Haikou Food & Market Tour

Haikou Local Food Journey

Laoba Tea · Hainan Noodles · Qilou Snacks · Local Street Life

2 Days 1 NightsHaikou460 – 660 USD

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Food & local lifeStreet lifeSnack explorationTea culture

Overview

Trip Overview

Get to know Haikou through your taste buds. Over two days, follow a local foodie into the alleys of Qilou Old Street, the stalls of Dongmen Market and laoba tea houses. From Hainan noodles and Wenchang chicken to qingbuliang and salted lemonade, eat your way through Haikou—and understand its everyday life.

Highlights

Trip Highlights

✓Qilou Old Street Snack Tour: Taste Hainan Noodles, Baoluo Noodles, and Lingshui Sour Noodles All at Once
✓Dongmen Market Food Exploration: Discover Tropical Ingredients and Local Seasonings
✓Laoba Tea House Experience: Learn How Locals Order Tea with Dim Sum
✓Authentic Wenchang Chicken: Paired with Chicken Oil Rice and Dipping Sauce
✓Qingbuliang, Coconut Jelly, Old Salt Lemonade and Other Desserts & Drinks
✓Seafood Market: Buy Fresh and Cook On-Site, Taste the Flavors of Qiongzhou Strait
✓Led by a Local Food Expert: Only Visit Shops Loved by Locals
✓Small Group Slow Food: Relaxed Pace, Perfect for Foodies and Families

Day-by-day

Day-by-day Itinerary

1DAYHaikou

Day 1: Qilou Old Street · Dongmen Market · Laoba Tea

BreakfastNot included · Please pay on your own

MorningIn the morning, a private car will take you to Qilou Old Street to start the snack tour: Hainan noodles, Baoluo noodles, Lingshui sour noodles, fried dumplings, etc. Eat while walking and listen to the guide explain the story behind each snack.

LunchIncluded · Wenchang Chicken Restaurant on Qilou Old Street · Includes Wenchang chicken and chicken oil rice

AfternoonFor lunch, continue tasting Wenchang chicken and chicken oil rice on the old street. In the afternoon, head to Dongmen Market to discover tropical fruits, seafood, and local seasonings, and taste hidden snacks in the market.

DinnerIncluded · Haikou Seafood Restaurant · Includes seafood set meal

EveningIn the evening, visit a local laoba tea house, experience a pot of tea with dim sum, and feel the leisurely nightlife of Haikou people. Enjoy a seafood dinner, then return to the hotel to rest.

TransportAir-conditioned tour car + walkingStay4-star hotel in Haikou city center

2DAYHaikou

Day 2: Seafood Market · Qingbuliang · Airport Drop-off

BreakfastIncluded · In the hotel · Includes buffet breakfast

MorningAfter breakfast, head to a local seafood market in Haikou to learn about various seafood. You can choose seafood and have it cooked at a restaurant, experiencing the daily life of locals buying seafood.

LunchIncluded · Seafood Processing Restaurant · Includes seafood processing meal

AfternoonFor lunch, enjoy a customized seafood processing meal. In the afternoon, taste qingbuliang, coconut jelly, old salt lemonade, and other desserts and drinks, then take a private car to the airport/station according to your flight/train schedule.

DinnerNot included · Please pay on your own

EveningIf you have a late flight, you can visit the Qilou Old Street night market again, freely taste snacks, and then head to the airport.

TransportAir-conditioned tour carStayNone (returning same day)

Hotels

Hotel Reference

Destination	Hotel	Rating	Room type	Nights
Haikou	4-star hotel in Haikou city center	4-star	Standard twin room	1 night

Activities

Recommended Activities

Qilou Old Street

Haikou's most Nanyang-style century-old qilou building complex, also a concentrated area for snacks.

Dongmen Market

The liveliest local vegetable market in Haikou, rich in tropical ingredients and street life atmosphere.

Haikou Laoba Tea House

An authentic place to experience Haikou people's daily tea culture, with a pot of tea and dim sum.

Haikou Seafood Market

A daily market where locals buy seafood, you can buy fresh and cook on-site.

Add-ons

Add-on Services

Item	Destination	Details	Currency	Fee	Remark
Led by a local food expert	Haikou	Accompanied throughout by a seasoned foodie who only visits old eateries favored by locals.	CNY	Price negotiable	Advance reservation required
Hainan cuisine cooking class	Haikou	Learn to cook Wenchang chicken or Hainan rice noodles with a local chef, including ingredients and lunch.	CNY	Price negotiable	Advance reservation required
Night market food add-on	Haikou	Additional in-depth exploration of Qilou Night Market or Hainan University South Gate Night Market.	CNY	Price negotiable	Advance reservation required

Included / Not included

Pricing

Included

Air-conditioned tour vehicle with professional driver throughout
1 night's accommodation at a 4-star hotel in downtown Haikou (including breakfast for two)
Meals as listed in the itinerary (4 main meals + 1 breakfast)
Local food expert/guide service
Cost of snack tastings listed in the itinerary
Travel agency liability insurance

Not Included

Round-trip major transportation to/from Haikou (air/train tickets)
Personal expenses and optional paid activities
Meals and drinks outside the itinerary
Tips for guide and driver
Travel accident insurance
Single room supplement
Excess seafood processing fees

Notes

Good to Know

The food itinerary can be adjusted to your taste preferences. Please inform us in advance of any dietary restrictions.
Seafood market processing fees are calculated by actual weight; please confirm prices on site.
For the snack tour, we recommend small portions and multiple meals to avoid waste.
If halal or vegetarian arrangements are needed, please inform us in advance; prices will be quoted separately.

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