The Li River Tourist Attraction
The Li River Tourist Attraction is a national 5A tourist attraction with a total length of 164 kilometers with the section from Guilin city to Yangshuo County called the Golden Channel. Li River is famous for its purity, fantasy, greenness and elegance, as well as the features of Guilin like green hills, pretty water, fantastic caves and beautiful rocks. It is the largest and prettiest Karst landscape tourist attraction in the world. As the famous poem goes, “the rivers are like silk belts and the hills are like jade hairpins”, which is the authentic description of Guilin’s landscape. Pay a visit to the Li River and you would feel in a trance that you won’t exchange your Guilin citizenship for being immortal.
Guangxi Shore-Border Scenic Road
Guangxi Shore-Border Scenic Road consists of mountains and water, rivers as well as seas, and of historic relics and ethnic exotic feelings where classic tourist routes abound, such as Sino-Vietnam transnational Route, Guangxi Border Customs Tourist Route, Fangcheng Harbor - Ha Long Bay Maritime Transnational Voyage. There are must-visit scenic areas such as Tongling Valley in Baise, Napo Black Zhuang stockaded village, Detian Transnational Waterfall, Mingshitianyuan, Friendship Pass, Dongxing Port in Fangcheng Harbor, Golden Beach, Bailang Beach, Sanniang Bay in Qinzhou, Silver Beach in Beihai and Weizhou island. The founding of Guangxi Shore-Border Scenic Road helped to boom the Guangxi Border Customs Tourist Belt that formed a prosperous, integral harmonious and stable environment among ethnic people and border countries .
The Crocodile Mountain Tourist Attraction in the South Bay of the Weizhou Island
The Crocodile Mountain Tourist Attraction in the south bay of the Weizhou Island is located in Weizhou Island Crater National Geological Park in Beihai. It is the core scenic spot of the geopark, being rated as a national 5A tourist attraction on December 31, 2020. There are strange rocks and the turbulent waves hitting the shore that people may wonder the art of God. The Crocodile Mountain is rich in lush trees and you can have a panoramic view of the sea here. The strange rocks at the foot of the mountain have been carved by water and wind for thousands of years, so that they are of great ornamental value. On Weizhou Island, it can be said that Crocodile Mountain is the best place to enjoy the seascape and volcanic rocks.
Qingxiu Mountain
Qingxiu Mountain, also known as Qingshan or Taiqingling, is named after its green forest and wonderful mountains. It is a national 5A tourist attraction and is known as “the Urban Green Lung”, “the Jade of the Green City” and “the Phoenix of the Zhuang’s Land”. It is famous in the Zhuang’s land with a history of more than 1,700 years, and it was a place where poets paid frequent visit for recreation, poetry and painting. The mountain is dominated by forests and characterized by greenness, which makes it a symbol of Nanning city. More than 50 scenic spots such as the Millennium Cycad Garden, the Tropical Rainforest Grand View, and the Dragon Elephant Pagoda would entertain you well.
Solitary Beauty Peak·Prince City Scenic Area
Solitary Beauty Peak·Prince City Scenic Area is a national 5A tourist attraction, which is represented by Solitary Beauty Peak and covering the whole Jinjiang Palace of the Ming Dynasty. Embracing both natural and historical culture, it is known as “the City among City”. As a saying goes, “there is the Forbidden City of Beijing in the north of China and the King City of Guilin in the south”. The Solitary Beauty Peak and Prince City Scenic Area has a profound cultural heritage that epitomizes the history and culture of Guilin city, including the culture of celebrities in the Southern Dynasties, the school culture of the Tang Dynasty, the culture of the vassals of the Ming Dynasty, and the culture of the Examination Hall in the Qing Dynasty. It is said that Guilin's landscape is the best in the world and the Prince City represents Guilin.
Detian Transnational Waterfall Tourist Attraction
Detian Waterfall is a national 5A tourist attraction and the largest transnational waterfall in Asia. It originated from the E Spring in Jingxi city, Guangxi province. Water from the Guichun River in the north flows across Vietnam and then back to Guangxi province in China. Since it looks spectacular when falling down from 70 meters high, it is used as a filming spot of the famous TV series like The Journey of Flower and the Pillow Book and Eternal Love. The highlight of Detian Waterfall is its “transnational”, which means we can step on two countries at the same time when taking bamboo raft in Guichun River and enjoying the cool breeze and spay from the waterfall.
The Baise Uprising Memorial Park
Revolutionary forebears such as Deng Xiaoping and Zhang Yunyi lunched the famous the Baise Uprising in 1929. There’s a song spread among Baise people, which is “A monument was built in a rainy day in the winter of 1929, in honor of a man named Deng Bin, also called Deng Zhengwei for his position. National business was discussed in Qingfenglou and Yuedonghuiguan. The Red Army won victory and the uprising became famous. Baise is getting more beautiful thereafter.” The Baise Uprising Memorial Park is a theme park holding the integration of revolutionary history and culture. The core attractions include the Baise Uprising Memorial Hall, the former site of the Seventh Red Army (Yuedonghuiguan), and the Baise Uprising Monument. They are important places for learning and developing the spirit of the Baise Uprising.
