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Hey everyone 👋! I'm that travel enthusiast who loves chasing the sea 😎. Recently, I took advantage of the beautiful April weather and went to Beihai. This trip felt like stepping into a dreamy coastal paradise. Now, I'm sharing my super detailed travel guide with you all.
📍Beihai, located at the southern tip of Guangxi, is a charming coastal city 👏! It has the "No. 1 Beach in the World," Silver Beach, with sand as fine as powder, shimmering in the sunlight. Weizhou Island is like a pearl on the sea, with unique volcanic landforms, azure waters, and lush vegetation complementing each other. There are also the arcade buildings of the Old Street, bearing a hundred years of history and telling stories of the past. Beihai is a treasure trove where natural beauty and cultural charm blend perfectly.
🚗【Transportation Guide】
✈️ If you're flying, land at Beihai Fucheng Airport. The airport bus can take you directly to various bustling areas of the city. Buses and taxis are also readily available, making it easy to start your journey.
🚄 There are many high-speed trains to Beihai Station. After exiting the station, buses and taxis are easily accessible, making it super easy to get to various attractions. Most city buses operate from 6:00 to 22:00. You can take the bus by scanning the code with Alipay or WeChat. If you want to go to Weizhou Island, you must first go to the International Passenger Terminal to take a boat 🛳.
🗺【Recommended Itinerary】
Day 1: Beihai Silver Beach - Qiaogang Style Street
In the morning, head to Silver Beach. Step onto the silvery-white sand, which is fine and soft. Take off your shoes and run and play to your heart's content, chasing the waves and watching the sea and sky merge into one. Your mood will instantly be broadened. At noon, try the seafood noodles, with fresh seafood and smooth rice noodles, the soup is fresh and delicious 😋. In the afternoon, take a leisurely stroll near Silver Beach, soak up the sun, and enjoy the seaside vacation atmosphere. In the evening, go to Qiaogang Style Street, where there are various specialty snacks, sweet soups, and fresh seafood stalls. Eat and stroll, it's very lively.
Day 2: Weizhou Island (Crocodile Mountain Volcano Park - Colorful Beach - Shiluokou Scenic Area)
In the morning, take a boat to Weizhou Island. First, go to Crocodile Mountain Volcano Park. Walk along the boardwalk, admire the volcanic rock wonders, and watch the azure sea water hit the rocks, splashing layers of white waves. It's super spectacular. At noon, enjoy Weizhou Island's specialty banana chicken, with the chicken having the sweetness of bananas. In the afternoon, head to Colorful Beach, a unique sea erosion landform, colorful in the sunlight. You can't stop taking photos 📷. Then go to Shiluokou Scenic Area, where the beach is fine and you can also dive to explore the underwater world.
Day 3: Beihai Old Street - Return Journey
During the day, go to Beihai Old Street, wander through the arcade streets, touch the mottled walls, feel the vicissitudes of time, and visit the specialty shops to find some souvenirs. In the afternoon, pack your bags and return with beautiful memories.
🌟【5 Must-Visit Attractions】
📍Beihai Silver Beach: Known for its "long and flat beach, fine and white sand, clean water, soft waves, and no sharks," it is a great place to enjoy a seaside vacation.
📍Weizhou Island: China's youngest volcanic island, a perfect blend of volcanic landforms, sea views, and ecology, full of mystery and charm.
📍Beihai Old Street: A century-old street, where arcade buildings witness historical changes, and a combination of artistic atmosphere and everyday life.
📍Crocodile Mountain Volcano Park: The essence of Weizhou Island, with stunning volcanic rock landscapes, allowing you to feel the power of nature up close.
📍Colorful Beach: A spectacle of sea erosion landforms, where colorful rocks and azure waters complement each other, like a dream.
📌【Useful Tips】
🎫 Book Weizhou Island ferry tickets and island entrance fees in advance, as they are hard to get during the peak season.
👗 The temperature in Beihai in April is gradually warming up, but the sea breeze is strong, so bring a windproof jacket. Wear comfortable sneakers to Weizhou Island and apply sunscreen.
📸 The light at Silver Beach in the early morning and Colorful Beach in the evening is soft, making for great photos. Remember to bring a power bank.
🍜【Local Food Recommendations】
🥘 Seafood Noodles: Rice noodles topped with fresh shrimp, crab, shellfish and other seafood, the soup is rich, and every bite is full of the taste of the sea.
🍜 Sipunculus Nudus Sashimi: The Sipunculus nudus is cleaned and eaten raw, with a crisp texture. Dip it in sauce for a different flavor. Those with courage must try it.
🥣 Sweet Soup: There are many kinds of sweet soups in Beihai, such as Sophora flower powder and Qingbuliang, which are sweet and refreshing, and a great way to relieve the summer heat.
🥔 Shrimp Cakes: Made from small shrimps and rice flour, they are fragrant and crispy after being fried, and are great as snacks.
🏨【Hotel Accommodation】
📍Near Beihai Silver Beach: Grand New Century Hotel Beihai, built by the sea, some sea view rooms offer direct views of Silver Beach, with high-end facilities and a full sense of vacation.
📍Weizhou Island: Weizhou Island Fangdao Hotel, close to Colorful Beach, with a quiet environment and full of design, convenient travel, and can quickly integrate into island life.
📍Around Beihai Old Street: Beihai Old Street Hotel, located in the center of the Old Street, just outside the Old Street, the rooms are quaint and full of historical atmosphere.
💖【Travel Experience】
During these three days in Beihai, I felt like I had fallen into a picturesque coastal world. The gentleness of Silver Beach, the fantasy of Weizhou Island, the simplicity of the Old Street, and the endless delicious food all made me intoxicated. Beihai is like a melodious coastal song, every melody is full of beauty. Everyone, don't miss this treasure trove, come and start your Beihai journey 💕.