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Haikou Volcanic Cluster Global Geopark

中国雷琼海口火山群世界地质公园

Hainan, Haikou★ 4.6·18.9830°N, 109.8105°E

Ticket Price

CNY 60 (peak season), CNY 40 (off-season)

Duration

4-5 hours

Rating

4.6 / 5.0

About Haikou Volcanic Cluster Global Geopark

This global geopark near Haikou, Hainan, preserves a striking cluster of dormant volcanic cones and lava fields. Walk the crater rims and lava tunnels to explore the volcanic landscape that shaped the island's fertile soil.

Highlights

• China's only tropical urban volcanic-rock geopark, a UNESCO Global Geopark. • Ma'anling crater (222.8 m), lava tunnels, and a science museum. • Easy forest trails through old lava fields.

Suggested Route

Visitor center → crater rim trail → lava tunnel → science museum; allow 2–3 h.

Food & Lodging

Farm restaurants near Shishan town (local chicken, lava-rock coffee); Haikou hotels.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, shuttle, audio guide, wheelchair partial access.

Travel Tips

Wear layers as mountain weather can change quickly. Photography is best in golden hour.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: November-April (avoid summer typhoons)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Opening Hours

08:00-17:00 (last entry 16:00)

Getting There

In Shishan Town, Xiuying District, Haikou (~15 km from city centre, off Haikou ring road); buses 7/16/24 or tourist bus line 1; nearest airport Haikou Meilan Int'l (~30 km); no metro.

Reservation

Ticketed (~40-48 RMB); buy on-site or online; advance booking not mandatory.

Ticket Price

CNY 60 (≈ $8.3) (peak season), CNY 40 (≈ $5.6) (off-season)

Address

Haikou City Xiuying District Shishan Town Huoshanqunshijiedizhi Park

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

中国雷琼海口火山群世界地质公园

海口市秀英区石山镇火山群世界地质公园

Haikou City Xiuying District Shishan Town Huoshanqunshijiedizhi Park

18.9830, 109.8105

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