Qilou Old Street Food & Market Walking Half-Day Tour

This 3.5-hour walking tour is all about eating and living like a local in Haikou. Your guide will lead you through the arcade-lined streets of Qilou Old Street, stopping at family-run stalls and small restaurants to try Hainan rice noodles, coconut snacks, grilled seafood and seasonal tropical fruit. Along the way you will also visit a local market and hear stories about the city's trading history and immigrant culture.

Sample itinerary

• 15:00 Meet your guide at Qilou Old Street
• 15:15 Guided walk along the arcade streets; first snack stop
• 16:00 Visit a traditional market and taste local fruit and snacks
• 17:00 Second food stop: Hainan rice noodles or grilled seafood
• 17:45 Coconut dessert and coffee break
• 18:30 Tour ends at Qilou Old Street; free time to continue exploring

Good to know

Please let us know in advance about any food allergies or dietary restrictions. The tour involves about 2 km of easy walking on flat streets, with some stops without seating. Vegetarian options are available if requested. This is a food-focused experience, not a full meal, so come with a light appetite.

Highlights

• Guided walk through Qilou Old Street, Haikou's best-preserved arcade district
• Sample 5-6 local Hainan snacks such as Hainan rice noodles, coconut cakes and tropical fruit
• Visit a traditional wet market and learn about local ingredients and daily life
• Small-group or private experience with a local guide

What’s included

• English-speaking local guide
• Food and drink tastings at 5-6 stops
• Walking tour through Qilou Old Street and nearby market
• Bottled water
• Travel insurance

What’s not included

• Personal expenses and gratuities (tips)
• Meals arranged on your own outside the itinerary
• Optional activities and attractions not listed in the itinerary
• Compensation for damage or loss caused by personal reasons

Pickup & meeting point

Meet at Qilou Old Street (exact meeting point confirmed after booking).