The 4th China International Consumer Goods Expo
It opened today (April 13) in Haikou, Hainan
A bionic hand that can play the piano
Flying vehicle with integrated ground and air
A new energy vehicle covered with 100% carbon fiber
At the Consumer Expo, you can see all the good things
Buy "new", "strange" and "special" boutiques all over the world
Outside the venue
It is a romantic and happy city
Blue sky and blue sea, scorching sun and heat wave, soft sand coconut grove
Go out and see the sea, full of food
There are surprises everywhere
11 key words take you into the wonderful coconut city of Haikou
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The mouth of the city and the sea
The largest river on Hainan Island, the Nandu River, flows into the Qiongzhou Strait at Haikou, and Haikou is named after the mouth of the Nandu River.
△Hainan Nanto River
△Haikou South Crossing River Entrance Sea Entrance
"Hai'an in the north (now Hai'an, Guangdong), Jiaozhi in the south (now northern Vietnam), Qizhou in the east (now Wenchang Qizhou Islands), and Hepu (now Beihai, Guangzhou) in the west", Haikou is the key point of sea and land transportation in the southern border of the mainland since ancient times, and is an important port and commercial port.
△ Rinshu Strait
Hainan was a "place of exile" for a long time ago, Su Dongpo wandered all the way to Danzhou, found a lot of new fun in life, he said: "I am afraid that the northern gentleman will hear it, and strive to do it for Dongpo, ask for Hainan, and share my beauty." "He was afraid that outsiders would know about this good place.
Haikou has a history of thousands of years since the opening of the Northern Song Dynasty. Haikou became the provincial capital in 1988 when Hainan was established as a special economic zone, and can be called the youngest provincial capital city in the mainland.
In April 1988, the Hainan Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China and the Hainan Provincial People's Government were officially established, and Haikou became the provincial capital.
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Pretty coconut grove sea breeze
Hainan has two famous coastal cities, one in the south and one in the north, but the temperament is very different. In Sanya, there are natural scenery with clear water and white sand everywhere, and in Haikou, there are more strong and soothing fireworks.
Coconut wind and sea charm, blue sea and blue sky are many people's impression of Haikou, here go out to see the green, push the window to see the scenery, the corner to see the sea, everywhere is verdant, full of green.
In Haikou, coconut trees can be seen everywhere in the streets and alleys, and about 130,000 municipal green coconut trees stand like the "spokesperson" of Haikou in parks, seasides, roadsides and scenic spots.
△ The coconut tree is the city tree of Haikou.
The magic of the coconut tree in Haikou lies in not being afraid of heavy rain and never bending over for the wind, symbolizing the quality of perseverance, self-confidence, progress, truth-seeking and dedication of the locals.
The more densely populated the place, the more coconut trees can grow, Haikou people say: "Coconut likes people, like to be with people." Therefore, the coconut tree is also a symbol of popularity.
△海口假日海滩
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Heat・Biased volcanic line
In addition to the hot summer weather, Haikou also has a "hot land" - the Shishan Volcanic Group, a "volcano base camp" with 40 volcanoes. Half volcano, half sea, makes the mouth of the sea.
It is one of the strongest, most frequent and longest-lasting areas of continental volcanic activity since the Cenozoic, but more than 10,000 years have passed since the last eruption.
The rich trace elements of basalt and the fertile soil quality of the weathered rocks make it a selenium-rich soil area, and tropical crops are growing well, such as jackfruit, star fruit, papaya, yellow peel and other fruits are sweet and delicious, and volcanic lychee is the most popular.
△ Sweet volcanic lychee has bright skin color, crisp and soft flesh, and high nutritional value.
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Leisure and comfort in Haikou
Life in Haikou is always leisurely, happy and satisfied, and "comfort" is the label of Haikou people.
△Haikou Bay Century Park
In the morning, people sit on the side of the road shaking a pu fan and drink coconut water, and the small shops are full of homely people; in the afternoon, many shops will lie down behind the cash register to take a nap; after work, take a walk on the beach, watch the intoxicating sunset, the churning waves, and enjoy life slowly.
