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Holiday Beach (Jiari Beach)

No reservation; swim only inside the marked lifeguarded zone and check wind/tide notices before water sports.

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★★★★★4.6(24 reviews)

Free

1–3 hours

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Overview

Key takeaway

No reservation; swim only inside the marked lifeguarded zone and check wind/tide notices before water sports.

Time & cost

Plan 1–3 hours. Budget: Free. Hours: Free public coconut-lined beach, open around the clock; the lifeguarded swimming zone staffed in daytime hours. Best at sunset over Qiongzhou Strait..

Best for

Best for first-time Haikou visitors who want a clear 1–3 hours stop without guesswork.

Practical

PriceFree
Duration1–3 hours
HoursFree public coconut-lined beach, open around the clock; the lifeguarded swimming zone staffed in daytime hours. Best at sunset over Qiongzhou Strait.
Getting thereAlong Binhai Avenue, Xiuying District, on the west coast; local buses along Binhai Avenue or a short Didi from the city centre.

Tips

On site

No reservation; swim only inside the marked lifeguarded zone and check wind/tide notices before water sports.

Timing

Leave with hours in mind (Free public coconut-lined beach, open around the clock; the lifeguarded swimming zone staffed in daytime hours. Best at sunset over Qiongzhou Strait.). Weekends and holidays need extra queue time.

Pay

Nearby stalls usually take Alipay or WeChat. Foreign-card terminals are rare — set up Alipay before you go.

Show this

Show the Chinese name “假日海滩” to drivers and staff. It beats a long English explanation.

Show to staff

你好，请问入口在哪里？我有预约/门票，谢谢。

Nǐ hǎo, qǐngwèn rùkǒu zài nǎlǐ? Wǒ yǒu yùyuē / ménpiào, xièxie.

Hi — where is the entrance? I have a reservation/ticket. Thank you.

Location & how to go

Holiday Beach (Jiari Beach), Haikou

MetroIf there is no direct metro pin, ride metro to a central Haikou hub, then transfer by bus or Didi to Holiday Beach (Jiari Beach).
BusAlong Binhai Avenue, Xiuying District, on the west coast; local buses along Binhai Avenue or a short Didi from the city centre.
Taxi / DidiDidi or a licensed taxi is the simplest door-to-door. Set destination to “假日海滩” and pay in-app with Alipay/WeChat.

Reviews

★★★★★4.6· 24 reviews

  • ChinaPie Editors★★★★★
    Editor note

    We verified wheelchair access and the alternate lane — both match the practical notes below.

  • ChinaPie Editors★★★★★
    Editor note

    Editor note: the English-friendly entrance is the south gate. Show the QR in this guide to the ticket booth.

Guide Q&A

How much are tickets for Holiday Beach (Jiari Beach)?

Free

What are the opening hours of Holiday Beach (Jiari Beach)?

Free public coconut-lined beach, open around the clock; the lifeguarded swimming zone staffed in daytime hours. Best at sunset over Qiongzhou Strait.

How do I get to Holiday Beach (Jiari Beach)?

Along Binhai Avenue, Xiuying District, on the west coast; local buses along Binhai Avenue or a short Didi from the city centre.

How long should I spend at Holiday Beach (Jiari Beach)?

1–3 hours

Any practical tips for Holiday Beach (Jiari Beach)?

No reservation; swim only inside the marked lifeguarded zone and check wind/tide notices before water sports.

Is Holiday Beach (Jiari Beach) in Haikou easy for first-time visitors?

Yes as a typical tourist stop. Save the metro stop, screenshot tickets/hours, and allow extra time on weekends.

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