01City Guide
Weizhou Island
涠洲岛
All Ages
Admission
Ferry tickets commonly start from CNY 150 one way; Weizhou Island entry ticket is CNY 98.
Typical Visit
1-2 nights recommended; same-day trips are rushed
Quick Facts
Ticket
Free to walk; food, seafood, drinks, and parking are paid separately.
Hours
Open street area; individual restaurants and shops keep their own hours, with evenings the liveliest.
Transport
No direct metro; use taxi, bus, or e-bike from central Beihai, Silver Beach, or Qiaogang Beach
Duration
1.5-3 hours
Best Time
Late afternoon to evening, especially after a beach visit
Visitors
All ages
How to Visit
1
Use it as an evening food stop
Qiaogang Style Street is best after 4 pm. You can spend time around the nearby beach or Silver Beach first, watch sunset, then return to the street for seafood, snacks, and desserts.
Tip:The street is more useful as a dinner plan than as a daytime sightseeing stop.
2
Walk through once before choosing a restaurant
The street is compact but full of food shops, and the north and south sections can feel different. Do not join the longest line immediately; first compare menus, prices, waiting time, and table turnover.
Tip:A quick first pass helps you avoid wasting the evening in a queue that may not suit your taste.
3
Mix snacks with a proper meal
Start with shrimp cakes, desserts, or Vietnamese-style snacks, then sit down for seafood or a Vietnamese-influenced meal. This is more comfortable than eating only heavy street snacks from one end to the other.
Tip:Sharing several small items works especially well if you are visiting with friends or family.
4
Keep transport simple
Taxi, bus, and e-bike access are all convenient from the city. If you also visit Silver Beach that day, Qiaogang works well as the dinner stop. During busy holidays, e-bikes may be more flexible than taxis, but check where you can park.
Tip:Plan the pickup or parking point before the busiest dinner period, when the street can become crowded.
Highlights
- One of Beihai's easiest areas for snacks, desserts, seafood, and Vietnamese-influenced food in one place.
- More lively at night, so it fits naturally after Silver Beach or Qiaogang Beach.
- Good for sharing many small dishes, but also manageable for solo travelers.
- It is more of a practical dinner and late-night food area than a traditional sightseeing spot.
- For a first visit to Beihai, Qiaogang is easier than randomly choosing a seafood restaurant elsewhere.
Insider Tips
✦Popular online shops are not always worth the longest queues; switch to a clearly priced local shop if the wait is too long.
✦Before ordering seafood, confirm the unit price, weight, cooking method, and any processing fee. Watch the weighing if possible.
✦Do not schedule the evening too tightly, as queues and finding seats can take time.
✦Similar-sounding shrimp snacks may be made differently, so look at the actual item before buying.
✦At night, check your ride-hailing pickup point in advance because the roadside can get chaotic during peak hours.
More Beihai Attractions
02City Guide
Crocodile Mountain Scenic Area
鳄鱼山景区
All Ages
Admission
Included in the CNY 98 Weizhou Island entry ticket; sightseeing vehicle commonly costs around CNY 20 one way.
Typical Visit
2-3 hours
03City Guide
Dishui Danping
滴水丹屏
All Ages
Admission
Included in the CNY 98 Weizhou Island entry ticket.
Typical Visit
1-2 hours
04City Guide
Wucai Beach
五彩滩
All Ages
Admission
Included in the CNY 98 Weizhou Island entry ticket; shuttle to the viewing area commonly costs around CNY 10.
Typical Visit
1-2 hours
05City Guide
Shiluokou Beach
石螺口海滩
All Ages
Admission
Free beach access after entering Weizhou Island; the island entry ticket is CNY 98.
Typical Visit
1-2 hours; longer if waiting for sunset
06Built Heritage
Shengtang Catholic Church
涠洲盛塘天主教堂
All Ages
Admission
Usually no separate main ticket after entering Weizhou Island; the island entry ticket is CNY 98.
Typical Visit
45-60 minutes; 1-2 hours with photos or a village meal