Dishui Danping Cliff

滴水丹屏

A red sea cliff on the southwestern coast of Weizhou Island. Water seeps from the cliff top year-round like a curtain of beads. The beach below is the island's best spot for watching the sunset, and it is also good for swimming and snorkeling.

Dishui Danping lies on the southwestern coast of Weizhou Island, south of Crocodile Mountain. It is a reddish-brown volcanic clastic sea cliff about 20 meters high. Dense vegetation covers the cliff top, and groundwater seeps out of the cliff face, dripping year-round like strings of beads. Water and vines have colored the cliff face red and deep green, hence the name. Below the cliff is a beach about 600 meters long, with fine sand and clear water. It is one of the best places on Weizhou for swimming and snorkeling, with lifeguards and showers on site. Huge volcanic boulders that have fallen from the cliff are scattered across the sand. The beach faces west, making it the island's most famous sunset spot. When the sun sinks into the Beibu Gulf, the sea, the rocks and the red cliff all turn golden red. Admission is free, and it is included in the island ticket. Suggested plan: arrive around 4 p.m. Swim first, or snorkel among the rocks. Local fishermen rent snorkeling gear for about 50 yuan. At low tide, you can look for sea urchins and tropical fish in the reef area. Sit on the beach and wait for sunset. After sunset, there are seafood stalls in Dishui village, or you can cycle back to Nanwan Town for dinner. Getting there: an electric bike from Nanwan Town takes about 10 minutes. It is next to Crocodile Mountain, so you can visit both in one afternoon. Tips: there is a risk of falling rocks, so do not linger directly beneath the cliff. Snorkel only in areas with lifeguards, and wear a life jacket. There is no lighting on the beach after sunset, so take care when cycling back at night. Crowds are heavy during public holidays at sunset, so arrive early to secure a spot.

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