Go for it this May! A complete travel guide to Guangxi's "Charming Beihai"

Hey everyone, the May Day holiday is coming up, and Beihai, this treasure of a coastal city, is definitely a great choice for a vacation! Today, I'm offering you a super detailed Beihai travel guide. Follow it and easily unlock the charm of Beihai, allowing you to reap happiness and wonderful memories! I. Transportation Guide • Airport: After arriving at Beihai Fucheng Airport, you can choose to take the airport bus to the city center for CNY 20 per person. If you want to be faster, a taxi to the city center takes about 20 minutes. • High-speed Railway Station/Railway Station: After getting off at Beihai Station, it takes about 1 hour to take bus 20 to Silver Beach. A taxi to Silver Beach takes about 20 minutes. • Public Transportation: Beihai's public transportation supports ride-hailing via scanning a QR code. Just prepare your ride code in advance. Beihai is not big. Rent an electric bike and enjoy a leisurely ride along the coast. You can easily reach many places. II. Accommodation Recommendations • Near Silver Beach: Convenient transportation, close to attractions, and you can get up early to enjoy the sunrise over the sea. However, the price of food here is relatively high. • Beibu Gulf Plaza: Located in the city center, transportation is very convenient. The surrounding night market is lively and it is easy to get to various attractions. • Near Qiaogang: Close to the sea, the environment is quiet and pleasant. There is also a food street to easily satisfy your taste buds. III. Attractions 1. Beihai Silver Beach: Known as the "No. 1 Beach in Asia," the sand is white and fine, and the sea is clear and blue. It is recommended to go around 8am, when there are fewer people and the scenery is beautiful. It's as if you have the entire glass sea to yourself, making it perfect for taking pictures! 2. Qiaogang Style Street: A must-go place for food lovers! There is a wide variety of seafood barbecue and Vietnamese snacks. Coconut Mango Sticky Rice and Yuexiang Xiaochu Seafood are both amazing. You can eat your fill for an average of CNY 50! 3. Beihai Old Street: A historical arcade building complex where you can take retro-style photos anywhere. Li Yi Shrimp Cake Shop's shrimp cakes are CNY 5 apiece, crispy and delicious, and a must-try. 4. Weizhou Island: China's youngest volcanic island with many attractions. The black volcanic rocks of Crocodile Mountain Volcano Park with the lighthouse make you feel like you are in the same scene as the Korean drama Goblin; the sunrise and mirror beach of Colorful Beach are breathtakingly beautiful; the sunset orange sea atmosphere of Dishui Danping is directly full; and the century-old coral stone architecture of the Catholic Church is unique. Ferry tickets to the island are about CNY 150 per person. Remember to book tickets 3 days in advance. IV. Food Recommendations 1. Must-Eat List: Crab Noodle, full of crab roe, fragrant; Vietnamese Rice Noodle Roll, refreshing and delicious; Sweet Soup, the chestnut and longan flavor is amazing; Mango Sticky Rice, rich in coconut milk, the salty one is super delicious. 2. Seafood: Go to the seafood market to buy seafood, and then find a processing shop to process it. Steaming is CNY 5/dish, and salt and pepper is CNY 8/dish, which is very cost-effective. It is recommended to go to the seafood market in Qiaogang or Nanwan Street, where the prices are clearly marked, so you don't have to worry about being ripped off. V. Tips to Avoid Pitfalls 1. When buying seafood at the seafood market, ask the boss to puncture the plastic bag in front of you to drain the water to prevent short weights. 2. The ultraviolet rays in Beihai are very strong, so be sure to take sun protection measures. Sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses are essential, otherwise you will easily get sunburned. 3. Do not take illegal taxis. Try to use Didi Taxi or ask the homestay to help you call a car. Beihai is really an underrated treasure city where you can enjoy the same glass sea as the Maldives for an average of three figures. Quickly save this guide and go to Beihai for a romantic seaside trip this May Day! If you have any questions, you can ask me in the comments section. I wish you all a happy time!