Have you decided where to travel during the short holiday to Haikou? You can choose a one-day or three-day trip. Below, the editor recommends a three-day travel guide to Haikou. Friends who plan to travel to Haikou, come and take a look
The best guide for a three-day trip to Haikou, allowing you to fully experience the charm of Haikou in three days:
Schedule
Day 1: Leiqiong Haikou Volcano Group World Geopark (Climbing the Ten Thousand Year Old Volcano, Tasting the Yongyang Banquet) - Jinshuimen (Haikou's Characteristic Old Dad Tea Culture) - Night Tour of Haikou Bay (Haikou's Romantic Coastline)
Day 2: Haikou Feng Xiaogang Film Commune (Playing Comic Exhibition, Changing Clothes, Taking Photos and Checking in) - Haida Nanmen Snack Street (Experiencing Haikou Night Market Life)
Day 3: Qilou Old Street Looking at the century old arcade and understanding the past and present of Haikou - Sailing and windsurfing base (experience sailing and waves)
Day 1: Historical, cultural and culinary journey
- Morning: After arriving in Haikou, go to the hotel to check in and take a break. Then head to Qilou Old Street to admire the Nanyang style architecture and feel the strong historical atmosphere. Strolling along the old street, you can visit some historical buildings such as Qiu's old house and Daya Hotel to learn about Haikou's past
- Noon: Taste Hainan special food, such as Hainan noodles, Qingbu Liang, Wenchang chicken, at a restaurant near the old arcade street
- Evening: Head to the Haida Nanmen Night Market, where there are various snack stalls and food shops. You can taste local specialty snacks and delicious dishes, and experience the nightlife atmosphere of Haikou
Day 2: Natural Scenery and Seaside Leisure Tour
- In the morning: Go to the Leiqiong Haikou Volcano Group World Geopark, which is the only urban coastal tropical volcano in China and the first world-class tourist attraction in Hainan Province. You can climb the volcano crater, appreciate the spectacular volcanic landscape, and learn about the village culture in the volcanic area at the Volcanic Stone Culture Park
- Noon: Enjoy lunch at a restaurant near the park and taste local farmhouse cuisine
- Evening: Taste a seafood feast at a restaurant near the holiday beach and experience Haikou's marine cuisine culture. After dinner, you can take a walk on the beach and enjoy the beautiful night view
Day 3: Shopping and Cultural Experience Tour
- In the morning: Go to the Sun Moon Square Duty Free Store, which gathers many internationally renowned brands. You can buy your favorite duty-free goods. While shopping, you can also appreciate the unique architectural style of Sun Moon Plaza
- Noon: Enjoy a variety of dining options at the restaurants within Sun Moon Square
- Afternoon: Go to Feng Xiaogang Film Commune, which includes multiple themed areas such as 1942 Republic Street, Nanyang Fengqing Street, and the live action area of "Fanghua". You can change clothes, take photos and check-in here, as if traveling back in time and experiencing different styles
- Evening: End the trip and prepare to return
Detailed Explanation of Scenic Spots
- Qilou Old Street: One of the most distinctive street landscapes in Haikou City, with the oldest building, the Sipailou, built in the Southern Song Dynasty. Most of the arcade buildings were built by batches of overseas Chinese who returned from Southeast Asia in the early 20th century, drawing inspiration from the architectural style of Southeast Asia at that time. There are not only unique buildings here, but also various specialty shops and cuisine
- Hainan Provincial Museum: To learn about the culture of a city, go to the local museum. Hainan Provincial Museum has rich cultural relics, and exhibitions can help you understand the cultural heritage of Hainan.23
- Leiqionghaikou Volcano Group World Geopark: With a diverse range of volcanoes, it can be considered a natural geological museum. At the high point of the volcano, one can overlook the city of Haikou and the Qiongzhou Strait, with charming scenery. You can also see landscapes left by volcanic eruptions such as basalt and lava flows, as well as the Volcanic Stone Culture Park124
- Holiday Beach: The most representative seaside tourist and leisure destination in Haikou City. The left edge of the beach is a lush forest of ephedra trees, and the right edge is the vast Qiongzhou Strait. The sunshine, sea charm, beach, and coconut breeze complement each other, creating a charming tropical scenery with facilities such as a water world and a bathing center.24
- Sun Moon Square Duty Free Store: Gathering numerous internationally renowned brands, it is a paradise for shopping enthusiasts, where they can purchase tax-free goods at discounted prices23
- Feng Xiaogang Film Commune: Includes multiple themed areas, such as 1942 Republic Street, Nanyang Style Street, etc., with rich scenes suitable for taking photos and checking in, allowing people to feel the atmosphere of different times123
1. Leiqionghai Volcano Group World Geopark
Leiqionghai Volcano Group World Geopark is located in Shishan Town, Haikou City. The park has a diverse range of volcanoes, making it a natural geological museum. At the high point of the volcano, one can overlook the city of Haikou and the Qiongzhou Strait, with charming scenery. Following the trail of the scenic area, you can see lush tropical plants along the way, as well as landscapes left behind by volcanic eruptions such as basalt and lava flows. There is also a volcanic stone culture park, showcasing village gates, stone mills, bowls, basins, tables, sugarcane makers, and more made of volcanic stones from over 2000 years ago in the volcanic area. Being immersed in it feels like returning to the Stone Age
Opening hours: 08:00-18:00 (Monday Sunday, January 1st December 31st)
Ticket price: 27-48 yuan
2. Qilou Old Street
Haikou Qilou Old Street is one of the most distinctive street landscapes in Haikou City. The oldest building, Sipailou, was built in the Southern Song Dynasty. Haikou Qilou Old Street has won the first batch of ten "Chinese Historical and Cultural Famous Streets" titles for its uniqueness and distinctiveness Opening hours: All day Admission: Free Address: Deshengsha Road Changdi Road Old Street 3. Haikou Feng Xiaogang Film Commune The Film Commune includes eight themed areas: 1942 Republic Street, Nanyang Fengqing Street, "Fanghua" Scenic Area, Old Beijing Scenic Area, Church Square Area, Feng's New Year Film Garden Landscape Area, Filmmaker Star Avenue, and Large Studio Shooting Area. The large-scale photography studio shooting area has the world's largest indoor 8000 square meter large-scale photography studio, one 5000 square meter photography studio, two 3000 square meter photography studios, as well as supporting facilities such as power workshop, scenery workshop, prop workshop, E studio, and actor apartments, forming a gathering place for Chinese star shining filmmakers Opening hours Monday to Wednesday: 9:00-18:00, Thursday to Sunday: 9:00-22:00; Stop entering the park one hour in advance Traffic Guide Food recommendation Accommodation suggestions Precautions You can adjust your itinerary according to your interests and time, and fully enjoy the beautiful journey of Haikou