Visit Haikou, where history and modernity converge

Since phase II of the Haikou Meilan International Airport was put into operation in early December, it has become considerably more convenient to travel between Haikou and the rest of the world. This famous historical island and cultural hub is not only abundant in ancient Chinese culture, but is also home to Qilou Century Old Streets that follow a modern Nanyang style. As an international wetland city, visitors can enjoy the "return of thousands of birds" at the largest mangrove nature reserve in China and the carefully restored national wetland park that contains very rich biodiversity. Haikou, the provincial city of Hainan, also exhibits romantic tropical coastal scenery and ancient volcanic contours that date back thousands of years. The city continues to show vigorous development and great vitality against the backdrop of China's continuing opening up.

Qilou Century Old Street - image provided by the Bureau of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television and Sports of Haikou City

Haikou Crater - provided by the Bureau of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television and Sports of Haikou City

Egret flock in the mangroves of Dongzhaigang National Nature Reserve, Hainan - Photo by Feng Erhui

Aerial photography of Haikou's Wanluyuan Haikou Bay - Photo by Luo Yunfei

Haikou Meilan International Airport Phase II - Photo by Luo Yunfei

Yacht and sailboat candidates are docked at the public wharf of Haikou National Sailing Base - Photo by Luo Yunfei

Starting area of Haikou Jiangdong new area under large-scale construction - Photo by Luo Yunfei

Hainan Dongzhai Habour, Haikou - Photo by Feng Erhui

The mangrove is a national nature reserve with some of the richest mangrove resources in China. There are 19 families and 35 species of mangrove plant, accounting for 97% of the mangrove species of China. The reserve is also a paradise for birds. Tens of thousands of migratory birds come here every winter, and 218 species of birds have been recorded.