Nanwan Wharf is a fishing port and the seat of the town government. Although it is not as close to the beach as other hotels, it is very popular because the Nanwan Town where it is located is the most important economic center on the island. There are markets, small restaurants, farmers' markets, and bicycle and motorcycle rentals here. You can also buy seafood at the town market.
Attractions Location: In the Weizhou Island Tourist Area, Haicheng District, Beihai City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
Opening hours:
08:00-17:30 (Monday to Sunday, January 1st to December 31st)
Contact Details: 0779-6016278
Transportation:
Take bus No. 3 or No. 5 to Beihai International Passenger Transport Terminal Station and take a cruise to Weizhou Island Terminal
Time reference: 1-3 hours
Explore the serene beauty of Nanwan on Weizhou Island, famous for its golden beaches, clear waters, and tranquil environment perfect for a relaxing getaway.
Accommodation/Food: Choose beachside guesthouses or resorts near Nanwan; sample fresh seafood such as grilled shellfish and fish hotpot.
Souvenirs: Seashell crafts, coral jewelry, volcanic rock souvenirs
Combine a day at Nanwan Beach with visits to other natural and cultural sites on Weizhou Island for a richer experience.
Accommodation/Food: Stay overnight near Nanwan or Moon Square; enjoy local seafood, tropical fruits, and island specialties.
Souvenirs: Seashell crafts, volcanic stone carvings, local handwoven textiles
Experience Nanwan and other key sites on Weizhou Island, combined with a day exploring Beihai city’s cultural landmarks.
Accommodation/Food: Split your stay between Weizhou Island and Beihai city; savor seafood and Guangxi traditional dishes like beer fish and rice noodles.
Souvenirs: Dried seafood, seashell jewelry, embroidered fabrics
Combine Nanwan and Weizhou Island exploration with cultural visits to Beihai and Fangchenggang coastal parks.
Accommodation/Food: Beach resorts on Weizhou Island and city hotels in Beihai; sample fresh seafood and Guangxi-style ethnic cuisine.
Souvenirs: Seashell crafts, volcanic stones, herbal teas
Explore Nanwan and Weizhou Island thoroughly, and visit major coastal attractions and waterfalls in Guangxi.
Accommodation/Food: Island and city stays with local seafood and Guangxi specialties.
Souvenirs: Seashell jewelry, dried seafood, ethnic textiles
A comprehensive itinerary combining the coastal beauty of Nanwan and Weizhou Island with Guangxi’s inland scenic wonders.
Accommodation/Food: Island resorts and city hotels; enjoy fresh seafood and ethnic Guangxi dishes.
Souvenirs: Volcanic stones, seashell crafts, herbal teas, embroidery
Explore Nanwan Beach and Weizhou Island alongside major Guangxi cities and natural attractions for an all-around journey.
Accommodation/Food: Island resorts, city hotels; sample fresh seafood, ethnic dishes, and tropical fruits.
Souvenirs: Seashell crafts, volcanic stones, dried seafood, ethnic textiles
Nanwan, located at the southern end of Weizhou Island, is a natural fishing village and fishing port. It has now developed into an accommodation and catering center for Weizhou Island tourism.
The island’s CBD has many popular online shops.
Although it was a cloudy day, the scenery of South Bay was still nice. There were many small shops, and the fishing boats on the beach were busy coming in and out. The aisles on the shore were filled with small stalls selling seafood, mantis shrimp, sea urchins, cuttlefish, sea cucumbers, it was dazzling.
The lights of South Bay are bright at night, and the small restaurants and bars are very lively.
Overlooking Crocodile Hill Park, it is a must-visit place for visiting popular shops and buying seafood.
Nanwan is the center of Weizhou Island. The sun is very bright during the day and there are not many people. In the evening, many customers gather at the seafood market to buy seafood. The seafood market and Nanwan Pier are very lively. Although there are no high-rise buildings here, the streets are busy at night. The crowds are like tides, the neon lights are dazzling, and the lights are hazy, both real and unreal.
Walking in Nanwan, I felt like a child living in a small fishing village. The sea was everywhere, and I felt happy.
This is the commercial center of Weizhou Island, with seafood market, fruit and vegetable market, various dessert shops, various restaurants, various grocery stores, etc. Nanwan Street is very lively at night, and it is another scene in the morning.
