Danzhou Longmen Mountain

　　Stretching from north to south, the undulating mountain resembles a segment of the Great Wall and is truly magnificent. The mountain is named for a "wengmen" (arched gateway) on its eastern side, commonly known as the “First Gate under Heaven.” Standing 30 meters high and 20 meters wide, the hollow, arched rock formation allows wind to pass through. When the northern wind drives the waves against the stone gate, the sound echoes like a drum, resonating over ten miles, hence the name “Longmen Splashing Waves.”

　　The Longmen Mountain coastal area stretches four kilometers along the shore, where the sandy beaches by the water are clean and silvery white, and the rocky outcrops ashore take on various shapes, creating a uniquely scenic landscape. It is a well-known tourist attraction in Hainan Province. Within the cliffs of Longmen Mountain, there is a cave that connects to Naxiling above and can accommodate hundreds of people walking through. According to the “Danzhou County Annals,” after the failure of a rebellion led by Li ethnic leader Fu Nanshe during the Ming Dynasty, remnants of the rebel army once held fort here. They moved “like the mountain, like the sea,” striking mysteriously and engaging in guerrilla warfare with government troops for over a decade.

　　Longmen Splashing Waves gained its name during the Ming Dynasty and has been a wonder admired by visitors throughout the ages. Chen Youzhuang, a Qing Dynasty scholar, wrote a quatrain about it: “The steep cliffs of Longmen rise proudly; from afar, the tides roll in with foamy white waves. Do not say the perilous Shu Road is the only fearsome path—my homeland still has many treacherous routes.” The poem captures both scenery and emotion, offering much food for thought.

　　Adjacent to the Yangpu Development Zone, Longmen Splashing Waves has seen an increasing number of visitors with the development of Yangpu, and its fame has spread far and wide.

　　Yi Bao (Glutinous Rice Cake)

　　Yi Bao is a snack made with glutinous rice flour wrapped around various fillings, such as sesame, peanuts, or shredded coconut... However, it’s not so much about the filling, but more about whether the glutinous rice skin is steamed to soft, smooth, and non-sticky perfection—that’s the real skill.

　　Nada Dog Meat

　　Nada Dog Meat is as renowned as Hainan’s Four Famous Dishes. However, because of the traditional belief that “dog meat is not served at banquets,” it did not make the list of “famous dishes.” Nada Dog Meat comes from Nada Town in Danzhou City. The processing methods and seasonings used here are unique, resulting in tender meat and aromatic bones. Dog meat is typically served in a hot pot. The broth includes ingredients like red dates, codonopsis root, wolfberries, pepper, cooked lard, and over ten types of tonic herbs and distinctive southern seasonings. Cooked dog meat is cut into chunks and blanched in the broth before serving, offering a rich aroma and distinct flavor. If travelers don’t make it to Danzhou, they can follow the smell of dog meat near East Lake in Haikou City to find dog meat restaurants and enjoy a satisfying hot pot meal. According to the restaurant owners, the dog meat comes from Danzhou, so it can be considered authentic “Nada Dog Meat.”