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Laobacha embodies Hainan's relaxed lifestyle
By Xinhua Published: Jul 06, 2026 08:33 AM
Tourists enjoy Laobacha dishes at a teahouse in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, July 4, 2026. Laobacha, or literally old dad tea, refers to a teahouse culture endemic to the island province of Hainan. Offering an array of teas, pastries, and dim sum, Laobacha is a byword for the islanders' relaxed pace of life. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

Tourists enjoy Laobacha dishes at a teahouse in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, July 4, 2026. Laobacha, or literally old dad tea, refers to a teahouse culture endemic to the island province of Hainan. Offering an array of teas, pastries, and dim sum, Laobacha is a byword for the islanders' relaxed pace of life. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)


Tourists enjoy Laobacha dishes at a teahouse in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, July 4, 2026. Laobacha, or literally old dad tea, refers to a teahouse culture endemic to the island province of Hainan. Offering an array of teas, pastries, and dim sum, Laobacha is a byword for the islanders' relaxed pace of life. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

Tourists enjoy Laobacha dishes at a teahouse in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, July 4, 2026. Laobacha, or literally old dad tea, refers to a teahouse culture endemic to the island province of Hainan. Offering an array of teas, pastries, and dim sum, Laobacha is a byword for the islanders' relaxed pace of life. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)


Tourists enjoy dishes aboard a Laobacha Haikou Bus in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, July 5, 2026. Laobacha, or literally old dad tea, refers to a teahouse culture endemic to the island province of Hainan. Offering an array of teas, pastries, and dim sum, Laobacha is a byword for the islanders' relaxed pace of life. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

Tourists enjoy dishes aboard a Laobacha Haikou Bus in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, July 5, 2026. Laobacha, or literally old dad tea, refers to a teahouse culture endemic to the island province of Hainan. Offering an array of teas, pastries, and dim sum, Laobacha is a byword for the islanders' relaxed pace of life. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)


Tourists enjoy dishes aboard a Laobacha Haikou Bus in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, July 5, 2026. Laobacha, or literally old dad tea, refers to a teahouse culture endemic to the island province of Hainan. Offering an array of teas, pastries, and dim sum, Laobacha is a byword for the islanders' relaxed pace of life. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

Tourists enjoy dishes aboard a Laobacha Haikou Bus in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, July 5, 2026. Laobacha, or literally old dad tea, refers to a teahouse culture endemic to the island province of Hainan. Offering an array of teas, pastries, and dim sum, Laobacha is a byword for the islanders' relaxed pace of life. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)