By City-bus

There are 9 bus routes operating in Beihai City: Bus Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and the special railway line. Most of the routes pass through Beibu Gulf Square and People's Theater stations. The special railway line passes through Beihai Railway Station, Suwu Village, Guomao Dasha (International Trade Building), Jinwan Dasha (Golden Gulf Building), Beibu Gulf Square, and People's Theater. Bus No.3 is the most recommended as from Beibu Gulf Square station, it proceeds to the Silver Beach, Beihai Long-distance Bus Station and Qiaogangkou International Wharf. These buses usually operate from early morning at about 06:30 hours till evening about 20:00 hours (some even till late at 22:00 hours). Bus fare usually costs CNY1-1.5 and passengers have to get the correct change as tickets are not available on board.

By Taxi

Taxi services in Beihai are popular due to the limited bus services in the city. At present, taxi fare within Beihai City is no more than CNY10. However, it is about CNY15 from the city center to Silver Beach. Tourists are advised to negotiate the fare for services to areas surrounding Beihai areas. Taxi operators like Xiali and Qiya charge CNY5 for the first 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) and CNY1.4 for every subsequent kilometer. Operators like Santana, Jetta and Cherry, on the other hand, charge CNY7 for the first 2 kilometers and CNY1.8 for every subsequent kilometer.

Others

There are also many pedicabs in Beihai City and are considered special as they are readily available compared to busses. In addition, one will get to see the beautiful sights while traveling on a pedicab and passengers can alight wherever they like. It costs between CNY2-5 to reach any destinations within Beihai City.

Motorbike is yet another popular mode of transport in Beihai City. One can identify its services by looking out for a passenger helmet hung at the front of the machine. It costs between CNY2-4 for a ride within the city centre and CNY8 from Beibu Gulf to Silver Beach.