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Haikou
Tropical Coast, Arcade Streets, and Laid-Back Island Life
City overview
Haikou is Hainan's laid-back gateway, combining palm-lined seafronts, historic arcade neighborhoods, and easy tropical weather year-round.
- Historic Qilou streets with restored arcade architecture and local snacks
- A relaxed coastal pace with parks, beaches, and everyday city life
- A practical starting point for exploring the rest of Hainan Island
Best for Winter sun seekers, slow travelers, families, beach-and-city trips
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Main attractions
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Haikou Volcanic Cluster Global Geopark4A-level tourist attraction, featuring complete volcanic geological relics
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Holiday Beach4A-level tourist attraction, Haikou's most popular seaside bathing beach
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Five Officials' Temple3A-level tourist attraction, Hainan's oldest historical monument complex
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Hainan Tropical Wildlife Park and Botanical Garden4A-level tourist attraction, China's first tropical wildlife park and botanical garden
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Qilou Old Street
3A-level tourist attraction, a century-old street with the most distinctive Nanyang (Southeast Asian) style
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Dongzhai Port Mangrove Nature Reserve4A-level tourist attraction, China's largest mangrove nature reserve
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Leiqiong Haikou Volcanic Cluster Global Geopark
4A-level tourist attraction, a world-class volcanic geopark
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Hainan Museum4A-level tourist attraction, comprehensively showcasing Hainan's history and culture
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Wanlv Park3A-level tourist attraction, Haikou's largest urban park
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Baishamen Park3A-level tourist attraction, a leisure and entertainment venue for Haikou residents
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Qiongtai Academy3A-level tourist attraction, the highest ancient institution of learning in Hainan
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Hairui Tomb3A-level tourist attraction, the tomb of the famous upright official Hairui from the Ming Dynasty