Hai Si Shou Gang is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction that combines maritime Silk Road cultural experiences, large-scale live performances, coastal leisure vacations, and natural eco-tourism. It has been recognized with multiple honors including "National Nighttime Culture and Tourism Consumption Cluster," "2023 Guangxi Nighttime Performance Brand," "Guangxi Nighttime Characteristic Consumption Cluster," "Guangxi Tourism Leisure Street," "Top 10 Climate Views in Guangxi for Photo Spots," and "Beihai City Primary and Secondary School Student Research Practice Education Base." Explore the ancient castle by day, play on sandy beaches, admire the mangrove forests, and stroll along the seaside boardwalk.Torch Island clam digging and beachcombingAs evening falls, witness the ebb and flow of tides and marvel at the golden sunset. At night, experience the grand live-action performance "Song of Water and Fire," Hai Si Shou Gang's flagship panoramic interactive show. Late into the night, be dazzled by shimmering lights, a spectacular fireworks display for thousands, bonfire dances, and electrifying DJ parties—immerse yourself in the ancient port's nocturnal revelry. Hai Si Shou Gang features five main areas to explore: Shou Gang Square, Hepu Departure Port, Egret Coast with Red Forest, Sunset Sea Zone, and Island Zone. Don't miss the top 10 photo spots including the Ancient Castle, Yanlou Fishing Village, Beach Entrance, Ximen Ding, Sea View Platform, Ceremonial Tower, Port Tower, Ocean Boardwalk, Tide Pavilion, and Sunset Bay (with its sandy beach and inner sea). The core attraction of Hai Si Shou Gang features a full-day ticket that includes the panoramic interactive live performance "Song of Water and Fire" in the evening. Utilizing the sea, islands, harbor, ships, streets, and buildings as performance spaces, this spectacular show blends distant, medium, and close-up scenes through an artistic fusion of singing, dancing, drama, folk art, and acrobatics. After meticulous refinement, the performance unfolds in eight captivating chapters: "City Lights at Dusk," "Golden Age Begins," "Moon Over the Sea," "Persian Exoticism," "Roman Envoy Ships," "Return Journey," "Fleet Departure," and "Fireworks of Prosperity" – vividly recreating the cultural exchanges and thriving maritime trade along the ancient Silk Road's starting port 2,000 years ago. The full-day ticket for Hai Si Shou Gang attraction includes or can be upgraded with an evening session ticket. Experience the super music port spanning 50,000 square meters, featuring upgraded lighting, sound, and screens. Enjoy a vibrant night with lights + music + fireworks + pyrotechnics + dancing, bringing Hai Si Shou Gang to life! Hai Si Shou Gang celebrates the maritime silk road culture through architectural storytelling. This attraction recreates Hepu's ancient departure port from the Han Dynasty 2,000 years ago, where the maritime silk road began. Through immersive architecture, it showcases Hepu's rich history, glorious achievements, and open-minded spirit. Cultural relics and creative designs give these structures deep roots, cultural confidence, and vibrant vitality. The artifacts enable Hai Si Shou Gang's architecture to carry forward the prosperous era of openness, tolerance, and peaceful cooperation along the 10,000-mile maritime silk road. Hai Si Shou Gang features the Beihai Hai Si Shou Gang Jianguo Hotel, an experiential villa homestay offering comprehensive services including dining, accommodation, transportation, sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment. Enjoy 180° ocean-view LOFT rooms, scenic courtyards, and family-friendly themed rooms—all facing the sea where spring blossoms thrive. Open your window to immerse yourself in the visual spectacle of grand live performances, marvel at maritime fireworks, and observe mangrove forests, making it an ideal destination for leisure travel and vacations. Binhai Port fireworks show The Maritime Silk Road witnessed the unimpeded convergence of Eastern and Western civilizations. From Hepu's ancient port, thousands of ships set sail as magnificent fireworks soared above the sea. The dazzling pyrotechnic spectacle illuminated the Hai Si Shou Gang attraction, igniting the night's joyous climax and lighting up this millennia-old Silk Road harbor. Shougang Ancient Castle Discover the stunning viral attraction