Spring has returned to the earth, everything is recovering, and the domestic epidemic is basically under control. The spring and you I look forward to are finally here! The bright sunshine illuminates this long-depressed land. On May 14th, a group of 24 of us set off from Nanning East Railway Station and started our first trip in 2020. We walked into Weizhou Island, a small island called Penglai.
Weizhou Island is located in the middle of Beibu Gulf, Beihai City, Guangxi. It is the largest volcanic island with the youngest geological age in China. It is also the largest island in Guangxi. It has sea erosion, sea accumulation and rocky landscapes, and is known as "Penglai Island". It has a total area of 24.74 square kilometers and a maximum altitude of 79 meters. It borders Guangxi Beihai City in the north, Leizhou Peninsula in the east, Xieyang Island in the southeast, Hainan Island across the sea in the south, and Vietnam in the west. Scenic spots include Crocodile Mountain, Dishui Danping, Catholic Church, Colorful Beach Scenic Area, etc.
Come on board!
The ship sailed very smoothly, without any bumps or bumps. After about a 70-minute flight, we saw Weizhou Island lying quietly in the sea. It is the youngest volcanic island in China and one of the most beautiful islands. She is a masterpiece sculpted and cast by the blending of sea water and volcanoes! She is far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, in the warm and bold embrace of the South China Sea, listening to the sound of waves every day and looking at the stars and moon at night, feeling as fresh and beautiful as an angel.
Weizhou Island Gold Coast Hotel (Dishui Danping Branch) is located in the Dishui Danping Scenic Area of Weizhou Island, about 300 meters away from the seaside, and within easy reach of the Crocodile Mountain Scenic Area of Weizhou Island Volcano National Geopark. The geographical location of the island is very superior. The tour guide said that during the peak season, you need to make a reservation two months in advance to stay at this hotel!
Thanks to Nanhu International Travel Service for arranging a comfortable hotel near the seaside🏝🏖😀😀
Dishui Danping is located on the south bank of Dishui Village on Weizhou Island, formerly known as Dishui Rock. The upper part of the cliff is covered with green trees, and water often overflows from the cracks between the layers of the wall, dripping down bit by bit, like a hanging red curtain. Due to sea erosion, the rocks have different shapes and beautiful scenery.
Dripping Danping, a nice name. The layers of sea erosion textures are very clear on the vermilion rocks. Drops of water emerge from the layers between the rock cracks and slowly flow down along the stone wall. This is the characteristic of the dripping Danping.
This is also a good place to watch the sunset. The broken corals on the beach are like moose heads. The fishing boats working on the sea are returning from the sea. The divers are filled with the joy of victory. Men and women chasing each other on beach motorcycles. At dusk, the sunset A handful of gold was sprinkled on the sea surface, making the sea surface sparkling. At this time, the scenery, people and objects were all blurred into a wonderful silhouette by the afterglow.
In the evening, the seaside is magnificent, mysterious and beautiful. The sea was also dyed golden yellow by this glow. The fresh and cool sea breeze blows, making people feel refreshed and relaxed!
On Weizhou Island, don’t miss watching the sunset at night. In the evening, the sea and sky are the same color, and the bright red sun is like a fiery red balloon and a magic pill in the sky. It seems far away from us and yet very close. It dyes a small area of the sea red, allowing people to see clearly where the sky is and where the water is.
The wind is blowing and the wanderers are dancing
Xia Ran smiles and makes up my face
Dusk covers the sea and the sky
Waves of colorful clouds and figures swaying
And use the beach as a stage
Rolling waves dance with me
Endless waves of flowers
The sea breeze stirs the heartstrings
silhouette in twilight
sea breeze dance dress
I borrow the sunset to make wine
Even without drinking, I am drunk in the afterglow
The sunset lights up and the waves beat drums
Can't help but dance with the wind
When the sea is calm
The waves are peaceful
My character exploded, and the sunset on the dripping screen on the second day of my stay🤗😃✌✌✌
The sunset is like blood
The wind rolls like a dragon
(shot by camera)
The setting sun fills the sea, and the fishing boats sing late, singing along the shore of Weizhou!
