Haikou, also named "YeCheng(the City of Coconut)", provincial capital of Hainan province, national "One Belt And One Road" strategic pivot city, China (hainan) pilot free trade zone (harbor) core city, is located in the north of Hainan island, is the political, economic, technological and cultural center of Hainan province and the largest transportation hub. It is adjacent to Wenchang in the east, Chengmai in the west, Anding in the south and Qiongzhou strait in the north. Haikou is located in the tropical zone, tropical resources show diversity, it is a southern coastal city rich in natural coastal scenery. It has a history of thousand years since the northern song dynasty. Haikou city was founded on December 9, 1926 and liberated on April 23, 1950. On April 13, 1988, Hainan province was established and Haikou became the capital of Hainan province.
Highlights:
- Coastal Scenery: Colorful sun umbrellas, uniform beach chairs, white buoys on the sea, bustling crowds, and towering watchtowers constitute the holiday feeling of the open-air baths. The beach is the place that Haikou citizens love most, and swimming in holiday beach to enjoy sea water bath has become an indispensable part of the daily life of Haikou Citizens. In the volcanoes world geoparks, there are thousands of volcanoes, fertile red soil, green coconut trees, blue sea and silver beach cleverly paints the beauty of harmony of the five colors.
- Featured Festival and Celebration: The featured festivals and celebrations in Haikou include Gongqi(公期), Flowers Exchange Festival(换花节) and Merry Making Festival of Hainan Island(海南岛欢乐节).
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