-- With a gentle sea breeze and waves rolling ashore, the “Beihai in Style, Shared with the World — International Celebrities Guide You to Tour Beihai” event recently came to a successful close. Travel influencers from the UK, Russia and other countries were invited to form an exploration team and venture deep into Beihai’s streets and alleyways, turquoise waters, volcanic landscapes and historic sites. Through photos, videos and stories, they shared the fascinating story of this ancient port along the Maritime Silk Road with audiences around the world. Bringing their own cultural backgrounds and travel experiences, they discovered unexpected connections and moments of genuine emotion in Beihai.
The itinerary was packed with diverse experiences. The influencers strolled along Beihai Silver Beach, known as the "the number one beach in the world”， walking barefoot through the sand and chasing the waves. They visited Asaka Silver Beach, a popular social-media destination, where rice noodles, coffee and Ferris wheels come together to create a laid-back coastal lifestyle. In the “Beihai South Pearl City”, they discovered the lustrous beauty of Nanzhu, a traditional intangible cultural heritage craft, while in Qiaogang Town, they experienced Beihai’s vibrant local life through its distinctive cuisine.
They then took a boat to Weizhou Island. At the Weizhou Island South Bay Crocodile Mountian Scenic Area, they marveled at the extraordinary volcanic rocks and sea-eroded landscapes shaped by nature. In front of the Saint Chapel Scenic Area, built with coral stone more than a century ago, they captured retro-inspired moments on camera. As the sun set over Di Shui Dan Ping and Shiluokou , they immersed themselves in the tranquil beauty of the island.
At the Hepu Han Dynasty Cultural Museum, the influencers traced the prosperous history of the Maritime Silk Road dating back more than 2,000 years through overseas treasures such as glass, amber and agate. At the Shell Carving and Horn Carving Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum in Mooncake Town, they marveled at the intricate craftsmanship of local artisans and tried their hand at making mooncakes.
Dressed in traditional Han Chinese clothing, they immersed themselves in scenes depicting the bustling trade of an ancient port at the Starting Port of the Maritime Silk Road. They took speedboats to Fish bone Sandbar in search of Chinese white dolphins, experienced the speed and excitement of amphibious vehicles and shark boats, and completed this journey through time among the century-old arcade buildings of Beihai Old Street.
Throughout the journey, the influencers were deeply moved by Beihai’s unique charm. Their reactions went far beyond fleeting admiration. From sight and touch to emotion and memory, each destination offered a different sensory experience, like a key unlocking personal memories and imaginations of the ocean, history and everyday life.
Standing barefoot on the soft white sands of Silver Beach, British mixed-race blogger @David Huaxi could not hide his excitement:
“I’ve visited coastlines in many parts of the world, but the sand in Beihai is incredibly fine and gentle. The sensation makes me want to take off my shoes and keep walking. The sea, the sunshine, the breeze — everything is just right. It’s not because this place is luxurious, but because it has a warmth that makes you feel completely at ease. It’s like the beach near your own home. You don’t need to pose for the camera. You can simply sit quietly and let yourself heal.”
On his social media accounts, he shared these thoughts in both English and Chinese, hoping to introduce more European friends to this peaceful and beautiful coastline in southern China.
At Crocodile Mountain on Weizhou Island, layers of volcanic rock glowed a deep reddish-brown under the sunlight. Russian blogger @Ant Live stared for a long time at the rocks beneath his feet, which have been shaped by millions of years of waves. He crouched down, placed his palm against the rough surface and closed his eyes in silence for a long moment before saying:
“You know, there are ancient rocks in Siberia too, but those were carved by permafrost and ice. These rocks were shaped by tropical waves and monsoons. They tell a completely different story about our planet. I want to bring my followers into this moment — not through a photograph, but through my breathing and heartbeat right now.”
In front of a display case at the Hepu Han Dynasty Cultural Museum, the Chinese-Russian couple @A Du and Vera leaned over to examine a glass bead dating back more than 2,000 years. As light passed through the glass, it revealed a mysterious blue glow. Vera said softly:
“These tiny beads traveled thousands of miles to reach Hepu. After more than a thousand years, they have finally come back into the light. At that moment, I suddenly realized that the Maritime Silk Road is no longer just a concept in a textbook. It is something you can touch — something with warmth and life.”
Greater Bay Area tourism and culture influencer @Happy Caicai shared her observations from a professional perspective:
“What makes Beihai so special is the way it seamlessly combines an international coastal resort experience with deep-rooted local culture. It has world-class natural attractions such as Silver Beach and Weizhou Island, as well as rich cultural experiences centered around South Pearl, Shell Carving and the Maritime Silk Road. It is a remarkably well-rounded destination, something rarely found elsewhere in China.”
She particularly highlighted her experience in Qiaogang Town, where Vietnamese rice rolls, Thai coconuts and local sweet soup stalls stand side by side, while vendors call out in different languages.
“That vibrant atmosphere isn’t something artificially created. It is the natural result of decades of life among overseas Chinese communities. This kind of multicultural coexistence is precisely the sense of authenticity that international travelers value most.”
From the tides of Silver Beach to the sunsets of Weizhou Island, from glass beads dating back to the Han Dynasty to the traditional Han clothing and lantern-lit scenes of the Starting Port of the Maritime Silk Road, the international influencers used their authentic experiences and heartfelt stories to carry the voice of “Beihai in Style” across mountains and seas.
Through their own languages, cameras and emotions, they transformed Beihai’s blue seas, volcanic landscapes, historic old town, luminous pearls and fragrant sweet soups into a collection of distinctive yet moving postcards from China, sending them into the hearts of followers around the world.
This encounter and fusion of diverse cultures have presented the world, through the eyes and voices of international influencers, with a city that combines natural beauty, profound cultural heritage and the warmth of everyday life.
On this city postcard are the gentleness of the waves, the power of volcanoes, the weight of history and the warmth of local life. And there is another message written between the lines — the answer each traveler from afar discovers for themselves:
Why travel around the world, yet still want to slow down in Beihai?
Contact Info:
Name: Sunny Sun
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Organization: Beihai Cultural Tourism
Website: https://bhyintan.com/
Release ID: 89200463
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