Two Rivers and Four Lakes· Elephant Hill Scenic Area
Two Rivers and Four Lakes · Elephant Hill Scenic Area is a national 5A tourist attraction which consists of the Li River, Taohua River, Shan Lake, Rong Lake, Gui Lake, and Mulong Lake. Staying here, you will understand what the poet of Liu Kezhuang meant in writing “a city surrounded by mountains and rives” a thousand years ago. The Elephant Hill is located near the Li River and named after the shape of the mountain that resembles an elephant. It is the symbol of Guilin city and known as “China's most beautiful place to enjoy the moon” and “the Symbol of China”. Having the opportunity viewing the full moon in the sky, in the cave and in the water that reflects each other, it feels like drifting in the moon. The Two Rivers and Four Lakes·Elephant Hill Scenic Area is another featured symbol of Guilin city, the International Tourist Attraction.
Hepu Han Dynasty Culture Museum
Beihai Han Dynasty Culture Museum is the only historic site museum themed on Han culture exhibition in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. It was listed as a national key cultural relics protection unit in 1996. Hepu County is famous as a "Millennium County". Hepu port was the port of departure for the Maritime Silk Road in the Han Dynasty. It contains many cultures about the Maritime Silk Road and the essence of Hepu culture such as Han county culture, the Maritime Silk Road culture, Nanzhu culture and Lingnan culture, presenting "Along the River on the Tomb-Sweeping Day" of Hepu County to the world.
Baili Liujiang Tourist Attraction of Liuzhou City
With a total length og 55.5 kilometers, Baili Liujiang River in Liuzhou city, Guangxi province is a sightseeing belt that combines urban landscapes, historic culture, folk customs, water recreations and ecological environment together. It winds through Liuzhou city, leaving a pleasant scenery along the river, especially at night. Every night in Binjiang park, you can enjoy the view of magnificent water concert hall, which is outlined by the landscape on the south bank. The mountains and rivers here are integrated with each other, as well as the natural ecological landscapes and artificial landscapes, presenting the unimaginable beauty of Liuzhou.
Chengyang Dong Bazhai Scenic Area in Sanjiang County
Chengyang Bazhai Scenic Area is rich in Dong original ecological tourism resources, and it is the best place to experience Dong culture and Dong custom tours. The theme here is "the complete experience of Dong people's life", which means you can enjoy the architecture art of exquisite wood structure of Dong people, their colorful songs and dances, original local life and pure rural scenery. Furthermore, you can also taste fried flour, pickled fish and meat, and have Doye dance at the Dong hundred-family banquet, enjoying the mysterious nightlife in the Dong village.
Equan Tourist Attraction in Jingxi County, Baise City
Equan Spring is located at the foot of Eshan Mountain, 5km south of Jingxi County, Guangxi province. Equan Spring, together with Dali Butterfly Spring and Ruquan Spring in Xishan Mountain in Guiping city are known as the three famous springs in Southwest China. It is one of the eight ancient scenic areas in Jingxi with an area of more than 8 acres. The spring water gushes out of the limestone gap, flows into the deep pool, and then continues to flow eastward, which is called Equan River. The spring is rich in carps. It is said that when people shout loudly by the spring, water surface will be disturbed and carps will jump out of the water, which is famous in Jingxi. There is a 15-hole arch bridge on the spring which was built in the Qing Dynasty. It is a well preserved ancient bridge here. The long bridge over the spring looks spectacular, making it one of the famous scenery in Equan Spring.
Nanning
Nanning City, “Yong” for short, is the capital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and the center of politics, economy, culture, transportation, science, education, finance and information. It is the frontier city of China's opening up to and cooperation with ASEAN, the permanent venue of China-ASEAN Expo, the core city of the Beibu Gulf Economic Zone, and the important gateway city of the "Belt and Road" initiative. Nanning is known as "China's green city". Flowers here are full of blossom and trees are green in all seasons throughout the year. It can really be described as "the city that surrounded by green mountains and clear waters with green landscapes and buildings entwines with each other." The annual Nanning International Folk Song Art Festival is famous at home and abroad, making Nanning a place where folk songs are highlighted in the world.
Guangxi Science and Technology Museum
Guangxi Science and Technology Museum, or "Guangxi Youth Science and Technology Center", is the largest science popularization and education base and non-profit public culture popularization facility in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. It is also one of the important platforms for China (Guangxi) to carry out scientific and cultural exchanges, science popularization activities and youth science and technology education activities with ASEAN countries. It was awarded as the National 4A Tourist Attraction in December, 2019 and the national civilized unit in February, 2015. Guangxi Science and Technology Museum (the old one), completed and opened in early 1983, is one of the earliest science and technology museums in China. Guangxi Science and Technology Museum (the new one) is a key project for the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Autonomous Region and was completed and opened to the public on December 5, 2008. The new one has a total building area of 38988 square meters and is located in Nanning, which is the capital, as well as the political, economic and cultural center of Guangxi. With the theme of "Exploration, Science and Technology, Innovation", Guangxi Science and Technology Museum has a permanent popular science exhibition hall, an exhibition center, a youth science workshop, a high-tech movie theater, an academic exchange area and other main functional areas, receiving more than 1 million visits every year on average.
Charming Ethnic Cultures in Guangxi Province
Guangxi is an autonomous region inhabited by many nationalities. There are 12 native ethnic groups in Guangxi, namely Zhuang, Han, Yao, Miao, Dong, Mulao, Maonan, Hui, Jing, Yi, Shui and Gelao Nationalities. Therefore Guangxi has diversified folk customs and cultures. Guangxi people have not only folk songs, but also well-known national intangible cultural heritages, such as Zhuang Tianqin instrument, Zhuang brocade, Guilin fishing drum and Lusheng and Caitang performance.