With distinctive blue-glazed office towers rising high above bustling streets, Haikou is easily distinguished as the capital city of Hainan Province and the island's political, business and financial center. But Haikou, which means "mouth of the sea", is also an inviting tree-lined tropical port city and part of a thriving area that welcomes sightseers and holiday makers as well as business travelers.
Rich in tradition and alive with its own distinctive culture, Haikou, or the "City of Coconut Palms", is truly a must-see destination. Of particular note are the six-km-long Holiday Beach, world-class hotels and wide array of excellent restaurants offering up seemingly endless choices in local, regional and international cuisine. Also on tap is great shopping and inviting nightlife.