- 3 Haikou Bay Performing Arts Center (海口湾演艺中心), 42 Binhai Avenue, Longhua District (龙华区滨海大道42号) (on the west side of Evergreen Park, next door to the Haikou Conference & Exhibition Center; take bus no. 3, 6, 7, 18, 28, 37, 39, 42, 54 57, 72, 92, k2, sightseeing bus 1, or evening bus 1 and get off at the People's Congrees (人大会堂) bus stop). Opened in 2020, this is Haikou's newest performing arts center. It used to be the Haikou City People's Congress. For the latest show schedule (in Chinese only), see the official WeChat account (WeChat ID: 小海艺). (updated Aug 2020)
- 4 Hainan Center for the Performing Arts (海南省歌舞剧院), 68 Guoxing Avenue, Qiongshan District (琼山区国兴大道68号) (a short distance west of the Hainan Provincial Museum; take bus no. 12, 27, 33, 43, 51, 52, 56, 67 or 68 and get off at Hainan Plaza (海南广场)), ☏ +86 898 65301811 (call between 8:30 and 22:00). (updated Aug 2020)
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Plan a trip to Haikou, China — things to do, where to stay, food, transport, and local tips. Start with Old Qilou Streets, Former Residence of Feng Baiju, Former Residence of Qiu Jun, Qiongtai Academy.
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- Stay near a metro line if you plan museum-hopping days.
- Read recent reviews for noise — central streets can be loud at night.
- Flexible cancellation helps when flight times shift.
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- Compare nearby airports — sometimes a short train ride beats a pricey hub.
- Midweek departures are often cheaper than Friday/Sunday peaks.
- Set a flexible ±3 day search when your dates can move.
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Experiences in Haikou
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Tours, food walks, day trips and city activities around Haikou — book ahead and skip the guesswork.
- Book popular tours early in peak season — small-group slots go first.
- Day trips often include hotel pickup; check the meeting point.
- Look for free-cancellation options if the weather looks unstable.
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Skip lines and grab attraction tickets for Haikou — museums, landmarks, and city passes.
- Book popular museums and towers ahead — timed slots sell out on weekends.
- Mobile tickets are usually scanned at the gate; keep offline screenshots as backup.
- Combo passes can be cheaper when you plan 2–3 big sights in one day.
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Transfers in Haikou
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Private airport and city transfers for Haikou — fixed price, driver waiting for you.
- Pre-book airport transfers when landing late or with heavy luggage.
- Meet-and-greet at arrivals beats hunting taxis after a long flight.
- Confirm child seats / extra stops when you reserve.
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Cars in Haikou
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Rent a car around Haikou for day trips and countryside — flexible pickup options.
- Compare full-to-full fuel policies — they save hassle at return.
- Check congestion / limited-traffic zones before driving into historic centres.
- Book early for weekends and holidays; automatic cars go first.
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Travel eSIM data for visiting Haikou — online as soon as you land, no kiosk queues.
- Install the eSIM before you fly; activate on landing.
- Confirm your phone is unlocked and eSIM-compatible.
- Keep a small local SIM as backup if you need a local number for calls.