Summer Seaside City Haikou Travel Guide

Haikou City in Hainan, an overlooked tourist city, is more filled with local culture compared to Sanya, and it is a hub of traditional architecture and cuisine, serving as a transit station to experience Hainan's culture. From here, you can also take a high-speed train to tour around Hainan Province. Attractions recommendation: Arcade Old Street Located in Longhua District of Haikou City, Hainan, the Arcade Old Street is distributed along Deshengsha Road, Xinhua Road, Jiefang Road, and Changdi Road. There are more than 600 arcade buildings, some of which have a history of over 700 years. Haikou Bell Tower A scenic spot in Haikou, listed as one of the 'Eight Sights of Haikou.' The bell chimes every 30 minutes and has been doing so for 89 years, making it a symbolic structure of Haikou. Arcade Snack Street A themed snack street with the architectural style of the Arcade Old Street, offering over a hundred types of Hainanese specialty snacks. The snack street blends Hainan's unique culture and cuisine, integrating elements like 'arcade,' 'Li brocade,' and 'Qiong opera.' Transportation: Buses 25, 26, 43, etc., can reach there. Evergreen Park Haikou's Evergreen Park, a city park with garden fitness facilities and a coconut palm plastic running track. It's a great place for a morning walk. Admission is free. Holiday Beach On the west coast of Haikou City, along the coastal avenue, you'll find winding coastlines and slanting coconut palms. Food recommendation Hainan coconut rice, Hainan pickled noodles, fruit intestine rice rolls, Wenchang chicken rice, refreshing herbal jelly, coconut chicken, etc. Be sure to try 'Dad's Tea,' which is the local morning tea, very traditional, and you can have a full meal for just over ten yuan. Transportation: Take an early flight from Hangzhou to Haikou Meilan International Airport, from where you can directly take a bus to the city area. Accommodation: It's recommended to stay in the Arcade Old Street area for convenience, or Holiday Beach for a quiet environment. You can find a decent double room for 80 yuan.