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Explore old city streets, markets and shops. This is the largest area in Haikou where old buildings are preserved, giving rise to an authentic atmosphere. It has an eclectic range of shops, e.g., pets (puppies, chicks, cats, rabbits), household drapes, kitchen tools, hardware, roast duck, toys. You can walk into some of the old courtyard style buildings and see the original wood work and details. Visit Dongmen Market (East Gate Market; 东门市场) on Bo'ai Road (博爱路) to see all the exotic foods for sale. The most famous street in the area is Zhongshan Road (中山路), a pedestrian-only road lined with souvenir shops and trendy cafes. Other notable streets include Bo'ai Road (博爱路), Changdi Road (长堤路), Deshengsha Road (得胜沙路), and Xinhua Road (新华路).
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天后宫, Tianhou Palace
Dedicated to Mazu (妈祖), the goddess of the sea who is also known as Tianhou (天后), meaning Queen of Heaven. This is one of the oldest temples in Haikou and has a history of over 700 years.
西天庙
A memorial temple dedicated to honouring the memory of Wang Zuo (王佐), a famous poet from Hainan's Lingao County who lived from 1428 to 1512. The temple was founded about half a century after Wang Zuo's death, but was later destroyed and rebuilt. The current structures date from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
海口人民公园
Established in 1935, this is probably Haikou's oldest modern park. The park contains a memorial built in 1954 to honour those who gave their lives for the Chinese Revolution.
云洞图书馆
Opened on 12 April 2021, this is Haikou's newest landmark building. The quirky design is the work of MAD Architects, a Beijing-based architectural design firm. For the time being, visitor numbers are restricted to a maximum of 400 per day and it is mandatory to make a booking on either the website or the official WeChat account before visiting, though this can only be done in Chinese. The official WeChat account can be found by searching for "晓岛" (Xiaosong Island).
海南省规划展览馆
万绿园
Beautiful park with green grass, palm trees, and ocean views. Popular with families and runners. The park normally organises special activities for Chinese festivals such as the Spring Festival and the Lantern Festival.