Haidian Island

　　Haidian Island is situated in the northern part of Haikou City, at the mouth of the Nandu River, the mother river of Hainan. It is a typical delta island and the largest island in Haikou. Together with the adjacent Xinbu Island, Haidian Island forms the core of the Nandu River Delta, where the river splits into three main channels flowing into the Qiongzhou Strait on both sides and between the two islands. Haidian Island is separated from downtown Haikou across the water—close yet distinct, connected yet independent. Three bridges link Haidian Island to Binhai Avenue and Changdi Road in downtown Haikou, making it a district that enjoys convenient access to the city center while maintaining a sense of separation. Covering an area of approximately 14 square kilometers, Haidian Island has an irregular oval shape, slightly wider from east to west. The terrain is flat, with a dense network of waterways, numerous lakes, and canals that lend the island a charming water-town ambiance. Thanks to its unique location, although it lies along the coast, the shores here rarely experience violent waves or severe natural disasters such as tsunamis, and typhoons seldom strike. Compared to other tropical islands with harsher weather and frequent disasters, Haidian Island is indeed a safe, serene, and gentle haven.

　　Aside from hosting numerous companies, Haidian Island is also distinguished by its diverse villas, which add to its charm. Along Riverside Second Road and Riverside Third Road are key commercial streets in Haikou. Due to its unique geographical position and proximity to the Nandu River estuary, the area boasts rich microorganisms, resulting in abundant fish resources around the island. It’s a popular spot for recreational fishing enthusiasts. Especially near the Nandu River estuary, the presence of sandy beaches and volcanic rocks creates habitats for various fish species. The ever-changing currents have led to the closure of the former island-circling bathing beach, allowing fish to thrive undisturbed. Here, anglers sometimes reel in different types of sea fish. The two artificially constructed breakwaters often yield large groupers, while anglers frequently catch small groupers, black seabream, yellowfin goatfish, and sand bream—occasionally even landing a big grouper. Someone has even caught a 20-jin (approximately 10 kg) stingray here.

　　Location: Haidian Island, Meilan District, Haikou City, Hainan Province

　　Transportation: Take bus routes 5, 11, or 15 in Haikou City and get off at the “Haichang Intersection” stop