Fishermen singing under the sunset
Tourists reluctant to leave the wooden boat
Weizhou Island Shengtang Catholic Church is located in Shengtang Village, Weizhou Island. It is a national key cultural relic protection unit and one of the "Four Catholic Churches in the Late Qing Dynasty". The church was built in 1853 by foreign missionaries in Paris, France. It took 10 years to complete. It has a construction area of 825 square meters and a height of 21 meters. The main building is relatively well preserved. It is one of the several larger Catholic churches existing in my country and is a symbol of Chinese and Western culture. A historical testimony of integration and symbiosis.
The entire church is mainly made of submarine coral sedimentary rocks and built using careful mechanical design. It is a typical French Gothic church during the Renaissance. The towering Roman-style spire has the momentum of "strike toward the sky", creating a " The illusion of "mysterious heaven" is truly unique.
For more than half a century, several devout missionaries rested here in order to spread the love of "God". Today, this Catholic church continues to play the role of spreading the gospel of "God". The difference is that the communicator is Chinese. The Chinese priest said that all tourists who go to the church to pray will be blessed with good luck and peace within a year, and will avoid disasters. It is very effective. hope so! Due to the special period, only the exterior of the church is visible, leaving some regrets.
The arch alone leans on endless poetry
There are visitors in front of the stone steps
Crocodile Mountain Park is located in the Weizhou Island Crater Geopark. It is the essence of the volcanic geological landscape of Weizhou Island. The crater is at the foot of Crocodile Mountain. Standing on the lush Crocodile Mountain, you can have a panoramic view of thousands of oceans. Stepping on the The rock formations of the volcanic crater on the coast, the blue sky, white clouds, and the sea are endless as far as the eye can see. Waterbirds appear and disappear, the roaring waves and splashes of water splash against the rocks, and the lava formed by the lava erupted by the volcanic eruption. Under the erosion of sea water, various shapes have been formed, including sea erosion of strange rocks and rocks, natural landscapes of marine landforms and volcanic lava, and colorful living corals, which bring a shocking visual impact.
The iconic lighthouse of Weizhou Island was built in 1956 and has a nice name called "Eye of the Sea". The stone steps leading to the lighthouse are all made of volcanic rocks. The gray stone steps are also mixed with traces of petrified coral. The white lighthouse silently indicates the direction for passing ships. For Weizhou people, the light of the lighthouse is home. road.
More than 400 years ago, when the famous dramatist Tang Xianzu was demoted, he traveled to Weizhou Island, the youngest volcanic island in China, and left a poem here, "The sun hits Weizhou Guo, and the wind sways the island ocean." His poems express his infinite praise for the scenery of the island, and also express his feelings as a poet who is reluctant to leave. Facing the wide sea, he deeply feels the hardships of his official career. Today, in such a beautiful environment, Tang Xianzu can still forget his worries and relax for himself, "facing the sea and the spring flowers blooming." In order to let more people understand and feel the poet's feelings, the local government re-invited the famous dramatist to the island and placed a statue of Tang Xianzu at the place where the volcano erupted. He was still admiring the volcanic island intently. The beautiful scenery above has also become the most beautiful scenery on the volcanic island.
Crocodile Mountain Scenic Area. Following more than 400 winding wooden steps, we arrived at the foot of Crocodile Mountain. Here, the water is blue and clear, the sky is vast, and on a huge rock facing the sea, three large characters - Crater are engraved in ancient calligraphy. This is the caldera of a volcano. The magma erupted from the volcano, coupled with the persistent erosion of the waves day and night, has made the reefs here mottled and eroded into various strange shapes: Moon Bay, sea and stone, Dragon Palace Adventure, Hidden Turtle Cave... This is a precious gift from nature to mankind, recording the vicissitudes of time and telling long-lasting stories.
