There is a huge variety of seafood dishes available in Hainan. Fresh fruits and vegetables are growing under a blue sky and in red soil mostly free from industrial contamination. Dont forget to try the four most famous dishes if you travel to Hainan.

Wenchang Chicken

Wenchang Chicken is so named because it was first produced in Wenchang City. The chicken is free-range and on a high protein diet. The most traditional way to prepare Wenchang Chicken is "white cutting", which involves immersing the chicken in almost boiling hot water and cooking it to preserve its softness and tenderness. It is then eaten by dipping the pieces in a mixture of spices including ginger and salt. All star-rated hotels and the major Hainan style restaurants serve this dish.

Jiaji Duck

The Jiaji Duck are raised along the Wanquan River in Jiaji Town, Qionghai City. As it grows, this special breed is kept in coops and fed with rice, grain, sweet potato, and chaff, so that it has thick meat, thin skin, soft bones and little fat. The cooking method for Jiaji Duck is also specialist. The traditional way to prepare is to boil it in water, dice it, then eat with mixture of vinegar, chopped ginger and sesame oil.

Hele Crab

Hele crab originated from Hele Town, near Wanning, located on the southeastern shores of Hainan. The yellow meat of the crab has an oily texture, and a strong aroma. Hele Crab tastes best if steamed and accompanied with ginger together with vinegar. It maintains the original taste of the crab and tastes especially fresh and delicate. It is best eaten in the autumn.

Dongshan Mutton

Dongshan Mutton own its named  to the fact that it is mainly produced in Dongshan Mountain of Wanning City. As for the mutton, it is a delicacy with tender meat and thick soup. It tastes fresh and is free of any gamey scent. There are various cooking methods for Dongshan Mutton, including stewed, roasted, or braising the meat in coconut milk.