Guangxi Province - Beihai 3-Day, 2-Night Travel Guide

Enjoy Silver Beach and Weizhou Island for around CNY 1,000 Per Person (Super Concise Edition)
✨Itinerary Overview
Day 1: Silver Beach Sunset → Qiaogang Food Street (Stay at Silver Beach/Qiaogang)
Day 2: Weizhou Island Day Trip (Crocodile Mountain + Church + Colorful Beach)
Day 3: Beihai Old Street → Guantouling → Return Trip
🌟Must-Visit Attractions
1. Beihai Silver Beach (Free)
✅ The Finest White Sand Beach in Asia. Take Backlit Silhouette Photos at 6–7 PM
✅ Photo Spots: Main Entrance Round Ball, Beach Swing (Wear a Light-Colored Dress!)
✅ Tips: Full-Body Sunscreen + Bring Slippers (Sand is Hot)
2. Weizhou Island (Ferry Ticket CNY 150–240 + Island Fee CNY 98)
🔥China's Largest Volcanic Island. It is Recommended to Join a Day Tour
✅ Crocodile Mountain: Volcanic Boardwalk Hike for 1.5 hrs (Wear Sneakers)
✅ Catholic Church: Century-Old French Architecture, Best Light at 3 PM
✅ Colorful Beach: Watch the Sunrise at 6 AM! Photograph Volcanic Rock Textures at Low Tide
✅ Ferry Tickets: Book in Advance on "Lai You Ba". Choose Cabin B on the Beiyou 26 Fast Ferry
3. Qiaogang Food Street (Free)
✅ Vietnamese Snack Paradise. Must-Eats:
▪️24th Building Sweet Soup (Mango Pomelo Sago with Fried Ice)
▪️Yuexiang Restaurant (Salt and Pepper Mantis Shrimp)
▪️Qiaoyue Rice Noodle Rolls (CNY 4/Roll, Mushroom Filling)
4. Beihai Old Street (Free)
✅ Century-Old Arcade Buildings, Super Atmospheric When Lit Up in the Evening
✅ Check-In: Auntie Li's Shrimp Cake (CNY 5/Piece, Freshly Fried), Coconut Jelly
✅ Photo Tip: Shoot the Street from the Second-Floor Terrace (Cheongsam Looks Better in Photos)
5. Guantouling (Free)
✅ Overlook the Coastline. Couples Check-In at the "Till the End of Time" Reef
✅ Best Time: 4–5 PM (Soft Light)
🚗Transportation Guide
✈️ Airport/High-Speed Rail: Taxi to the City Center CNY 15–30
🛵 City: Rent an Electric Bike for CNY 30/Day (80 km+ Range, 10 Minutes from Qiaogang to Silver Beach)
⛴ Weizhou Island: 80-Minute Ferry Ride. Book Tickets 15 Days in Advance (Choose the Stern to Avoid Seasickness)
🏨Accommodation Recommendations
✅ Silver Beach
✅ Qiaogang
✅ Old Street
🍽️Food & Tips to Avoid Pitfalls
🦞 Seafood: Buy at the Dianjian Wharf Morning Market (6–8 AM)
⚠️ Avoid: Be Cautious of Seafood Stalls in Scenic Areas. Weigh After Peeling + Ask About Processing Fees
💡Useful Tips
1. Sun Protection: Anessa Sunscreen + Hat and Ice Sleeves (Extremely Strong UV Rays by the Sea)
2. Mosquito Prevention: Bring Mosquito Repellent (Many Mosquitoes on Weizhou Island)
3. Beachcombing: Jinhaiwan Mangrove Forest (Ticket CNY 65, Check the Tide Times on the "Global Tides" APP)
❌Key Pitfalls to Avoid
❌ Don't Buy Pearls/Coral in Scenic Areas (Mostly Fake)
❌ Seafood is Expensive on Weizhou Island. It's More Cost-Effective to Eat in the City
❌ Choose a Reputable Electric Bike Rental Shop. Get Your Deposit Back in Person