Haikou
China · Hainan ShengCN
Prefecture-level city in Hainan, People's Republic of China
Haikou is the capital and most populous city of the Chinese province of Hainan. Haikou city is situated on the northern coast of Hainan, by the mouth of the Nandu River. The northern part of the city is on the Haidian Island, which is separated from the main part of Haikou by the Haidian River, a branch of the Nandu. Administratively, Haikou is a prefecture-level city, comprising four districts, and covering 2,280 square kilometres (880 sq mi). There are 2,046,189 inhabitants in the built-up area, all living within the four urban districts of the city.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 2,873,358
- Coordinates
- 20.046, 110.342
- Timezone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Elevation
- 222 m
Overview of Haikou
Haikou — a big-city destination in Hainan Sheng, China — is worth a place on your map. Around 2,873,358 people live here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Plan around water sports, nature and culture and you will not run out of ideas. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Haikou
Water Sports in Haikou
(8)Our data lists Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing, Rafting, Snorkeling and Surf as water sports options here. In all, 8 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for Haikou.
Nature in Haikou
(3)Haikou's nature entries include Beaches, Islands and Volcanoes. All of it is drawn from Haikou's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Culture in Haikou
(2)Looking for culture? Haikou has Docks and Historical Sites. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Haikou.
Nightlife in Haikou
(2)For nightlife, expect Clubs and Music. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Haikou.
Shopping in Haikou
(2)Looking for shopping? Haikou has Food and Shopping. Plan them together and you have a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Haikou.
Sports in Haikou
(2)Sports lovers get Biking and Golf. All of it is drawn from Haikou's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Adventure in Haikou
(1)Our data lists Amusement Parks as adventure options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Haikou.
Wellness in Haikou
(1)The wellness shortlist for Haikou: Turkish Baths. Everything listed here comes from what Haikou is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Haikou
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Long-distance travel plus local networks make Haikou straightforward to reach and cross. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai.
Similar destinations
Places near Haikou that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Haikou known for?
- Haikou, in Hainan Sheng, China, is best known for water sports, nature and culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 2,873,358 residents.
- What can you do in Haikou?
- Recorded activities in Haikou include Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing, Rafting, Snorkeling and Surf. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Haikou?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Haikou located?
- Haikou is located in Hainan Sheng, China. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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