Shougang Ancient Fort, where majestic layered peaks create a breathtaking backdrop perfect for photos! As one of the landmark structures at Hai Si Shou Gang, this ancient fort architecturally embodies Hepu's historic port legacy - showcasing its glorious past, cultural brilliance, and inclusive spirit. Every visitor steps into a vivid journey through Hepu Port's prosperous maritime history and the enduring charm of the Maritime Silk Road culture. Xihai Pavilion/Beihai Jinhaiwan Mangrove Ecotourism Area This is the filming location for CCTV-4's documentary "Maritime Silk Road." Ascend the steps to the pavilion for panoramic views of Lianzhou Bay's ebb and flow, where fishing boats return at dusk. Venture into the winding waterways to truly "step into" the experience.Mangrove forest"Touch"Mangrove forestWitness egrets in flight, observe fiddler crabs and mudskippers darting through the mangroves, and immerse yourself in nature up close.Mangrove forestCommunity biodiversity. Yanlou Fishing Village In ancient times, this was a settlement for coastal communities. Today, Hai Si Shou Gang attraction recreates this scene, bringing to life a more imaginative and aspirational world of everyday charm. Here, quaint houses stand amidst lush greenery, with picturesque fields and fishing boats in the harbor. Red-tiled, yellow-earth homes line both sides of the road in staggered tiers, stretching all the way to the beach. Like a "peach blossom spring," it presents a vision of tranquility, harmony, and carefree joy. Beach access This is where the river meets the sea in Beihai, featuring an authentic fishing harbor bustling with local fishermen—generations who've made their living from these waters. Visitors can freely explore the picturesque beaches by day. As night falls and foreign merchant ships arrive, the area transforms into a vibrant beach party with bonfires and live music, offering travelers the chance to join international guests for an exhilarating bonfire celebration. Sunset Bay Family-Friendly Beach Experience the thrill of beach ATV riding along Lianzhou Bay, where excitement and joy await for a fun-filled family-friendly adventure. This spring, take your kids outdoors to connect with nature and discover the charm and fun of kayaking. Transportation guide Address: No. 1 Jinggang Avenue, Hepu County, Beihai City, Guangxi. The distance from Beihai city center/Hepu county to Hai Si Shou Gang attraction is approx. 20 km. 1. Parking lot: The attraction provides a parking lot at the south gate (currently offering free parking service, but vehicle safekeeping is not guaranteed). Free shuttle service is available to the ticket office and entrance gate. 2. Bus route: Hai Si Shou Gang tourist bus route from Beihai Railway Station: The starting point is the railway station, and the final stop is Hai Si Shou Gang. Operating hours are 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM, and 9:00 PM. This route has 23 stops, including Beihai Railway Station, Vanke City Garden, Ningchun City, Fruit Market, and others. The former bus route 10: Despite its name, this is actually a dedicated shuttle service between the city center and [destination]. Departing from [station A] or [station B], the first buses leave at 2:00 PM (from [station A]) and 2:45 PM (from [station B]), with the last departures at 9:00 PM (from [station A]) and 9:45 PM (from [station B]). 3. Driving route: From Beihai city center: Take Lianzhou Bay Avenue > G209 National Highway > Port Avenue > Hai Si Shou Gang. From Hepu county: Take Hepu Avenue > Chuangye Avenue > Port Avenue > Hai Si Shou Gang. You can drive your own car or rent a shared e-bike/electric scooter to reach the attraction freely. 4. Shuttle bus Daytime shuttle: Stops at multiple locations in Beihai city, passing by Beihai Silver Beach, International Passenger Port, Ocean Window, Beihai Railway Station, Beihai Old Street, Underwater World, Golden North Shore, and Maritime Silk Road First Port. One-way fare is approx. CNY 20/person (special deal of CNY 5/person for Beihai City Travel Combo Ticket holders). Evening shuttle (free ride): Hai Si Shou Gang attraction to Beibu Gulf No. 1 (downtown Beihai), with two departures nightly at 10:00 PM and 1:00 AM. Reminder: The shuttle bus service requires advance booking via the WeChat mini program "Visit Beihai." You may select your boarding stop and departure time.

