Lingao County (formerly romanised as Limko or Limkao) is an administrative district in Hainan province, China. It is one of the 4 counties of Hainan. Its postal code is 571800, and in 1999, its population was 399,057 people, who mainly speak the Be language.

Climate

Lingao has a tropical savanna climate (Köppen Aw).It borders the subtropical monsoon climate (Köppen Cwa).

Cuisine

Lingao suckling pig: One of the most representative traditional dishes of Lingao, known for its crispy skin, tender meat, and rich yet not greasy flavor. It is often served at festivals and banquets.

Duowen Water Spinach: A local specialty, known for its long, hollow stems and crisp texture, it is one of the more famous local vegetables in Hainan.

Lingao sandworms: a specialty seafood of the coastal area, which can be stir-fried, used in soups, or dried, and are considered to have a delicious taste.

Chive pancakes: made by frying chives and starch.

See also

• List of administrative divisions of Hainan

References

• Official website (Chinese)