Major city · China
Weizhou
Do Weizhou as a day trip; stay overnight only for beach time – ferry ~1 h each way, island entry ¥120, hostel ¥30‑250 per night.
Weizhou Island is China’s largest volcanic island, 39 km south of Beihai. With a 25 km² area you can see the main sights – Crocodile Hill, Shiluokou beach, the Gothic Catholic church – in a few hours. The island entry fee (¥120, ¥65 off‑season) covers all sites. Ferries run 3 times daily (≈60‑90 min). Overnight stays are cheap but not necessary unless you want relaxed beach time.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Nov–Feb (possible rough seas, ferry cancellations)
- Airport
- BHY
- Nights
- 1 (optional extra night for beach time)
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 7
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- China ↗Most nationalities need a visa, a unilateral visa-free entry (the list and end dates change) or the transit exemption below. Confirm your route on the official sites before you buy a ticket.
- China ↗Transit stay without a visa: up to 240 hours (10 days) for citizens of about 55 listed countries who pass through China to a third country or region, with a confirmed onward ticket and a stay inside the permitted area (Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei count as one area). It replaced the 144-hour rule in December 2024, which some older pages still quote. Use the transit lane at immigration, show the onward ticket, and check the current nationality list. Hong Kong and Macau count as separate regions; check whether your ticket qualifies.
- China ↗Foreign visitors must register their address with the police within 24 hours; hotels do it at check-in with your passport. Carry the original passport at all times: hotels, trains, museums, Tiananmen Square and police checks ask for it.
- China ↗Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with a foreign card before you fly. QR payment is the default in shops, taxis and many stalls, and some places refuse cash or a foreign card. Carry cash as a backup.
- China ↗Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and many news sites are blocked. Use an eSIM with roaming (it routes through your home network) or install and test a VPN before you fly; VPN sites and app stores are hard to reach inside China, and only government-approved VPNs are officially permitted.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Weizhou110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Weizhou, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Alipay and WeChat Pay accept Visa, Mastercard, JCB and Amex cards; single payments over ¥200 (≈ US$30) carry a fee of about 3% on a foreign card (smaller ones…China-wide
- SIM or eSIMA roaming eSIM from outside China routes traffic through its home network, so Google, WhatsApp and Instagram work without a VPN — the simplest setup.China-wide
- Tap waterNot for drinking from the tap; bottled water ¥2–5 (≈ under US$1), and kettles and free bottles in hotel rooms.China-wide
- TippingRestaurants: No tip; upmarket hotels add 10–15% service.China-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/I. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.China-wide
- SafetyWeizhou is generally safe for tourists; main risks are heavy seas that can cancel ferries and limited English…
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls.China-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire · 120 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums and palaces close on Mondays; the Forbidden City too (outside holidays).China-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBHY Beihai Fucheng Airport.
- Getting aroundMotor tricycles ¥5 (≈ under US$1)‑30 per trip, day hire ¥100 (≈ US$14); scooters ¥120 (≈ US$17)/day, e‑bikes ¥80 (≈ US$12)/day, deposit ¥200 (≈ US$30)‑300.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee¥4–7 (≈ under US$1)
- Street or quick mealSeafood dish (market stall)¥15–20 (≈ US$3)
- Budget bedHostel dorm, a night, per personCN¥30 (≈ US$5)
- Mid-range bedPrivate room, a night, per personCN¥250 (≈ US$35)
- High-end bedPrivate room, a night, per personCN¥350 (≈ US$50)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥150 (≈ US$25) · Mid CN¥300 (≈ US$45) · High CN¥500 (≈ US$70)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BHY Beihai Fucheng Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Feb
Avoid
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Mar
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Apr
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
May
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
Avoid
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Dec
Avoid
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Aug (9 rain days), driest May (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Weizhou: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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Feb
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Mar
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Apr
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
4 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
8 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Nov
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Dec
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Motor tricycles ¥5‑30 per trip, day hire ¥100; scooters ¥120/day, e‑bikes ¥80/day, deposit ¥200‑300. No helmets supplied; carry Chinese driver’s licence if riding motor scooter.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Crocodile Hill (Volcanic Park)
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Shuttle bus from island centre ¥20 (≈ US$3), then walk
Entry ticket required; wooden walkways and sea‑view points
Shiluokou (Multicolored Beach)
goDoor to door: ≈20 min
Walk or tuk‑tuk from South Bay (≈15 min)
Best for snorkeling; beach chairs and BBQ available
Xieyang Island
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Boat from Weizhou port ¥750 (≈ US$110)‑1 200 shared, 30 min
Check sea conditions; limited services
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
ta july (七月) hostel
Dorm ¥30, private rooms ¥250, 5 min walk to South Bay, 25 min to Crocodile Hill
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥150–250 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥300–450 (≈ US$45–65) excl. bed
- High
- ¥500 (≈ US$70)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm2 × 3 nights × CN¥50 | CN¥300 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × CN¥300 | CN¥1,800 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥350 per person per day, bed included | CN¥2,100≈ US$300 |
5‑min walk to South Bay
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Seafood dish (market stall) | ¥15–20 (≈ US$3) |
| Coffee | ¥4–7 (≈ under US$1) |
| Motor tricycle ride | ¥5–30 (≈ US$1–5) per trip |
| Scooter rental | ¥120 (≈ US$17)/day |
| Ferry (second class)check | ¥150–180 (≈ US$25–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ferry may be cancelled in heavy sea – check schedule before departure
- Only one ATM (UnionPay only) – bring cash for the whole stay
- English is limited; Mandarin is spoken by most locals
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Emergency
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- Fire119
- Ambulance120
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Weizhou. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Nov–Feb (possible rough seas, ferry cancellations) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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