Haikou
the capital city Hainan Province. Haikou lies on the Binhai
plain in the north of Hainan Island. It has a tropical monsoon
climate with an annual average temperature of 23.6 degree Celsius.
Annual rainfall averages 1,650 millimeters. The Nandu River
flows through the east part of Haikou before emptying into the
sea. Haikou is rich in aquatic resources.
Haikou is
one of the biggest tinned food producers in China. Its industries
also include food processing, beverages, rubber, electronic,
textiles, chemical fibers, pharmaceuticals, hide, and power.
Beverage, chemical fiber, and hide industries are the mainstay.
The chief farm products of Haikou are rice, sugarcane, vegetables,
peanuts, fruit, and aquatic products.
Haikou has
many historical relics, such as Wugong Ancestral Hall, Sugong
Ancestral Hall, and Hairui Tomb. The Xiuying Beach is an excellent
summer resort. The famous special products include coconut milk,
shell sculptures, coral, Spanish mackerel, grouper, and various
sorts of seafood.