The light in the morning is especially good, and you will find that the photos do not need to be retouched. It is just like that, waiting for you, watching you, the sky has its own color, the sea has its own color... If you are willing, just record it faithfully, and the fence of South Bay is a good photo spot, and you can accidentally take a big picture
The scenery is amazing! This is probably the most lively place on Weizhou Island. There are seafood markets, fruit markets, and a row of restaurants along the coast... Opposite is Crocodile Mountain
The southernmost tip of Weizhou Island has a seafood market and a fruit market. It is the most prosperous and crowded place on the island. But even though it is the busiest place, I love its tranquility in the early morning.
It gave me a feeling of Kamakura, Japan. The coastline is too much like the filming location of Slam Dunk. You must spend an afternoon in Nanwan. You can hang out at Havana Bar or sit in a dessert shop for an afternoon, because this place faces the sea and the flowers are blooming in spring! Nanwan is the most fun when the waves are big. Cross a street. My clothes are all wet!
The most lively place in Weizhou Island has many homestays, but due to limited space, the homestays here are all stand-alone buildings without gardens.
In addition to homestays, there are bars, snack bars, and Nanwan Seafood Market. The nightlife on Weizhou Island is mainly concentrated here.
A must-visit place when you go to the island - Nanwan Seafood Market, which has a more complete variety of seafood than other places on the island. The small port is where seafood comes in and out every day, and the market is right next to the port.
Nanwan is the most prosperous area of Weizhou Island
Vegetable market, seafood market!! See all kinds of snails, shellfish, oysters, fish, shrimps, crabs...
There are also various inns, small shops, fishing boats...
I heard that the Xiaolin snail rice noodle here is the best on the island! The boss is also very willful. During the Qingming Festival holiday, Xiaolin was closed for a long time. I visited Xiaolin three times, but it was still closed!
The small Nanwan Wharf is full of neatly arranged ships and scattered fishing boats, which is very charming. The fresh seafood just out of the sea is mouth-watering. Whether it is seafood caught by renting a boat or seafood bought at the wharf, you can find a restaurant to cook it for you. If you buy at the market, be sure to remind the seller that you will weigh it fairly to avoid short weight and unnecessary disputes. When the tide recedes, the beach of Nanwan extends, which is a good place to run, play and have fun.
It was almost 7 o'clock. I had passed by Nanwan before and knew where the seafood market was, so I went straight there. I happened to see fishermen pulling seafood to sell on Nanwan Beach, and immediately decided to buy some at this temporary night market. Haha, it felt great, and we immediately got out of the disappointment of Dishui Danping. We bought more than 200 ingredients and went straight to a restaurant to eat on the open-air balcony while enjoying the sea breeze and looking at Nanwan Beach. Hehe, it was very good, the freshness of the ingredients makes the difference.
It is a relatively lively town with many bars and snack bars along the street along the sea.
In a busy town, sitting by the sea, enjoying the breeze and drinking sweet soup is a luxurious and leisurely way to waste time. Of course, as a foodie, you can go shopping at the seafood market!
The bay below is the small town on Weizhou Island. Many restaurants, bars, and dessert shops are concentrated on this street. The seafood, fruit, and dry goods market is also here. It is very convenient to drive a small electric scooter here to purchase.
South Bay is particularly beautiful in winter, the water is clean and clear
There is no dirty beach as mentioned in the comments
I guess it's because there are fewer people littering.
This is also the most lively place on the island.
If you want to go to Xieyang Island, you can take a boat at Nanwan Pier. I like the sight of various boats coming and going when I return from Xieyang Island in the afternoon.
For the first meal on the island, everyone chose to go to Nanwan, which is the most lively and prosperous area on Weizhou Island, with seafood markets, restaurants, hotels, shops, etc. Nanwan is a quiet bay surrounded by land on three sides. It is arc-shaped and forms a natural shelter, so large and small fishing boats are moored here.
A seafood resort with lots of seafood to buy, a must-go place for tourists
A beautiful beach with few people. We had a great time.
There are many places to stay and eat in Nanwan Town. We found a bar and played until 12 in the evening and then went back. However, if you don’t live in Nanwan, you have to be careful when you go there at night because the road is dark and it’s easy to get lost.
