Hải Khẩu
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Why Hải Khẩu in 2026.
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| Best time to visit | November to April; avoid June-October typhoon season |
|---|---|
| Daily budget | $30 (backpacker) / $90 (mid-range) / $280+ (luxury) |
| Language | Mandarin; Hainanese (Qionghua) dialect, Cantonese widely understood |
| Currency | CNY (¥) — Alipay/WeChat Pay universal |
| Time zone | China Standard Time (UTC+8) |
| Last updated | 2026-06-14 |
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Top attractions
Qilou Arcade Streets (骑楼老街)
A 600-m stretch of 19th-century European-style arcade buildings in central Haikou, similar to Singapore's shophouses, with covered walkways and decorative facades. The oldest is from 1849. A vibrant mix of tea houses, herbal medicine shops, and Hainanese food stalls. Free to walk; some museums ¥10-20.
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Leiqiong Volcanic Cluster Geopark (雷琼火山群)
A UNESCO Global Geopark of 40+ volcanic craters and lava tunnels, 15 km southwest of Haikou. The main crater is 90 m deep and can be climbed. ¥60 entry. Combine with the Guangxi Seven-Lord Temple (a 1,000-year-old Lingnan-style temple complex).
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Wugong Temple (五公祠)
A 1,000-year-old temple complex in northern Haikou dedicated to five Tang and Song dynasty officials who were exiled to Hainan. Surrounded by beautiful tropical gardens, with the famous "Haihong Qiu" (Sea Flooding Hill) cooling spot. ¥22 entry.
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Holiday Beach (假日海滩)
A 6-km stretch of public beach in western Haikou, with palm trees, water sports, and a seafood street. The most accessible city beach. Free; water sports ¥50-200.
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Hainan Museum (海南省博物馆)
Free provincial museum covering Hainan's history from the Han dynasty to the present, with strong Li and Miao ethnic minority exhibits, a maritime Silk Road gallery, and a famous Danzhou kiln porcelain collection. Allow 2-3 hours.
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Tannan Bay Mangrove Wetland (潭南湾红树林)
A protected mangrove wetland 30 km from Haikou, with walking boardwalks through the mangrove forest, kayaking, and migratory bird viewing. ¥40 entry. Half-day activity.
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Hairui Tomb (海瑞墓)
The tomb of Hairui, a 16th-century Ming-dynasty official famous for his incorruptibility, the model for the famous line "Hai Hairui" in Mao Zedong's poetry. ¥15 entry.
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Xixiu Beach Park (西秀海滩公园)
A smaller, quieter alternative to Holiday Beach, popular with locals for swimming and sunset. Free.
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STAY
Where to stay in Hải Khẩu
Pick a base that matches the trip you want — imperial-central for sightseeing, hutong belt for character, Chaoyang for nightlife, or Qianmen for budget.
Longhua (龙华)
Central district with Qilou Old Street, Hainan Museum, and the city's best shopping and dining
#longhuaQiongshan (琼山)
Old Haikou with Wugong Temple, Hairui Tomb, and a strong Hainanese local identity
#qiongshanXiuying (秀英)
Western beach district with Holiday Beach, the volcanic crater park, and resort hotels
#xiuyingHaikou Bay (海口湾)
Eastern coastal strip with 5-star beachfront resorts and views across the Qiongzhou Strait
#haikou-bay
ITINERARIES
Sample itineraries from Hải Khẩu
Three ready-made routes, from a 1-day imperial sprint to a 5-day deep dive. Copy the day-by-day plan and adapt to your own pace.
- 1 DAY
Haikou City Highlights
A one-day sweep of Haikou's best: Qilou Old Street, the volcanic park, and a seafood dinner.
- Transit travellers
- Business stopovers
- First-time Hainan visitors
- Day 01
Morning
Qilou Old Street (2-3 hours) — walk the 600 m arcade, visit the small museums, try Hainan rice noodles (海南粉) for breakfast at a street stall.
Afternoon
Taxi to Leiqiong Volcanic Cluster Geopark (40 min, ¥60 entry) — climb the Ma'anling crater rim, explore lava tunnels, visit Lady Xian Temple.
Evening
Dinner at Banqiao Seafood Market — pick live seafood and have it cooked on the spot. End with qingbuliang (清补凉) dessert soup.