Almost every time we travel, God gives us good weather. The sky can be as blue as you want, just take a photo and it’s already so beautiful without the need to adjust the color!
The wooden plank road winds along the coastline, with the sea on the left and Weizhou on the right, surrounded by beautiful scenery. Here you can relax and experience the magical gifts that nature has brought to us.
Looking far away, the sea and sky are blue
Suddenly enlightened and warm under the sun
Overlooking the sea
clear water
Sea and sky one color
As the morning light faded, we took a sightseeing bus to Wucai Beach to watch the sunrise at 5 o'clock in the morning. Colorful Beach is located in the east of Weizhou Island and is the best place to watch the sunrise. The cliffs in the scenic area are also masterpieces of the thousand-year blending of volcanoes and seawater. The platform in front of the cliffs is uneven in many places, forming large and small pools.
The sun slowly rises, and the blue sky in the east begins to turn white, revealing light. Gradually, there are various dreamlike and beautiful colors, such as deep red and orange. Slowly, the entire sky becomes like burning. Flames... On the beach, large and small pools reflect various colors, and the cliffs look more majestic under the sunlight. The beach, the sea, the sky, the whole world is bathed in the orange sunshine, it's so beautiful! People say that the colorful beach is like the brightest pearl dropped by God in the world!
A red sun rises over the sea
Thousands of rays of sunlight dye the tidal flats
Watching the sun together makes people happy
The reflection on the tidal flat is also joyful
Vast expanse of waves, colorful
The rising sun is followed by the calls of tourists enjoying this magnificent scenery
Faintly visible, bright and dark, dancing gracefully and rising slowly
The morning light hitting the beach after low tide is particularly beautiful. The huge volcanic rocks are layered layer by layer, and they are particularly magnificent under the sunlight! Large tracts of volcanic lava are exposed, which is particularly wide and charming.
Weizhou Island Beach is located on the west coast. The beach is gentle and continuous, the white sand is soft and delicate, and the water is clear and blue, like a bright emerald.
Looking far into the distance, the morning sun shines on the endless sea, like many gold needles and silver threads, swaying and jumping with the water waves, like countless cheerful elves. The sea water is blue and transparent, and waves hit the silvery beach. The sand is fine and white, and the sea breeze blows gently, bringing with it the moist and fresh smell of the sea. All of this is worth savoring.
Outside Dishui Danping is an open beach, flat and thick, with small coral reefs of various shapes piled up; beyond the beach is the sea, an endless blue sea.
After the tide recedes, colorful and cute elves are left on the beach.
Sunlight from the sky into the water
Where can I not see you when you lower your head?
Who invites me for a walk on the beach?
Sitting on the reef and chatting
The situation is better here
Vast sea, sky and blue wind
Weizhou Island is a place worth visiting in depth. If you have enough time, you can slowly experience the cultural customs here. Rent an electric bike and ride around the island, passing through cornfields and banana groves. Get up early to watch the sun rise, and wait for dusk to set. When night falls, listen to the waves and count the stars. You can also visit local houses and chat. Chat and buy some coral crafts.
These two beauties are also Luo family members😀😀
It has a poetic name: Yilian Youmeng. Almost every household on the island grows such plants, which is a beautiful landscape.
The mobile phone has you and me
Looking at each other and smiling happily
Bananas are a specialty of the island. They usually mature in three months and can be harvested all year round. It is very strange that the banana tree always has a big banana flower hanging down at first, which looks like an upside-down lotus in bud. Then slowly, a circle of bananas grows under each petal. How many petals can breed several bananas? Arrange the bananas! The bananas here are natural and have no additives. They must be the best bananas we have ever eaten!
Jackfruit, a specialty product with abundant fruits
You heart it? Action is worse than excitement. Go to Weizhou Island to play in the waves in the morning, enjoy seafood in the afternoon and enjoy the sunset in the evening. You will not be disappointed! 😏🤗😃
Some of the pictures in this beautiful article were provided by group members Qionghai, Cashew, etc. I would like to express my gratitude! 💐💐💐
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