Perfect Encounter of Volcano and Ocean

📍Detailed Address Located in the central part of Beibu Gulf in Haicheng District, Beihai City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, at 21°02.4′N, 109°06.6′E, with a total area of 24.74 square kilometers. It is China's largest and geologically youngest volcanic island. 🚗Transportation Guide • Island Transportation: • Ticket Booking: Must purchase round-trip ferry tickets (minimum 300 yuan) and island admission tickets (98 yuan) in advance. Real-name registration required. • Port Information: Depart from Beihai International Passenger Port. Arrive 1 hour early for security check, ticket inspection, and boarding. • Motion Sickness Tips: Bring motion sickness patches or medication, especially during rough seas. • On-Island Transportation: • Electric Vehicle Rental: Best way to get around, about 60 yuan/day in low season, around 80 yuan in peak season. Perfect for riding around the island. • Public Bus: Three routes, 5 yuan/person, but infrequent service with long waiting times. • Tricycles/Shuttle Cars: Available everywhere, 30 yuan per ride regardless of distance. • Walking: There are small paths, but the island is sparsely populated, so walking alone is not recommended for safety reasons. • Note: Parking fee for electric vehicles is 5 yuan/vehicle. Consider parking in free areas or near attractions. 🌟Must-Do Activities 1. Cruise Experience • Feature: Window seats offer great sea views, turning your journey into a sea adventure. • How to Enjoy: Choose tickets at different price points and enjoy the scenery along the way. 2. Parasailing • Feature: Exciting yet safe experience, overlooking the sea from above, unforgettable. • How to Enjoy: Conducted under professional coaching, suitable for adventure-seeking tourists. 3. Jet Ski, Inflatable Duck Boats, Surfboards • Feature: Best during sunset to avoid heat and get beautiful photos. • How to Enjoy: Experience water sports in designated sea areas. 4. Beach Combing • Feature: Fishing ban period is the best time for beach combing, enjoy fishing and seafood. • How to Enjoy: Follow locals or guesthouse owners to beach combing spots, prioritize safety. 5. Hiking • Feature: Weizhou Island is a volcanic island, suitable for hiking, especially in the cool morning hours. • How to Enjoy: Choose easy routes suitable for all ages. 6. Beach BBQ • Feature: Evening barbecue on the beach, drinking beer, enjoying sea breeze, watching sunset. • How to Enjoy: Bring your own ingredients or buy seafood for on-site cooking, enjoy leisurely time. 7. Adventure to Wild Xieyang Island • Feature: Take a yacht to the island, experience sea fishing, BBQ, and crab catching in a wild setting. • How to Enjoy: Suitable for adventure lovers, but safety precautions needed. 8. Finding Local Specialties • Recommendations: Shiluo Kou Hanma Sweet Soup, Nanwan Street Fenny Biedao Desserts, Fengqing Street Zhonghe Rice Noodles. • How to Enjoy: Taste local snacks and experience Weizhou Island's food culture. 9. Popular Photo Spots • Recommendations: Downhill at Nanwan Street, Cactus Frame, Blue Bridge Glass Sea, Fireworks Theater, Volcanic Rock Cave. • How to Enjoy: Dress nicely, take photos, and record beautiful moments. 10. Sunrise Viewing • Feature: Beautiful sunrises visible starting from May, worth waking up early. • How to Enjoy: Choose viewing spots like Colorful Beach or Shell Beach, wait for the sunrise. 11. Choose a Reliable Guesthouse • Feature: Good guesthouse owners can help you avoid tourist traps. • How to Enjoy: Book guesthouses in advance, communicate with owners about your itinerary. 💰Average Cost • Travel Expense Breakdown: About 1,500 yuan per person, including accommodation, transportation, meals, and tickets. • Specific Costs: • Accommodation: About 200-500 yuan for two nights, depending on guesthouse quality. • Transportation: Electric vehicle rental about 100-160 yuan, ferry and admission tickets about 400 yuan. • Dining: Seafood feast about 100-200 yuan/meal, snacks about 30-50 yuan/meal. • Water Activities: Jet ski, diving, etc., about 200 yuan per person. • Total: About 1,500-2,000 yuan per person, depending on personal spending habits. 📌Small Tips • Transportation Tip: After disembarking at Beihai International Passenger Port, consider booking a pick-up service or taking an official tour bus. • Clothing Suggestions: Weather changes frequently with large temperature differences between morning and evening. Bring light, breathable, comfortable clothes. • Accommodation Recommendations: Areas near Dishui Danping and Muya are beautiful and quiet; areas near Shiluo Kou Beach and Nanwan Street offer good value and are close to main attractions. • Mosquito Prevention: Mosquitoes are abundant, especially biting midges. Bring strong insect repellent spray. • Attraction Planning: Attractions are scattered. Plan 1-3 attractions per day to avoid rushed tourism. • Comfortable Shoes: Prepare comfortable shoes for rugged attractions like Crocodile Mountain Scenic Area. • Shipping Specialties: Check shipping costs to avoid overpaying. • Food Recommendations: Try Wang Jie's Seafood, Qiong Da Zaopo Vinegar, Mama's Coconut Chicken, and Guiba Shaved Ice. • Other Tips: • Bring your ID card, driver's license, student ID, and health code. • Prepare toiletries, clothes, electronic devices, medicines, and other essentials. • Don't walk barefoot on shell beaches to avoid foot injuries. • Book ferry tickets in advance as ports get crowded during peak season. • Buy seafood at Guizhou Road Convenience Market in Beihai for fresh and affordable options. • When selecting seafood, ask for holes in the bottom of bags to avoid being cheated. • When booking accommodation, ask if there's a kitchen for self-catering. • Sun protection is essential as UV rays are strong in Beihai. • Negotiate prices for sea activities. • Don't take boats or yachts without proper safety measures. • Don't miss the sunrise at Colorful Beach by getting up early. • Consider joining local small group tours if you don't have time for planning or can't book ferry tickets. • Check weather forecasts before traveling to Beihai as weather affects photo quality. • Young people are not recommended to visit the Underwater World (unless with children). • Arrive at Beihai International Passenger Port about an hour early for security checks. • Consider renting a small electric car to ride around the island before 10 AM or after 5 PM. • Don't go to Nanwan Market too early as dessert shops open in the afternoon. • Don't swim immediately after meals as it's harmful to your body. • Avoid seafood stalls around Silver Beach as they're expensive and not tasty. • Dishui Danping is also an excellent spot to watch the sunset. • Don't consume too many cold drinks and seafood at once to avoid stomach issues. Pay attention to hygiene. • The only way to reach Weizhou Island is by boat. Arrive at the International Passenger Port one hour early for security checks. • Not recommended to eat banana pig, banana chicken, seafood duck, or other common poultry in Beihai. • Visit Guantouling Beach for sunrise - it's beautiful. Skip the Forest Park if time is limited. • Visit the Mangrove Forest in the morning for beach combing, crab digging, and conch collecting. • Definitely visit Colorful Beach for sunrise. Wake up at 5 AM and rent a car. • For non-locals in Beihai, avoid taxis as they can be expensive. Use ride-hailing services instead. • There's a fair scale at the market entrance. After buying seafood, weigh it before letting vendors add water. • Don't book a one-day round trip to Weizhou Island as there are many attractions to visit and one day is too rushed.