Hailing Island, Yangjiang, Guangdong: 2-Day 1-Night Essential Travel Guide

Hailing Island in Yangjiang is bustling in summer with crowds at the beach, but fortunately, the long coastline and clean sand make for a very comfortable experience. ✔️There are many places to explore on Hailing Island. Here’s a recommended 2-day 1-night itinerary: Shili Silver Beach — Mawei Island — Tianlu Mountain & Sea Scenic Area — Waxixi Bay Ocean Wonderland ✅Travel Tips ✔️Shili Silver Beach (No. 1 Silver Beach) ➡️The sand here is white and fine, with many people playing in the water. Lifeguards are on duty, and there are designated swimming areas. ➡️Water activities like jet skiing and banana boats are available. We tried the off-road dune buggies—super thrilling! Price: 80 RMB for 30 mins (negotiable). ➡️Many vendors sell flip-flops, swimwear, hats, sand toys, coconuts, snacks, etc. Prices are reasonable if you need to buy anything. ➡️Shaded areas are available along the shore. Sun protection is a must in summer. There are also foot-washing stations and changing rooms. ➡️Visit the Nanhai No. 1 Museum (Maritime Silk Road Museum) before heading to the beach. ⚠️Nanhai No. 1 Museum 🎫Ticket: 70 RMB/person Opening ⌚Hours: 9:00-17:30 (last entry at 17:00) ❤️Heard they recently added new porcelain exhibits. 🅿️Parking: Available at the museum lot. Fees: 20 RMB (≤8 hrs), 40 RMB (≤16 hrs), max 50 RMB/24 hrs. ☕️Dining: Many restaurants nearby, plus roadside coffee stalls. ✔️Catch the sunset at Mawei Island in the evening (~5 km from No. 1 Silver Beach). No entrance fee, but traffic jams are common. Park at the entrance and walk. Boat rides around the island cost 15-20 RMB/person (negotiable). ☕️Dining: The nearest is a floating restaurant. Many seafood stalls within 2 km—we tried a seafood set at Haibay Fishing Village; nearby Shunjing Seafood Stall is also popular. ✔️Next morning, visit Tianlu Mountain & Sea for a panoramic view of Hailing Island. Two viewpoints: Cliff Walk Ocean View and White Chapel Scenic Spot. 🎫Ticket: Free, but shuttle buses charge a fee. Walking is a few km. 🅿️Parking: Available at the entrance. ⌚Hours: 8:00-19:00 ⚠️No food or lodging on the mountain. ✔️Afternoon at Waxixi Bay Ocean Wonderland—great for families with kids’ activities, marine life, and animal exhibits. Don’t miss the mermaid and sea lion shows (check schedules). Indoor wreck diving and tidal flat fishing services are also offered. 🎫Ticket: 58 RMB 🅿️Parking: Free for ≤30 mins, then 15 RMB. ⚠️Food/lodging options near No. 1 Silver Beach. 📌Location: Hailing Island, Yangjiang, Guangdong 🚴Transport: Short distances between spots—ideal for driving or taxis.