Weizhou Island - Wonderful Volcanic Island Where Fire and Sea Meet

Crocodile Mountain Park (鳄鱼山公园)

Also known as Volcano National Geopark. Weizhou Island Crater is famous for its spectacular volcanic lava and is the main scenic spot on Weizhou Island. Volcanic rocks here are in various shapes, making people marvel at the amazing nature.

The park also has the landmark building of the island, the lighthouse (灯塔), which is the fishermen's guard lamp. Standing on the top of the tower, you can look at the blue coast from the highest point, and on a good day, you can faintly see Beihai City on the far bank. Moon Bay Square (月亮湾广场) is another huge viewing platform. Many couples come here and make a vow of love to the sky and the sea.

Dishui Danping (滴水丹屏)

Dishui Danping was formerly known as Dishui Rock. The top of the cliff is shaded by trees. Water overflows from cracks in the upper layers, drip, drip, drip, like a hanging bead curtain. The sea near Dishui Danping is blue and clear. After the ebb tide, the sand is fine and smooth, and there are many people swimming here. Dishui Danping is the one of the best places to enjoy the sunset. On clear days, the setting sun will shine the last brilliance at the end of the day, presenting the most gorgeous glow.

Shiluokou Beach (石螺口沙滩)

Shiluokou is the center of recreation at sea, visitors may try sea speed boats and diving, etc. here. The clean sea water is the most attractive part of Shiluokou. Due to its geographical location, the sediment content here is low, so the sea here is as clear as sapphire. When the weather is fine, the magnificent corals and colorful fishes in the sea can be seen clearly. Shiluokou Beach has a steep slope. The waves are undulating significantly, lapping on the beach. The sea breeze blows lazily and makes people feel comfortable.

Five Colors Beach (五彩滩)

Five Colors Beach is originally known as the Sesame Beach, because there are many colorful rocks all over the beach, dark brown, bright yellow, inkiness black, egg white, which are interlaced and accumulated layer by layer, solidified and immovable, but not rigid, showing lines like water flow. Besides, there is a 2,000-meter-long and 200-meter-wide beach, with black and white sand grains scattered like sesame seeds, which further confirms its name.

Five Colors Beach is also the most suitable place to see the sunrise in the southeast of Weizhou Island, usually 5:00~6:00, the sun rises from the east. Visitors can see the unique volcanic rock sunrise.

Catholic Church on Weizhou Island (天主教堂)

The local people call it Shengtang Catholic Church. This is the earliest church built in Beihai by the French Parisian Missionary Society. The church is a typical French Renaissance Gothic architecture. On an island with a population of just over 10,000 (more than 3, 000 are religious) it is surprising to have a Catholic Church of such a grand scale.

Travel to Weizhou Island with China Discovery

To arrive at Weizhou Island without any worry, it is highly recommended to book a private tour package covering local private car services. So, the local guide and driver of China Discovery can take you to Beihai International Passenger Port with the comfortable private vehicle with convenience and speed, help you board on the right ferry and speed and help you arrange the accommodation and check in at the hotel. If you are interested, please book a private tour package with us which covers sightseeing, dining and transfer, etc. Our local tour guide and driver will take care of all the details!

Get around Weizhou Island

Weizhou Island is not large in area. The main means of transportation on the island are bicycles, electric cars, tricycles, vans and sightseeing buses, which can be taken or rented easily.

Cycling (bicycle/electric bicycle) around the island has been the most popular way to explore Weizhou Island in recent years. There are many car rental spots on the island, such as the town center, Shiluokou and Dishui Danping, etc.

The temperature of Weizhou Island does not change much all year round. The annual average temperature is around 23°C. It is also one of the places with the most precipitation in Guangxi. After entering April, the temperature rises faster, and July and August is the summer peak season. The temperature is higher, generally around 35°C, and the sun radiation is strong. Tourists should pay attention to sunscreen. In November, the temperature difference between morning and evening is large. Early morning, night or rainy days are slightly cool, travelers should be careful not to catch a cold. Generally after May, the sun is better, suitable for swimming. It’s the beginning of the tourist season in Beihai city and Weizhou Island. Among them, May, June, October and November are the best. Travelers can avoid both the crowd, and typhoons and heat waves.

Weizhou Island is not big, each area has its own highlights: the beach nearby Dishui Danping scenic spot has gentle slopes and smooth sand, suitable for swimming, but more visitors; Shiluokou is a famous diving base on Weizhou Island. The slope into the sea is relatively steep, suitable for people who have plans to try diving; The biggest advantage of staying around Shell Beach is that the place is quieter and the sea is clean. There are small wooden houses scattered along the beach, which is the best choice for people who prefer a leisure vacation. Five Colors Beach is the best place to catch crabs. For those families with children can choose to stay nearby and experience the fun of gathering seafood on the beach when the tide is ebbing. Living in Nanwan Town is relatively convenient to eat and shop, market goers suggest staying here... You can also choose accommodation based on sunrise and sunset viewing.

Generally speaking, the accommodation conditions of Weizhou Island are average. Accommodation is not very expensive, but there is a large price difference between high-season and off-season. The seascape hotels located in the South Bay Area have relatively better accommodation conditions.

• Recommended Hotels on Weizhou Island:
Weizhou Island Rian Oriental Hot Spring Guesthouse (花筑奢·涠洲岛日冉东方温泉酒店);
Kafuka Bespoke Hostel (涠洲岛卡夫卡定制酒店);
Weizhou Island Fanjian Villa (涠洲岛繁简别墅);
Weizhou Island Shanhai Culture and Art Hotel (涠洲岛山海文化艺术酒店)
...

Weizhou Island is the biggest highlight of Beihai City. Generally, travelers would choose to stay on the island for around 2 days, enjoy the beautiful sunrise and sunset at beaches, explore the magical volcanic island landforms, ride a bike along the coastline and feel the fresh sea breeze, find a barbecue to eat seafood at night... If you have more time, you can also stay on the island for 3 days and try some sea activities, such as scuba diving, sea fishing and angling, etc. If you are interested in arcade and old street, you can also spend half a day visiting Beihai Old Street and Beihai Silver Beach before or after your Weishou Island tour.

☛ 3 Days Weizhou Island Beach Tour

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