The seafood in Weizhou is basically available here. But the price is a bit expensive.
The main street on Weizhou Island has relatively more shops, but it is smaller than the average town. The main street is
I can't help but give it five stars, because I really love this place. I came out of the Crocodile Mountain Scenic Area and walked all the way here. I was so excited on the way. The scene in front of me made me question whether I was really in the land of my motherland. It was full of fresh flavors everywhere. The merchants on the left were playing drums to prepare ingredients for tonight. On the right, facing the sea, the sky and the sea were unbelievably blue. I found a small kitchen to eat at night, facing the door and watching the sunset, it was beautiful~
It's very beautiful, but I didn't go to the bay to have a look, what a pity~~
Remember, if you really want to experience fishing, then it doesn't matter. If you can go or not, then don't go. The next day, I asked a local uncle to tell me where there are fish in Nanwan? The fish are not delicious. Most of the boats there are full of oil and gasoline. If you go to Yuanhai, it's still okay. I spent 300 yuan and got only experience and a bloody lesson. It's not a gain. I got the most unpalatable fish. One crab is not as good as the crab caught the next day. You can click on my avatar to see my guide on how to catch crabs. I hope it will be helpful to those who go later.
This ring road leads to Nanwan Market. This time I went to Nanwan Market specifically to buy jackfruit to eat!
Ten yuan a box of super big and sweet jackfruits is really too tempting for an inland kid like me. Even now that I have returned home, I still miss the jackfruits from Weizhou Island. I look at the jackfruits in the supermarket that are small and taste bad for twenty yuan a box and shake my head silently...
There are many dessert shops in Nanwan Town, and Qiqi's dessert is also here.
The crater geological park, Dishui Danping, and Shiluokou Beach are all on the same route, and they are all very close. After playing, we went to Nanwan Town to buy seafood. The island goes to Nanwan Town to buy seafood at three or four o'clock every afternoon. There are fresh seafood just caught by fishermen. Clams are 15 yuan per catty, abalones are six yuan each for big ones, and three yuan each for small ones. Scallops are also 15 yuan per catty. After buying them back, the innkeeper can help process them. The processing fee is 15 yuan per plate for meat dishes and 10 yuan per plate for vegetarian dishes~
If you want to buy seafood, it is recommended to go to Nanwan Town, because it is close to several scenic spots. You can drive there directly after the tour, which is very convenient. However, if you want to stay here, it is not recommended because it is a port and is near the seafood market, so there is a certain odor.
This is the place you must go to buy seafood. The seafood is so fresh, alive and cheap.
Nanwan Town is located in the southern part of Weizhou Island. It is quite convenient here. There is a market, and accommodation and catering are all convenient.
The only market on the island is said to be very lively at night. I haven't been there, but you really need to be extra careful when buying seafood in the market there, as it is common to see people shortchanging you on weight.
It's OK. It's nice to walk around at night. The season we went there was not very good, but the fewer people there were, the better.
The lively area of Weizhou Island, seafood, barbecue, bars. But I don't like it. Lively will definitely bring noise. And the beach you can see in Nanwan is just for viewing, not for playing. The place to watch the beach is a must-go for tourist buses, and there are crowds of people.
Staying in the hotel in Nanwan Town, you can overlook the whole town. The sea facing you can be neatly divided into three layers of color and connected to the blue sky in the distance. It is a very beautiful view. The only regret is that garbage can be seen everywhere on the beach. The locals are not very aware of environmental protection. The foam plastic boxes used by fishermen for fishing at sea were all washed onto the land by the waves, which is a bit sad.
One day I stayed in Nanwan, which is very close to the market, but it is said that the market there is only for tourists, which is a bit sad.
The most lively place on the island, a must-go place for shopping.
The center of Weizhou Island has a complete range of facilities. To purchase seafood, you must go to Nanwan. . .
Due to geographical limitations, seafood is a staple food on Weizhou Island. Every family can eat seafood, and seafood is indispensable for every meal. After putting down the luggage, I went straight to the seafood market. Fortunately, the inn I stayed in was in Nanwan, and it only took about 10 minutes to walk to Nanwan Seafood Market. It is recommended to stay in Nanwan for convenient shopping.
This place is also very good for watching the sunset.
