Beihai is more than just Silver Beach! Hidden gems for amazing photos

👍🏻 Recommended reason: Beihai is really worth visiting! There is the endless Silver Beach, with sand as fine as flour, super comfortable to walk on barefoot~ There are also the volcanic geological wonders of Weizhou Island, the romantic mangrove forest, and the century-old streets full of stories. Whether you want to relax by the sea or explore niche attractions, Beihai can satisfy you. It is a treasure travel destination! 🗺️ Introduction to attractions: • Silver Beach: Known as "The No. 1 Beach in the World", the sand is white and soft, and the sea is crystal clear. You can play in the sand and waves during the day, and watch the beautiful sunset in the evening, creating a full atmosphere! • Weizhou Island: China's youngest volcanic island. The volcanic rocks in the Crocodile Mountain Scenic Area are super stunning. The sunrise in Colorful Beach and the sunset in Muya are all blockbusters with a single shot! • Beihai Old Street: The arcade buildings are full of Nanyang style, and the mottled walls hide a century of history. If you are tired from shopping, you can go to a small shop to eat special snacks. • Mangrove forest: When the tide is high, it looks like an oasis floating on the sea. When the tide is low, you can experience the fun of catching the sea, catching crabs and digging sand worms is super fun! 🚗 Attraction transportation: • Arrive in Beihai: Fly directly to Beihai Fucheng Airport; take the high-speed train to Beihai Station, and it is very convenient to take a taxi to the city or Silver Beach after leaving the station. • Transportation in the city: Buses can reach most attractions, but taxis and shared electric bikes are more free; to go to Weizhou Island, you must buy a ferry ticket in advance on the "Lai You Ba" mini program. The voyage takes about 1 hour. 🗺️ Travel route: • 3-day tour: ◦ Day1: Beihai Silver Beach → Qiaogang Style Street (play in the sand during the day, and go to Qiaogang to eat food and visit the night market at night) ◦ Day2: Beihai Old Street → Jinhaiwan Mangrove Forest (feel the history in the morning and experience the sea in the afternoon) ◦ Day3: Weizhou Island Day Tour (Crocodile Mountain → Colorful Beach → Shiluokou Beach) • In-depth tour: You can stay on Weizhou Island for 2–3 days, slowly ride around the island, check in at Shell Beach and Catholic Church, and have a barbecue and watch the stars by the sea at night~ 🍱 Food recommendation: • Snacks: Aunt Li's Shrimp Cake (must-eat in the old street! Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside), Yuexiang Xiaochu's Crab Roe Noodles (full of freshness), Vietnamese Spring Rolls (many shops in Qiaogang). • Seafood: Buy seafood at Qiaogang Aquatic Market and find a nearby processing shop to make it now. Salt and pepper mantis shrimp, spicy crab, and garlic oysters are so fresh that your eyebrows will fall off! • Desserts: Youjian Ice Room's fried ice, Twenty-Four Building Dessert Shop's Qingbuliang and Chicken Poop Vine Sweet Soup, which are refreshing and relieve greasiness! 💰 Cost related: • Tickets: Silver Beach is free; Weizhou Island ticket is CNY 98 (including attractions on the island); Mangrove Forest is CNY 55. • Transportation: Round-trip ferry ticket to Weizhou Island is CNY 150–240; the starting price for taxis in the city is CNY 8, and shared electric bikes are CNY 2–3/half hour. • Dining: Snacks are CNY 10–30 per person, and seafood processing is CNY 80–150 per person. • Accommodation: Homestays in the city are CNY 100–300/night, and sea view homestays on Weizhou Island are CNY 200–500/night. 📌 Other tips: • Be sure to book ferry tickets and accommodation in advance when going to Weizhou Island, it is easy to sell out during peak season! • The ultraviolet rays on the beach are super strong, remember to apply high SPF sunscreen, wear sunglasses, and wear sunscreen clothing. • You can buy tools in advance in Qiaogang for catching the sea. Small shovels, small buckets, and gloves are essential~ • Babies who are allergic to seafood should pay attention, try a little bit first, don't be greedy!