From tourist to local: A real retreat
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For those who possess a strong palate, a bowl of Lingshui rice noodles mixed with pickles and covered with sour sauce is worth a try. The dish originates from the Lingshui Li autonomous county in the island's southeastern region.
If you dare, tell the stall owners to add edible sea worms — dug fresh from the beach and only available depending on that day's weather — and the yellow lantern chili Hainan is known for.
Sitting among local diners and college students leaves you feeling even more immersed in the leisurely pace of Haikou.