Dongzhaigang Mangrove Nature Reserve
Dongzhaigang Mangrove Nature Reserve lies on the southeastern coast of Haikou, about 25 km from the city. Covering more than 4,000 hectares, it was the first mangrove reserve established in China.…
Dongzhaigang Mangrove Nature Reserve, Haikou
Key facts
- Admission
- Free
- Opening hours
- 9：00—17：30
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Getting there
- Take a minibus from Wugong Ci (五公祠) in Haikou to Yanfeng (演丰), then a tricycle from Yanfeng to Dongzhai Port (东寨港)
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 2504. Open in Google Maps
About Dongzhaigang Mangrove Nature Reserve
Dongzhaigang Mangrove Nature Reserve lies on the southeastern coast of Haikou, about 25 km from the city. Covering more than 4,000 hectares, it was the first mangrove reserve established in China. Mangroves are evergreen shrubs or trees that form distinctive plant communities on tropical and subtropical coastal mudflats. Most of the species belong to the Rhizophoraceae family, and in ecological terms the community is known as “mangrove forest.” At high tide the trunks are submerged, and only the emerald canopies sway above the water, like a forest on the sea. It is a truly spectacular sight, and visitors can take small boats through the trees.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Dongzhaigang Mangrove Nature Reserve cost?
Admission to Dongzhaigang Mangrove Nature Reserve is Free, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Dongzhaigang Mangrove Nature Reserve?
Dongzhaigang Mangrove Nature Reserve is open 9：00—17：30.
How do I get to Dongzhaigang Mangrove Nature Reserve?
Take a minibus from Wugong Ci (五公祠) in Haikou to Yanfeng (演丰), then a tricycle from Yanfeng to Dongzhai Port (东寨港)
How long should I spend at Dongzhaigang Mangrove Nature Reserve?
Plan on 2–3 hours for Dongzhaigang Mangrove Nature Reserve.
Where is Dongzhaigang Mangrove Nature Reserve?
Dongzhaigang Mangrove Nature Reserve is in Haikou, Hainan Province, in the South China of China.
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