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Essential Beihai Travel Tips for First-Time Visitors
By SANETRAVELLER | 1/5/2025 11:27:26 PM
Beihai, located in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China, is a scenic coastal city known for its stunning beaches, historical sites, and rich cultural heritage. If you're visiting for the first time, here are essential travel tips to enhance your experience:
Best Time to Visit: The ideal time to visit Beihai is from October to April. The weather is mild during these months, perfect for exploring outdoor attractions like Beihai Silver Beach, one of China’s most beautiful coastal destinations.
Getting Around: Beihai is a relatively small city, so it’s easy to explore on foot or by public transport, including buses and taxis. For more convenience, consider using ride-hailing apps like Didi for taxis. Renting a bicycle or an electric scooter is also a great way to get around, especially along the coastline.
Explore Beihai Silver Beach: This long, sandy beach is the city's top attraction, perfect for relaxation, water sports, and watching beautiful sunsets. Don't forget to try local seafood at one of the many beachfront restaurants.
Visit the Beihai Old Street: Take a stroll through this historical street lined with colonial-style architecture. You’ll find unique shops selling traditional handicrafts, local snacks, and souvenirs.
Historical Sites: Beihai has several historical sites, including the Beihai Ocean Garden and the Weizhou Island—an island rich in volcanic formations and beautiful beaches. It's also home to Beihai Old City with ancient temples and forts.
Language: While Mandarin is the official language, Beihai locals also speak Cantonese and Zhuang. It’s helpful to learn a few basic Chinese phrases or use translation apps to communicate.
Currency and Payment: The local currency is Renminbi (RMB). Credit cards are accepted in larger establishments, but it’s always good to carry cash for smaller shops or local markets. Mobile payment apps like Alipay and WeChat Pay are widely used.
Health and Safety: Beihai is generally safe for tourists. Drink bottled water, avoid raw street food, and use sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun. If you’re planning to swim, be mindful of water conditions and any local advisories.
Local Cuisine: Beihai’s seafood is a must-try, with dishes like steamed fish, shrimp dumplings, and oysters. Don’t miss out on regional snacks like sweet rice cakes and fried crab.
By keeping these tips in mind, you'll be able to enjoy Beihai's natural beauty, history, and local culture to the fullest!
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Western style bars
By ROOSTERS2005 | 2/8/2008 6:05:23 AM
THE WAY INN , also known as Holland bar, is a very busy bar close to the centre. Beer, wine and cocktail bar. Famous for its mexican burritos and warm atmosphere.The bar is run by its dutch owner Tony and his chinese wife Jian. A great atmosphere, feels like going to a party. very casual. Almost every night Tony sings some english songs, very much appreciated by his customers. Good food and an impressive selection of sprits and cocktails. Pictures can be seen on their website www.lujincanba.cn .
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Tommy's Cafe
By JABAROOTOO | 3/16/2006 6:25:59 AM
Situated on a tiny island amidst restaurants and hotels this little cafe is hard to miss and you'll find something that reminds you of home like a peanut butter 'sanga', a good hamburger and a cold beer.
Owned and operated by an Ozzie expat of the same name.
Drop in and say gidday
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Ferry from China to Vietnam
By JABAROOTOO | 3/16/2006 6:18:58 AM
A new ferry now sails from Beihai on China's southern coast to the famous resort area of Halong in Vietnam
Commenced March 2006
Sailing time 10 hours
Schedule and fares will be posted when available
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Best beaches
By JABAROOTOO | 2/2/2006 6:20:23 PM
If you're looking for a really nice beach you can't go past the little sandy coves out on the headland. Yintan beach is a great place to stay but the beach is not so inviting. Head into town and catch a bus out to the reserve on the headland. Get off at the last stop. There are a lot of seafood restaruants but not much else so you can get a good feed or take a picnic. Buses run every 20mins or so.
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