Haikou (海口) is a quirky little city that defies any simple definition. A boom town that hasn’t quite caught up with itself, one part is hurling toward the future while the other side pedals by in three-wheeled pedi-cabs. Most visitors to Hainan (海南) see Haikou as a stop-over on their way to the beach resort of Sanya (三亚) at the southern end of the island, but Haikou has much to offer. It is well worth taking a day or two to explore the city’s winding streets and old colonial downtown section. Fresh fruit and great seafood restaurants that are more affordable than in Sanya also make Haikou a pleasant stop.
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Haikou City Travel Guide
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8am-6pm
Address:
No. 39 Qiuhai Avenue, Longhua Dist. Haikou
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10 Yuan/ticket Originally built during the Ming Dynasty, Hairui’s Tomb was virtually destroyed during the Cultural Revolution. The memorial has since been rebuilt with a pavilion, a tranquil garden filled with stone statues, flowers, and a small lake. Hairui was a nobleman during the Ming Dynasty who was famous for his integrity and lack of corruption.
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All Day
Address:
Qingling Avenue, Haibin Avenue，Haikou
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Free (10 Yuan for Parking) While it isn't exactly recommend that visitors go swimming here, Holiday Beach seemingly stretches on forever and makes for a great seaside walking or wind surfing, which can be done for only 50 RMB. A number of barbeque pits are available and evening gatherings have been known to evolve into rowdy parties as the night progresses. Take bus #37 to the end of the line to find a good
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8am-5:30pm
Address:
No. 169 Haifu Avenue, Haikou
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25 Yuan/ticket Five Officials Temple, which is part of a much larger architectural complex of memorial structures and temples, was built in honor of (unsurprisingly) five officials who were banished to Hainan Island during the Tang and Song dynasties. Memorials such as this one say something about Hainan’s character in that so many of its historic sites are in honor of rebels.
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Open daily 11:00am-10pm
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Food street, Jinlong Lu, Haikou Located in the Guo Mao district, this is the one of the first restaurants I came to when I moved to Haikou. Two hostesses in long silk gowns open the door to a huge circular room with tiled floors and a stage in front upon arrival. Typical Xinjiang décor of plastic leaves and grapes hang from the lattice roof. Like most Chinese restaurants a TV dominates the front of
Tags: Xinjiang food
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Address:
Xiuying Contry, Haixiu Zhong Lu, Haikou
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10 Yuan/ticket Buses 1 & 32 both pass by Xiuying Battery. Hop off the bus at Shimao Wan Lu and walk right up the hill a ways. Xiuying Battery is on the right. The battery was constructed in 1891 during the Qing Dynasty to defend against a French invasion.
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7:30am-6pm
Address:
Middle of Haixiu Avenue, Zhongxin Dist, Haikou
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Free for entrance, 15 Yuan/ticket for the zoo Golden Bull Park measures 113 hectares in area on the south side of Haixu Road in central Haikou. A number of city buses pass by the park including the 1, 2, 22, 30 & 40. Look for the big golden faux coliseum pillars to the left. Golden Bull Mountain Park is known as the “Lungs of Haikou” due to its wealth of plant life, including a lovely bamboo forest.
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Open daily from approximately 5-9pm
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At the end of Banqiao Road If you like seafood, go directly to this section of town. A large market full of fresh fish and other seafood fresh off the boats opens up around 5 pm daily. If you aren't much of a cook, then head for one of the several large, pavilion-type restaurants next to the market. It can be difficult to tell one from the other. As you approach, hostesses will beckon you inside.& Tags: seafood
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Open Daily 11:30am - 2pm & 5:30pm - 10pm
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No. 27 Sandong Lu, Haidian Dao Haikou The staff at the Nobe Boat Japanese restaurant are particularly nice. It’s a restaurant my husband and I go to regularly. The manager always welcomes us warmly, asks about our job, the kids, and stops by to chat throughout the evening.
Author: Guest Login to Add to Your GuidebookThere are a number of ways to reach Hainan Island and Haikou from the mainland. Air Read more...
Author: Guest Login to Add to Your GuidebookUsing the different modes of transportation in Haikou is a cultural experience in itself. Within the city there is an efficient bus system that will take you anywhere you want to go. However, if you don’t read Chinese, deciphering the bus routes can be a challenge. Some bookstores sell city maps in English with bus routes marked on them. At Creation Bookstore on the top of Mingju Square, the main downtown shopping area, you can find these maps. Sometimes sell maps on top of the pedestrian bridges as well. Read more...  Term of Use | Privacy Policy | ©2010 Synotrip Inc.
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