Hepu · 11.4km from downtown

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Beihai Underwater World

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Beihai Underwater World is a large comprehensive aquarium that primarily showcases marine life, supplemented by exhibitions of terrestrial and amphibian animals. The venue features dozens of themed exhibition areas, including the undersea garden, undersea corridor, 100-meter undersea tunnel, Great Barrier Reef shark exhibit, dreamlike jellyfish hall, polar penguin hall, marine animal joy theater, and lost undersea city, covering tropical fish, coral reef ecosystems, rare marine specimens, and more. The 100-meter underwater tunnel is the core visiting area of the aquarium, presenting the underwater ecosystem through 360-degree glass and divided into three sections with different themes. As visitors walk through, they are surrounded above and around by azure seawater and various schools of fish. The tunnel features underwater scenes such as a replica of the ancient Inca Empire ruins, a themed display of the ancient Maritime Silk Road, and a World War II shipwreck model, along with a periodically erupting underwater volcano model. Together with the many fish from the Pacific and Indian Oceans, these create an immersive underwater adventure atmosphere. The rare specimen hall displays a dugong (commonly known as "mermaid") skeleton specimen and large whale skeleton specimens, offering a window to learn about marine mammals up close. The venue hosts multiple underwater performances daily, including the "Golden Storm" at the Lost City of the Sea featuring large schools of golden trevally, the "Legend of the Mermaid" underwater mermaid performance, dancing with sharks, and underwater weddings. The Sea Animal Joy Theater features interactive sea lion shows. At Fisherman's Wharf and the Giant Fish Feeding Area, visitors can observe large marine creatures such as great white sharks and manta rays up close, with some areas offering feeding interaction experiences. The Dream Jellyfish Pavilion uses sound, light, and multimedia technology to showcase various jellyfish from oceans around the world; the Polar Penguin Pavilion recreates a Nordic ice fjord environment where visitors can watch penguins up close.

Beihai · 21.1km from Hepu

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Bei Hai Silver Beach

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4.5/5

4.9k reviews

Bei Hai Silver Beach is located on the southern coast of Beihai, stretching approximately 24 km from east to west. The beach is formed by high-grade quartz sand that is fine and white, glistening silver under the sunlight—hence the name "Silver Beach." It is known for its "long and flat shore, fine white sand, clean water, gentle waves, and no sharks," making it a natural seaside bathing spot and venue for water sports. The core area of the attraction is divided from west to east into four functional zones: Happy Harbor Zone, Xiuying Tide Sculpture Zone, Silver Sand Wave-Chasing Zone, and Pingtan Listening-to-Waves Zone, unfolding gradually from lively to tranquil. The giant stainless steel sculpture "Tide" in the Xiuying Tide Sculpture Zone is a landmark of Beihai. After nightfall, the sculpture combines lighting, fountains, and multimedia shows, presenting a light-and-water dance performance synchronized with music—a highlight of Silver Beach night tours. The attraction also features the "Three Halls and One Beach" new offerings—the Wonder Ocean Hall themed around family-friendly marine interaction, the Ice Realm Cooling Hall featuring ice sculpture art and avant-garde dance theater, the Sea Realm Fashion Hall combining a sea-view restaurant and a seaside library, and the Fashion Vitality Beach offering daytime beach gear and nighttime entertainment, providing rich choices from daytime water fun to nighttime leisure.

Beihai · 28.9km from Hepu

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Beihai Old Town

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4.9/5

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Beihai Old Town is the birthplace of Beihai city, consisting of three old streets—Zhuhai Road, Shaji Street, and Zhongshan Road—and over 20 small alleys. Among them, Beihai Old Street was built during the Daoguang reign of the Qing Dynasty. Originally named Shengping Street, it was only approx. 200 m long at first. Over approx. 200 years, it has expanded into the current arcade street that stretches over 1 km and is only a few meters wide. The arcades, a blend of Chinese and Western styles, are connected house by house, earning it the reputation of a modern architectural yearbook. This old street is worth slowing down to examine the facades: on the white-toned walls, parapets, European-style arched windows, balconies, pediments, and insect and bird reliefs are connected layer by layer, like a sculpture gallery suspended in mid-air; in the past, shops were on the ground floor and residences were upstairs, with pedestrians walking under the arcades to shelter from the sun and rain, which is the classic experience of a Lingnan arcade street. The old town is also dotted with modern historical sites such as the former site of the Customs Building, the former site of the Great Qing Post Office, and the former site of the Telegraph Office. Bronze sculptures along the street recreate the life of the former trading port and fishing harbor, while the History and Culture Museum and the Folk Customs Exhibition Hall clearly explain the history of Tanka culture and the opening of the port for trade. When visiting the old town, don't just walk along the main street: turn into Jinyu Lane to find the former Dong'an Wharf and the Jiedukou Site. Passing through the alleys so narrow you have to turn sideways to walk, you will reach Shaji Street, which is paved with bluestone slabs and is quieter and more full of local life. The various shops along the street are full of local life, and South Sea pearls and dried seafood are suitable as souvenirs. The daytime is suitable for examining the architecture and taking vintage photos, while at night, the arcades light up, and the bars and small shops become lively in a different way.

Beihai · 21.9km from Hepu

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Beihai Old Street

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4.8/5

3.7k reviews

Beihai Old Street is located in Zhuhai Road and Zhongshan Road, and was originally built in 1883. This 1.44-kilometer street is lined with old Chinese and Western veranda-style buildings, such as the former British, French and German consulates, the former German Senbao Imported Goods Store, and the Catholic Church Nunnery. The street is a witness to the one-time prosperity of Beihai.

