Is this on? Hi, I'm Yin and welcome to Travelogue's Street Special. We're here in Beihai, one of China's first trading ports. You're probably wondering why I'm filming this myself, but there's a perfectly good explanation. I promise to tell you later. Anyway, Behai is known for its brilliant pearls, beautiful beaches, and radiant sunshine. But you don't have to take my word for it, let's take a look around. Good, cut.




Beihai literally means, ¡°north of the sea¡±-- north of the Beibu Gulf or Gulf of Tonkin. The ocean town is perched on the southern tip of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and its strategic location explains why it served as a key center of trade as early as 2000 years ago.

Ah, tropical breezes, palm-lined boulevards, and plenty of water. That's Beihai for you in a nutshell. Previously regarded only as a stop along the way to Hainan or Vietnam, Beihai is slowly drawing a growing crowd of maritime enthusiasts.

In this street special, we will explore three types of streets: the old streets of Beihai, the coastline, and the ¡°street of ships¡± lining the water.







The two oldest streets are Zhongshan Road and Zhuhai Road, built around 1883. These two roads run parallel on the northern coastline and are lined with a special building called the qilou.

The qilou is a special structure in Beihai. It literally means ¡°building riding on top¡±, because it seems to ride above the passageway, on these thick pillars. Although not unique to Beihai, it is especially well preserved here

Because of Beihai's openness as a trading port and exposure to foreign influence, many Western structures were built around the late 19th century. The qilou is one of them. These ancient colonial buildings are a harmonious mixture of western and Chinese style, adding to the sleepy tropical atmosphere. Aside from their unique beauty, you can also appreciate them for their functional value on a hot summer's day.

See, the qilou is perfect. Here, you don't have to worry about the burning sun. Also, you can get some great sights since the residents who live here post bright red banners outside their houses to wish you fortune and good luck.

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