Zhonghe Ancient Town
In ancient times this was the seat of Danzhou prefecture, and the Song dynasty literary giant Su Dongpo was exiled here for three years. Thanks to his influence on local culture,…
Zhonghe Ancient Town, Central and Western Hainan
Key facts
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Getting there
- Take a minibus from Haikou West Station to Yangpu; get off at the Yangpu junction on the expressway, then take a local three-wheeler (fengcai) for 7–8 minutes to the town.
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 2574. Open in Google Maps
About Zhonghe Ancient Town
In ancient times this was the seat of Danzhou prefecture, and the Song dynasty literary giant Su Dongpo was exiled here for three years. Thanks to his influence on local culture, people here have for centuries loved composing and exchanging poetry and couplets, and Zhonghe Town enjoys fame as the "Hometown of Poetry Couplets". The ancient town still preserves two Song-era city gates, to the west and north. Strolling its main streets brings a sense of its unpretentious old-world charm.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Zhonghe Ancient Town?
Take a minibus from Haikou West Station to Yangpu; get off at the Yangpu junction on the expressway, then take a local three-wheeler (fengcai) for 7–8 minutes to the town.
How long should I spend at Zhonghe Ancient Town?
Plan on 1 hour for Zhonghe Ancient Town.
Where is Zhonghe Ancient Town?
Zhonghe Ancient Town is in Central and Western Hainan, Hainan Province, in the South China of China.
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