Holiday Beach

假日海滩

A free public beach stretching 6 km along Haikou's west coast, with coconut groves, barbecue areas and sunsets. A favorite of locals on weekends, it is the most convenient place to see the sea in Haikou.

Holiday Beach runs along Binhai Avenue on Haikou's west coast, stretching about 6 km with gentle sand and shady coconut groves. It is the main public beach in central Haikou and is free to visit. The beach is divided into several zones. On the east side is a seafood barbecue area, where you can bring your own ingredients or buy them on site; grill rental costs about 50 to 100 yuan. The middle section has a swimming area with lifeguards on duty in summer, plus showers and changing rooms nearby. The quieter west side is good for strolling and watching the sunset. A cycle lane runs along the seafront from Haikou Bay all the way to Holiday Beach and continues west to CDF Duty Free City. Evening is the best time, when the sun sets over the Qiongzhou Strait, often with fishing boats and the outline of the Leizhou Peninsula in the distance. The beach offers tent rentals and water activities such as speedboats and banana boats. In winter, when there are fewer people, it is more relaxed. Getting there: take the bus to the Holiday Beach stop, or take a taxi from the city center in about 30 minutes. Driving is possible, with a free parking lot that fills up on weekends. Nearby attractions include CDF Haikou International Duty Free City and Wuyuanhe Stadium about 8 km to the west, and Haikou Bay about 6 km to the east. Notes: There are undercurrents in the Qiongzhou Strait, so only swim in areas with lifeguards. Mosquitoes are common on the beach at night, so bring repellent if you plan to barbecue. Jellyfish occasionally appear; if stung, rinse with seawater and ask a lifeguard for help. The beach closes during summer typhoons and high waves.

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