Island in Guangxi, China
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鳄鱼山景区 Èyúshān Jǐngqū
This scenic spot is in the Volcanic Park in the west of South Bay. Crocodile Hill can be reached either by walking or by taking a shuttle bus leaving at the Volcanic Geological Museum (¥20/trip). Tricycle drivers, motor cycles and bicycles are not allowed to enter the Volcanic Park. The island's entrance ticket must be shown to enter Crocodile Hill. Crocodile Hill has a round walk partially on wooden steps and planks that starts and ends at Crocodile Pharos and passes by the Seaview Pavillon, the Statue of Tang Xianzu, a volcanic vent, the Marine Pit, Canggui Cave, the Pirate Cave (Zeilao Cave), the sea arch, the Moon Bay, the Fall-In-Love-On-Weizhou-Island spot, coral sedimentary rocks, the Lover Bridge, the Moon Plaza, and the Sea Pier as well as craters and tree fossils.
石螺口景区 Shīluòkǒu Jǐngqū
Shiluokou is on the western coast of Weizhou Island. Its long sand beach, the clear water and its coral reefs made it the most famous beach on Weizhou. On its managed beach are deck chairs, cold beverages, seafood BBQ and water sports available.
五彩滩景区 Wǔcàitān Jǐngqū
In low tide's sunrises this volcanic stone beach on the east coast of Weizhou Island offers a breathtaking view when the sun is dazzling reflecting on the wave cut wet stone surface.
The Catholic church in the middle of Shengtang Village was built over a decade in 1853 by French missionaries. It is made of coral sedimentary rocks from the sea bottom and built in neo-Gothic style.
The Saint Maria Church is a small Gothic-style Catholic Church in Chengzai village. It is less famous than the Catholic church in Shengtang Village but still opens its doors for Sunday Mass.
Sanpo Temple in Weizhou's South Bay is also known as Tianhou Temple. After it collapsed due to landslides it was rebuilt a few years ago. The former temple was built in 1732 to chase away the evil and bring peace to the island. Local fisherman still come to the temple to pray for good luck, a good catch and a safe home coming from the sea.
The sea around Weizhou Island is rich in corals. They can be seen in low tide periods, while diving or joining a tour with glass bottom boots in West Beach (Shiluokou).
Xieyang Island is a smaller island 17 km to the southeast of Weizhou Island. Its total area is about 1.9 km². A small path leads from its north to its south. It is famous for its birdlife and peaceful atmosphere and home for a little more than 100 people. The passage from Weizhou to Xieyang is including backpassage between ¥750 to ¥1,200 a boat, which can be shared by up to 12 passengers.
Beside seafood, bananas are the most important goods produced on Weizhou. Banana plantations can be found beside the roads all over the island. The very tastefully fresh small and sweet bananas just cost a few yuan for a kilo.
滴水丹屏 Dīshuǐ Dānpíng
So named for a set of cliffs that drip water long after a downpour. Also the location of some nice beaches, and some on-beach eateries.
Weizhou offers some of the best (and emptiest) beaches in China. However, because they don't have lifeguards, children and people unable to swim should not play in the sea unattended!
With instructor. All the material is provided. 30 minutes for around ¥130. Booking at your living place, in South Bay or at Shiluokou.
The Piggy Bar Hostel in South Bay offers attended sailing on a small sports sailer.
Exploring Weizhou Island by foot is fun. And because it is not very big, it's almost impossible to get lost.
七月
Probably the only hostel on the island designed by an architect – ta july (七月) took a traditional style large-brick Weizhou home, cut away a layer and re-imagined it with large glass panels, and a modern design while still highlighting the traditional construction. Coupled with reasonable prices, and a young (former backpacker) management team who cook a variety of local delicacies each night (which you can share – just let them know ahead of time, and chip in for your share of the raw ingredients), and you have a winner. 5min walk to the beach (with sunsets, when there's no smog from the mainland), and 25-min walk to Crocodile Hill. Stay in a dorm for less than the price of a Chinese coffee, or rent one of their three private rooms, two with a sea-view balcony.
The island's main marketplace for seafood, with the largest range and lowest prices. Pick your selection, take it home and cook it up – or pay a fee at a restaurant and have them cook it for you. Other grocery items can be purchased in the surrounding shops, which offer the largest range of products on the island.
Rural Agricultural Bank of China. This ATM does not accept international bank cards. China Unionpay only.
Rural Agricultural Bank of China's second ATM.
Ferries to Weizhou depart daily from Beihai International Passenger Terminal (北海国际客运港) scheduled at 08:30, 12:00 and 15:30, and take between 60 and 90 min. First class ¥180/trip. Second class ¥150/trip.
Read in the guideThe island has an impressive fleet of motor tricycles (¥5-30 per trip, ¥100 to hire for the day). The tricycle drivers rarely speak English.
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