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Top 20 Best Things to Do in Haikou - 2023

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Discover the top attractions, sightseeing spots, activities, landmarks, and unforgettable experiences in Haikou. Plan your perfect itinerary and make the most of your visit to this vibrant destination.
Updated Sep 2023
  • No.1
    4.6/5
    7,150 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 10 reviews
    "You can take children to experience the magnificent scene of the crater intuitively. There is also a science museum, where you can learn up close how the volcano formed, how to erupt, how to cool, and various volcanic rocks can be visited up close. There is also a commanding height in Hainan on the mountain, overlooking Hainan Island."
    Haikou
    17.1km from downtown
    Highlights: Leiqiong UNESCO Global Geopark is located in Shishan Town, Haikou City. The park has a variety of volcanoes and is a natural geological museum. At the commanding heights of the crater, you can get a breathtaking view of the urban areas of Haikou and the Qiongzhou Strait. In addition to the circular caldera view, you can also walk along the trail to the bottom of the caldera. Not only is it cool, there are also many plants, forming a natural oxygen bar.
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  • No.2
    4.5/5
    3,850 Reviews
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    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 214 reviews
    "Loved this area in Haikou ! feels like a different world! full of cute coffee shops and little shops to spend your time browsing ! definitely a must visit when in Haikou!"
    Haikou
    1.6km from downtown
    Highlights: Qilou Old Street is a distinctive streetscape in Haikou City. It is mainly distributed on Deshengsha Road, Xinhua South Road, Zhongshan Road, Boai Road and Jiefang Road. Qilou was built by the overseas Chinese returning from Nanyang and draws on the local architectural styles. Now, various businesses operate out of these Nanyang buildings. It is important to note that buying things here requires fierce bargaining, do not be embarrassed!
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  • No.3
    4.6/5
    1,884 Reviews
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    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 98 reviews
    "Sunrise at Holiday Beach Is worth seeing ,We went there at 4 O ' Clock in The morning to see sunrise. and its worth it"
    Haikou
    10.9km from downtown
    Highlights: Holiday beach is located on the western side of Haikou city. To the left of the beach are luxuriant trees, and to the right lies the Qiongzhou Strait. The sunshine, sea, sandy beaches, and coconut palms here set each other off nicely to form a beautiful natural scene. At the weekends, you can come here with friends to enjoy barbecue and beer on the beach. When you've finished eating, enjoy the unique pleasure of a stroll by the sea.
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  • No.4
    4.5/5
    3,192 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 146 reviews
    "The overall fun is very good, that is, the traffic is not very convenient for foreigners. Take a taxi, from the city to the park, and charter a car to visit the car dealership area for a total of 190. It is not recommended to rent a car. Haikou is full of motorcycles. If you are not familiar with the traffic, it is very dangerous."
    Haikou
    30.5km from downtown
    Highlights: Hainan Tropical Wildlife Park and Botanical Garden is located on the bank of Dongshan Lake in Haikou. It is a zoo with the theme of tropical wild animals and plants. The beautiful scenery here is also a good wild environment for wildlife. In the driving area of the parks, visitors can witness animals such as the African lion, the Siberian tiger, and the Asian elephant in their natural contexts.
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  • No.5
    4.3/5
    4,113 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 54 reviews
    "it's a very romantic place go with your buddy to stay inside those hotel, feeling really back to 60 years century, and can't take some souvenir small pictures for free!"
    Haikou
    12.4km from downtown
    Highlights: The Mission Hills H‧Brothers Feng Xiaogang Film Commune is a large-scale film base that showcases the evolution of Chinese cities throughout the 20th century. The popular variety show, "Keep Running" once filmed an episode here. The scenic area’s features include 1942 Republic Street, Southeast Asia Street, and the Fanghua Courtyard. The 1942 and Fanghua Courtyard areas are scenes from the movies 1942 and Fanghua respectively. Walking among this familiar scenery, one could think they are actually in a movie. The area features a number of hand prints belonging to famous Chinese movie stars, and a number of performances to delight interested visitors.
