the historical bo'ai road area is located in the heart of the capital city of haikou. nearly all the buildings in this neighbourhood are tong lau style. beginning around 2012, the entire area has been undergoing restoration. it started with zhongshan road, now completed and converted into a pedestrian zone. the restoration is currently expanding outward with the facades being replastered and painted. lights facing toward the facades to illuminate them at night are now installed on many of the buildings. with road repair ongoing, and new, tourist-related businesses replacing the old shops, the entire area is being developed as a visitor attraction.