▲ ["Traversing the Timeless Wonder of Qiongtai"] Stepping into the Five Figures' Temple in Haikou is like opening a door through time! The "First Tower of Hainan," with its red beams and plain tiles, stands quietly in the garden, while weathered stone tablets bear the noble spirit of Tang and Song dynasty officials. The Fusu Spring, dug by Su Dongpo himself, remains crystal clear and sweet, never drying up for nine centuries. Strolling along the bluestone paths as frangipani blossoms drift down, pavilions and towers mirror themselves in emerald waters—just beyond the garden walls, the city's skyscrapers loom faintly. Here resonates both history's echo and an urban oasis of tranquility. Touch the ancient walls to feel their warmth, listen to the wind whispering through the corridors—every inch of this land tells of exiled scholars' loyalty and the blending of Hainan's cultural tapestry.
▲ ["Echoes of a Millennium-Old Bell"] Strolling along Changdi Road, a striking vermilion structure suddenly catches your eye by the Haidian River—this is the Haikou Clock Tower! Built in 1929 through donations from overseas Chinese, it once kept time for bustling merchant ships in the harbor and remains the "beating heart" of Coconut City today. At sunset, the 28-meter-tall European-style tower casts shimmering reflections on the water as the 2-meter-diameter clock on its top floor gently turns its hands, playing melodious electronic chimes every 30 minutes that drift across the city. Leaning against the railing, you can almost hear the whistles of merchant ships from a century ago and the footsteps of returning expatriates. Across the street, the aroma of soup rice wafts from Sotte Porticos Streets Maikou, where history and local life blend magically under swaying coconut palms.
▲ [A Century-Old Nanyang Style Painting] Strolling through the Sotte Porticos Streets in Haikou feels like stepping into a living photo album of time! Vermilion pillars support weathered European arches, where Baroque carvings blend with Qiongbai gray tiles under the slanting sun. The air carries the spicy aroma of hot soup rice and the sweet freshness of qingbuliang dessert. Once a bustling port for Nanyang merchant ships, the arcades now resonate with the fragrance of coffee and the melodies of Qiong opera. In the intangible cultural heritage exhibition halls, coconut carvings shine brilliantly, while the lively market scene collides wonderfully with modern trends. Leaning against the century-old arcades, watching coconut shadows sway and crowds of visitors pass by, every step becomes a gentle dialogue between history and the present.
▲ [Golden Coast with Swaying Sails] Step barefoot onto Xixiu Beach, where the fine, soft white sand gently wraps around your toes, and the 1,200-meter coastline unfolds like a golden canvas before your eyes! Under the swaying shade of coconut groves, young professional windsurfers ride the waves, their white sails dotting the Qiongzhou Strait—this is the "Sailing Boat Base" that has nurtured Olympic champions. The sea breeze carries the aroma of barbecue across your cheeks, while the 49.5°C hot springs steam along the shore. Turn around, and you might catch the romantic sight of a red-and-white lighthouse framed alongside a European-style clock tower. Whether you're sitting quietly to watch the tides, chasing waves on a sailing boat, or holding an ice-cold coconut while waiting for the golden sunset, it's all part of Haikou's unique, lazy poetry.
▲ [Symphony of Greenery in the Urban Heart] Walking barefoot across the thousand-acre lawn, with the sea breeze carrying the scent of coconuts past your ears—this is Haikou's Evergreen Garden! A miraculous land born from land reclamation, where nearly ten thousand coconut trees and hundreds of tropical plants weave an emerald-green carpet, with skyscrapers faintly visible beyond the waves of greenery. Children laugh and chase each other in the play area, egrets skim the boardwalks over the inner lake with graceful dips, and as the sunset gilds the mangroves, kite-flyers cast long shadows along the coastal boulevard. This is both the cradle of Olympic sailing boat athletes and the daily stage for grandmothers dancing in the square, where the pulse of the city harmonizes wonderfully with the breath of nature.
