Established on Beibu Gulf Road, Beihai’s commercial centre, Beibu Gulf Square is undoubtedly the pulsating hub of the city. It is a veritable shopper’s paradise, with a myriad of boutiques and shopping complexes, providing a wide range of both local and imported merchandise. Beibu Gulf Square is active both night and day. At dusk the square comes alive with its exciting and popular night market.
Beibu Gulf Square is an excellent stop for those searching indigenous Chinese ware, trinkets and souvenirs. Traditional products of China such as fine silks, jade and exquisite porcelain flood the Beihai market. Many other Chinese handicrafts such as colourfully woven bamboo and delicately carved ornaments made of horn and sea shells are commonly found on Beibu Gulf Road. Local entrepreneurs create these items from material found in the area to comply with the high demand of the thriving tourist industry. The region is world famous for its dazzling fire works. The most valued and sought commodity that Beihai Gulf Square has to offer is undoubtedly the Southern Chinese natural pearls. These flawless pearls of renowned beauty are found in the local seas and can be obtained from the several jewelry shops around the square. The shops also offer a wide range of stunning jewelry as well as cosmetics and therapeutic products based on Pearls.
The coastal location and sub-tropical climate of Beihai provide the city with an exciting array of gastronomical delicacies. Rare seafood such as The Sand Maggot and the Sea Cucumber as well as Clams can be found in the Beibu Gulf Square. The centre is also a thriving market of agricultural produce. The visitor can buy exotic sub-tropical fruits such as the popular “Longan” or the dragon eyeball and the distinctly flavoured “Jitzui Litchi”
Shopping in Beibu Gulf Square is a pleasant and exciting experience due to its wide array of exotic merchandise, and the obliging service provided by the sales personnel. The shopping possibilities of the coastal city can be conveniently explored by lodging at the centrally located, Shangri-La Hotel, Beihai.