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Taking the kids to 25°C Weizhou Island to whale watch! It's truly more stunning than Sydney

Don't just think of Sanya for winter vacation by the sea Weizhou Island is the best choice The temperature is only 25 degrees Take a cruise to watch The Bryde's whales that appear only in autumn each year And the Chinese white dolphins Listen to a PhD explain the dolphins' living habits And let the kids witness the moment the "ocean giant" Bryde's whale leaps out of the water with their own eyes It will become an unforgettable memory for life - ⬇Weizhou Island whale watching guide ✔Best time: December to March of the following year, with a high chance of sightings during winter vacation ✔Whale watching: Take a cruise following the guide to look for whales near Weizhou Island When the Bryde's whale plays on the sea surface, everyone holds their breath ✔Dolphin watching: Take a speedboat with a PhD to the sea area to look for dolphins, a rare close encounter worldwide ⭐Little tips: Strictly follow whale watching rules, no feeding or disturbing - ⬇6-day Beihai Weizhou Island family itinerary reference D1: Gather in Beihai, Guangxi 🔸Stay at the Maritime Silk Road First Port Scenic Area, with many performances at night and a beautiful fireworks show D2: Chinese White Dolphin Science Museum - Sanniang Bay to observe white dolphins - Beihai 🔸The PhD gives detailed explanations about white dolphins and answers all the kids' curious questions 🔸Taking a speedboat to chase white dolphins feels amazing, just like on TV The kids didn’t want to leave D3: Guangxi Marine Research Institute - Chinese horseshoe crab course - Guangxi Beihai Wetland Park - Beachcombing 🔸At an experimental base, saw horseshoe crabs, with explanations from researchers and close contact, really amazing 🔸Follow the guide to beachcomb, found many shells, and the kids wanted to take them home as treasures D4: Weizhou Island - Cruise out to whale watch - Beihai 🔸Take a cruise to go whale watching, be sure to bring an extra jacket for the kids and use the restroom beforehand, it’s windy on the boat, and if lucky, you can see Bryde's whales feeding with their mouths wide open D5: Crocodile Mountain Scenic Area - National Geopark Museum - Sunset dinner 🔸Hire a teacher to explain the geological history of this volcanic island and gain a deep understanding of its cultural history 🔸Enjoy dinner by the sea watching the sunset, it’s incredibly relaxing D6: Island free tour - Return trip 🔸Rent an electric scooter to explore interesting spots on Weizhou Island Take beautiful photos with the kids, they won’t want to leave when it’s time to go - ❗Little tips 1️⃣Remember to bring binoculars and a camera, record videos of the whales! It’s easier to capture them 2️⃣Weizhou Island has big temperature differences in winter, long sleeves for noon, but thick jackets are needed for mornings and evenings 3️⃣One-day trips to Weizhou Island are not recommended, ferry tickets are expensive and the schedule is rushed 4️⃣There are no shared bikes on the island, renting a small electric scooter or taking taxis is recommended - Beihai, reachable by high-speed train 🏖, is truly a great place for kids. Avoid the crowds in Sanya and come here to have fun with your kids! Whale watching, dolphin watching, seeing marine creatures up to 10 meters long playing around It’s definitely an experience your kids won’t want to miss!
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