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  • No.6
    4.4/5
    1,632 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 29 reviews
    "There are night tickets, but you can't visit the night venue. The park can be, there are not many tourists, and there are still open-air movies. It is suitable for taking pictures. The park is not big and you can finish shopping in 1 hour. 👌👌"
    Haikou
    3km from downtown
    Highlights: Five Officials' Temple is located in Haikou's urban district. It is a cultural relic and monument to the culture of ancient Chinese eunuchs, to Hainanese history and culture and to traditional architecture with Hainanese characteristics. The temple was built to commemorate five famous historical figures from the Tang and Song Dynasties who were banished to Hainan Island. The most famous building at the center of Five Officials' Temple is a two-story structure built entirely out of redwood with green roof tiles. Surrounded by lush tropical greenery, it is an extremely solemn and beautiful sight.
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  • No.7
    4.5/5
    498 Reviews
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    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 23 reviews
    "Haikou Bell Tower is located opposite the entrance of the famous Qilou Old Street, on the banks of the Haidian River. It is an old building with a history of more than 300 years. He witnessed the history of Haikou. This building has both the style of European architecture and the shadow of China's Yi people. It is unique and worth savoring."
    Haikou
    1.6km from downtown
    Highlights: Haikou Clock Tower is an important landmark in Haikou. It has a history of nearly one hundred years; it was originally built as an adaptation to foreign trade. The tower is five stories high, with walls made of red brick. Haikou Clock Tower stands on Changti Road and faces the water. The old buildings opposite the tower are part of the famous Haikou Arcaded Streets.
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  • No.8
    4.6/5
    752 Reviews
    "This zoo. The outside is tattered, the inside is very good, there are a lot of small animals, the animals are a lot of free-range, you can interact with people, we bought vegetable bags, that turtle, chicken dumplings, and little monkeys are too cute, a good place for parent-child travel"
    Haikou
    15.6km from downtown
    Highlights: Swan Lake Animal Base is a modern ecological park integrating the breeding and travelling of rare animals. It is located in Guilinyang Development Zone, Haikou City, next to Guilinyang Avenue. This park consists of lake, small islands and peninsulas. Swan Lake is surrounded by large waterfowl dominated by swans.The island and peninsula are divided into Lemur Island, Tortoise Land, Flamingo Valley, Parrot World and so on.
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  • No.9
    3.9/5
    965 Reviews
    "There are very few people and few facilities, but the children are very happy to play, the carousel is infinitely smooth, and there is only one place to eat. You can choose to play with your children, it is a pity, this big place feels deserted"
    Haikou
    16.4km from downtown
    Highlights: Changying Universal 100 Fantasy Park is located on the west coast of Xiuying District, Haikou City, Hainan Province. The first phase of the park covers an area of 837 acres. Experience", "film + technology", "lighting + dance" movie entertainment kingdom, to create a "characteristic paradise, a cultural paradise, a paradise with stories, a paradise with connotations, a paradise with heritage, a paradise with positive energy" paradise". Changying Global 100 Fantasy Park has four themed divisions, namely: Silk Road Adventure, Wonderland of Light and Shadow, Magic Valley, and Dream World; large-scale amusement projects adopt innovative film and television technology, combined with tailor-made world-leading entertainment equipment, Create an immersive fantasy that goes beyond movies. Changying Universal 100 Fantasy Park has a unique architectural art landscape, high-tech large-scale tourism equipment, suitable amusement projects for all ages, all-weather multi-country interactive performances, and full-flavored fashion and healthy food.
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  • No.10
    4.5/5
    259 Reviews
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    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 43 reviews
    "a very spacious building, very visual and picturesque presentation of an ancient shipwreck, with a huge cinema screen to show some history. Pretty informative on the ethnic inhabitation and current state of things. These are pictures of the Li nation folk craft"
    Haikou
    4.1km from downtown
    Highlights: The Hainan Provincial Museum has 10 exhibition halls, 6 of which are the basic exhibitions of the museum, including: Intangible Cultural Heritage, Heavy Instrumental Light Exhibition, Hainan Historical Exhibition, Hainan Tibetan Cultural Relics, Hainan Minority Five Subjects, Hainan History, ethnic minority culture, South African material and cultural heritage, and Hainan cultural relics have been displayed in all directions.
