Xiwan Tourist Scenic Area

Xiwan Tourist Scenic Area

Xiwan Tourist Scenic Area is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction.

Xiwan Tourist Scenic Area is located in the city center of Fangchenggang and is a coastal leisure destination that highlights the themes of “ecology, culture, sports, leisure, and health.” The “Xiwan Tour” integrates sightseeing, leisure, entertainment, and fitness activities, mainly involving cruising the Xiwan sea area on tourist boats. There are two maritime routes — the southern line and the northern line — with each trip lasting approximately two hours.

The scenic area includes the Beibu Gulf Ocean Culture Park, Immortal Mountain Park, Egret Park, Xiwan City Beach, Longma-Mingzhu Scenic Area, and Xiwan Tourist Wharf. It showcases the beautiful urban image of Fangchenggang as a livable, business-friendly, and tourism-oriented city where “the city is in the sea and the sea is in the city.”

Xiwan Tourist Scenic Area is thematically positioned as an “urban harbor and city landmark,” focusing on the development of Xiwan maritime tourism. It features a range of projects such as the Beibu Gulf Cultural Square, Immortal Mountain Park, and the Xiwan Coastal Scenic Belt. This high-end coastal leisure destination combines leisure sightseeing, cultural entertainment, premium business services, and fitness activities. It has been recognized by expert panels as the most influential and promising quality attraction within the Beibu Gulf Economic Zone.

Xiwan City Beach is located between the Xiwan Cross-Sea Bridge and the Xiwan Tourist Wharf. Stretching 2.4 kilometers in total length and covering an area of 302,000 square meters, the beach offers soft sand, gentle sea breezes, soaring seagulls, blue waters and skies, coconut-lined boardwalks. Strolling along the sandy shore, playing in the waves, and enjoying the laid-back charm of this bay city is a delightful experience.

Immortal Mountain Park

Located on the eastern side of Xiwan, Immortal Mountain Park has a highest elevation of 196 meters. Lush with greenery, the park features winding paths, secluded spots, and pavilions tucked among the trees. From the top, visitors can take in panoramic views of the port city from the Immortal Pavilion: the vast expanse of the Beibu Gulf dotted with sails; the port area of Fangchenggang bustling with cranes and massive ships; and the grand bridge spanning Xiwan, turning a once-formidable waterway into a smooth passage. It is the best spot in the port district for a bird’s-eye view.

Adjacent to Xiwan City Beach, the Xiwan Tourist Wharf allows visitors to board boats to cruise Xiwan, admire the magnificence of the cross-sea bridge, gaze at the imposing red cranes, and appreciate the ethereal beauty of the maritime “Penglai” isles. Travelers can also retrace the historic “Maritime Ho Chi Minh Trail” that symbolizes the friendship between China and Vietnam... The harbor setting has a unique charm. In addition, visitors can enjoy distant views of central city landmarks such as Peach Blossom Bay Plaza (the city’s central park), Beibu Gulf Avenue, clusters of high-rise buildings, and Moon Island — the venue for the “Dreamy Beibu Gulf” performance. There are numerous scenic spots to feast the eyes.

The dragon-horse, both dragon and horse, is a symbol of national spirit in traditional Chinese culture. The Book of Documents records: “When Emperor Fuxi ruled the world, a dragon-horse emerged from the river, and its markings were used to create the Eight Trigrams.” The Book of Han states: “The dragon-horse is the essence of heaven and earth. Its form is that of a horse with dragon scales, hence called the dragon-horse.” The dragon-horse symbolizes extraordinary vitality, high morale, and the indomitable spirit of self-improvement.

