Haikou, August 4, 2025 – A team of four volunteers from Haikou International Volunteer Service Team, accompanied by representatives from the Haikou Foreign Affairs Office and two English-major students from Hainan University, embarked on a thorough inspection of English-language signages at key tourist and public service locations across Haikou. The initiative aimed to enhance the city’s international appeal by ensuring accurate, culturally appropriate, and visitor-friendly English translations.
2025年8月4日，海口国际人才志愿服务团4名志愿者参加了由海口市外事办公室组织的志愿服务团队，对海口市主要旅游景点和公共服务场所的英文标识进行了全面核查。该活动旨在确保标识英文翻译的准确性、文化适宜性和游客友好性，从而提升海口的国际形象。
Mission Hills Tourist Resort: A Scrutiny of Details
海口观澜湖旅游度假区：细节审查
The day began at Mission Hills Haikou Tourist Resort, where a designated representative welcomed the team. Volunteers meticulously examined every signage within the resort, identifying issues such as incomplete translations, spelling errors, and culturally inappropriate phrasing. The two Hainan University students provided linguistic expertise, while the Foreign Affairs Office representative facilitated coordination with site management.
活动首站是海口观澜湖旅游度假区，一名指定代表接待了团队。志愿者们细致检查了度假区内的每一处标识，发现了一些问题，如翻译不完整、拼写错误和文化表达不当。两名海南大学学生提供了语言专业支持，外事办代表则协助与景区管理方沟通协调。
The team then proceeded to Mission Hills Movie Town, touring the area in a buggy to inspect each signage. The interactive approach allowed for real-time feedback, with volunteers documenting discrepancies that could confuse international visitors.
随后，团队前往观澜湖电影公社，乘坐观光车巡查了所有标识。这种互动方式便于即时反馈，志愿者们记录了可能误导国际游客的翻译问题。
Wildlife Encounters and Language Checks
热带野生动植物园：标识检查与动物观赏
After lunch—a session that doubled as an informal networking opportunity—the group visited the Hainan Tropical Wildlife Park and Botanical Garden. Beyond evaluating signages, volunteers enjoyed observing the park’s diverse animal species, including China’s iconic giant panda. A park representative escorted the team via buggy, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all public areas.
午餐期间，志愿者们进行了轻松交流，随后前往海南热带野生动植物园。除检查标识外，志愿者们还观赏了园内多种动物，包括中国国宝大熊猫。园区代表全程陪同，确保团队检查了所有公共区域的标识。
Final Stop: Haikou Fourth People’s Hospital
最后一站：海口市第四人民医院
The last leg of the tour took the team to Haikou Fourth People’s Hospital, where they adhered to strict quiet protocols to avoid disturbing patients. Volunteers reviewed signages across all floors, including nurse stations, restrooms, and stairwells, emphasizing clarity for non-Chinese speakers in critical healthcare settings.
最后一站是海口市第四人民医院。为不影响患者，团队严格遵守安静规定，检查了包括护士站、洗手间和楼梯间在内的所有楼层标识，重点确保医疗场所英文标识的正确度。
Organized by the Haikou Foreign Affairs Office, the activity underscored the city’s commitment to improving its global visitor experience. Feedback collected will be compiled into a report for relevant authorities to implement corrections.
此次活动由海口市外事办公室组织，彰显了海口提升国际游客体验的决心。检查中发现的问题将被汇总成报告，供相关部门整改参考。
“This project not only refines Haikou’s international image but also fosters cross-cultural understanding,” noted a Foreign Affairs Office representative. Volunteers echoed the sentiment, praising the initiative’s practical impact on the city’s tourism infrastructure.
外事办代表表示：“该项目不仅优化了海口的国际形象，也促进了跨文化理解。”志愿者们一致认可，称赞其对旅游基础设施的实际改善作用。
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