Beihai Silver Beach Ultimate Guide: Unlock the 24-Hour Magical Experience of the "World's Number One Beach"

"Help! There's a glowing sea at Silver Beach at 5 a.m.!" Last week, after receiving this tip from a fan, I rushed to Beihai with my camera—when the first ray of sunlight pierced through the mist, the entire beach shimmered with silver light, the waves rolled up tiny diamonds, and fishing boats in the distance trailed golden wakes toward the horizon... This scene instantly made me understand why Chairman Yang Shangkun personally inscribed "World's Number One Beach"!

1. Silver Beach's Secret File: A More Untamed Healing Paradise Than Sanya

Location: No. 4 Yintan Road, Yinhai District, Beihai City, Guangxi (15 minutes from the airport by car, 20 minutes direct from the high-speed rail station)

Reputation:

• One of the 12 national-level tourist resorts designated by the State Council in 1992

• Named "World's Number One Beach" in 1997 (inscribed by Yang Shangkun)

• Awarded National AAAA-level Scenic Spot certification in 2000

• 24 kilometers of coastline = the combined length of the five major beaches of Dalian, Yantai, Qingdao, Xiamen, and Beidaihe

Key Data:

• Beach slope only 0.05; at low tide, you can walk 2 kilometers without getting your shoes wet

• Quartz sand content as high as 98%, reflecting Tiffany blue under sunlight

• Average annual water temperature 22.6°C, swim season lasts 8 months (longer than Sanya!)

2. Walking Route: A 24-Hour Immersive Experience from Sunrise to Starry Sky

⏰6:30-7:30 Glowing Sea Sunrise

Check the tide table in advance and head to the east side of Guantouling with an empty mineral water bottle at low tide. When the first sunlight breaks through the sea fog, the beach suddenly glows silver—this is the magic of quartz sand colliding with morning light! Use your phone’s slow-motion to capture the moment the waves recede, revealing a stunning scene of flowing fine sand like the Milky Way.

⏰9:00-11:00 Sea Sports Carnival

✅Must-try activities:

1. Jet Ski (official ticket point 150 RMB/10 minutes): Look for official scenic area signs, avoid roadside touts offering "100 RMB for half an hour" traps

2. Windsurfing Experience (200 RMB/hour): One-on-one coaching, feel the freedom of riding the wind and waves

3. Rainbow Go-Kart (50 RMB/lap): The sea breeze chasing your hair, perfect for parent-child interaction

⏰12:00-13:30 Taste of Silver Beach

Head to the seaside corridor on the west side of the scenic area, enjoy seafood freedom for 30 RMB:

• Freshly opened coconut + seafood noodle set (recommend the "Bojie Feast," coconut rolls dipped in sweet and sour sauce can impress three plates)

• Pitfall tip: Restaurants inside the scenic area are pricey; it’s better to take an 8-minute taxi to Qiaogang Style Street, where Yuexiang Kitchen’s salt and pepper mantis shrimp and Youjian Ice Room’s charcoal-grilled oysters are exceptional

⏰15:00-17:00 Artsy Youth Check-in Time

1. "Tide" Sculpture Square: A 23-meter-high spherical sculpture with 5,200 fountains; the 18:30 music fountain light show at dusk is a visual feast

2. Sunset Pier: A wooden pier extending into the sea; at 17:50 sunset, the entire sea turns the color of orange soda

3. Beach Coconut Grove: Tall coconut trees and white sand form a natural frame; wear a white long dress to shoot backlit silhouettes, guaranteed to get hundreds of likes on social media

⏰19:00-20:30 Hidden Night Tour of Silver Beach

• Join the glowing party at the Ocean Fashion Pavilion (every Friday/Saturday night), be careful of wig pieces flying when the DJ headbangs

• Rent a tandem bike (50 RMB/day) and ride along the 38-square-kilometer coastal greenway, the evening breeze carries the scent of seafood

3. Locals’ Secret: Easter Eggs 99% of Tourists Don’t Know

🔍 Tide Pool Secret Spot:

Use the "Tide Table Elf" app; during spring tides (around the 1st and 15th of the lunar calendar), go to the Fengjiajiang estuary. Bring a small shovel and salt shaker (the ultimate tool to lure sand crabs). After the tide recedes, the mudflats are full of air holes; sprinkle some salt and watch the sand crabs pop out wildly! The caught crabs can be cooked at Qiaogang Market (steamed 10 RMB/portion, salt and pepper 15 RMB/portion).

📸 100% Photo Success Spots:

1. Silver Beach Park main entrance beach: Capture sunrise shots with fishing boats in the frame

2. Lover’s Island Park: Use a telephoto lens to compress the sea and sky line, creating a "sky mirror" effect

3. Beach Park Carousel: Transforms into a fairy tale world when lit up at dusk

🏨 Accommodation Recommendations:

✅ High-end choice: Beihai Silver Beach Biyuan Kaiyuan Mingdu Resort (sea view rooms with private beach, 1,200 RMB/night including breakfast for two)

✅ Best value: Yiqi Jingli Homestay (5-minute walk to the beach, duplex loft room 636 RMB/night, smart controls + outdoor pool)

4. Pitfall Blood Lessons: These Traps I’ve Stepped on for You!

1. Jet ski trap: Roadside touts shouting "100 RMB for half an hour" are all illegal operators; once on board, you’ll be forced to pay 400-500 RMB

2. Free photo scam: "Photographers" who approach you will ask for 299 RMB "copyright fee" after shooting; bringing your own tripod is more reliable

3. Safety red line: Jellyfish are active from July to September; if stung, rinse immediately with seawater and never touch the wound with your hands

5. Deep Cultural Experience: Understand Beihai at Silver Beach

🎨 Intangible Cultural Heritage Exploration:

Every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00 a.m., Silver Beach Wonderland Aquarium hosts Danzhou culture performances. Watch fishermen create "Sea Gypsy" millennial memories with shells and try weaving fishing nets yourself.

🌌 Starry Sky Class:

Sign up for the Silver Beach Observatory night viewing activity (80 RMB/person), use professional telescopes to find the Milky Way, and learn from the instructor about the Big Dipper and ancient navigation wisdom of South China Sea fishermen.

6. Practical Information Pack

📍 Address: No. 4 Yintan Road, Yinhai District, Beihai City (search "Beihai Silver Beach Scenic Area" on navigation, free admission)

⏰ Opening Hours: 24 hours (but sea activities stop ticket sales at 17:30)

🚗 Transportation:

• Taxi from airport about 60 RMB (30 minutes)

• Bus No. 20 direct from high-speed rail station (2 RMB, 40 minutes)

• Self-driving parking at "Silver Beach Scenic Area Parking Lot No. 3" (10 RMB/time)

🎒 Must-have List:

• Waterproof phone pouch (essential for jet skiing)

• High SPF sunscreen (reapply every 2 hours)

• Hole shoes (high heels are prohibited on the beach)

• Empty mineral water bottle (for collecting small seafood during tide pooling)

When the sunset casts its last golden light on the "Tide" sculpture and the music fountain suddenly lights up, you’ll understand why this place is called the "Chinese Maldives." But more than the trendy filters, I love the real moments—the salty songs fishermen hum while mending nets, children’s screams when discovering sand crab holes, and the promise in the evening breeze: "We’ll come again next time."