meilan

Meilan is a name that can refer to several related topics in China, most prominently a district and an airport in Haikou, the capital of Hainan Province, as well as a Chinese given name. The various uses share cultural and linguistic origins centered in the region.

Meilan District (美兰区) is an urban district of Haikou. It functions as a key part of the city’s administration and economy, housing government offices, residential neighborhoods, and commercial areas. The district is also home to Haikou Meilan International Airport, making it a transportation hub for the city and northern Hainan.

Haikou Meilan International Airport (IATA: HAK, ICAO: ZJHK) is the main airport serving Haikou and the northern part of Hainan Province. Located within Meilan District, the airport handles domestic and international flights and acts as a gateway for travelers visiting the region.

As a Chinese given name, Meilan may be written with different characters, such as 美兰 or 梅兰, among others. The choice of characters can convey meanings related to beauty, flora, or orchids. In addition to its use as a personal name, Meilan appears in various cultural and geographic contexts within Chinese-speaking communities.