Haikou Dongmen Market: A place full of "sea flavor" and city life

In Haikou, a city full of tropical style, Dongmen Market is not only a life trade market, but also a unique place that carries the city's memory and life. Dongmen Market is located on Dadong Road, Meilan District, Haikou City (near Bo'ai South Road). It is composed of several interconnected streets. It is said to have been built in the Ming Dynasty and is one of the earliest markets in Hainan. Today, it is still a lively street market full of life, bustling with people every day. At Dongmen Market, you can see various seafood stalls, as well as meat and vegetable stalls, aquatic stalls, seafood stalls, and locally made vinegar and canned chili sauce. Walking through the market, you can hear the sound of hawking and bargaining, and see the bustling crowd. There are citizens coming and going, carefully selecting ingredients; young couples holding hands, feeling the triviality and beauty of life; and tourists from afar, curiously exploring local delicacies and market culture. People's faces are filled with satisfaction and joy, which is the most real appearance of life. The seafood is a major feature of Dongmen Market. The stalls are connected to each other, neatly displaying a dazzling array of seafood, which is overwhelming and dazzling, and the market is full of "sea flavor", showing the unique market style of the island city. In the corner of the market, there are also many authentic snack stalls. Hainan noodles, pig's feet rice, beef brisket rice, dad's tea, and the sweet and delicious Qingbuliang, a variety of fruits, beans, coconut milk, and other ingredients are gathered in a bowl, bringing a touch of coolness to the hot weather. In addition to food and goods, Dongmen Market also shows the unique humanistic style of Haikou. The stall owners are hospitable and always communicate with customers with a smile. They add warmth to the city with their hard work. Here, the distance between people is shortened, and unfamiliar faces can become familiar because of a transaction. With the development of the city, Dongmen Market may undergo changes and renovations, but the life and human touch it carries will always remain in people's hearts. It is a microcosm of urban life and an indispensable part of the lives of the people of Haikou. Whether it is for the busy life of three meals a day or to feel the lively daily life, Dongmen Market is worth visiting again and again. A traditional life market is the soul of the city. It not only witnesses the passage of time and tells the story of life, but is also a good place to quickly understand and integrate into a city. Address: Dadong Road, Meilan District, Haikou City, Hainan Province (near Bo'ai South Road) Transportation: One-way street, no parking, bicycles/electric vehicles can enter, motor vehicles cannot enter. Opening hours: 9:00-19:00