Haikou

Haikou’s coastal playground, Holiday Beach stretches 6 km along the Gulf of Tonkin, blending golden sands, tropical gardens, and lively water sports. Dubbed “Hainan’s Backyard,” it’s a year-round hub for sunbathing, kite-flying, and sunset strolls, with a 1990s retro vibe enhanced by modern cafes and eco-trails.

A UNESCO-recognized geological wonder, this park preserves China’s youngest volcanic cluster, with 40 dormant volcanoes and 30 lava caves dating back 13,000 years. Nestled in Haikou’s subtropical hinterland, it’s a surreal landscape of black basalt columns, steaming fumaroles, and orchid-filled craters, offering a rare glimpse into Earth’s fiery past.