The Qilou Arcade Streets lie in central Haikou, most concentrated around Zhongshan Road, Bo'ai Road and Deshengsha, and form the city's most representative historic district. The arcade buildings lining the streets blend Southeast Asian and local styles, forming continuous colonnades and shopfronts.
Most were built in the modern era and bear witness to Haikou's commercial history. Time-honoured shops, teahouses and Hainan snack stalls crowd the district, and a stroll here conveys a strong sense of everyday life — an important place to take in Haikou's urban memory.