The scenic area is situated at the western end of the Xiwan Cross-Sea Bridge and is divided into the Dragon-Horse Square and the Mingzhu Square. The white dragon-horse statue stands 19.93 meters tall, symbolizing the year 1993 when Fangchenggang was established as a city. The statue appears as if emerging from Xiwan, safeguarding the harbor city, soaring through the clouds, and leaping across the sea. The Mingzhu (Pearl) sculpture has a diameter of 8.99 meters and a height of 11.8 meters, consisting of a sphere made up of 236 pieces of high-quality granite. Two dragons are carved in dynamic flight on the sphere, symbolizing vigor and life. Known as the “Borderland Pearl,” it is one of the most magnificent and iconic sculptures in Guangxi’s Beibu Gulf region.

Located in the city’s administrative center district and facing the sea, the park neighbors the City Museum, Cultural Art Center, Science and Technology Library, and Youth Activity Center. Covering an area of 35.5 hectares, the Ocean Poetry and Calligraphy Garden features over 60 landscape stones inscribed with more than 100 calligraphic works by notable figures. The park harmoniously blends garden landscapes, pavilions, and stone-carved literary works, offering a high-end artistic space and elegant gardens. It serves as a new platform for leisure, sea-view appreciation, and experiencing marine culture. Integrating a civic gathering place, a residential recreation park, a mangrove conservation base, and an urban open space, it has become a new tourist attraction and a showcase of Fangchenggang’s city image.

Egret Park is located at the intersection of Dao Shui’ao Bridge and Yingbin Road. Covering an area of over 120,000 square meters, the park includes an egret sculpture group, a boat-shaped viewing platform, a mountaintop watchtower, an artificial lake, as well as attractions for children such as a marine-themed playground and rock climbing.

Fangchenggang is known as the “Hometown of Egrets in China,” and its coastal areas boast Guangxi’s best-preserved coastal wetlands. The egret is the city bird of Fangchenggang. The pure-white egret symbolizes good fortune, longevity, and harmony.

As the main site of the significant historical event during the Eastern Han Dynasty when General Ma Yuan led a southern campaign against Jiaozhi, Fangchenggang inherits the rich cultural heritage of “Fubo Culture” that originated, developed, and was passed down from this campaign. Fubo Culture Park is situated on the western side of Beibu Gulf Avenue in the city, covering an area of about 94 mu. The park’s landscape includes water-friendly leisure green spaces, landscaped belts, pavilions, the “General Fubo” relief culture corridor, cafes, and leisure lattice corridors — making it a great spot to appreciate Fubo culture and relax.

Fangchenggang Youth Activity Center

The activity center is located east of the Ocean Culture Park in Fangchenggang’s Beibu Gulf Square. With a construction area of 7,567.7 square meters, its design reflects concepts of health, modernity, simplicity, and vibrancy. The building’s artistic form is inspired by the shell, interpreted through unique biomimetic architecture as the “Xiwan Scallop,” delivering strong artistic appeal and visual impact.

The Cultural Art Center is situated west of the Beibu Gulf Cultural Park. Its architecture embodies the design concepts of “seashell, sailing, and soaring dragon,” expressing the love, admiration, and longing of Fangchenggang’s people — a coastal community — for marine culture. The center integrates artistic performances, creative work, exhibitions, grassroots guidance, and recreational activities, serving as a key venue for mass cultural and artistic events.

Fangchenggang Science and Technology Library: Designed with a seaweed-inspired form, the library is located at the northeast corner of the Ocean Culture Park. It is designed to hold 240,000 books and accommodate 500 readers, providing convenient and human-centered services. It has become a beloved hub for books and reading in the city, featuring people-oriented functionality, unique characteristics, and serving as the municipal branch center of the National Cultural Information Resource Sharing Project.

Fangchenggang Museum: Shaped like a seashell, the museum is located in the southwest of the city’s administrative center district. Its exhibitions focus on marine culture, supplemented by local history, ethnic traditions, and folklore. It is divided into three sections: “Marine Ecology Exhibition,” “Marine Culture Exhibition,” and “Fangchenggang History and Folklore Exhibition.” It is an important destination for residents and tourists to learn about marine knowledge, explore local history, and experience regional culture.