On the sea, people break the waves and move forward, "playing in the sea" is an interesting fashion in the blue space of Haikou, and the endless Haikou Bay is an ideal place for paddleboard enthusiasts.
△Haikou Marina
If you want to experience the life of the locals, you can go into the old street without a hurry to taste the food, and drink a bowl of refreshing and cool coconut milk comfortably, and the silky coconut milk collides with sweet and sour fruits, bringing a wonderful taste bud experience.
In the market, you can experience a more authentic slow life in Haikou. You will see Haikou people in slippers drinking "Daddy Tea" and talking about the past, or walking in an alley and hearing the sound of Qiong Opera wafting in the distance.
△ Qiongju opera, also known as Qiongzhou opera and Hainan opera, mainly uses Hainan dialect as the opera language.
Haikou people like to step on a pair of slippers, with the least cover to enjoy the maximum coolness, the essence of slippers is the essence of Haikou people's slow life. Late at night, a pair of flip-flops can help you navigate the night markets in search of delicious food.
△ The slipper shop in Qilou Old Street
Don't ask why it's late at night, because the nightlife of Hainan people, you will never experience it if you don't come.
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Pyrotechnics and Stay Up Late Champion
What is the fastest way to integrate into the Hainan people? The answer is: stay up late with them.
In many unofficial statistics, Hainan is a well-deserved champion province in China. Haikou, where the pace of life is leisurely, accompanies people through every warm night without hurry.
Haikou people joke that the afternoon starts at 8 p.m. At night, the lights of Haikou are slightly bright, the motorcycles pass through the alleys, and the snacks are fragrant, which is the most intoxicating.
△ Electric vehicles in Haikou
When it gets dark, Haikou people love to take a walk on the beach with their family and friends, or play in the sand on the beach, or enjoy the sea breeze, and spend quiet time together.
△Haikou Yundong Library
After sunset, the popular new check-in spot "Sky Mountain" is bustling.
△ Haikou Sky Mountain
On the lawn, a pleasant seaside light LIVE concert played, and music creators gathered here to present a feast.
The outdoor seaside camp is a happy place for locals. The sea breeze is light, the night sky is the curtain, and the camping scene under the lights is lively, which is a moment for Haikou people to take a break after a busy day.
At night, the open-air restaurant and bar are open, order a bottle of red wine, a plate of snacks, blow the night wind, sit on a chair, and watch the people come and go, it is a good time in the world.
All kinds of Internet celebrity trendy restaurants and creative "tail box bazaar" integrate nightlife into the daily life of the city and rejuvenate it.
△ "Tail Box Market" is favored by citizens and tourists
There are more than 10 large and small night markets in Haikou City, and the locals are accustomed to meeting three or five friends to chat about life in the night market.
△ Haida South Gate Night Market with strong fireworks
Haikou people go out at 10:30 in the evening to drink night tea, blow the night breeze, and then go to eat supper food stalls in the early morning.
△ Baishamen Cultural and Creative Market
Newcomers to the city will always sigh: "Driving on the road in the early morning, there are brightly lit restaurants and people eating supper everywhere, which makes people have the illusion that it has just darkened." ”
Interestingly, many porridge shops in Haikou are still open in the early hours of the morning. At 2 o'clock in the morning, the porridge shop is full of popularity, practicing the "health regimen" of Haikou people "drinking porridge while staying up late".
In fact, the primary factor for Hainan people to stay up late is that the day is too hot......
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Nostalgia in the arcade
Haikou has the bright lights of big cities, high-rise buildings, busy business CBD, and countless small houses, in which the smoke curls and enjoys themselves, in the evergreen shade of the four seasons, the highway and the Qianmo, the building and the arcade.
The arcade in Haikou is a kind of Chinese and Western mixed architecture, with obvious Gothic, Baroque, Islamic and Southeast Asian and other foreign styles, recording the story of overseas Chinese who "went to the South Seas" in those years.
These overseas Chinese in Hainan brought back a lot of novelties to their hometowns, ranging from coffee to arcades. Because the location of Qilou Old Street was a port at that time, it was more concentrated and obvious.
