The touch of blue in my heart – the past and present of Weizhou Island

Summer is coming, and many people choose to go for a swim at the beach. Weizhou Island is a good choice. This is my second time here.

Weizhou Island, fresh air, spacious ring road, quiet residential alleys, simple folk customs... In this wonderful and well-proportioned sea town, whether it is leisurely walking or riding against the wind, whether visiting history or Experience humanities, whether surfing, snorkeling in the sea or sunbathing on the beach, it is a good travel experience.

Sunshine, beach, waves, cacti, and an old captain... Listen to the sea and chase the wind, ride the waves and hum songs, ride around the island, and when you are tired, sit quietly on the rocks by the sea, watch the sunrise and sunset, the sunset, the starry sky, and the fishermen Busy figures, listening to the whistles of fishing boats going out to sea and returning, enjoying the noise that is different from the city.

Seafood is a major feature of Weizhou Island. The high-quality and pollution-free seawater is full of fresh and delicious seafood in a wide variety of ways. You can buy your own at the seafood street here, or go fishing with the fishermen early in the morning. Then take the loaded seafood to your favorite restaurant for processing, or go back to the B&B kitchen to cook it yourself. In addition, banana pig is a special dish of Weizhou Island. It is said that it is a pig that grew up eating bananas. It can be seen that there are so many bananas here.

The most beautiful volcanic island in China – Weizhou Island, let’s go on an island date together.

The first time I came to Weizhou Island was in 2012, 7 years have passed quietly. In the early summer of that year, my companions and I experienced a different kind of trip. We were trapped in Weizhou Island due to a typhoon. Those days have become an unforgettable memory in my life.

I remember that year, it started to rain heavily on the night of departure. We took a long-distance bus from Shenzhen to Beihai. The rain seemed to have no tiredness and poured on us all the way. There was constant water leakage in the car. After spending a day and night, we finally arrived at Beihai, then went to the pier to buy a ticket and board the boat to Weizhou Island. The wind and waves were very strong at that time, and the boat was bumping up and down. I only remember that I was in a trance, not knowing whether I was dreaming or awake. The most realistic portrayal of a person on an embarrassing journey.

As soon as we arrived on the island, we all resurrected with full health and started playing and eating happily. During the day, walk through the streets and alleys on the island, climb high and look far. It was late at night, and we drove the rented battery car through the dark South Bay. There were no pedestrians, only fishing fires. I was afraid of disturbing the dreams of the islanders. In the dark alley, there is no light, only laughter and noise.

As the trip came to an end, we received notice from the islanders that all ships were suspended due to the typhoon. At the beginning, we were still very nervous and worried, and conveyed the bad news of our suspension of flights to all our relatives, friends, and company leaders. As time went by, the food on the island became less and less and the price increased a lot. Due to budget reasons, we began to be self-sufficient. I got up at three in the morning, went to the beach in my pajamas, turned on the flashlight, and started looking for crabs under the rocks. On the way back, there were bananas and cactus fruits everywhere. I picked up the bananas scattered on the ground. In the afternoon, I borrowed fishing rods from the islanders and fished in the sea near the rocks, with quite good results. Lying in the hammock to rest in the evening, watching the sky get darker little by little, enjoying the tranquility with only the chirping of insects. Nights and experiences like this are truly once in a lifetime. Just spend the trapped days in laughter and laughter, without any anxiety or danger. In a corner of the seaside of Weizhou Island, I stared blankly at the snow-white waves lapping on the rocks and beach, and then waited quietly.

Several people gather together for the same goal, get along for a while, and then separate and return to their respective places to live their own lives. Seven years have passed, and some people have not met again, but the memories are still so vivid.

Visiting the old place again, revisiting the old scenery, looking back over the years, everything seems familiar, everything is like watching flowers from across the bank. Same perspective, different scenery. I feel more deeply that time passes too fast...

(In the photos below, the left is Weizhou Island in 2018, and the right is Weizhou Island in 2012)

In the past, the water on Weizhou Island was very clean, there were few tourists, and the roads were still muddy. Nowadays, more people come to Weizhou Island for tourism. The roads and scenic spots have been repaired, and the original villages have been transformed into characteristic B&Bs...

"If I like a place, I will go there many times. Every time I can enjoy a different scenery, and my mood will be different every time I go."

Yes, I still like this place very much. Even though it has become a little different, it still has that touch of blue in my heart.

The Crocodile Mountain on Weizhou Island has lush trees. Standing on the mountain, you can have a panoramic view of thousands of oceans. The volcanic crater at the foot of the mountain has strange rocks and rocks, which have been carved into different shapes by thousands of years of water and wind erosion! On the colorful beach, large tracts of volcanic lava are exposed, which is particularly wide. The waves are constantly kissing and jumping, giving the rocks various shapes! Shell Beach is particularly beautiful under the sunlight. This is the best beach on Weizhou Island to watch the sunrise. Dropping water screen, water droplets have been surging on the huge cliff rock formations for many years, constantly dripping down the cliff, shining with golden light under the refraction of light. Nanwan Street is the most prosperous place on Weizhou Island. Here you can find all kinds of seafood and special shops that make people stop...

No matter in the past or now, it is still fun to go to the beach together. It is suitable for families of all ages to come for a leisure vacation, and it is also suitable for groups of friends to go on a sea adventure. The last time I went with friends, this time I went with my family. The experience was different.

This time we chose a holiday and didn’t care about the unfavorable factors such as traffic jams and overcrowded scenic spots. In order not to make the holiday a little more melancholy, the three of us, my cousins, made some preparations in advance, and just like that, our family of 9 set out in great force.

The scenery seen by one person is different from the scenery seen by two people together, and the scenery seen by a family of N is even more different, but the memory in time is the same. Maybe this is the meaning of family travel. Memories shared together and different experiences each.

Although it is a family trip, you can still enjoy some time alone, ride on a small electric donkey, and be a girl chasing the wind. Here, you just need to be a simple person, calm down and travel well.

Regarding processing fees: They are basically charged, regardless of restaurants or inns, just compare several and choose the one with the right price.

Regarding buying seafood: You can buy it at the Nanwan Seafood Market, or you can buy it from the fishermen who have just landed on the beach. The prices are different, so remember to bargain and compare prices before making a purchase.

Regarding accommodation and transportation tickets: There are many special B&Bs that can be booked online. You must book in advance during peak seasons. Ferry tickets can be booked online. Tickets for the scenic spot include the island fee, which can be purchased by yourself after arriving on the island.

About going out to sea/renting: You can negotiate the price with the boatman to charter a boat to go out to sea for fishing. The price will double in the peak season. Battery car costs about 60/day.

Regarding other things: Be sure to wear sunscreen and prepare seasickness medicine. Be careful of wild dogs and pay attention to safety when driving battery-powered cars. Pay attention to price and safety when it comes to marine activities.

Finally, wherever there are tourists, there will be cheating. Treat them with a normal attitude and happiness is the most important thing.