Beihai Travel Guide

Beihai Travel Guide: A Laid-Back Guide for the Lazy Traveler Beihai is a place where you'll be too lazy to even put on sunscreen (but don't follow my example, or you'll end up as dark as charcoal). The sand on Silver Beach is as fine as flour. I recommend bringing a sieve so you can sift out a pound or two of salt while you play. There are so many snacks on Qiaogang Style Street that you'll have a choice overload. I recommend going on an empty stomach, or you'll just have to watch others eat. Must-See Attractions: 1. Silver Beach: The sunset here is so beautiful that you'll forget your phone password. I recommend going after 4pm, or you'll get sunburned like a "grilled steak". 2. Weizhou Island: Remember to buy your ferry tickets in advance, or you'll be waiting in line forever. Renting an electric bike on the island is more cost-effective than taking a taxi, just remember to bargain so you don't get ripped off. 3. Old Street: The arcade buildings are perfect for taking photos. I recommend going before 9am when there are fewer people, or your photos will be full of the backs of other people's heads. Foodie Guide: 1. Seafood: Go to the Waisha Bridge Seafood Market to pick your own. Remember to bring a friend who speaks Cantonese, or the price may double. I recommend the salt and pepper mantis shrimp. You'll want to write a poem about it after you eat it. 2. Sweet Soup: The ingredients in the sweet soup at 24 Dong Sweet Soup Shop are so generous that you'll question your existence. I recommend sharing a bowl between two people, or it will be too sweet. 3. Rolled Noodles: Any rolled noodle shop in Qiaogang is a safe bet. I recommend pairing it with Vietnamese coffee to refresh your mind and cut through the greasiness. Tips to Avoid Pitfalls: 1. Think twice about restaurants recommended by taxi drivers. They may have a "food recommendation KPI". 2. Buy pearls at reputable shopping malls. The "ancestral pearls" from street vendors may have only been "ancestral" last week. 3. Sunscreen! Sunscreen! Sunscreen! Important things must be said three times. The sun in Beihai is not to be trifled with. Finally, a reminder: Bring a phone with 256G of memory, the blue skies and white clouds here will have you snapping photos until your memory is full. The lazy way to play is to find a sea view hotel to lie down, order takeout and watch the sea. After all, the most important thing about traveling is to be comfortable!