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 Haikou is the capital
of Hainan province. It's the center of Hainan's politics, culture, economy and traffic.
Because it located in the west of the biggest river—Nandu River, exactly in the
estuary of it, so it named 'Estuary', means 'Haikou' in Chinese.
Location: lies in the north of Hainan and on the north by Qiongzhou
Strait, opposite Haian town of Guangdong province.
Area: land area 236.44 sq. km; sea area 530 sq. km.; built-up urban
area 33.64 sq. km. and city planning land area 1127 sq. km.
Population: more than 400,000
Transportation: very conveniently, Meilan Airport, Xiuying Port
and Xin Port link Haikou to all parts of the country and world; town bus and taxi
could take you to anywhere you want.
Climatic features: It's like spring all the year round, the average
temperature is 24.6 C.
Local highlights:
Local Flavors: Wenchang Chicken, lobster, potboiled mutton with
soup, Jiaji Duck, coconut milk chicken, Dongshan Sheep
Tropical Fruits: pineapple, coffee, coconut, areca-nut and mangoes
Recommend tourist attractions: Wugong Temple, Qiongtai Academy,
Red Forest Nature Reserve, Volcano Park.
Remarks: Jiefang Road-an old street, original Portuguese colony. |
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