Haikou

Haikou

Although Haikou is the capital of Hainan Island, its unofficial title is the “Coconut City”, giving the visitor an indication of the ambience of this tropical city. One of the highlights of Haikou is the massive fort at Xiuyang. Built in the 19th century to repel the French, it is surrounded by thick stone walls and protected by numerous cannons and concealed subterranean passages.

Haikou People's Park

It is an upland garden with 4000 kinds of tropical and subtropical plants as well as mini zoos, orchid gardens and leisure facilities. It is also a patriotism education base in Hainan with the People's Hero Monument and the Sculpture of General Feng Baiju.

Haikou Harbour

This is arguably the best place in all of China to see sailing junks, which have sadly disappeared form most other parts of the country; shipyards here welcome visitors interested in traditional boat-building methods.

Five Officials Memorial Temple

An attractive temple dedicated to five officials who were banished to Hainan in earlier times.

Tomb of Hai Rui

The Tomb of Hai Rui was ravaged during the Cultural Revolution but restored in vibrant colour.

Jianfengling Nature Reserve

Located near the Northern City of Haikou, Jianfengling Nature Reserve is a tropical forest which houses a large number of tropical plants and animals.