Nowadays, most of the buildings on the old arcade street were built by overseas Chinese who returned to China in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to borrow the Nanyang architectural style.
The exterior of the arcade is exquisitely carved and Western-style decoration, a combination of Chinese and Western, and the colors are diverse, which is particularly eye-catching under the sun.
The first floor of the arcade building includes the sidewalk, and the second floor and above leans out and rides on the sidewalk; the continuous arcade buildings stand side by side, connecting each other to form a long "wind and rain corridor", which is very suitable for the local climate characteristics of Hainan, suitable for business and livability, and is very similar to Southeast Asia in appearance.
Therefore, as soon as you come to Qilou Old Street, in addition to the Nanyang style, there are also the feelings of the expatriates and the nostalgia of returning to their roots.
There are many historical and cultural sites here, and more than a dozen countries have opened consulates, churches, chambers of commerce, and banks here.
△ On the old arcade street of Haikou, there are bookstores, theaters, tea rooms, vegetable markets, aquariums, hardware stores, and grocery stores, which are full of fireworks.
Walk through the arcade, drink a coconut, sip a cup of coffee, and have a heart-pounding encounter with time.
Some people say that what wakes up Haikou every morning is not the melodious roar of ships on the sea, but the bell that stands from the century-old bell tower of Haidian River. Every time a majestic sound reverberates in the air, the city becomes more vibrant.
△ Haikou bell tower was first built for foreign trade, the big bell is set on the top floor, and the time is reported once every hour.
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Literature and art are hidden in the bones
Immerse yourself in reading at the Yundong Library, go to the cruise ship terminal to enjoy Haikou Bay, check in the "Sky Mountain", feel the charming scenery of the sea, go shopping in Xingxingli, and listen to a concert at the Wuyuanhe Sports Center...... In recent years, Haikou has focused on building "performing arts + tourism" to lead consumption hotspots, and people's cultural and entertainment life has become more and more "international" and "literary and artistic".
△ Haikou Taka-ri
The retro architecture of Mission Hills Movie Commune makes you feel as if you have traveled to the bustling Shanghai Beach.
This is the filming location of the movie "Fanghua", and scenes from the movie can be found in the "Fanghua Courtyard".
The old alleys, the trams passing slowly, and the strong nostalgic atmosphere instantly bring people into a world with stories, and the "literary fan" in the bones of Haikou people cannot be hidden.
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What kind of tea is "Daddy Tea"?
Haikou has a very strong tea culture. Locals can drink tea and eat near their homes anytime and anywhere, and then chat with friends to relieve boredom, with some pineapple buns, custard buns, phoenix feet, egg tarts and other small snacks, while eating and chatting, it is quite a comfortable day.
Because these popular teas were super cost-effective, most of the people who came to drink tea were retired Ah Die (Ah Bo) Ah Vo (aunt), so it was called Daddy Tea.
In the eyes of outsiders, Haikou people drink tea almost all day long, and at 2 o'clock in the morning on the street, you can also see people shaking a pu fan to drink tea and chat, often ordering black tea, chrysanthemum tea, lemon tea, etc., or a cup of Gobio (black coffee).
Haikou people don't worry about not being able to sleep when they drink night tea, because they have written tea drinking into their genes, even if they go home after drinking night tea in the early morning, they still sleep on the pillow.
If you want to feel the slow time in Haikou, start with a meal of Dad's tea.
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Sweet and fruity, free
Haikou is a paradise of tropical fruit freedom, with 10,000 kinds of sweetness. No matter what the season, there will always be a sweetness that can hit your heart.
Eating fruit raw directly is the most basic operation, and adding some ingredients to the fruit can show the characteristics of the island.
In Haikou, peeled fresh fruits, dipped in chili salt, the taste level is instantly rich, making people harvest the wonderful experience of turning fruits into "cold dishes", of which mango is a good choice.
△Haikou roadside snacks, mango flowers and special pickles
You can also mash the fruit and add seasonings to get the star drink "Old Salt" series.