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  • No.11
    4.6/5
    631 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 2 reviews
    "what an amazing experience ☺️, l really enjoyed the hot springs , service , cleanliness of the place , l would say it’s a perfect place to go and enjoy with friends , family and a loved one 😉"
    Haikou
    13.3km from downtown
    Highlights: Mission Hill Volcanic Mineral Springs is a hot spring resort center that enjoys an excellent reputation. Its refined environment is surrounded by greenery. It incorporates architecture and facilities in the different styles of the five continents. You can experience a Chinese-style herbal medicine hot spring, a Japanese cherry blossom hot spring, and an Indian clove hot spring. Besides enjoying the pleasure of bathing in hot springs, there are a number of treatment suites here offering classic hydrotherapy treatments from around the world.
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  • No.12
    4.6/5
    934 Reviews
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    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 87 reviews
    "This park is beautiful. You can tell it’s a popular spot for all ages. People were flying kites, relaxing, having picnics, kids were playing, etc. The park is decorated with beautiful flowers and palm trees. There is a large lake area. It is a great place to go ! I loved it there."
    Haikou
    3km from downtown
    Highlights: Wanlu Park is an open park in Haikou. Here you can see people who are running, practicing boxing, flying kites, and riding tandem bicycles. It is a good place for local weekend trips. A number of tropical and subtropical plants, primarily coconut trees, have been planted in the garden, yielding a unique landscape. There is also a golf course where you can exercise and relax.
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  • No.13
    4.0/5
    350 Reviews
    "Overall it is not bad, there are fewer types of fish. The sea lion performance link is still very good, cute and obedient. It is recommended that the narrator can change a clear microphone, and the Mandarin can be said to be more standard. The mermaid link is also OK, but the water can be changed, it is really unclear."
    Haikou
    12.6km from downtown
    Highlights: Haizhiyu Seaworld is located in the new city of Mission Hills, Longhua District, Haikou City. It is a comprehensive sea park integrating marine landscapes, rare fish, marine animal performances and rare animals, marine environmental protection science popularization, parent-child and DIY education activities, dining and entertainment. The park displays the unique fishes of Hainan and the South China Sea, supplemented by land amphibians, and displays of ornamental freshwater fish, colored corals, jellyfish and sea lions, seals, turtles and other rare animals. It also has some animal-human interactive areas.
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  • No.14
    4.6/5
    240 Reviews
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    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 38 reviews
    "At night, when the city's neon lights flash, the century bridge in Haikou is like a dreamy rainbow, across the quiet sea, adding a mystery and romance to the coastal city. I was fortunate to watch the Haikou Century Bridge at night, and the feeling of that moment still vividly vivid. When I stood on the beach near the bridge, I was first shocked by the endless night sky. The stars are like pearls scattered by God on the sky with diamonds. They glow and shine with the bridge in the distance, making people sigh the magic of nature. As night falls, the lights of the Century Bridge gradually light up, showing a gorgeous colorful beauty. The LED lights on the bridge not only add color to the bridge, but also change various patterns and colors, like dreamy stage sets. I feel like I am in a fairy tale world, away from the world. The reflection of the bridge sparkled on the sea, as if it were a huge painting that blended the sky, bridge and sea perfectly. I sat quietly on the beach, listening to the waves lapping on the shore, and felt a peace and tranquility. This tranquility made me forget the hustle and bustle of the city and blended me with nature. The night view of the Century Bridge also made me think about the concept of time. The bridge connects both sides of the Straits and represents the connection between the past and the future. I imagined the shuttle of vehicles on the bridge, people's traffic, this is constantly continuing. Under this modern bridge, I feel the passage of time, the continuation of life. Night view of Haikou Century Bridge is a unique journey of the soul. Here I found peace in my heart and felt the harmonious coexistence of nature and human civilization. This bridge is not just a traffic project, but a symbol of connecting the city with nature, the past and the future. Every night's walk is a deep thinking about life and a sense of beauty."
