is home now to only four students and four teachers.

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Bei gang island, Hainan, China
The Haikou Guide 

Bei Gang – A small island within an island.

May 16, 2019September 17, 2019 Jake Canning 868 Views Towns and villages

Beigang island is located at the mouth of Dongzhai Port in Puqian bay, in the northeast corner of Hainan island.

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The Haikou Guide 

Mei She, an 800 year old village in Haikou, sees new economic development

May 4, 2019September 17, 2019 Jake Canning 1345 Views Towns and villages

Located in the volcanic area of Shi shan, Mei she village is home to ancestral temples, artillery buildings, ancient wells and stone houses.

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The Haikou Guide 

A maze of volcanic stone, discover Mei xiao village

March 25, 2019September 17, 2019 Jake Canning 1128 Views Towns and villages

Mei xiao village is located in Yongxing town, within the Yangshan volcano area South of Haikou City. It is one

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Working in the rice paddy fields Haikou Hainan Island China
Nature, wildlife & the environment The Haikou Guide 

Spectacular views of rice paddy fields in the Haikou countryside

February 27, 2019November 18, 2019 Jake Canning 1271 Views Haikou environment, Towns and villages

Lying alongside the Nandu River, 20km South of Haikou city centre is an abundance of rich farmland which is tended

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Arts and culture The Haikou Guide 

Discover Bo Tai village, one of Haikou’s ancient villages with a history dating back 800 years

February 26, 2019September 17, 2019 Jake Canning 1309 Views Towns and villages

Botai Village, whose name in Chinese means “abundantly safe”, lies in Xinpo Town within the Longhua District to the South

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Nature, wildlife & the environment The Haikou Guide 

Discover the Haikou countryside by bicycle on Hainan Island

November 27, 2018November 18, 2019 Jake Canning 1624 Views Haikou environment, Towns and villages

If you are looking to get out of the city and explore the Haikou countryside then this is a great

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Unique volcanic culture and Mei guan village ancestral temple in Haikou
Arts and culture The Haikou Guide 

A unique volcanic culture and ancestral temple in Mei guan village, Haikou

November 6, 2018May 7, 2020 Jake Canning 1732 Views Temples in Hainan, Towns and villages

Water shortage has been a consistent issue for generations in the volcanic region of Shishan. People in the area used

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Things to do in Haikou Lava Caves
The Haikou Guide 

72 Lava Caves & Rong Tang Village Haikou

October 9, 2018April 24, 2020 Jake Canning 2480 Views Towns and villages

72 Caves & Rong Tang Village, Haikou. Located around 15km to the south west of Haikou city, next to the

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Ancient Villages of Haikou Bofu village
Arts and culture 

Ancient Villages of Haikou

November 1, 2017September 17, 2019 Patrick 2227 Views Towns and villages

 Situated on the northwest outskirts of Haikou, Bofu Village retains much of its original appearance. Stone arches, cobbled streets, temples,

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Arts and culture 

Hainan’s intangible Cultural Heritage: Historical villages

October 8, 2015May 8, 2020 Patrick 2973 Views Towns and villages

Shibahang Village (十八行村)ShiBaHang (eighteen rows) village is in the west of Huiwen County, Wenchang City, with a population of just 233

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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

Cultural Festival Celebrations in Dongfang
Arts and culture Li Minority culture 

Cultural Festival Celebrations in Dongfang

April 9, 2019September 20, 2019 Jake Canning

Two traditional festivals celebrated over the San Yue San festival (三月三)Dongfang, Hainan island, China.

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
Wangxia, oldest Li villages gets new lease of life
Arts and culture Li Minority culture The Haikou Guide 

Wangxia, oldest Li villages in Hainan get new lease of life

August 14, 2020October 29, 2020 Patrick

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Haikou food festival
Arts and culture Good Food Guide 

Old Shanghai food festival kicks off at Shangri-La Hotel, Haikou

August 18, 2019May 11, 2020 Jake Canning

Food festival kicks off in Haikou On the evening of 16th August, 2019 general managers from forty different brand hotels

Top restaurants in Sanya Chongqing Hot Pot
Good Food Guide 

Top restaurants in Sanya, ChongQing Yingjie Eatery

March 7, 2016October 14, 2018 Patrick
Top restaurants in Sanya Sichuan Crab
Good Food Guide 

Top restaurants in Sanya, Mei Jie Chuan Wei Seafood Restaurant

March 7, 2016October 14, 2018 Patrick

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