Bordering Beihai, Beiby Gulf is one of four fishing grounds along China’s coastline, and is abundant in marine products, including more than 600 varieties of cash fishes and approximately 10 varieties of shrimp. Also, Beihai breeds the best of China’s South Pearls which have been used as articles of tribute to the royal court since ancient times,

Beihai abounds in subtropical fruits, vegetables and flowers, and native handiworks such as shell carving, horn carving and bamboo weaving, which are admired worldwide.

Beihai-made fireworks are brilliantly colorful and highly-renowned at home and abroad.

The downtown district is located in the middle of Beibu Gulf Road, where large shopping malls such as Hua Lian Commercial Mansion, Qi Dong Commercial Town, Xin Li Shopping Plaza and Guo Tong Shopping Center, and markets oriented to international customers, such as South Pearl Palace, Heng Tong Jeweler’s Shop, East Asia Jeweler’s Shop, and Went Bang Jeweler’s shop are concentrated and open many hours per day for your convenience.

Beihai Aquatic Products Market is a large-scale wholesale distributor that mainly trades in seawater pearls, choice seafood and native produce. In addition to row upon row of privately-owned stores standing on both sides of Zhongshan Road and Jiefang Road, you will find it is a lot of fun to go window shopping in the old street.