Haikou

Located at the mouth of the Nandu River, Haikou extends across 2,280 square kilometers with four distinct urban districts and white sand beaches.

The city gained importance as a trading port in 1858 through the Treaty of Tianjin and developed from a small port into a major administrative center.

The Temple of Five Lords preserves the memory of Ming Dynasty officials, while local festivals celebrate traditions with coconut-themed gatherings in spring.

Hainan Meilan International Airport connects Haikou to major cities, with a modern public transport system including buses and shared bicycles throughout the city.

Shishan Volcanic Cluster National Geopark contains 40 volcanic formations and 30 caves from eruptions that occurred 10,000 years ago.

Location: Hainan

Capital city: Xiuying District

Elevation above the sea: 222 m

Part of: Hainan

Shares border with: Ding'an County, Wenchang, Chengmai County

Website: https://haikou.gov.cn

GPS coordinates: 20.02000,110.32000

Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:58