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View Plans & PricingArea: 2,305 km² (prefecture-level city)
Population: Approximately 2.9 million (2020 census)
Haikou means "mouth of the sea" in Chinese, named for its location where the Nandu River enters the Qiongzhou Strait. It is the capital of Hainan Province.
7.0/10 — Residents enjoy a balanced lifestyle with modern amenities and cultural richness.
Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) serves domestic and international flights. Haikou Railway Station and Haikou East Station connect to Sanya and other cities on the Hainan eastern ring railway. City buses and taxis serve the city.
Hainan University, Hainan Normal University, and Hainan Medical University are the main higher-education institutions.
Haikou has a tropical monsoon climate with beaches, mangroves, and volcanic landscapes. It is on the northern coast of Hainan Island facing mainland China.
Visit the ancient Qilou Streets (arcade buildings), Haikou Volcanic Cluster Global Geopark, Holiday Beach, Wugong Temple, and the Hainan Provincial Museum.
Day 1: Walk Qilou Old Street and visit Wugong Temple.
Day 2: Explore the Volcanic Cluster Geopark and relax at Holiday Beach.
Haikou is famous for Hainan chicken rice, Qingbuliang sweet soup, seafood, Wenchang chicken, and tropical fruits such as coconut, mango, and pineapple.
Buy coconut products, Hainan coffee, tropical fruits, pearl jewelry, and duty-free goods (Hainan is a duty-free island). Main shopping is on Jiefang Road and in duty-free malls.
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