Weizhou Island

After the college entrance exams, it's time to relax! Just follow this guide (for reference only). [Airplane][Airplane] **Pre-Trip Prep** - **Documents**: Bring your ID card, student ID (for discounts if applicable). - **Clothing**: Light, breathable outfits, sun-protective clothing, swimwear, swim cap, flip-flops, and a light jacket. - **Sun Protection**: High-SPF sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses, UV umbrella. - **Medication**: Stomach medicine, cold medicine, motion sickness pills. - **Miscellaneous**: Power bank, camera, waterproof phone pouch. [Tramcar][Tramcar][Bus] **Transport Guide** - **Getting There** - **By Air**: Arrive at Beihai Fucheng Airport. Take the airport shuttle to downtown, then a taxi to Beihai International Passenger Port (~30 mins, ~¥100). - **By Train**: Arrive at Beihai Station, then a ~15-min taxi to the port (~¥20). - **On the Island** - **Ferry Tickets**: Book 3-7 days in advance via WeChat official account "Laiyouba". Prices: ¥150 (economy), ¥180 (business). Recommended ships: *Beiyou 25/26* (window seats preferred). Duration: 80-110 mins (take motion sickness pills if needed). - **Island Transport**: Rent e-bikes (¥60-80/day) for flexibility (mind battery life/safety). Tourist shuttles cost ¥20-30/ride (ideal for groups). [Mountain][Camping][Tent] **Must-Visit Spots** - **Crocodile Hill Scenic Area**: Highlights include volcanic craters, sea cliffs, and a lighthouse (2-3 hrs; ticket required). - **Dripping Water Danping**: Unique dripping rock formations + stunning sunsets (prime photo spot). - **Rainbow Beach**: Colorful volcanic rocks at low tide; great for sunrise and tide-pooling (bring a bucket/shovel). - **Catholic Church**: Gothic-style (built in 1880); dress modestly. - **Shell Beach**: Long shoreline for collecting coral and shells. - **Shiluokou Beach**: Crystal-clear waters (snorkeling/diving + sunset views). - **Colorful Road**: Scenic route linking attractions (perfect for cycling). [Tableware][Clink] **Food Recs** - **Seafood**: Buy fresh at Nanwan Street Market (prawns, oysters, razor clams), then get it cooked at guesthouses/restaurants (~¥10-20/dish). Must-tries: steamed sand worms with garlic, salt-and-pepper prawns, steamed grouper. - **Local Snacks**: Volcanic bananas (¥5/bunch), banana chicken, roasted sea duck eggs (creamy yolk!), stir-fried beans with crab sauce, mud clam soup. [CityDusk][CityDusk] **Where to Stay** - **Near Rainbow Beach**: Sunrise views (e.g., Qingli, Yeli guesthouses; 5-min walk to beach). - **Nanwan Street Area**: Convenient (e.g., Fangdao, 270° Sunset Sea View Castle; close to market/nightlife). - **Shiluokou Zone**: Budget-friendly, beach-adjacent (e.g., Muggle Lodge). [!][!][!] **Tips** [!][!][!] - **Seafood Caution**: Watch vendors drain water; re-weigh at the market’s fairness scale. - **Weather Check**: Jul-Sep is typhoon season. Monitor *Weizhou Island’s official site* for ferry updates (free rescheduling if canceled). - **Tickets**: Island entry fee ¥98 (covers Volcanic Geopark; students/elders get 50% off). - **Eco-Travel**: No littering/coral damage. Avoid harvesting coral or disturbing volcanic rocks. - **Misc**: Spotty signal—download offline maps. Some vendors are cash-only. Swim only in marked zones (beware tides/currents).