Qizi Bay
A place where sea and stone meet: among the reefs by the shore lies a pebble beach several hundred square metres in size, dotted with white, emerald-green, earthy red and pale yellow stones.…
Qizi Bay, Central and Western Hainan
Key facts
- Time needed
- 1 day
- Getting there
- Take a bus from Haikou East Long-Distance Bus Station (海口长途汽车东站) to Shilu Town (石碌镇), the seat of Changjiang Li Autonomous County. The fare is ¥80. Get off at Changjiang Station (昌江车站), then hire a fengcai minivan to Qizi Bay for ¥5.
- Guidebook rating
- 3 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 2578. Open in Google Maps
About Qizi Bay
A place where sea and stone meet: among the reefs by the shore lies a pebble beach several hundred square metres in size, dotted with white, emerald-green, earthy red and pale yellow stones. The hike around Qizi Bay takes about 3 hours and passes mostly landforms shaped by sea erosion and weathering, stretching along the coast. There is a saying about Qizi Bay: “See the sunrise from the Big Cape and the sunset from the Small Cape. Whether early or late, you should come to Qizi Bay and witness the joy of the sun's cycle.”
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Qizi Bay?
Take a bus from Haikou East Long-Distance Bus Station (海口长途汽车东站) to Shilu Town (石碌镇), the seat of Changjiang Li Autonomous County. The fare is ¥80. Get off at Changjiang Station (昌江车站), then hire a fengcai minivan to Qizi Bay for ¥5.
How long should I spend at Qizi Bay?
Plan on 1 day for Qizi Bay.
Where is Qizi Bay?
Qizi Bay is in Central and Western Hainan, Hainan Province, in the South China of China.
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