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The Qiongtai Fudi Ruins, located on Bao'er Mountain within Guandi Alley in Qiongshan Prefecture, Hainan Province, are one of the ancient "Eight Scenic Spots of Qiongzhou." At the entrance to Guandi Alley stands an exquisite Ming Dynasty stone archway constructed of basalt, three bays wide. Its gabled peak is adorned with a carp-shaped owl's tail. The plaque on both sides bears the words "Qiongtai Fudi" in large, gilded regular script.
Qiongtai Blessed Land, in ancient times, referred to a small hill rising abruptly from the plain. It was Bao'er Mountain, one of the three peaks of the ancient prefectural city. The Tang Dynasty's Dudufu, the Song Dynasty's Dujiantai, and the Yuan Dynasty's Yuanshuaifu were all located on the hill. Ancient people used to call government offices "tai," hence the name "Qiongtai." Later, the Guandi Temple, Wenchang Pavilion, the Holy Mother Shrine, a sacrificial platform, a stage, and a stone memorial archway were built on the blessed land. It became a destination for scholars and a place for ordinary people to pray for good health.
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Qiongtai Blessed Land (Qiongtai Fudi) is an ancient cultural site and one of the “Eight Views of Qiongzhou” (琼州八景). It sits on a small hill (Bao’er Hill) in the historic Fucheng (府城) of Haikou, in what is now Qiongshan District. Historically, “Qiongtai” was a poetic name tied to Hainan and the concept of blessing and auspiciousness. In 1073 (Song Dynasty), the Qiongguan Pacification Office (Qiongguan) was established there to govern the island. Over the centuries, officials built structures such as the memorial arch, Guandi Temple (temple to Guan Yu), Wenchang Pavilion (for literary deity), a stage, a shrine to the female deity (Shengmu), etc. The site was restored in 1999, keeping symmetrical layout, carved beams, traditional roof styles, archways, and cultural relic protection. It is designated a protected cultural relic in Qiongshan, reflecting Haikou’s local heritage and linking visitors to Hainan’s long history.
Qiongtai Fudi is located on Guandi Lane / Guan Di Alley (关帝巷, or 官地巷 / Guandi Lane, off Wenzhuang Road 文庄路), in the Fucheng / old city area of Haikou, Qiongshan District. Address is often given as: No. 18, Guan Di Lane, Wenzhuang Road, Fucheng, Haikou. In terms of transport: you can take local buses that serve the old city / Fucheng area. According to older sources, bus lines such as 46, 4, 1, 202, 23 serve or pass near the site. Taxi is straightforward from central Haikou. Walking is possible if you're staying in the old city district (Fucheng) or nearby, since the site is embedded in city lanes.
The site is reportedly open year-round, 24 hours (free public access). Because it is integrated with city streets and historic structures, visiting in daylight (morning to late afternoon) is best for visibility, safety, and appreciating architectural details in natural light.
There is no entrance fee (free entry). No ticket purchase is needed (i.e. no online/offline ticketing).
No, since there is free access and no ticketing requirement, booking is not necessary.
About 30 minutes to 1 hour is typically sufficient to walk through the lane, climb to the hilltop, visit the pavilion, temple, archway and enjoy the surroundings. Many visitor guides recommend roughly 1 hour.
The highlights include:
I found no reliable information that formal guided tours or audio guides are routinely offered for Qiongtai Fudi. It tends to be self-guided. Local guides might be available in Chinese through travel agencies or walking tours of the old city.
Good photo spots include:
A suggested route:
No information suggests night-only tours, light shows, or special events are standard. Because the site is integrated into the city and open 24h, nightly visits are possible but the lighting and ambience may be limited.
Because this is a smaller heritage site in the old city, crowds are modest. Peak times may be in the morning or midday, weekends, or during holiday periods. To avoid crowds, visit on weekday mornings or late afternoons.
Given its setting in a city lane rather than a standalone park, facilities are minimal. You may find public restrooms in nearby old city or temple areas. Nearby cafes, snack vendors, small shops are present along the lanes.
Children can walk the lanes and climb partway; the climb up steps may be strenuous for the elderly or those with limited mobility. Wheelchair access is probably limited because of steps, narrow lanes, and historic surfaces.
No entrance payment is needed. For nearby vendors or shops, cash is probably acceptable; mobile payments (WeChat Pay, Alipay) may be used in modern shops.
Inside the heritage area itself, there are small shops / snack vendors in the alleys. Nearby in old city Fucheng, you will find local restaurants serving Hainan and Cantonese cuisine, cafes in the old town, street food stalls.
Not specifically documented, but many local restaurants in Haikou (especially in older districts) will offer vegetable dishes. Halal options are not clearly noted near Qiongtai Fudi, so if that is important, it is advisable to check locally or bring snacks.
In the Qionshan / old Haikou area there are guesthouses, boutique inns, and city hotels. For example, O.live Social Hotel (Haikou East Railway Station branch) is located in the Qiongshan / “blessed land of Qiongtai” area. Staying in the old Fucheng district or central Haikou gives you walking access to Qiongtai and surrounding historic streets.
Nearby attractions to combine include:
You will find small shops in the lanes selling local crafts, postcards, small souvenirs, incense or religious items (like small guandu / gourd charms “求个葫芦带回家保平安”) tied to the temple cult.
After visiting, you can walk further in the old city, or take a local bus or taxi to your next destination in Haikou. Because Qiongtai is centrally located in Fucheng, it is convenient to continue exploring Haikou’s historical and urban attractions.
