Haikou Attractions
Haikou lies at the northern end of Hainan Island.
Haikou was known as a port back in the Song period (960-1279). Between 1911 and 1926 it rapidly grew into a modern town.
Today Haikou, the capital of Hainan, is the political, economic and cultural center of Hainan province as well as being a major port and traffic hub.
Haikou was known as a port back in the Song period (960-1279). Between 1911 and 1926 it rapidly grew into a modern town.
Today Haikou, the capital of Hainan, is the political, economic and cultural center of Hainan province as well as being a major port and traffic hub.
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Temple of the Five Dignataries
The 19th C Temple of the Five Dignataries preserves the memory of five important dignaries from the Tang and Song period.
Temple of the Su Shi (Monastery of the Golden Millet)
Near the Temple of the Five Dignataries stands the Temple of Su Shi (Sugong Ci), which was built in 1617, on the foundations of the Monastery of the Golden Millet (Jinsu An), in memory of the famous poet Su Shi, who spent some time here in 1097.
The two fountains which the poet Su Shi caused to be built here are still standing. They are called the Fountain of the Cleansing of the Heart (Xixin Quan) and the Fountain of the Floating Millet (Fusu Quan).
The two fountains which the poet Su Shi caused to be built here are still standing. They are called the Fountain of the Cleansing of the Heart (Xixin Quan) and the Fountain of the Floating Millet (Fusu Quan).
Haikou Surroundings
Qiongtai Shuyuan Academy
Built in 1710, Qiongtai Shuyuan Academy, in the small town of Qiongshan just south of Haikou, originally comprised several buildings. Today, however, only the Red Building (Hong Lou) remains; it houses a teacher training establishment.
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Tomb of Hai Rui
The Tomb of Hai Rui dates from the 16th C and contains the remains of this outspoken minister.
