Volcanic park boosts tourism in Haikou

The Haikou Volcanic Cluster Global Geopark in Hainan province is carving out a new model for eco-tourism by blending world-class geological heritage with agricultural innovation, hands-on education and rural vitalization.

Home to 40 dormant volcanoes, more than 30 lava tunnels and millenniums-old geological relics, the park has become a magnet for scientists, cyclists and international travelers. Its 222.8-meter peak anchors a 108-square-kilometer landscape that ranks among China's top ecological destinations.

In February, young cyclists from Zhuhai, Guangdong province, pedaled through the park's lush terrain as part of a 350-kilometer journey across eastern Hainan.