    Haikou
    3.1km from downtown
    Highlights: Haikou Century Bridge lies on the Haidian River, which can be regarded as the iconic scenery of Haikou. In the evening, when the sun sets in the west, the bridge structure of the bridge is amazing. The bridge can also pass people, there are sidewalks, and you can overlook the vast sea from the bridge. The bridge is located on the northward extension of Longkun North Road in Haikou City, with a total length of 2,683 meters, of which the main bridge is 636.60 meters long. The main bridge is a cable-stayed bridge with two towers, two cable surfaces and three spans. There are 4 towers at both ends of the main bridge, and bridgehead squares on the north and south banks.
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  • No.15
    4.3/5
    289 Reviews
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 5 reviews
    "Dongzhai Port Mangrove Wetland Park in Haikou is a wetland park with mangrove plants concentrated in Haikou. I have been here before and recently visited again. Now I have changed to a boat tour and need to buy ferry tickets."
    Haikou
    26.4km from downtown
    Highlights: Dongzhaigang Mangrove Nature Reserve is a quiet nature reserve. The mangrove trees in the forest area have a strong vitality. During high tide, the trees are submerged in water up to the tree crowns, and only during low tide are the tree branches slowly exposed. You can enjoy all of the beautiful scenery of the mangroves by boat. If you are lucky, you can also see different kinds of birds, especially in the autumn and winter seasons. In addition to travelling by boat, you can also walk along the scenic trails and stroll through the dense jungle to relax and get closer to nature. Local villagers sell salted duck eggs and seafood around the resort, which are very tasty and affordable.
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  • No.16
    4.2/5
    293 Reviews
    "OMG! It was such a beautiful museum! It should be much better advertised! We loved every part of it! Very creative, big enough to spend and hour or so. It was fun not only for kids but also us adults."
    Haikou
    12.7km from downtown
    Highlights: The Haikou Teddy Bear Museum is part of the brand-new Centreville outdoor mall near Haikou, As its name implies, it's a museum...of teddy bears! The museum has 7 main areas, including the "One Belt, One Road Theme Exhibit", the Teddy Bear History Exhibit, the LV Teddy Bear Holographic image 3D Pavilion, etc. The museum displays how teddy bears and films have developed over time and also incorporates the characteristics of Mission Hills and local elements of Hainan.
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  • No.17
    4.4/5
    76 Reviews
    Free
    "[View] Beachside view; Century Park by the sea; Under the Century Bridge; Night view is more beautiful; Famous net red punch card place; reading, walking, running are good; [Fun] Many [Cost-effective] Very high"
    Haikou
    3.3km from downtown
  • No.18
    4.6/5
    267 Reviews
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 13 reviews
    "Baishamen Park is located in the north of Haidian Island, Meilan District, Haikou City, and is located in the Qiongzhou Strait. It covers an area of 60 hectares. Baishamen Park is an open municipal recreational park. It was officially opened to the public in January 2009. Baishamen Ecological Park design includes Haikou Year Wheel, Happy Ocean, Xipan Coast, City Station four tourism theme areas and supporting infrastructure. To dig Haikou region and humanistic spirit core, show Hainan history and culture, such as Baishajin, Mazu Temple, Liberation War, etc., jointly create a harmonious and unified, strong seaside leisure environment."
    Haikou
    4.6km from downtown
    Highlights: Baishamen Park in the north of Haidian Island is a childhood memory of many locals. The park has rides such as Ferris wheels, roller coasters and pirate ships, as well as a gentle coastline and fine sandy beaches. Every weekend, many citizens bring their children here for leisure and entertainment. The park has four major tourist themed areas: Haikou Annual Ring, Happy Ocean, Xipan Coast, and City Station, including "Baishamen Children's Amusement Park", "Pottery Character Sculptures Depicting Mazu Culture", "Baishamen Park Tennis Court" and so on. Baishamen Park also has a wetland scenic area with idyllic ecological characteristics, with a complete water system, small sandbars in the water, and unique wooden bridges connecting the roads, allowing people to experience the fun of the pastoral.
