When it comes to the most livable cities in China, some people will think of Sanya and Haikou, Suzhou, Chengdu, Xiamen and Qingdao. However, there are also small coastal cities in Guangxi, including the blue sea beaches of Sanya and Haikou, the fresh literature and art of Xiamen and Qingdao, and the comfort of Suzhou and Chengdu. They are very suitable for elderly care.

It is located on the coast of the South China Sea. There is no sea of people in other cities, and the price is not high. It has been listed on the “top ten livable cities in China” twice, and is called “three seas and one gate” together with Xiamen, Weihai and Zhuhai. It is Guangxi Beihai.

The North Sea is not a sea

It is a seaside city with all kinds of customs

Even if it has long been heard that the “little Maldives” Weizhou Island is famous, compared with Weihai and Zhuhai, Beihai is obviously much lower key.

There are not so many high-rise buildings. The largest and most perfect arcade style building complex of Chinese and Western style is preserved here. The streets are full of arcades, churches and consulates

Suddenly, it seems to be back to Moscow in the 1990s.

The climate here is pleasant, with an annual average temperature of about 20 degrees, abundant sunshine, clear blue sky and white clouds. If you wear short sleeves and big flower underpants, you will arrive at the “summer surf shop” in an instant.

The most surprising thing is that it is also a gourmet paradise, with all the seafood on the market. China on the tip of the tongue calls it the wildest delicacy in China.

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Beihai city is not big

There are not many scenic spots

“One street, one island, one beach” can be summarized

First Street: Beihai old street

When it comes to arcades, many people will think of Guangzhou, but in fact, Beihai old street is also a century old arcade street. Founded in the 19th century, it is Shengping street in the Qing Dynasty and Zhuhai Road in the Republic of China. It contains the essence of local culture of a century old port city.

The old street is only 9 meters wide, with two to three stories of Chinese and Western arcade style buildings on both sides. It is one of the longest and most complete old streets in Lingnan, China. Some people say that the old Beihai street is too commercial now, but they forget that the old street is already prosperous.

Every brick, tile, plant and tree here are witnesses and participants of the vicissitudes and vitality of the old street. They are like stable elders, quietly watching the visitors coming and going.

One island: Weizhou Island

“Go to the shore for tens of miles and watch the island like a fist”

More than 400 years ago, Tang Xianzu, a scholar of the Ming Dynasty, wrote down the beautiful scenery of Weizhou he saw in his poems.

Today, the island, which is only 21 nautical miles away from the downtown area of Beihai, is like a dazzling emerald, inlaid on the Wanqing blue waves in the Beibu Gulf of the South China Sea, emitting its own beauty.

Weizhou Island is a volcanic island. It is one of the oldest and youngest volcanic islands in China. It is built by sea erosion, marine deposition and lava. Its magnificent, wonderful and mysterious scenery is selected as one of the “ten most beautiful islands in China” by China National Geographic magazine. It is blue to the extreme, natural to the extreme and broader to the extreme. It is known as “Penglai fairyland”.

On the east coast of Weizhou Island, there is a 1.5km long sea erosion platform. Under the sunrise, the moss and sea water reflect each other and are colorful, so it is named colorful beach.

Blowing the sea breeze on the colorful beach, welcoming the first ray of dawn of the island, enjoying the mottled reefs, or standing on the edge of the cliff and watching the sea erosion cave, it is spectacular under the sunshine.

Walk along the plank road on the cliff, stroll in crocodile mountain and enjoy the volcanic ruins. At the foot is the surge of waves beating the reef.

In the afternoon, go to the Catholic Church and walk around. The turquoise coral stone brick carries the heavy feeling of the times and listens to the echo of history in the solemn bell.

Dishui Danping and shiluokou are natural bathing beaches and white sandy beaches. They attract many tourists with high-quality fine sand and blue sea water.

At sunset, enjoy a sunset quietly on the beach.

One beach: Beihai Silver Beach

As the landscape of Guangxi, which is as famous as the landscape of Guilin, even if you have not been to the North Sea, you must have heard of the reputation of “the first beach in the world” Beihai silver beach.

“The beach is flat, the sand is fine and white, the water temperature is clean, the waves are soft and there are no sharks” doesn’t sound like much real feeling, but when you come to Beihai silver beach, you don’t need to explain the feeling of beauty when you look at the endless Silver Beach and step on the fine and soft white sand.

In the evening, barefoot on the beach, the sea and sky in the distance are the same. The setting sun and sunset glow are reflected on the sea, and even the beach under your feet is coated with a layer of warm light, which is as beautiful as oil painting.

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The sea is the same as the sky

The freshness and romance of the sea are in the North Sea

In the North Sea, the water is very blue, the sun is very good, and the sea breeze makes people lazy.

There is a kind of travel

It’s guantouling

The stunning landscape created by the surging waves on the bank

At the west end of Yintan, guantouling lies like a green dragon at the southwest end of the urban area. The shape of the whole mountain is “dome like crown”, so it is called “guantouling”. As a former coastal defense fortress, it has the title of “Sanlian Haimen”.

As the west end of the North Sea coast, guantouling is also the best place to enjoy the sunset. At sunset, the setting sun shines obliquely on the sea. The red and white lighthouse is intertwined with the blue sea, dark reefs and orange light. The sea meets the sky, and the feeling of not knowing the end makes people linger.

There is a kind of travel

Is to visit Liuxia village

Hayao Miyazaki’s cartoon like freshness

Some people like the sunset in guantouling, while others prefer the small Japanese village in Liuxia village. Located at the foot of guantouling, it is a natural village under Dijiao Xinying community, less than 10 kilometers away from the urban area.

It is called “the back garden of Beihai”, home stay, small shop, flower art studio…

Walking around here is like entering Hayao Miyazaki’s cartoon. Here, romantic, fresh and comfortable, away from the hustle and bustle of the downtown, people can enjoy a comfortable slow life.

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A small town in time

Hide the prosperity and decline of the past

The favor of nature and geographical wonders have brought unforgettable scenery to the North Sea. But in fact, this seaside town is also in the process of historical progress, precipitating a thick temperament.

There is a kind of travel

It’s in Pudu temple

Inner piety

Next to Liuxia village, there is a temple called “Haitian Buddha kingdom”, Pudu temple.

The temple has a history of more than 600 years and a large place. With a pious heart, walk slowly here and finally see the pagoda standing in the blue sky.

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