Beihai · 22km from Hepu

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Beihai Golden Beach

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4.7/5

36 reviews

Beihai Golden Beach sits across from Bei Hai Silver Beach in the south of the city, and there is a local saying: "Silver Beach in the south, Golden Beach in the north." It is often confused with Wanwei Golden Beach in Dongxing, but they are actually two entirely different beaches. It is not as famous as Silver Beach, and its sand is not known for being fine and white. Instead, it is golden in color and slightly coarser. Under the sunlight, the entire beach glows with a golden hue, which is how it got the name "Golden Beach." This beach is more often a daily destination for locals. The beach is flat and calm, with boardwalks and viewing platforms along the shore. In the evening, the sunset dyes the sea and the beach in a golden hue. The phrase "Golden Beach sunset" has long been popular locally, and the time around sunset is particularly stunning here. A cluster of sea-view buildings with wave-shaped roofs spreads along the coastline, almost becoming the iconic backdrop of this beach. Located in an inner bay, the water quality here is not as clear as at Silver Beach, making it more suitable for taking walks, enjoying the sea breeze, and watching the sunset. It is said that the city name "Beihai" originated from Beihai Village, which is located next to this coast.

Beihai · 19.2km from Hepu

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Beihai Golden Bay Mangrove Ecotourist Region

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Beihai Golden Bay Mangrove Ecotourist Region

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4.7/5

6.1k reviews

Beihai Golden Bay Mangrove Ecotourist Region is located in Beihai. It is a beautiful coastal wetland known for its mangrove viewing area and Danjia folk customs tourist area. Here, you can stroll along the wooden bridges that reach into the depths of the wetland and enjoy the mangrove trees. You can also take a walk in the Danjia folk customs tourist area and experience Danjia culture; you can even go to the beach to enjoy the ocean, collect seashells, catch crabs, and experience the lifestyle of the Danjia fishermen.

Beihai · 26.5km from Hepu

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Beihai Weizhou Island Cruise

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4.2/5

427 reviews

The Beihai Weizhou Island Cruise is the main maritime transport connecting Beihai city with Weizhou Island, while also offering visitors a scenic ocean experience. The route from Beihai International Passenger Port to Weizhou West Corner Pier spans 24 nautical miles. Choosing the right cruise type and departure time slot can make your Weizhou Island trip smoother and more enjoyable. Boat type classification: High-speed passenger ships (such as Beiyou 12, Beiyou 16, Beiyou 26, etc.) have a capacity of about 1,000–1,200 visitors, with faster speeds and an approximate sailing time of 80 minutes, making them ideal for visitors seeking quick arrival. Low-speed sightseeing cruises (such as Bei You 15 and Bei You 25) have a passenger capacity of approximately 680–850 travelers, with a sailing time of about 110 minutes. These cruises feature observation decks, allowing travelers to enjoy the scenic ocean views along the way.

Beihai · 28.1km from Hepu

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Hepu Han Dynasty Cultural Museum

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4.2/5

32 reviews

Hepu Han Dynasty Culture Museum, formerly known as Hepu County Museum, covers an area of 1,330 square meters, with a total construction area of 4,100 square meters and a total investment of more than 8 million yuan. The buildings in the museum include imitation Han Dynasty stone gate, Han tomb protection exhibition hall, main center cultural relic exhibition hall, office building, security dormitory building and other imitation Han Dynasty style buildings.

Hepu · 2.6km from downtown

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Xingdao Lake

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3.5/5

122 reviews

Location: Xingdao Lake is located in Hongchaojiang Reservoir in the northwest of Hepu County in Beihai City. _x000D_Features: Xingdao Lake is dotted with thousands of islands which look like many resplendent stars which are scattered in the blue lake and hence the lake got its name. In chinese Xingdao Lake means Star Island Lake._x000D_Water Margin City - The city has a Water Margin City and is divided into four parts namely Liangshan District, Wenshuyuan, Yongjinmen and Suzhou-Hangzhou Water Street. _x000D_Liangshan District: When strolling in the Liangshan District, the visitors can see life like figures of heroes who had gathered together there during the medieval times when there was an uprising. Seeing these, the visitors would feel like they are returning to the age of the Green Forest. _x000D_Ideally, the lake is a best place to relax and a splendid treat for the eyes to see the various islands that are scattered on the lake like stars.

Hepu · 15.7km from downtown

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wymoon200314 September 2026

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The price is much higher than that of Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden. The performance was still very good, including the fireworks display over the sea, but due to the weather, there was no drone show, and they wouldn't give a refund. This is a bad review.