Beihai Travel Guide
Beihai is ranked as one of the five most beautiful holiday resorts and is famous for its vast sea, long beach, islands, lakes, forests and hills. Two thousand years ago, Beihai was one of the two departure harbors of China's famous 'Silk Road on the Sea'. Beihai has experienced a long history of being open to tourists. This has contributed to the large number of international tourists found in the city. Beihai boasts many scenic areas displaying modern gardening techniques. Such scenic places include the Beibu Gulf Square, Silver Beach, Weizhou Island and Xingdao Lake. Many human and cultural scenic spots also form part of Beihai including Dongpo Pavilion, and Wenchang Pagoda. Many national tourist resort regions can be found in Beihai.
There is seafood everywhere and it is very cheap, about half the price of Shanghai or Hangzhou. There are two big sea food markets in Beihai, Donghai Market and Nanzhu Market. The price in Donghai Market is much more reasonable, but the quality is a little bit lower than Nanzhu Market. Customers can choose varieties of fish, shrimps, shellfishes and crabs bred in the ponds. Eating at the seaside is a real pleasure especially when you are holding a glass of wine in the breeze, listening to the waves, enjoying seafood, watching the sea and basking in the sea breeze.
Shangri-La Coffee Garden
Shangri-La Coffee Garden serves high quality western cuisine and South-east Asian delicacies. There is also a buffet offering a wide number of choices.
Address: located at No. 33 Chating Road
Dongfang Delicacy Street
If you want to eat to your heart's content, visit the 'delicacy streets' which abound with a great variety of seafood. In addition, it provides the pure taste of Guangdong cuisine.
Address: Beibu Gulf East Road, Beihai
Venison Barbecue Street
Venison Barbecue Street is dotted with small shops featuring Jiuji porridge and Vietnamese chicken noodle. When night falls, you will have a chance to try delicious barbecue from one of the many food stalls.
Address: Changqing Road, Beihai
By Air
Beihai Fucheng Airport is a modern airport operating flights to more than a dozen cities, amongst which are Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, and Guangzhou.
By train
There is only one train station located at Beijing Road in the city center. Beihai Railway Station has strong freight capacity but is relatively weak in passenger transportation. Visitors should make a transfer at Nanning if going to Beihai by train and Beihai only operates trains to Nanning. There are regular express trains between Beihai and Nanning, which depart in the morning daily.
By Long-distance Bus
The long-distance bus to Beihai is more convenient than the train. Bus services to Beihai will increase in the future, as there are plans for developing the following routes: Beihai-Nanning, Beihai-Guilin, Beihai-Zhanjiang, Beihai-Chongqing, and Guilin-Nanning-Beihai. With the efficiency of these highways, driving is very convenient as the travel time is minimal. For example, it takes about 3 hours' to drive from Beihai to Nanning, 7 hours from Beihai to Guilin and 1.5 hours from Beihai to Zhanjiang.
Theatres & Cinemas
People's Cinema of Hepu County
Add: Jiefang Rd, Beihai
Tel: +86-779-7285129
Bincheng Cinema
Add: Haian Rd, Beihai
Tel: +86-779-3033794
Shangdao Café - Beihai NightlifeBars / Teahouses / Clubs
Haoqing Bar
Add: 2nd Floor, Yuanfang Plaza, Beijing Rd, Beihai
Tel: +86-779-2028866
Boeing Bar
Add: 1st Floor, Minhang Plaza, West Beibuwan Rd, Beihai
Tel: +86-779-3075566
Alishan Teahouse
Add: Huayuan Street, Beihai
Tel: +86-779-3051538
Shangdao Café
Add: 11# Jiang'an Rd, Beihai
Tel: +86-779-3063111
Xinhai Club
Add: Guixin Plaza, Beihai
Tel: +86-779-2086800
Beihai International Pearl Festival
Beihai is associated with pearls, and is called "Southern Pearl". Beihai city has held pearl festivals in 1991, 1993 and 1997, and all have been successful. These three festivals have shown the advantage and the outlook of Beihai, promoting economic development, and making Beihai a well-known city. The fourth pearl festival, to be held from 18th Dec. to 20th Dec., will be a pageant of happiness and cooperation. Through the medium of pearls, the Beihai International Pearl Festival will hold activities including culture, tourism, gymnasics and economy.
With a unique environment for the development of a high quality pearl industry, Beihai city will become a beautiful "pearl" in the world!
Beihai Tourism Festival
The Beihai Tourism Festival is like a hilarious feast attracting a never-ending stream of tourists. Photographers record smiling faces with their cameras. There are various activities held here. The wonderful gala performances turn Beihai into a sea of joy and laughter. It’s really a very special experience to watch performances at the seaside at night.
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