Haikou must-visit attractions

1. Haikou Qilou Old Street: click on the beautiful buildings

Usually when we come to Hainan, we will choose to land in Sanya or Haikou. Many people will fly directly to Sanya because of its reputation. Sanya, to be honest, Sanya is only suitable for Northeastern people to go on vacation in winter. In terms of beaches, the sea in my country's coastal cities is no worse than Sanya. So if you land in Haikou, there will naturally be more to do. Here we recommend Haikou’s Qilou Old Street, People’s Park, and Wanlv Garden.

As a century-old ancient building in Haikou, the Qilou Old Street has remained standing for 100 years. The stilted building style combines Chinese and Western styles and is full of Western style. In Hainan, there are only two places with such arcade buildings. The largest one It is Haikou Qilou Old Street, and the other one is Wenchang Old Street, which is mentioned below. The Qilou Old Street is one of the must-visit attractions in Haikou. Because it is open to the public free of charge, it is crowded with people every day. Walk into the block, immerse yourself in this Western-style building, walk through the streets and alleys of the Qilou, and feel the historical charm of Haikou. .

2. Leizhou Crater Geopark: Feel the style of a ten thousand-year-old extinct volcano

Leizhou Volcano Park is a national 4A scenic spot and one of the few natural landscapes in Haikou. It is 18 kilometers away and can be reached by car, taxi or bus. Breathe the air of nature, appreciate the natural scenery, and enjoy the view from the commanding heights of Haikou. The extinct volcano will not erupt and has been covered by green plants. From the top of the mountain, which is the commanding height of Haikou, it is a funnel-shaped crater. The commanding heights are cool and windy, and the bottom of the crater is also extremely cool, like a big bowl. This is the famous Leizhou Crater Park.

According to research by geologists, the Qiongbei volcano erupted in the early Tertiary of the Cenozoic Era, and the last eruption was in the Holocene of the Quaternary Era, about 13,000 years ago. After tens of thousands of years of vicissitudes and earth changes, 36 cup-and-cone shaped crater landform sites have been preserved here. Among them, the Ma'anling crater is 222.8 meters above sea level and is the highest peak in Qiongbei.

3. Wugong Temple: Ancient trees and ancient buildings complement each other

Wugong Temple is located on Haifu Road, Qiongshan, Haikou, China. It mainly consists of the first building of Hainan (Wugong Temple), the Guan It consists of Jiatang, Xueputang, Su Gong Temple, Liangfubo Temple, Dongzuo Pavilion, Xixinxuan, Fuli Spring, Suquan Pavilion, Qiongyuan, Wugong Temple Exhibition Hall and other buildings and relics. It was first built in the 15th year of Guangxu's reign in the Qing Dynasty (1889). There are stone statues of the Five Dukes placed in the courtyard, namely: Prime Ministers Li Gang and Zhao Ding of the Song Dynasty, as well as academicians Li Guang, Hu Quan, and Prime Minister Li Deyu.

What is there to see in the Wugong Temple?

The stone statues of the Five Gongs are placed in the large courtyard;

There are ancient trees in the courtyard that are more than 80 years old, including: plumeria, lychee tree, podocarpus, plum, etc.;

Ancient stone steles. There are many stone steles from the Ming and Qing Dynasties scattered in the yard. One of them is only two in China. The one in Wugong Temple is the best preserved.

4. Fucheng Line: Looking for century-old buildings in Haikou

Many friends who come to Haikou will only go to Qilou Old Street, go shopping in Baishagang Park, or go to Wanlv Gardening, these are popular ways to play. I just recommend everyone to find a different way to find Haikou's century-old buildings. This search process is very easy. They are all in Haikou urban area. They can be summarized in one line. This line is the famous "Fucheng Line" ”.

On this line, there are at least 6 ancient buildings, including Fucheng Drum Tower, Qiu Jun’s Former Residence, Wu’s Former Residence, Hai Rui’s Former Residence, Qiongtai Fudi, etc. These ancient buildings have received high praise this year. It has been renovated by the Haikou government and has become a free tourist attraction. If you follow the order of visit, you can start from the Five Gong Temple - Hai Rui's former residence - Qiu Jun's former residence - Wu's residence - Qiongtai blessed land - Drum Tower. Start in sequence, or you can reverse it, because this is a circle, no matter which way you go.

5. Xiuying Fort: an important coastal defense base in old Haikou

The Xiuying Fort Park in Haikou is located near Xiuying Port in Haikou City. It was built in the late Qing Dynasty (1891). It is one of the four major forts in my country and an important military and coastal defense base in Haikou. Because it was built on Xiuying Mountain, with high terrain and a broad view, the Qing government ordered Zhang Zhidong to be built. In 1939, the Xiuying Fort played a certain role in the Anti-Japanese War.

6. Haikou Tropical Rainforest Zoological and Botanical Garden: The most suitable forest park for family travel

Haikou has a wide forest area and is rich in negative oxygen ions. Because it is in the tropics, it feels like summer all year round. The year-round temperature is around 30 degrees, and it is as warm as spring all year round, especially in winter, making it especially suitable for travel and vacation. It also has the most natural tropical rainforest, a wide variety of wild animals and plants, and the only giant panda paradise in Hainan, which is especially suitable for family travel.

7. Wanlv Park: The most leisurely wetland park in Haikou

There are many parks in Haikou. In addition to People's Park and Baishagang Park, the largest park in Haikou is Wanlv Park. Garden. With a total area of ??1,070 acres, Wanlv Garden is the largest open tropical park in Haikou City. A large number of coconut trees and South Asian tropical ornamental plants are planted in the park. Next to it is the inner lake, with groups of egrets and charming scenery. It is a favorite among Haikou locals. Went to a park.

A large number of fitness equipment and fitness tracks have been built in the park. Whether you are here for tourism or strolling, it is a paradise. Away from the busy traffic, you can be in the park, where the breeze blows and washes away your fatigue.

Okay, Xiao Ning will take stock here. I have been to the above 7 tourist attractions before recommending them to everyone. Haikou, as the provincial capital of Hainan, is a city with a very long history. Many people’s impression of Haikou is that it has low consumption, an old city, and a red light district. In fact, only by truly living in this city can you know what Haikou is. It is a city that is more laid-back than Chengdu. No wonder people from the Northeast like to settle here. It is not unreasonable.