Haikou is a city situated in the northern part of Hainan Island and is currently the capital of Hainan Province. With an estimated population of 830,000 people, Haikou has a long coastline that stretches across three sides. You will see clean beaches and resorts. Haikou is very modern and acts as the link between the islands and mainland China. There is no shortage of historic temples and remains of Sino-Portuguese, architecture.

Hainan Province nicknamed the “Hawaii of China,” and it has a fresh temperate climate year-round with an average year-round temperature of 74 degrees Fahrenheit. By now, you are aware Haikou has excellent scenery, a relaxed atmosphere, and green vegetation. To add on top of what you already know, the most significant difference between Haikou and Hawaii is a lower cost of living. Comparing the price, you will notice how inexpensive life could be even with all the luxury that comes with the city. It is possible to rent an apartment for $130 a month, buy a full meal for $4, and a tuk-tuk for 50 cents, ride a bus for 15 cents. If you a seafood lover, get ready for the best.

Haikou happens to be one of the cleanest and most modern cities in China. Back in 1993, a UN environmental organization surveyed nearly 160 major cities worldwide and listed Haikou among the top five cities with the best air quality in the world.