Beihai

Beihai (北海; Běihǎi) is a city of 600,000 to 1 million inhabitants in Guangxi on the southwest coast of China. It is said to be the fastest growing city in the world. Its centre is Beibuwan Plaza (北部湾广场; Beibuwan Guangchang) with a huge monument in the middle representing the Pearl of the South.

There is an excellent beach, Silver Beach (quite different from the polluted North Beach) and lots of good quality food, including Vietnamese food, since many refugees came here. The weather is warm for most of the year, however, during winter months, it is not warm enough to work on your tan on the seafront and it is an expensive choice.

Binhei Road, running parallel the sea promenade is pedestriant only, has been made up to be of supposed tourist interest.

Beihai Halal Travel Guide

Beihai is not much frequented by foreigners and English is not widespread. The dialect spoken in Beihai is a form of Cantonese, but quite a few people also understand or even speak Mandarin.

Travel to Beihai

Travel by train to Beihai

There are multiple high-speed trains daily from Nanning (downtown) Station as well Nanning East Station that whisk you at 200 km/hr to Beihai in around 1 and half hour. There is high speed train service connecting with another popular tourist destination - Guilin as well.

Travel by boat to Beihai

There is a ferry from Haikou to Beihai harbour (+86 779 3904011) which leaves daily. It takes about 11 hours and costs ¥67-400 depending on lodging chosen.

Travel by Bus to Beihai

There are overnight buses from Guilin and from Liuzhou going via Nanning. Shenzhen is also connected to Beihai by coach services, get to the metro station Zhuzilin in Shenzhen, right at Futian Bus Station and take a bus and there is one in the morning and five in the evening running through the night for about ¥200.

From Nanning there are a dozen buses going to Beihai daily, from the Landong Long-Distance Bus Station in eastern Nanning along the express way.

There are three bus terminals in Beihai, two of them in the downtown on Beihai Guangdong Road (one of them quite near to Beibuwan Plaza; buses to Nanning start from there), but in the near future both will be replaced by the huge new terminal about 5 kilometers away on the present outskirts of the city. It has only recently been opened.

Busses to Zhanjiang (3 hours, ¥60) for by example Haikou or Kaiping leave from the terminal at Beihai Guangdong Road and Beibuwan Middle Road intersection.

Fly to Beihai

Beihai Fucheng Airport is rather small with only five gates and a few connections to major city's in China. There are scheduled Flights from Shanghai Pudong, Guilin, Guiyang, Chengdu, Chongqing, Beijing and Kunming.

There is direct flight to and from Shanghai, operated by China Eastern and Spring Airlines.

Get Around in Beihai

There are many taxis, motorbike taxis and tricycles. However and they will often try to overcharge you if they know you are not a local of China, or Beihai. Minimum rate for everything moving around apart from taxis stands at ¥6, even though the formal rate is ¥7. Haggling is customary, so do not be afraid to ask for a lower rate. Getting a motorbike ride from the bus station to the port is about ¥20.

Right now using Didi taxi is also common and easy.

Taxis should use a meter; there is a extra charge of ¥2 to be paid in addition to the fare shown on the meter.

There are many buses going everywhere in the city, but bus lines partly seem to follow rather irrational routes, apparently because the city has been growing rapidly over the last years, with traffic planning not keeping abreast. Tickets cost ¥2-2, to be dropped into a box at the driver's seat, have exact money ready. Buses frequently leave from Beibuwan Plaza in the centre of the city, but mostly do not run at night.

Hellobike (哈啰单车) share bikes operate in the city. If you have an Alipay account, you can use Alipay to unlock them.

What to see in Beihai

• Old Street | The street is well known for its old colonial buildings, which are rotting away. Thit is the original site of the first Western trade centres in Beihai.

At daytime it is a relaxed pedestrian zone filled with souvenir stores and a few Coffee shops.

