【Weizhou Island Complete Guide】Encounter the Volcano and Glass Sea of the South China Sea
by SereneCelest9
Oct 26, 2025
🌊 Beihai, a pearl of the Beibu Gulf embraced by the blue sea, writes romance with waves and spreads gentleness with Silver Beach.
Here lies Silver Beach, known as "the best beach under heaven," with sand as white as frost and a flat shore like a mirror. Walking barefoot feels like sinking into clouds. At sunset, the entire beach is dyed golden red, and every snapshot looks like a movie scene.
Weizhou Island is its brightest badge—the youngest volcanic island in China, half rugged volcanic rock grandeur, half colorful and magical coral reefs.
🏰 Attractions Introduction
- Silver Beach: Fine, white sand and clear water, renowned as "the best beach under heaven." Enjoy water activities and breathtaking sunsets.
- Beihai Old Street: Nearly 200 years old, featuring a blend of Chinese and Western arcade architecture with a strong Nanyang style. Sample snacks and buy unique souvenirs.
- Qiaogang Style Street: A gathering place for Vietnamese cuisine and specialty snacks, a food paradise where you can experience rich Vietnamese culture.
- Weizhou Island:
🌴 China’s youngest volcanic island and Guangxi’s largest island, featuring attractions like Crocodile Mountain Volcano Park, Dripping Water Danping, Five-Color Beach, Shell Beach, Catholic Church, and Twilight Cliff.
🌴 Crocodile Mountain Scenic Area shows complete volcanic activity relics; Dripping Water Danping offers beautiful sea erosion landscapes; Five-Color Beach reveals colorful reefs at low tide; Shell Beach has many pristine shells; the Catholic Church is a century-old European-style building; Twilight Cliff offers stunning sea views from the cliff edge.
- Guantouling National Forest Park: Offers panoramic views of Beihai, showcasing the magnificent blend of city and sea.
🚌 Transportation Guide
- Airplane: Beihai Fucheng Airport, about 25 km from downtown, accessible by airport shuttle bus or taxi.
- High-speed Rail: Beihai Station has many trains; it takes only 1.5 hours from Nanning.
- Local Travel: Recommended to rent an electric scooter for 30-50 RMB per day. Bus fare is 2 RMB per person; use Alipay to get the "Beihai Electronic Bus Card" for QR code boarding. The last bus is around 7:00 PM.
🏡 Accommodation
- Seaview Homestays: Tinghaixuan Seaview Guesthouse, Dashu Seaview Apartment Homestay, cozy environments with some kitchens.
- Detached Villas: Onemo Seaview Hotel, 23°C Seaside Resort Hotel, Lemon Seaside Resort Hotel, Tinglan High-end Custom Homestay, Berry Love Boutique Homestay, all with private pools and complete facilities.
- Luxury Seaview Hotels: Silver Beach Choice Hotel and Silver Beach Crowne Plaza Hotel, five-star standard with swimming pools, gyms, kids’ playgrounds, restaurants, and more.
🍜 Dining
- Specialty Snacks: Vietnamese rice rolls, sweet soups, stir-fried snails, shrimp cakes, sand rice, locust flower noodles, coconut pandan jelly, fried crab, Vietnamese baguettes, shrimp egg stir-fry, etc.
- Food Hubs: Qiaogang Style Street, Beihai Old Street, and others.
🔊 Must-visit Attractions: Silver Beach, Beihai Old Street, Qiaogang Style Street, Crocodile Mountain Volcano Park, Dripping Water Danping, Five-Color Beach, Catholic Church, Guantouling National Forest Park.
🎠🏃♂️ Leisure and Entertainment:
Experience jet skiing and dune buggy rides at Silver Beach; take a Silver Beach catamaran yacht or Beihai luxury sightseeing yacht to enjoy sea views; watch spectacular shows at Beihai International Circus; try surfing at Xinyi Surf Club; or choose a Beihai helicopter tour for an aerial view.
🛣 Surrounding Areas: Visit nearby attractions like Sanniang Bay in Qinzhou and Dongxing Port in Fangchenggang.
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