Beihai北海

Overview

Beihai was one of China's first 14 open coastal cities. Silver Beach is known as 'China's No.1 Beach' with fine white sand. Weizhou Island is China's youngest volcanic island with unique geology and a century-old Catholic church. Beihai Old Street has nearly 200 years of arcade architecture. One of the earliest ports on the Maritime Silk Road.

Key Facts

Top Attractions

Silver Beach (Yintan)

One of China's most beautiful beaches, 24km of fine white quartz sand, known as 'China's No.1 Beach'.

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Weizhou Island

China's youngest volcanic island, national geopark. Crocodile Mountain crater, Colorful Beach, Catholic Church are must-sees. Ferry access only.

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Beihai Old Street (Zhuhai Road)

Built since 1821, 1.44km long, arcade architecture blending Chinese and Western styles.

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Golden Bay Mangrove Forest

Large mangrove wetlands, boat rides, bird watching. Try clam digging and other seaside activities.

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Food & Snacks

Seafood Feast

Fresh and affordable seafood with abundant shrimp, crab and shellfish. Waisha Bridge market for buy-and-cook.

Pig Trotter Rice Noodles

Beihai breakfast specialty, braised pig trotter with rice noodles in clear broth.

Shrimp Cake

Must-try snack on Old Street, fresh shrimp fried in batter, crispy outside tender inside.

Festivals & Events

World & Intangible Heritage

• Hepu Pearl Returning Legend (2010) — Hepu is home of Southern Pearls, the legend of pearls returning is a thousand-year-old story, national intangible heritage since 2010.

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