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Chengmai
Chengmai County sits in the northwest of Hainan, next to the provincial capital of Haikou and facing the Leizhou Peninsula across the strait. A county since 110 BCE, it draws its name from the local Chengjiang River and Mai Mountain.
Understand
Chengmai is a county on the west of Haikou in northern Hainan, offering a mix of coastal scenery, traditional towns, and historic Buddhist temples. It provides access to rural villages, coastal wetlands, and notable sights such as Yongqing Temple and Jinshan Temple, with a relaxed pace away from Haikou’s city center. The area combines coffee culture (notably Fushan Coffee) with cultural heritage, including ancient pagodas and traditional rock architecture in Luoyi Village. Visitors often use Haikou as a gateway, then explore Jinjiang, Fushan, and Laocheng by local bus or train connections to experience coastal scenery and rural life.
Best For
- Historical and religious sites
- Coffee culture and rural villages
- Nature and wetlands
- Traditional architecture and villages
- Budget-friendly coastal escape
Fushan Coffee Cultural Center
Museum detailing the local coffee industry and history in Fushan Town.
Why go: Offers context on regional coffee culture and an aesthetically engaging visit.
Meilang Twin Pagodas (Meilang Sister Pagodas)
Historic pagodas dating back to the Yuan Dynasty, originally part of a nunnery.
Why go: An important ancient site with traditional Buddhist architecture and a small museum.
Jinshan Temple
e of the northern Hainan’s largest Buddhist temples with a tall pagoda
Why go: Cultural and religious site with picturesque surroundings.
Yongqing Temple
The largest Buddhist temple in northern Hainan, dating back to Sg Dynasty origins
Why go: Significant religious site with historical structures from the 21st century.
Luoyi Village
Old village dating from the Sg Dynasty with volcanic rock buildings
Why go: Architectural interest and historical atmosphere; Li Family Ancestral Hall notable.