Beihai Travel Guide

Chinese Name: 北海 (běi hǎi)
Population: 1,743,000
Area: 3,337 square kilometers (1,288 square miles)
Location: in the south of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, southwestern China
Administrative Division: 3 districts (Haicheng, Yinhai, Tieshangang); 1 county (Hepu)
Area Code: 0779
Zip Code: 536000
GDP (2018): CNY 98.5 billion (USD 14.9 billion)
 

Located in the southwest area of China, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region possesses a charming city in the south - Beihai. It connects the southwest of China to Southeast Asia while lying adjacent to Guangdong, Hainan, Hong Kong, Macau and Vietnam. Facing the Beibu Gulf, the local climate is very pleasant. The sufficient sunlight, abundant rainfall, luxuriant plants, and silver beaches all make it one of the best destinations for a vacation, especially the beaches, drawing numerous beach-inspired tourists. Besides the famous long sliver beach and beautiful seascapes, Beihai is also known for its fresh air which has higher oxygen content. A lot of nursing homes and recovery centers with perfect facilities thus are built in the city. The good environment and fine climate title it as one of China's four most livable cities, along with Zhuhai, Weihai, and Xiamen.

Beihai boasts many scenic areas displaying modern gardening techniques. Such scenic places include the Beibu Gulf Square, Silver Beach, Underwater World, Weizhou Island and Xingdao Lake. Many human and cultural scenic spots also can be found including Wenchang Pagoda and Dongpo Pavilion.

A strong communication network has formed in the city and the transportation is fast and convenient either by sea, by road or by air. Beihai Fucheng Airport is one of the three big airports in Guangxi. There are trains to many cities in China and many highroads are in use. Beihai's harbor makes it easy to travel within China and abroad. The exit procedure for travel by sea from the city to Xialong in Viet Nam has been made easier making it more convenient to travel to Viet Nam. Within the city there are limited bus lines thus pedicabs are very popular. Cheaper than taxies, they provide tourists with the opportunity to see the beautiful local sights.

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Dining in this city is attractive and provides many types of cuisine within close proximity. Guangdong, Shandong, Hunan, Sichuan and Zhejiang Cuisines are readily available. Of course there are also many restaurants serving western-style food. Seafood is popular there due to its proximity to the seafood market situated on its shoreline. Fish, shrimp, shellfish and crab are readily available. The blowing sea breeze adds to the fun of eating seafood.

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 The fisherfolk of Dan People, a group of traditional people who live on the loal cockleboats, can provide valuable information relating to the local culture. The Dan People is known according to their way of life: Hao (oyster) Dan makes a living by collecting oysters and fishing; Zhu (pearl) Dan makes a living by collecting pearls and fishing in the shallow sea while Yu (fishing) Dan makes a living solely from fishing. The fisherfolk of Dan People are bold and unconstrained, passionate and romantic, and like singing folk songs. The Dan family integrates a number of traditions in wedding and funeral ceremonies believing in a number of superstitions. The Dan People place significance to the Zhongyuan (Hungry Ghost) Festival and Yapo Festival. The performance about the Dan People Folk-custom during this time is held on Waisha Island in Beihai and reflects a deep commitment to local culture providing visitors with valuable knowledge regarding the local way of life.