Savor Haikou: Rich tapestry of taste

Exploring Haikou's street delicacies, from morning "tea with dim sum" to the bustle of night markets, lets people feel the city's warmth and flavors.

Haikou Laoba Tea. [Photo/WeChat account: hnslwt]

Haikou's unique Laoba Tea culture features hot tea with dim sum as the morning staple. Pandan buns, sweet-savory chicken feet, shrimp dumplings and red rice rolls are among the many tempting options. Take the Haikou Dad Tea Bus to enjoy the tea, city views and coastline along the way.

Haikou's night markets are popular with young people, offering a variety of snacks. Qingbuliang (sweet coconut dessert), Lingshui Sour Rice Noodles, Zhazha (fried snacks) and barbecue are all irresistible.

Qingbuliang (sweet coconut dessert). [Photo/WeChat account: hnslwt]

As a national nighttime cultural and tourism consumption hub, Haikou Qilou Old Street blends Nanyang charm with modern trends. Admire Qilou's exquisite carvings while tasting local delicacies like coconut chicken, durian chicken, spicy soup rice and vegetarian hot pot. Haikou bar street and CAPE Commercial Street are home to a wide variety of restaurants, offering local, Cantonese, fusion, and international cuisine, as well as restaurant bars.

Zaopocu is an essential Haikou delicacy. Made from fermented distiller's grain vinegar, it is mellow and appetizing, served with conches, shrimp, beef offal and seaweed.

Zaopocu hot pot. [Photo/WeChat account: hnslwt]