XIN JI XIA BING

💟When I arrived at Qiaogang, I found that there was only this shrimp cake shop. There was a long queue and each person was limited to 10. After queuing for such a long time, I decisively gave up and went to eat other things first. ⏰When it was almost 22 o'clock in the evening, there were finally few people in front of the store, but it was still the most crowded store nearby, so I bought it directly to eat. The staff of this store had an orderly division of labor and was very efficient. The original fried shrimp cake is really worth it, crispy and soft, the shrimp cake just out of the pot tastes great, must be eaten while hot, it's so delicious. As a traditional snack in Beihai, it is still worth a try. You can buy it later, and there will be fewer people in line.

I took it to the 24th building next door to eat sweet soup. Three northern tourists asked me what I was eating? What was it called? Where did I buy it? I answered them one by one, and then I saw that they also sent representatives to buy it. It must be eaten while hot. It feels greasy when it is cold. There are a lot of shrimps, but it seems a little bland.

The famous Xinji Shrimp Cakes, remember to buy them in group purchase, at least for now, every penny saved is a penny saved, right? They said it only opens at 5pm, but I saw it at 4pm. The uncle was very nice, it's not easy to run a small shop and it's worth encouraging. It takes about 5 or 6 minutes to fry a shrimp cake? I didn't pay much attention to it when I was chatting with my friend, it won't take long anyway.

This is a popular online store, called Xinji Shrimp Cake, which is very conspicuous in Qiaogang Style Street. Now there is a group purchase where you can buy a 5 yuan coupon at half price, and the shrimp cake is exactly 5 yuan, which is half price. Many people must have come here because of its reputation, and so did we. The shrimp cake has some small shrimps on the surface, but I am not used to eating it with the shell, because I don't like eating shrimp shells.

A budget-conscious traveler's guide to island survival 🌴 Family, who knows! With a three-digit budget, I managed to achieve both seafood bliss and an island getaway in Beihai. ✨This budget-saving guide, proven effective by over 500 college students, will show you how to live like a king on the cheap. 👑 💰[Budget Breakdown] 760 yuan = the secret to a 3-day, 2-night trip ▪️ Accommodation: 200 yuan (shared room at Qiaogang B&B for two nights, 100 yuan per person per night, and you can bargain!) ▪️ Transportation: 135 yuan (45 yuan/day electric scooter for two days + 80 yuan student ferry ticket to Weizhou Island) ▪️ Tickets: 149 yuan (49 yuan Weizhou Island ticket + 100 yuan student discount at Underwater World) ▪️ Food: 276 yuan (average 92 yuan per day, so you'll have to hold onto the wall!) 💡 Tip: Your student ID is your walking 50% discount card, so go back and get it if you forgot! 🚗[Transportation] Electric bikes' secret to crushing taxi riders Get a "no-deposit bike rental" right out of the high-speed rail station! 24 hours of unlimited travel for 45 yuan. Battery swap stations are denser than milk tea shops. 🍼 It only takes 15 minutes to ride from Qiaogang to Yintan. Enjoying the sea breeze and music is 100 times better than taking the bus. Bus enthusiasts also have their day: Bus No. 20 goes directly to Yintan for 2 yuan, and Bus No. 2 connects the old street and the shopping district. Remember to have some change or the driver will glare at you. 👀 For those heading to Weizhou Island, make sure to check the "Laiyouba Official Website" website. Grab a student ticket 3 days in advance and save enough to buy two dozen oysters! 🏡[Accommodation] A Guide to Spending the Most ✅ First Choice: Qiaogang: 5 minutes away from shopping and dining in the evening. We recommend the smart rooms at the Peninsula Art Hotel, which cost 100 yuan per person and offer a high-tech feel. 💻 ✅ Second Choice: Silver Beach: If you want to watch the sunrise, choose a beachfront B&B. Remember to say "student budget trip" when bargaining; the owner will likely be soft-hearted and give you a discount. ❌ Don'ts: Avoid Weizhou Island! Prices can triple during peak season, making a day trip perfectly worthwhile. 🌊[Attractions] A 3-Day Itinerary with No Hit Points Day 1: Silver Beach on a Weekday Wake up at 6:00 AM to watch the sunrise at Silver Beach (open until 11:00 PM from May to October, so early bird catches the worm. 🌅) 10:00 AM: Rent a beach chair and relax. The sand is so white it feels like crushed diamonds. Remember to wear flip-flops to avoid burning your feet. 6:00 PM: Move to Qiaogang Street and grab a Xinji Shrimp Cake to fill your stomach. The 20-minute queue is worth it! Day 2: Weizhou Island Hike 7:00 AM Boat ride to the island (student ticket: 49 yuan for a volcanic spectacle! 🌋) 10:00 AM Crocodile Hill Park: See the sea erosion formations. Wear non-slip shoes! Otherwise, you'll end up like a penguin on the beach. 3:00 PM: Shiluokou: Play in the water. Snorkeling: 20 yuan/trip: See schools of small fish. 6:00 PM: Watch the sunset at Dishuidanping. Take stunning photos straight from your phone. Day 3: Cultural and Foodie Day 9:00 AM: Explore Beihai Old Street and take photos of the vintage arcade buildings. Remember to bargain! 12:00 PM: See a show at Underwater World (student tickets are half-price, super affordable) 3:00 PM: See intangible cultural heritage at the Shell Carving Museum and make your own small pendant as a souvenir 6:00 PM: Feed the pigeons at Beibu Gulf Square and take a photo of the giant pearl sculptures! 📸 🍜[Food] 20 yuan per person, eat until you're left leaning against the wall ▪️ Seafood: Yuexiang Xiaochu's salt and pepper mantis shrimp is a must-try; students who group in and order the medium portion will fill you up. ▪️ Snacks: Qiu Wumei's Pork Trotter Noodles (30-year-old establishment! The duck noodle soup with pickled bamboo shoots is incredible.) ▪️ Desserts: Rong Ji's mango fried ice cream with taro balls, a perfect way to relieve greasiness for 8 yuan a bowl. ▪️ Hidden gem: A Yu Vietnamese chicken noodles with lime juice, light but incredibly fresh. ⚠️ Tips for avoiding pitfalls: 1. Avoid seafood restaurants in Old Street that solicit customers! Go to the Shark Fishing Port in Qiaogang and pick and choose fresh seafood. 2. Bargain in half for water activities at Silver Beach; a jet ski priced at 200 yuan can be reduced to 80 yuan. 3. Don't buy packaged dried seafood; bulk seafood at the wet market is more economical. 📌[Survival Guide] A must-read for students Student ID! Student ID! Student ID! Important things to say three times. Sun protection clothing and sunglasses are essential; Beihai's ultraviolet rays can turn you into a crayfish. Bring some cash; some small shops don't have signal. Download an offline map; the signal on the island is spotty. Bring a box of stomach medicine; eating too much seafood can cause stomach upset. Final check: 3 days and 2 nights totaled 758 yuan, leaving me 2 yuan for a popsicle. 🍦 Who says students can't travel the ocean on a budget? Save this guide, grab a dinner date, and go! ❤️If you like this guide, please follow us! We'll have hidden tips for Weizhou Island in the next issue! Share 3 followers in the comments section to receive a hand-drawn map of Beihai! #BeihaiWeizhouIsland #Mid-AutumnFestivalNationalDayTravelCheck-in #BeihaiTourism #BeihaiTravelStrategy #NationalDayTravelDiary