Hainan Tropical Wildlife Park and Botanical Garden 海南热带野生动植物园

Covered by 90 percent greenery and sprawling across 800 acres, it is the largest tropical wildlife and botanical theme garden in China. More than 4,000 rare birds and 200 animal species live here, some of which are quite endangered. One section of the park is for hiking, and one section for a driving safari. Animals here include Ligers, Tigons, Lions, Tigers, Elephants, Bears, Giraffes, Hippos, Ostriches, Crocodiles, Buffalo, Monkeys, Elk, Deer, and many more. This is known as the best zoo in Hainan and is worth the trip. Flamingo Restaurant, located inside the park, provides refreshment.

Hours

8 AM – 6 PM

Ticket Price

98 RMB

Official Website

Location

Dongshan Town. Xiuying District, Haikou City 海口市秀英区东山镇

Dongzhai Harbour Mangrove Forest 东寨港红树林自然保护区

Haikou Mangrove Forest in Dongzhai Port is one of the best nature attractions in Haikou, and has been placed on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tentative List. The Mangrove Forest in Dongzhai Port is about 50 miles long, covering an area of about 4000 square kilometers. It includes six rivers, along with several bays and tidewater gullies. The mangrove trees grow directly from the shallow water of the harbour, and their intricate root systems anchor the soil, creating an excellent environment for other wildlife to flourish. The mangrove forest is a wetland area where many rare species of plants and animals can be seen. About 159 species of birds inhabit the reserve, including many rare migratory birds. The best time for birdwatching is winter, when the park is filled with thousands of birds escaping the cold weather of northern China. This beautiful nature reserve offers an excellent opportunity to get out of the city and take a non-strenuous nature hike or go on a relaxing boat tour. There is a secret beneath the tranquil waters of the Dongzhai Harbour. In 1605 a devastating earthquake hit the coast, and 72 local villages slid into the sea, where they still lie, underwater to this day.

Hours

09:00-22:00

Ticket Price

Take the tourism sightseeing bus from Baishamen Park to the Mangrove Forest. The bus leaves at 8 AM, and bus tickets cost 18 RMB.

Location

Dongzhai Harbor, Haikou (border of Haikou and Wenchang cities) 位于海南省东北部，处于海口市和文昌市的交界处

Haikou Volcano Park 海口石山火山群国家地质公园

Hainan Volcano Park is China's first volcano themed national park. Hainan is home to nearly every variety of volcano in the world, and boasts the best preserved volcano in the country. Hainan Volcano Park is situated to the west of Shishan town in Haikou’s Qiongshan District, approximately 20 kilometers away from downtown Haikou. The large park covers the sites of more than 40 volcanoes and 30 volcanic caves, among which the Wolong Cave and Immortal Cave are especially popular. This attraction is perfect for a day trip from Haikou, a chance to get out of the city and enjoy some nature hiking. The hikes are not strenuous and even families with small children will find many activities suited to the kids, including a small museum of volcanic rocks, lots of interesting geological features to explore, a beautiful view of the countryside from the top of the volcano crater (it's been inactive for a long long time, no worries), a restaurant serving local Hainan food, and a lake.

Location

Shishan Town, Xiuying District, Haikou 海口市秀英区石山镇