As the sun sets, the golden sea is dotted with fishing boats returning with full loads. Around 4 o'clock, the Nanwan Wharf is crowded with people and seafood is plentiful. Tourists bargain with fishmongers or wander around the fish market to choose... It is a lively scene. If you are not in a hurry to go to the seafood market to buy, you can enjoy the Nanwan Wharf under the afterglow.
The cheapest place to eat seafood and drink comfortably.
The place where we live on the island is Nanwan, which is relatively pristine and where we can go fishing with local fishermen.
Nanwan Town is the main town on Weizhou Island. It is also the main dock for going to and from the island. It also has the only seafood and vegetable market on the island. After buying seafood here, you can take it back to the inn or process it at the food stalls next to the vegetable market, which is cheaper.
In addition, boat tickets to the island can also be purchased at the ticket office in the town.
There is nothing much to see in the town, but life is quite convenient in all aspects, with plenty of food and accommodation, and some entertainment venues, of course, they are just simple karaoke and bars, all very small. However, the sea water and beach here cannot be used for swimming, so it is not suitable for those who like to go in the water all the time.
There is also a wedding photography shop in the town, which is a good recommendation if you are here on your honeymoon.
The commercial center of Weizhou Island has a seafood market, restaurants, and bars. It looks like a tropical town.
Nanwan Town in the morning is different from the night before, with a fresh spring atmosphere
This is the place with the most food on the whole island. There are many small and fresh bars. The atmosphere is also good at night. There is also a market. Around 4-5 pm, many tourists will come here to buy seafood and then go back to process it. If you stay here, you will feel that the sound of the waves is very loud. If you mind, don't book there.
Nanwan is more lively, with bars, markets and accommodation, but I still prefer Xialanshan, which is quieter and cleaner.
Standing on the top and looking out at the sea, the water is so blue. I think the sea of Weizhou Island is not inferior to the sea of Sanya.
The waves in South Bay are very big. I heard from the locals that when the waves are big, they can directly hit the third-floor windows on the street. We were stunned and afraid to hear the waves knocking on the windows in the middle of the night.
The port is the most lively place on the island, located under a cliff, and the buildings there are just like all the other bulging cities, unified and messy. The setting sun is shaky on the horizon, and the sky is dim without the gorgeous clouds of summer, and the wind from the port blows on your face with a fishy and salty smell.
If you are smart enough, you can find many abandoned docks and promenades in Nanwan, which are suitable for watching the sea and enjoying the breeze. Under the guidance of Xiao Yang, I climbed over the wall and came to an abandoned dock. The long sea promenade stretched almost to the center of the sea. There were no other people, only a few islanders who knew this treasure land and were quietly fishing for squid.
However, the seawater quality is much worse than that of Dishui Village. The main reason is that Nanwan is too busy, and domestic sewage is discharged into the sea. In addition, the fishing port is here, which makes the seawater quality inevitably deteriorate.
Nanwan can be said to be the CBD of Weizhou Island. Hotels, restaurants, shops, and supermarkets are lined up in a narrow strip of land. It has the only bank ATM on the island... Of course, this sea is also the dirtiest in the entire Weizhou Island, with all kinds of domestic garbage.
There is food, drinks and entertainment, and you can enjoy the nightlife of this island. Next time I have the chance, I must stay in the town.
1 The center of Weizhou Island, a natural shelter, with unique scenery of fishing boats sailing out and returning in the morning and evening
2 There is a wide variety of food, drink and entertainment options on Nanwan Street. There are many hotels and restaurants, bars at night, and post offices, telecommunications companies, vegetable markets, convenience stores and the like. Basically, most supplies can be obtained in Nanwan, although the price is not cheap.
3 Because the voltage on the island is unstable, power outages often occur at night. This must be overcome because basically the entire street will be affected.
4 The seafood market is actually together with the vegetable market, so you have to keep an eye on the prices. It is best to go around first to see what the locals buy and the price, and then negotiate, otherwise you will be ripped off.
The beach in South Bay is not as fine as that in Silver Beach because it is mostly covered with corals, but there are still many corals to pick up on the beach.
