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 beach access after entering Weizhou Island; the island entry ticket is CNY 98.
Hours
Open beach area; visit in daylight and time sunset with tide and weather conditions.
Transport
No direct metro; first ferry to Weizhou Island, then use an electric scooter, island bus, or local transport
Duration
1-2 hours; longer if waiting for sunset
Best Time
Clear late afternoons with suitable tide conditions
Visitors
All ages
How to Visit
1
Visit it as part of your Weizhou Island plan
Shiluokou Beach is a free beach stop once you are already on Weizhou Island with the island entry ticket. It works best as a half-day or sunset stop, not as a separate reason to visit the island.
Tip:Plan it after your ferry, island entry ticket, and main island route are already settled.
2
Use island transport rather than walking
An electric scooter is the most flexible way to reach the beach. If you do not ride, take the island bus toward the Crocodile Mountain visitor area and walk from there where practical.
Tip:Distances between Weizhou Island sights are too spread out for a comfortable walking-only plan.
3
Time it for late afternoon and sunset
Arrive after 4 pm if you want softer light and a cooler beach visit. Check the tide if you want to photograph the sea-eroded cliffs, reefs, and shoreline textures.
Tip:Some reef and cliff photo areas may be unsafe or unreachable when the tide is not suitable.
4
Separate free beach time from paid activities
Beach access is simple, but diving, motorboats, beach chairs, umbrellas, and other seaside services cost extra. Ask prices before agreeing to anything.
Tip:Agree on the price, duration, and included items before using any water sport or rental service.
Highlights
- One of Weizhou Island's easier sunset beach stops.
- Sea cliffs, reefs, and beach textures are more interesting when the tide is suitable.
- More relaxed than trying to rush multiple island beaches in one afternoon.
- Useful if you want a beach stop near the island's western coastline.
- Best treated as a scenic add-on rather than a full-day attraction.
Insider Tips
✦Tide conditions matter here; low and high tide can make the shoreline feel quite different.
✦Wear shoes or sandals that can handle coral fragments, shells, and uneven ground.
✦If you ride a scooter, leave before it gets too dark unless you are confident with island roads.
✦Confirm water-sport prices, timing, and what is included before paying.
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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
05Built 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
06City Guide
Shell Beach
贝壳沙滩
All Ages
Admission
Free beach access after entering Weizhou Island; the island entry ticket is CNY 98.
Typical Visit
45 minutes-1.5 hours