Shiluokou Beach
石螺口海滩
A coral-sand beach on the west coast of Weizhou Island with the island's clearest water. It is the main base for diving and snorkeling on the island, and it is also a spot for watching the sunset in the evening.
Shiluokou Beach lies on the west coast of Weizhou Island. It is named after the shiluo (a kind of sea snail) that abounds in the nearby waters. This white sandy beach, about 1 km long, is made of coral fragments and shells. The water is clear and the slope gentle, and it is one of the beaches with the highest water visibility on Weizhou Island. Most of the island's diving clubs are concentrated here. An introductory dive (about RMB 300–500) lets you see coral reefs and tropical fish near the shore. Snorkel gear rental costs about RMB 50, and there are also speedboats, banana boats and parasailing. The beach has coconut groves, deck chairs and seafood stalls. In the evening, facing west, you can watch the sunset. Like Dishui Danping, it is a popular sunset spot, but it is less crowded. Shiluokou is free to visit (included in the island ticket) and has showers and changing areas. Suggested itinerary: go in the morning, when the water is clearest, and snorkel or try an introductory dive first. At noon, eat seafood at a beach stall (sand crab sauce over rice and stir-fried shiluo snails are local specialties). In the afternoon, cycle along the coast to Crocodile Hill, and in the evening return to watch the sunset. Getting there: about 10 minutes by e-bike from Nanwan Town, or about 5 minutes from Xijiao Pier. The nearby Shell Beach on the north of the island connects with Shiluokou to form a west-coast cycling route. Notes: choose a licensed dive club and sign the health declaration; do not dive deep without a companion. There are sea urchins and coral on the seabed, so wear diving shoes and do not touch the coral. Ask the price before ordering seafood at the stalls. Midday sun on the beach is intense, so bring sun protection.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Weizhou Island Crocodile Mountain Volcanic Park
- Xijiao Sunset Point, Weizhou Island
- Chengzai Our Lady Church
- Nanwan Bay & Old Street
- Zhuzailing Islet
- Dishui Danping Cliff
- Colorful Beach (Wucai Beach)
- Shell Beach, Weizhou Island