Beihai Old Street has a century of history, with Sino-Western arcade architecture, Vietnamese-style snacks, and fresh seafood food stalls—one street lets you taste all of Beihai.
Why visit
Beihai Old Street is a colonnade of arcade buildings along Zhuhai Road, with old shops influenced by colonial style standing in rows, coffee and shell carvings under the eaves. It is the city's oldest memory. Set aside about 2 hours to stroll.
Flavors not to miss
- Seafood feast: fresh and cheap. Qiaogang Style Street
- Shrimp cakes: crispy and tasty. Old Street small shops
- Pig's trotter rice noodles: the trotters are soft and tender. Old Street
- Vietnamese rice rolls: a Qiaogang specialty. Qiaogang Style Street
🧭 Local tips
- The arcades make for retro photos; about 2 hours is relaxed
- Evening lights create a nice atmosphere
- It is adjacent to the seaside and walkable
FAQ
When is the best time to go to the seaside in Beihai?
April to November is best, with comfortable water temperatures and fewer typhoons; winter is cooler but less crowded, and summer occasionally brings typhoons to watch for.
How to plan three to four days in Beihai?
One day at Silver Beach, two days on Weizhou Island, half a day at the Old Street and Qiaogang, and the rest at the mangrove tidal flats. Seafood cooked to order right after purchase is freshest.