China Travel > Travel To Guangxi > Beihai Travel :

How To Get There:
All air,rail,highways and sea links lead to Beihai. Beihai is fast becoming the hub of transportation and the gateway to exploring the great Southwest of China's Guangxi, Guizhou, Yunnan and Sichuan provinces, a vast area of China rich in history, spectacular scenery and ethnic people.
Beihai is well connected by daily flights to many domestic cities and to international flights via Hong Kong. Daily ferry boat service is available to Weizhou and Hainan Island from Beihai Passenger Harbour.



Beihai Tourism:
The many local touring and booking agencies can lead you to endless choices of exploring histories sites, beaches, parks and city attraction. Excursions can be arranged to visit famous Star Islands Lake ( the site of the filming OUTLAWS OF THE MARSH ), the National Ocean Resources Preserve Protected Area Mangrove Forest, the Ruins of Bailong Pearl Town, Hepu Han Dynasty Tombs Protected Zone, Dashi Pavilion, Dongpo Pavilion and Wenchang Tower. A sea experience will take you to historical Weizhou Island (the largest volcanic island in China), Hainan Island or the new sea link from Beihai to Haiphone and Halong, Vietnam's world renowned "Guilin On the Sea". Vietnam sea link is presently restricted to Chinese nationals, HongKong residents only.
From the white sands and exciting watersports at Silver Beach to the night clubs and evening entertainment of Beihai city, we have it all. Enjoy cultural performances by famous singers, models disco dancing and more. Thrill to the high above Silver Beach. Seadoo, windsurf and play in the warm sea waters of Beibu Gulf. Just plain relax and sunbathe on the finest beach in China. This is your vacation--enjoy! After dark "Chao", the largest pearl musical fountain in China comes alive each evening in brilliant colours at Sea Beach Park.

Entertainments:
Begin your Beihai shopping excursion from beautiful Beibuwan Square in the heart of the city. Modern well appointed shopping malls and Jewry gift shops with friendly sales clerks will make your experience a pleasure. The choices from our famous local pearl products, jewellery and handicrafts will amaze our visitors.
From the pearl beds of Beihai come China's famous south sea pearl, pearl-based cosmetics and medicinal products. The favourable sub-tropical climate of Beihai region delivers a wide range of agriculture products, vegetables fruits, flowers and sugar cane. For the tourist visitor industry local entrepreneurs design delicate horn and sea shell ornaments and colourful bamboo weaving handicrafts. Beihai is a major world exporter of brilliant high quality fireworks. During festival occasions the skies of Beihai light up with fantastic colourful displays.

Cuisine:
Fresh from the sea or Western specialities it's all here in Beihai. Delight in the flavours of Cantonese, Sichuan, Hunan, Beijing and Yunnan tastefully served in fine star rated hotels and the many excellent city restaurants. The freshest of sea food--shrimp, crab, squid, mussels-- will tempt your palate at Waisha. Relax with the red tropical sun setting behind a flotilla of fishing boats.

From the five star class Shangri-La and the three star Furama, Beihai has a host of many fine hotels and hostels. Visitors have a wide selection and price range of accommodation to choose from. Many hotels offer splendid beautiful sea and pleasing garden views. All Beihai hotels will extend a warm and friendly welcome complimented with excellent food and service.