Hepu's Hidden Off-the-Beaten-Path Spot

When you come to Hepu, you must check in at the Maritime Silk Road First Port! This scenic area, blending modern architecture with ancient charm, is incredibly photogenic 📷 Beihai Maritime Silk Road First Port is like a real-life "Fairy Tale World on the Sea"! During the day, check in at the "Guangxi version of the Potala Palace"—the First Port Ancient Castle, full of fairy tale vibes; climb up the Sea Boundary Platform and the Ship Building, surrounded by flowers, as if stepping into "Howl's Moving Castle." At dusk, be sure to visit the West Gate Ding, where the cliff lighthouse and sunset create an explosion of romance~

The real highlight is the night tour!
"Song of Water and Fire" live performance: Hundreds of actors interact up close, recreating the bustling scenes of Han Dynasty merchant ships and city life, fully immersive! Intangible cultural heritage iron flower show + sea fireworks display: sparks whirl in the night sky, fireworks bloom, every snap is a masterpiece. Beach bonfire party: dance around the fire, party at Night Wave Harbor Disco, the atmosphere is so lively you won’t want to leave. Foodies must come: enjoy seafood while feeling the sea breeze, with the sunset over Lianzhou Bay as the backdrop—this is what vacationing is all about~

📍Address: No. 1 Jingang Avenue, Hepu County, Beihai City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
⏰Opening Hours: 9:30 AM - 11:30 PM
🎫Ticket Price: 145 RMB

Trip Highlights:
[One] Scenic Viewing Platform
Be sure to climb the viewing platform to overlook the entire scenic area. On sunny days, you can see the blue coastline; on rainy days, it has a unique charm, like a fairyland~ It’s recommended to come at dusk for a stunning sunset 🌅

[Two] Unique Architectural Check-in
The modern buildings in the scenic area are very well designed, especially several iconic structures that look great in both close-up and distant shots. My favorite is the white curved building, which looks amazing paired with the autumn ginkgo trees!

[Three] Night Fireworks Show
The spectacular fireworks show starts at 7 PM, so remember to secure your spot early. The night lighting in the scenic area is also beautiful, as if traveling back to the ancient Maritime Silk Road port 🎆

[Four] Riverside Stroll
Walking along the coastline is very pleasant, offering different angles of architectural beauty. On sunny days, the blue sky and white clouds reflected on the river surface are especially soothing~

Tips [!][!][!][!]
[One] Recommended visit time: 4-6 hours
[Two] For photos, wearing light-colored clothes makes your shots stand out more
[Three] There are restaurants inside the scenic area, but you can also bring your own snacks
[Four] Fireworks show times may change, so it’s best to check with staff in advance

Hepu is truly a hidden gem worth visiting, with different beauties in both sunny and rainy weather! We took so many photos that our memory was almost full, haha 😝