• Underwater World | Oceanorama and exhibition center of shellfish and coral. A must-see for aquarium enthusiasts. Featuring over a thousand kinds of coral and shellfish and the combined complex also features a large collection of fish, sharks and turtles, as well as a ten meter tall column-style aquarium. In addition to the sea life and there is also a large section on China's naval history, with some nods to foreign expeditions as well. Of particular interest is the exhibit on the Ming Dynasty Muslim-eunuch Admiral Zheng He, including a detailed comparison between his massive treasure ships and the comparatively tiny vessels of Christopher Columbus. While the ¥200 entrance fee seems a bit steep it is not difficult to spend 2-3 hours wandering through the complex, especially if one of the center's English speaking Chinese tour guides is available. Besides this the Oceanorama also has an extensive commercial wing for those interested in buying genuine pearls. The adjacent 4D Cinema is a bit of a tourist trap at ¥25 for a 15 minutes film, but for those with a bit of extra cash to spend it is an enjoyable experience. Viewers may choose between several different movies to watch, including the supernatural Escape from Bane Manor. Sadly and there are no English subtitles.

Top Travel Tips

• Silver Beach - Beach with grey-white quartz sand which is well worth visiting. Do not expect clear blue water, as the quartz sand makes the water appear quite murky, even though it is considered to be safe for swimming. If you have the chance to stick around the beach after dark, you will be in for a wonderful sight. If the sky is clear and the light from the moon is shining on the water, you will be treated to the fluorescence of the seaweed that grows fairly close to the shore line. But the main effect is the reflection of the moonlight by the quartz sand of the beach. You should stay close to crowd in order to avoid mosquitoes. Tip: if you head through the abandoned parking lot ringed with neo-Roman columns, you can get to a stretch of the same beach which is free.

• Night Markets | Locals enjoy staying up late and one of the best things to do in Beihai is just to wander around streets with food and market stalls. There are a couple of public parks that are open late and many local residents head there at weekend nights to have a drink, do some dancing and just to meet their friends.

• Cinema | Around the Beibuwan Plaza there are at least three locations for the cinema. At the top of two shopping malls. 1st one: Crossing of Changqing Road & Hai'an Road (3rd floor), 2nd one: Beibuwan Middle Road & Hai'an road (5th floor) and the third one is at the Beibuwan Middle Road (4th floor). The first two are very new, where as the last one is slightly older.

Shopping in Beihai

The area produces pearls. They are sold in certain central high rises, for instance near RT Mart. Best place for pearls and also dry fish, is at the aquatic products market on Yunnan road. Recently, a few new shopping malls opened, such as Walmart and Wanda and another one near the train-station.

Halal Restaurants & Food in Beihai

There are two big sea food markets in Beihai, Donghai Market and Nanzhu Market. The price in Donghai Market is much more reasonable, but the quality is a little bit lower than Nanzhu Market. At Beiyun Market（北云市场) and Guizhong Market you can buy raw seafood. Salted and dried aquatic products can be purchased in Shuichanpin Market (水产市场). A delicacy in Beihai (as in other coastal/sub tropical Chinese city's) is half a pineapple on a stick. Yours for less than ¥2.

On Seafood Island (Waisha), on the northern shore there are many places (restaurants as well as tents etc.), which offer various cooked sea foods. But going to the island restaurants may be difficult for those unable to speak Chinese as the price of seafood is quoted per wubaike (500 grams, commonly called jin).In the fishing village Dijiao and there are some small eating places which offer cooked sea food much cheaper.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Beihai

Beihai - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Beihai, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Beihai. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Beihai and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Beihai. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Beihai. Key components include:

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The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Beihai is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Beihai.

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Ramadan Celebrations in Beihai

Ramadan 2025 in Beihai

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels

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Go Next

• Take a bus to Hepu and have a look at the newly excavated graves of the Han dynasty there, including a beautifully restored temple.
• Take a ferry to the scenic Weizhou Island, China's biggest and youngest volcanic island with some of the most beautiful beaches of China's south coast. Ferries leave from the International Passenger Terminal (北海国际客运港) three times a day for 150-180 ¥.
• There is ferry to the island of Haikou, capital of the island province of Hainan. This ferry leaves also from the International Passenger Terminal. It leaves at 6 pm and arrives Haikou the next morning. Depending on the class of the cabin tickets are between 100 and 400 ¥.
• Dongxing has a couple of water parks.

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