Beihai

Covering a total area of 3,337 sq. kilometers, Beihai is a waterfront garden city facing the Beibu Gulf in South China. It's home to people of various ethnic groups, including the Han and Zhuang etc. Beihai abounds in marine resources and is listed as one of China's top six fishing grounds. The city is a subtropical climate with plenty of sunshine, rainfalls and plants. Blooming flowers and green leaves can be found all the year round and melons and fruits are on offer in all seasons. Along the land and island, there are a lot of good and natural beaches. The sea water is clean and clear thanks to its self-purification capacity. The waves are as soft as a blanket. The quality of water meets the top standard of the country. The air freshness of Beihai ranks the top in all cities of the country, making Beihai one of the most livable cities in China.

As early as 2,000 years ago, Beihai became one of the two starting ports of the famous “Maritime Silk Road” of China. The long history of opening to the outside world has laid a solid foundation for the fundamental culture of Beihai and created precious wealth for the city’s tourism industry. Local residents are honest, simple and friendly. Meanwhile, the city has a distinctive cultural flavor that combines Hakka, Tanka and the Pearl River cultures. The main tourist attractions in Beihai include: Beihai Silver Beach National Tourism and Holiday Resort, Beihai Dugong National Nature Reserve, the Ruins of Ancient Bailong Pearl City, the Hepu Protected Area of Han Dynasty Graves and plenty more other sites. Featuring seas, beaches, islands, lakes, forests, mountains, ancient relics and humanistic culture, Beihai is ranked China’s top tourist city.