- 2 DAYS
Haikou + Wugong Temple + Beaches
Two days adding the historical temples, Hairui Tomb, and a relaxed beach afternoon.
- Weekend breaks
- Culture + beach combo seekers
- Families
- Day 01
Morning
Qilou Old Street (3 hours). Hainan chicken rice breakfast.
Afternoon
Volcanic park (3-4 hours). Return by 4 PM. Hainan Museum if time allows (free, 2 hours).
Evening
Seafood dinner at a beachfront restaurant on Holiday Beach. Sunset swim.
- Day 02
Morning
Wugong Temple (五公祠, 2 hours, ¥22) and Hairui Tomb (海瑞墓, 45 min, ¥15) in Qiongshan District.
Afternoon
Holiday Beach or Xixiu Beach — swimming, jet ski, beach volleyball. Lunch at a coconut-chicken hot pot restaurant (椰子鸡).
Evening
Duty-free shopping at Haikou Meilan Duty-Free City near the airport. Depart or overnight.
- 3 DAYS
Haikou + Wenchang Day Trip
Three days adding a day trip to Wenchang for coconut forests, the original Wenchang chicken, and space-launch views.
- Food travellers
- Space enthusiasts
- Nature lovers
- Day 01
Morning
Qilou Old Street (3 hours). Breakfast: Hainan rice noodles.
Afternoon
Volcanic park (3-4 hours). Hainan Museum if time.
Evening
Banqiao Seafood Market dinner. Night walk along Haikou Bay.
- Day 02
Morning
Wugong Temple (2 hours) and Hairui Tomb (45 min).
Afternoon
Holiday Beach — afternoon at the beach. Coconut chicken hot pot lunch.
Evening
Jinshui Gate night market for street food and tropical fruit. Duty-free browsing.
- Day 03
Morning
Drive to Wenchang (60 km east, 1 hour). Visit Wenchang Confucian Temple (¥15), walk through the 100,000-hectare coconut forest. Lunch: original Wenchang chicken at a local restaurant.
Afternoon
Tongguling (铜鼓岭) mountain for panoramic sea views. If a launch is scheduled, visit the Wenchang Space Launch Center viewing area (check http://www.cmse.gov.cn/). Moon-bay beach for a final swim.
Evening
Return to Haikou by 6 PM. Final dinner: try Dongshan goat (东山羊) or Hele crab (和乐蟹).
BUDGET
What a Hải Khẩu trip costs
Per-person, per-day costs across three spending tiers. Excludes international flights and visa fees.
| Line item | Backpacker | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostel bed (per night) | $10 | $30 | $80 |
| Mid-range hotel / 5-star resort (per night) | $30 | $70 | $180 |
| Local meal — Hainan noodles, Wenchang chicken (per person) | $3 | $8 | $25 |
| Fancy seafood dinner (per person) | $15 | $30 | $80 |
| Metro / bus ride | $0.5 | $1 | $5 |
| DiDi across town | $3 | $5 | $10 |
| Volcanic park entry (¥60) | $8 | $8 | $10 |
| Wugong Temple (¥22) + Hairui Tomb (¥15) | $5 | $5 | $5 |
| Wenchang day trip (car + lunch + entries) | $50 | $80 | $180 |
| Coconut chicken hot pot (per person) | $10 | $20 | $40 |
| Daily total (excluding accommodation) | $30 | $55 | $140 |
| Total per day | $164.5 | $312 | $755 |
$ USD per person per day, before international flights and visas. Last verified: Q3 2026.
STAY SAFE
Emergency contacts in Hải Khẩu
Save these three numbers before you board the plane. China uses different hotlines than most countries — there's no 911.
- POLICE
110
- AMBULANCE
120
- FIRE
119
- TOURIST HOTLINE
12301
- ENGLISH-SPEAKING ER
First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University (海南医学院第一附属医院) — 31 Longhua Road, +86 898 6677 3791
Problems travelers hit in Hải Khẩu
- Why is my Alipay not working?You linked a foreign Visa or Mastercard to Alipay but every transaction is rejected at the merchant.
- My China visa was denied — what now?Your L visa application was refused at the Chinese consulate and your trip is in 2–4 weeks.
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