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5 Days in Beihai

Five days give Weizhou Island an overnight — crater cliffs, coral-stone church and a dawn at the coloured beach — plus Silver Beach and mangroves.

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Best time: April-November; typhoon season may suspend ferries July-SeptemberBudget: mid-range

Quick Answer

Is 5 days enough for Beihai?

5 days is the sweet spot for Beihai: enough time for the must-sees plus one day trip or food/rest day.

Source: NihaoVisit Beihai guide

5-day Beihai itinerary at a glance

Use our full Beihai travel guide as the base and adapt it to 5 days. Keep the city's three signature attractions as the backbone; fill the rest with neighborhood walks, food markets, and an easy day trip.

Beihai Old Street arcadesWeizhou Island overnightCrocodile Head crater cliffsShengtang coral-stone churchJinhaiwan mangroves
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Day 1

Arrival, Old Street & Seafood

The 1.44-kilometre Zhuhai Road arcade row of 1880s-1930s merchant fronts, then dinner across the harbour at Waisha's fish-market tables.

Scenes from Beihai, China
  1. beihai old street
  2. beihai waisha seafood island
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Day 2

Ferry to Weizhou — Volcano Park

Book the 70-80 minute ferry ahead, wind cancels it; on arrival buy the island ticket (around ¥100) and walk the crater cliffs and sea arches of Crocodile Head. Overnight on the island.

Scenes from Beihai, China
  1. beihai weizhou island
  2. beihai crocodile head volcano park
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Day 3

Weizhou Dawn — Colour Beach & Church

Low-tide sunrise over the layered platform of Wucai Beach, the 1853-1863 coral-stone church at Shengtang village, and sunset shelves at Dishui Danping before the evening ferry.

Scenes from Beihai, China
  1. beihai wucai beach
  2. beihai shengtang church
  3. beihai dishui danping
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Day 4

Mangroves & Qiaogang

Boardwalks through the mangrove flats, then a seafood-and-coffee street built by families resettled from Vietnam in the late 1970s.

Scenes from Beihai, China
  1. beihai jinhaiwan mangrove
  2. beihai qiaogang food street
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Day 5

Silver Beach, Guantouling & Departure

Morning on the 24-kilometre quartz-sand beach, sunset from the forested headland at Guantouling, then the train or airport home.

  1. beihai silver beach
  2. beihai guantouling forest park

Budget for 5 days in Beihai

TierPer day5 days total
BackpackerUSD $50–$80USD $250–$400
Mid-rangeUSD $100–$200USD $500–$1,000
LuxuryUSD $300+USD $1,500+

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Frequently asked questions

What is the daily budget for Beihai?
Budget travelers: USD $50–$80/day. Mid-range: $100–$200/day. Luxury: $300+/day. These cover hotel, three meals, transit, and one paid attraction per day.
Do I need a visa to visit Beihai?
It depends on your passport — see our <a href="/china-visa-2026/">China visa guide</a> for the latest country-by-country list. Most Western passport holders can enter visa-free for 30 days as of 2026.
How do I get from the airport to the center of Beihai?
Beihai's main airport connects to the city center via airport bus, taxi, or metro where available. See the airport transfer section of our Beihai guide.
Can I use 5 days for both Beihai and a side trip?
Tight. With only 5 days, focus on Beihai proper; save side trips for a future trip.
Is Beihai safe for tourists?
Yes. Beihai has very low violent crime rates and is widely considered safe for foreign tourists. Standard petty-theft precautions apply. See our <a href="/is-china-safe-2026/">is China safe</a> page.

See also: Beihai travel guide, China visa 2026, China trip cost.