Qingbuliang is the king of dopamine in Haikou, and it is the exclusive fairy sugar water for the locals. Fresh coconut water as a base, add red beans, mung beans, barley, peanuts, white fungus, lotus seeds, watermelon and other ingredients, gently scoop a spoonful, burst out of the rich sweetness in the mouth, coconut water is refreshing to quench thirst, coconut milk has more milky richness, and smoothies are more relieving of heat.
Hainan has a wide range of cereals, forming a "potato as food" eating habits, desserts have a formula: colorful fruits + soft glutinous grains, such as "mango rice noodles" and "sweet potato milk".
△ Mango cheong fun
In a bowl of fresh sweet water, you can fish out soft and glutinous peanut rice balls, and even eat quail eggs. Local diners will only laugh at you and don't understand, this bowl is infused with carbohydrates and protein at the same time, which is hungry and nourishing, what can be better and healthier than this?
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Deep-fried late-night cafeteria
The most indispensable "atmosphere group" in Haikou supper is fried food and snacks. The "fried bombs" (zha four sounds) that can be seen everywhere in the streets and alleys support the atmosphere of supper.
In Hainanese, fried skewers are called "fried fried", what to fry? Fry everything. Fried water spinach, fried triangle tofu, fried wonton, fried winter melon barley, fried bean sprout buns, fried chicken wings, fried leek cakes, fried shrimp cakes, fried sweet potato slices...... Fry what you eat.
In addition to the must-eat fried fried, we can't forget the pork knuckle rice. The pork knuckles are stewed until they are soft, poured with a secret soup, and eaten with rice, and the entrance is very satisfying.
In Hainan, you have to eat an authentic Wenchang chicken rice. The dipping sauce of Wenchang chicken is key, and people usually pair it with soy sauce with chili peppers or sand ginger juice, and a little "soul juice" kumquat to enhance the taste.
△ Wenchang chicken rice
△ Coconut chicken soup
Hainan is a low-key province of noodles, Hainan not only has four famous dishes, but also four famous noodles that are circulated among the people: Hainan noodles, Baoluo noodles, Hou'an noodles, and Lingshui sour powder.
The marinade of Hainan marinade is the secret of winning taste. The rice noodles adsorbed with a thick marinade are wrapped in beef jerky, bean sprouts, sauerkraut, fried peanuts and other ingredients, and being inhaled by diners is a ritual of eating noodles.
Of course, all kinds of seafood are indispensable in Haikou. Haikou people don't eat seafood with heavy oil and salt, raw and burnt fragrant, but pay attention to boiling water and boiling in salt water, and only love a mouthful of fresh sweetness, which is the victory of the original taste.
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The tide of innovation is surging into the future
In 2020, after the announcement of the "Overall Plan for the Construction of Hainan Free Trade Port", Haikou's trade, investment, cross-border capital flow, personnel entry and exit, and transportation will be more free and convenient.
In 2023, Haikou's industrial development investment will increase by 13.4%, and the global investment attraction will be launched.
By the end of 2023, the new port integrated passenger transport hub, the country's largest port ro-ro integrated hub, will be successfully completed, with an annual design of 35 million passengers and 5.6 million vehicles, creating the "first gateway hub" of the golden waterway of the Qiongzhou Strait.
On April 1, 2023, the "Guarantee and Pick-up" and "Buy-and-Pick-up" for offshore duty-free shopping were implemented, injecting new impetus into the development of duty-free shopping on Hainan Island. As of March 31 this year, the number of "buy and pick up" purchases was 4.34 million, with a purchase amount of 3.94 billion yuan.
△Haikou International Duty Free City
As the core city of Hainan Free Trade Port, Haikou has written a thick and warm "happiness answer sheet" in high-quality development.
△Haikou Century Bridge, with a total length of 2,663 meters, connects Haidian Island with the main urban area, and is like a "long rainbow" on the vast sea.
Coconut wind and sea charm, the pearl of the South China Sea
The charm of Haikou
It's a future full of possibilities
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▌Source of this article: CCTV News WeChat public account (ID: cctvnewscenter)
Producer/Li Zhe, Wang Wenchang, Producer/Ma Wenjia
Written by Yu Zijing and Zhang Yalan
Main station reporter / Yang Tao proofreading / Gao Shaozhuo
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