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  • No.19
    4.4/5
    234 Reviews
    "Carnival Water World is located in Mission Hills area of Haikou City. It is a comprehensive water park suitable for people of all ages. At the same time, the water electric sound party is held periodically to create a new frontier tide in the hearts of young people. Dark Whirlpool has confirmed the eyes, which is the top stream of the paradise I love! It's like being in a black hole, swinging back and forth, screaming with the sound of water, the whole soul flying! Number of people to play: 3-6 People/Group U-shaped skateboards Slide sharply from the near-vertical large skateboard, and then rush to the opposite landslide, free fall plus weightlessness... Now my mind is full of shaking, I am too difficult! Number of people/group Big Water Arrow Water roller coaster will always drip God! Turning up and down in a row, "Wow ~ oh ~" releases unlimited passion in the shouting and screaming along the way! Number of people playing: 2 people/group"
    Haikou
    12.6km from downtown
    Highlights: Haikou Carnival Water World covers an area of 50,000 square meters and has 30 representative slides, mainly dark vortex, U-shaped skateboard, big water arrow, inspire 360, brave Longji Peak, 8 competitions, and rapid ladder , 9 sets of imported equipment from Canada Whitewater Company, including the torrent and brave combination, the carnival and water base, including the little carnival world and baby carnival world specially designed for little adventurers to play, a long lazy river of about 330 meters, a approx. The 3,700-square-meter wave pool is equipped with a large screen and live entertainment. The surfing simulator brings a better wave experience. The park is operated by Fengqingyang (Hainan) Scenic Spot Management Co., Ltd. and is open until 21:00, bringing more entertainment items to Haikou's night life, and will create a comprehensive water park suitable for people of all ages.
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  • No.20
    4.5/5
    419 Reviews
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    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 36 reviews
    "Haikou People's Park is known as "Daying Mountain" in ancient times. This small mountain bag, which is more than 400 acres and less than 30 meters above sea level, has been closely related to heroes and memorial heroes since ancient times. Before the Sui and Tang Dynasties, Daying Mountain faced the sea in the north. Today, the legend of East and West Lakes is the deep pool of Wulong "Tengyun Ascension" and "Pushing Waves into the Sea". Not only "Longtan", the nearby premises are also extraordinary: the north of the mountain is "Longton", "Tongue" before the slope "Longton slope"; three villages on the mountain, respectively, named waves, waves, since the Tang Dynasty to the Ming and Qing Dynasties and even the early years of the Republic of China, have been so loud and local."
    Haikou
    479m from downtown
    Highlights: A popular citizen park, the east and west lakes in the park are beautiful, surrounded by coconut groves by the lake, and the pavilions on the island in the center of the lake are magnificent. There is also a zoo in the park, where you can see some tropical and subtropical animals. There is also a new playground in the park, which attracts a large number of children. Haikou People's Park, the whole park is divided into Dongxi Lake tourist area, martyrs memorial area, tropical plant specimen area, quiet rest area, orchid garden, animal area and living area according to functional divisions. The Hainan Liberation Monument is located at the entrance of the main entrance of the park and stands on Daying Mountain. It was built in 1954 to commemorate the martyrs who died heroically in the Qiongdao Revolution and the battle across the sea for a long time. The park also houses a statue of General Feng Baiju and a memorial pavilion for Feng Baiju. General Feng Baiju is the leading core of the Qiongya Party organization.
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FAQ

What are some Best Things to Do in Haikou?
Some Best Things to Do in Haikou include:Leiqiong UNESCO Global Geopark|Qilou Old Street|Holiday beach|Hainan Tropical Wildlife Park|Mission Hills H‧Brothers Feng Xiaogang Film Commune
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Haikou?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Haikou include:Leiqiong UNESCO Global Geopark:4.6|Qilou Old Street:4.5|Holiday beach:4.6|Hainan Tropical Wildlife Park:4.5|Mission Hills H‧Brothers Feng Xiaogang Film Commune:4.3
At what locations in Haikou can Best Things to Do in Haikou be found?
The Best Things to Do in Haikou are mainly located in:Leiqiong UNESCO Global Geopark:Haikou|Qilou Old Street:Haikou|Holiday beach:Haikou|Hainan Tropical Wildlife Park:Haikou|Mission Hills H‧Brothers Feng Xiaogang Film Commune:Haikou