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 entry; beach services, water activities, lockers, carts, umbrellas, chairs, foot-wash areas, and parking may cost extra.
Hours
Open beach area; swimming and beach services depend on on-site safety rules, weather, and operating arrangements.
Transport
No direct metro; use taxi, bus, or e-scooter from Beihai city, Beihai Railway Station, or Qiaogang
Duration
1.5-3 hours
Best Time
Late afternoons on clear, calm-weather days
Visitors
All ages
How to Visit
1
Use it as the easiest mainland beach in Beihai
Beihai Silver Beach is on the mainland and has free entry. You do not need a ferry or Weizhou Island ticket, which makes it much simpler for a short beach visit.
Tip:Choose Silver Beach when you want easy beach time without the cost and weather risk of an island trip.
2
Go by taxi, bus, or e-scooter from the city
It is easy to reach from central Beihai, Beihai Railway Station, or Qiaogang. A taxi is the simplest option if you are carrying beach gear or traveling with family.
Tip:Transport is straightforward, so the main planning issue is timing rather than access.
3
Visit in the late afternoon
After 4 pm is usually more comfortable for heat and light. Swimming depends on beach safety rules, waves, and on-site conditions, so follow posted instructions.
Tip:Do not treat calm-looking water as permission to swim if warning signs or staff instructions say otherwise.
4
Separate free entry from paid extras
The beach itself is free, but water activities, sightseeing carts, lockers, foot-wash areas, umbrellas, chairs, and parking may cost extra.
Tip:Ask the price before using paid services so the free beach visit does not become an unexpected expense.
Highlights
- The easiest major beach to visit from Beihai city.
- Free entry and simple transport make it practical for families and first-time visitors.
- Late afternoon is better for walking, photos, and cooler beach time.
- A good mainland alternative if you do not have time for Weizhou Island.
- Easy to combine with Qiaogang's food streets in the evening.
Insider Tips
✦Free entry does not mean everything on the beach is free; check prices before using paid services.
✦Midday can be very hot and exposed, especially in summer.
✦Pay attention to wind, wave, and rip-current warnings before swimming.
✦During holidays, use less crowded entrances or walk farther along the beach for a quieter spot.
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