Plage de Beihai, Public beach in Beihai, China

Beihai Beach, known as "Silver Beach", is the best-known of the city's beaches in Guangxi, southern China. It runs about 24 kilometres along the coast, between 30 and 300 metres wide, and lies roughly 10 kilometres from the city centre. Its very fine, soft white sand is made of silvery quartz crystals that tint the water when the sun reflects on it.

Until 2008, tar spots from port and fishing activity often stuck to bathers' skin on Beihai's beaches. New guidelines then funded cleaning staff and information signs, and water quality and beach cleanliness have improved markedly since. During Chinese New Year 2009, firework residue and the number of dead fish and crabs washed ashore were far lower than in previous years.

The beach is nicknamed "Silver Beach" for its very fine white sand made of silvery quartz crystals, which tint the water silver when the sun reflects on it. It is the best known of Beihai's beaches, and its waves are often generous.

The beach is open daily and offers rental services for lockers, showers, and beach equipment. Visitors should expect peak crowds during summer months.

The beach is nicknamed "Silver Beach" because its very fine white sand is made of silvery quartz crystals that tint the water silver when the sun reflects on it. It stretches 24 kilometres, with a width of 30 to 300 metres, about 10 kilometres from the city centre.