Why go
- Prefecture-level city in Hainan, People's Republic of China.
- Served by Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK).
History
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.
Where to stay
China, Haikou, 中环国际广场 滨海大道77号 邮政编码: 570105 · langhamhotels.com
China, Hainan, Haikou, Longhua District, Haikou, Duhai Rd, 100号近外滩中心 邮政编码: 570228 · marriott.com
No 6 Henggou 2 Jie Xinbu St, Qiongshan, Hainan, China, 570209 · accorhotels.com
21 Jinlong Rd, Longhua District, Haikou, Haikou, Hainan, China, 570100
Xinbu Island, 21 Xiyuan Rd, Mei Lan Qu, Haikou, Hainan, China, 570209
105 Binhai Blvd, Longhua District, Haikou, Haikou, Hainan, China, 570125
Xingrunda Plaza, No, 2 海秀东路 Haikou, Hainan, China
18 Wudong Road (Wudong Lu, Meilan District, Qiongshan, Hainan, China, 570208
Wudong Road, No, 5 福安路 Haikou, Hainan, China
China, 博鳌金海岸大道8号
No.23 Taihua Road, 滨海大道 Haikou, Hainan, China
67 Binhai Blvd, Longhua District, Haikou, Haikou, Hainan, China, 570125
No, 18 龙昆北路 Haikou, Hainan, China
19 Binhai Blvd, Longhua District, Haikou, Haikou, Hainan, China, 571100
22 Haifu Rd, Meilan District, Haikou, Hainan, China, 570203
8 Wuzhishan Rd, Meilan District, Haikou, Hainan, China, 570102
Indoor
Indoor
China, Hainan, Haikou, Longhua District, Haikou, Longhua Rd, 16号甲 邮政编码: 570102
3 Haixiu E Rd, Longhua District, Haikou, Haikou, Hainan, China, 570102 · longquanren.com
3rd Floor, Building 2, Haiyun Garden, 27 Heping N Rd, Haikou, Hainan, China
NO.14-1, Road, Haidian Residential District, Qiongshan District, Wuxi Shi, Hainan, China, 510208
Arcaded streets, No. 9, 中山路 Longhua District, Haikou, Haikou, Hainan, China, 570208
Shibo Building, No.21, Heping Blvd, Haikou, Hainan, China, 571158
384R+FP2, Meilan District, Haikou, Hainan, China, 570208
388H+QXM, Haidian Wuxi, Road, Qinzeyuan Residential Community, Haikou, Hainan, China
30 Qingnian Rd, Meilan District, Haikou, Hainan, China, 571132
No.40 Yilongheng Road, Haikou, Hainan, China
China, Hainan, Haikou, Meilan District, Yiheng Road, 海甸岛怡心路14号 邮政编码: 570208
No.29 Bihai Avenue (Hengda Meilisha Tianyiwan), Haikou, Hainan, China
Restaurants & places to go
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Ice Cream, Burger, Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Burger, Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Ice Cream, Bubble Tea, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:30-22:30 · 201 白沙门公园 - Baishamen park, 570208
Cafe · cafe · emperorfoods.cn
American, Fast Food · American fast food
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Coffee, Cantonese, Chinese, Restaurant · Coffee/Cantonese restaurant · 紫荆路 - Zijing Road, 海口市
Noodle, Restaurant · Noodle restaurant
Cantonese, Chinese, Western, Restaurant · Cantonese/Chinese restaurant · 玉沙路 - Yusha Road, 海口市
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Hotpot, Restaurant · Hotpot restaurant
Restaurant · Features: step-free access
Restaurant · Features: step-free access
Restaurant · Features: step-free access
Restaurant · Features: step-free access
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Airports
Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) 20 km to the centre
Haikou (Meilan), 46, CN — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 22 airlines (Hainan Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Air Foyle, Japan Air System…) · direct flights to 38 destinations incl. Hangzhou, Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Fuzhou… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 22 airlines, 38 direct destinations
- Hainan Airlines HU (737-800, 737, A320) · 24 routes: Beijing, Changcha, Changzhi, Chengdu, Chongqing, Fuzhou, Guangzhou, Guilin, Guiyang, Hangzhou, Hefei, Hong Kong*, Kunming, Nanchang, Nanjing, Nanning, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Singapore, Taipei, Taiyuan, Wuhan, Xiamen, Zhengzhou
- China Southern Airlines CZ (A320, 737-300, 737-800, A321, A330-300, 737) · 16 routes: Beijing, Changcha, Chengdu, Chongqing, Fuzhou*, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Kunming, Nanjing, Nanning, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Wuhan, Xiamen, Zhengzhou, Zhuhai
- Air Foyle GS (Embraer 190, A320) · 13 routes: Anqing, Beihai, Changcha, Changde, Guilin, Guiyang, Huangshan, Luzhou, Nanning, Shantou, Zhanjiang, Zhuhai, Zunyi
- Japan Air System JD (A319, A320) · 13 routes: Beijing, Changcha, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Guilin, Guiyang, Hangzhou, Nanchang, Nanjing, Ninbo, Wuhan, Xi'an, Zhengzhou
- Air China CA (A320, A319, 737-800, A321, CRJ-200) · 9 routes: Beijing, Chengdu, Fuzhou*, Guangzhou*, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Shenzhen*, Tianjin, Zhengzhou
- Shenzhen Airlines ZH (A320, A319, 737-800, 737) · 7 routes: Beijing*, Chengdu*, Guangzhou, Nanjing, Shenzhen, Tianjin*, Zhengzhou
- Sichuan Airlines 3U (A320, A321, A319) · 5 routes: Chengdu, Chongqing, Hangzhou, Ninbo, Zhuhai
- China Eastern Airlines MU (A320) · 3 routes: Kunming, Nanchang, Shanghai
- Xiamen Airlines MF (737) · 3 routes: Fuzhou, Hangzhou, Xiamen
- Caucasus Airlines NS (737-800) · 2 routes: Nanning, Wenzhou
- Juneyao Airlines HO (A320) · 2 routes: Shanghai, Shanghai
- Cargo Plus Aviation 8L (737-800) · 1 route: Kunming
- Cathay Pacific CX (A320, A321) · 1 route: Hong Kong
- China Airlines CI (737-800) · 1 route: Taipei
- Dragonair KA (A320, A321) · 1 route: Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Airlines HX (A320) · 1 route: Hong Kong
- Jetstar Asia Airways 3K (A320) · 1 route: Singapore
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (32S) · 1 route: Hangzhou*
- Shandong Airlines SC (CRJ-200) · 1 route: Fuzhou
- Shanghai Airlines FM (737-800) · 1 route: Shanghai
- Tiger Airways TR (A320) · 1 route: Singapore
- West Air China PN (A320) · 1 route: Chongqing
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Haikou Jiazi Airport 44 km to the centre
Haikou (Ding'an), 46, CN
Getting there by ferry
秀英轮渡码头
Ferry terminal · 6.3 km from the centre
秀英港客运站
Ferry terminal · 6.6 km from the centre
Xinhai Harbour
Ferry terminal · 18 km from the centre
Nangang Station
Ferry terminal · 18 km from the centre
湛江 (海安新港) - 海口 (秀英港)
Ferry route
海安新港 - 秀英港
Ferry route
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: HAK has direct flights to 38 destinations on 22 airlines (incl. Hangzhou, Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Fuzhou…). By water: 4 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: 秀英轮渡码头, 6.3 km); routes include 湛江 (海安新港) - 海口 (秀英港), 海安新港 - 秀英港.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Haikou (Hainan Island). Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Charter · Gulfstream, Global, BBJ · China's largest business-jet operator.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.