There are many bars and dessert shops, and there is also a seafood market, but it is not that cheap, but there are many varieties. It is by the sea, so the smell of seafood is strong, which means it is a bit smelly. The local residents told us that the hotter it is, the smellier it is~~~ It is not suitable for living, there is a lot of domestic garbage and so on. The advantage is that except for the church, which is far away, other attractions are relatively close
Nanwan was developed relatively early and has many tourists. There are various hotels, restaurants and markets on the shore, so this beach should be the dirtiest in the entire Weizhou Island, with all kinds of domestic garbage.
The environment is average, with many small fishing boats. It is the main place for residents of Weizhou Island to go out to sea to fish and trade.
Nanwan is the CBD and commercial center of Weizhou Island, and is also the place where cargo ships and fishing boats dock. However, when I booked my accommodation, I did not choose Nanwan because it was too dirty. I also felt it was quite dirty when I stepped on Nanwan. It may be because there are many cargo ships docked at Nanwan Wharf, and the largest seafood market is also in Nanwan. After all, on this small island, the requirements cannot be too high.
Most of the scenic spots on the island are concentrated in the arc-shaped bay in the southwest, which is also the location of Weizhou Town and the Navy Pier. The cape on the left side of the arc is the crater and the dripping red rock. The cape on the right side can be walked to Zhuzi Island at low tide. Xieyang Island is also not far from the bay. It is said that on sunny days, the setting sun will shine obliquely on the island. The bay is a high-quality desert, and the sand is even better than the Beihai Silver Beach. It is very comfortable to walk barefoot on it, and you can pick up shells and coral stones. This is the essence of the island. The sea water began to rise at noon. In the evening, the tide not only completely submerged the beach that was dozens of meters wide, but also the big waves would rush onto the embankment and even backflow into the homes on the shore. There are many seafood hotels and food stalls in Weizhou Town. In the evening, I set up a table in the open air and went to the nearby seafood market to buy sea fish, crabs, stone snails, squids, scallops, and cooked some vegetables and tofu. Drinking iced beer, blowing the humid sea breeze, talking about killing, watching the sun set and the moon rise, how comfortable and free life is.
The most central place on the island! There are all kinds of seafood for sale at the pier in the evening, all of which are freshly caught and very fresh! Cheaper than the market
The most prosperous place on Weizhou Island, with various shops, accommodation, markets and restaurants. The scenery is also nice, but the sea water is relatively dirty and according to locals, it is also quite noisy at night.
Nanwan Pier - the most central place on the island! In the evening, there are all kinds of seafood for sale at the pier, all freshly caught, very fresh! Cheaper than the market.
Nanwan Pier is really beautiful. The fishing boats are back from fishing and are docked on the shore to sell seafood. Seeing the water here makes me want to live here. I think the sea view of Nanwan is the most beautiful.
The sea view of Nanwan is the most beautiful on the island, with blue sky and blue sea, so beautiful. I must stay here this time.
This is a good place to buy seafood, but there are a lot of cars and people, so everyone has to be careful. When you go back, remember to take the road on the left side of Nanwan. The road on the right side is too steep and dangerous.
In the largest town on Weizhou Island, all the houses built along the sea have been converted into inns, but as you know, the conditions are very limited.
It should be the most crowded place on the island. The market is also near here. There are many people selling seafood. If you need to buy, you can go with the locals. The price will be much cheaper. It was high tide when I went there, which was very spectacular.
There are many delicious foods in the town and it is very convenient, but there is a lot of garbage on the beach and the smell is quite strong.
In the Nanwan area of Weizhou Island, it is a more prosperous place on the island. It is convenient for travel, accommodation, and meals. There is a seafood market near the pier, where you can buy seafood and then find a place to process it. There are many boats going out to sea on the pier, and the fish they salvage are sold directly there. It is nice to enjoy the sea view. You can play on the beach after the tide goes out and dig crabs.
There are many restaurants and taverns in Nanwan, and most locals come here to fish. Every day, fishing boats go out to sea and enter the port from here. It is also the most lively place on the island. There are two seafood markets on the easternmost side of Nanwan, one is slightly smaller and the other is larger, and the prices are similar. When the weather is bad, there are fewer boats going out to sea, and the price of seafood will rise. So if you plan to feast here, it is a cost-saving move to purchase when the weather is good. There is no beach in Nanwan during high tide, and a small beach will be exposed during low tide.