When the tide recedes, the rock paintings of Colorful Beach are the sea's love poem to the land...

### 🌊 1. Best Time to Visit - **Recommended periods**: **April-May** (cool with less rain, clear seawater, banana trees in bloom) or **October-December** (dry and mild, stunning sunsets, seafood at its best). - **Avoid**: - **July-September typhoon season** (ferry cancellations, strong UV rays). - Winter (January-March) has cooler water but fewer tourists and budget-friendly accommodations. --- ### 🚢 2. Transportation Guide 1. **Getting to the Island**: - **Beihai → Weizhou Island**: Take a ferry from Beihai International Passenger Terminal (1-hour ride). - **Tickets**: Large ferry ¥150/person (more stable, anti-seasickness) or small ferry ¥120/person. Book in advance via WeChat official account **"Laiyouba"**. - **Island entry fee**: ¥120 (includes some attraction tickets; 50% off for students). 2. **Island Transport**: - **E-bike rental**: ¥60/day (highly recommended for exploring). - **Sightseeing bus**: ¥50/day/person (ideal for families/groups). --- ### 🌋 3. Must-Visit Attractions & 2025 Highlights | **Attraction** | **Experience** | **Best Time/Cost** | **2025 New Features** | |----------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|------------------------------------------| | **Crocodile Hill** | Volcanic craters, sea-eroded landscapes, aerial "volcano + coast" shots | 8 AM; ¥98 (includes Geological Museum) | **Night Volcano Tour** (7-9 PM, light show + geological storytelling) | | **Colorful Beach** | Blue-gold gradients at sunrise as moss meets volcanic rock | Sunrise (5:30-6:30 AM); free | New "Purple Dawn" viewing platform | | **Dripping Water Cliff** | Red volcanic rock drips, golden-edged waves at sunset | After 4 PM; free | Sunset rooftop spots with coconut jelly tea | | **Shiluokou Beach** | Snorkeling in "glass sea" with coral reefs | All day; snorkeling ¥200/person | **Bioluminescent Bay** (summer full moons, glowing algae) | | **Xieyang Island** | Fishing village life, hiking to volcanic crater & caves | Ferry ¥150/person; booking required | New "Eco Island Tour" with local seafood feast | **More Recommendations**: - **Muya Cliff**: Free sunset silhouettes (arrive by 5:30 PM). - **Catholic Church**: Gothic architecture + stained glass, try church bread & salty lemonade. - **Shell Beach**: Collect shells (surface only); secret garden for wedding photos. --- ### 🦐 4. Food Guide - **Seafood**: - **Nanwan Market**: Fresh catches at 3 PM (mantis shrimp ¥35/jin, grouper ¥50/fish). **Bargain hard: halve prices + round down!** - **Cooking spots**: "Nanwan Seafood Plaza" or "Shiyue Food Square" (steamed/spicy; ¥15-25/jin). - **Local Eats**: - **Desserts**: Coconut jelly (¥20) at "Grandma’s Sweet Soup" or coral grass jelly (¥20) at "77 Cafe". - **Volcanic Banana Dishes**: Banana flower omelet, rock-grilled chicken. - **Xieyang Feast**: Volcanic ash-baked sweet potato, seaweed soup (book 1 day ahead). --- ### 🏡 5. Accommodation & Itinerary - **Where to Stay**: - **Dripping Village**: Artsy B&Bs (from ¥300/night), banana grove views, steps from Dripping Cliff. - **Shell Beach**: Quiet, great for families. - **3-Day Itinerary**: **Day1**: Crocodile Hill (day + night tour) → Muya sunset → Nanwan seafood. **Day2**: Colorful Beach sunrise → Catholic Church → Xieyang eco-tour → Shiluokou bioluminescence. **Day3**: Dripping Cliff tide pools → Shell Beach → Hakka village crafts. --- ### 💡 6. Tips 1. **Avoid Scams**: - Confirm prices for "water activities" (e.g., jet skis). - Watch scales at seafood markets. 2. **Essentials**: - Non-slip water shoes (wet rocks at Colorful Beach), sunscreen, windbreaker. 3. **Eco Rules**: - Don’t touch coral; collect only surface shells. --- ### 💰 7. Budget (3D2N/person) - **Basics**: Ferry ¥300 + entry ¥120 + stay ¥300 + food ¥300 ≈ **¥1,020**. - **Extras**: Snorkeling ¥200 + Xieyang ferry ¥150 + night tour ¥98 ≈ **¥448**. > **Total**: **¥1,500-1,800** (with transport). Weizhou Island’s wild (volcanic rock) and gentle (glass waters) sides reconcile with the tides. Chase dawn at Colorful Beach, dive into coral dreams by noon, and savor fishing-port sunsets—this island at 21°N awaits your signature on its primal geological epic.