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De Tian Waterfall. De Tian waterfall is one of largest waterfall of Guangxi. It is located on the border between China and Vietnam. Although the waterfall is not too tall at only 40 meters high, it more than makes up for it in breadth. It is truly an amazing spectacle that could only be made by Mother Nature. The best time to go for a visit is during the months of May to late August when the water level is at its highest making the falls look their most spectacular. November and December is defiantly not the time to visit because the water level is at its lowest. How to get there: De Tian Waterfalls can’t be reached in one time from Liuzhou. You have to take a bus or train first to Nanning and then from Nanning there is a bus which will take you directly to the DeTian Waterfall. (200 km) |
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Guilin Guilin is Guangxi’s most famous tourist destination, and one of China’s most underrated destinations. Guilin is world renown for its stunning landscape, parks and clean environment. Guilin was an imperial city in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and in the center of the city is an imperial palace which is older than the Forbidden City in Beijing. Guilin has many parks. The largest and most famous is 7 Star Park named for the seven peaks located within its boundaries. There is a magnificent cave located in the park which can be visited for an added fee. The park’s zoo houses many animals indigenous to China along with its most famous residents a panda bear and a tiger. Another park which is the symbol of Guilin is Elephant Trunk Park. It is named for its hill which naturally resembles an elephant reaching it’s trunk into the Li River for a drink. It has been the subject of Chinese artist for centuries. From Guilin there is a boat tour that can be taken to the town of Yangshuo. It is truly a highlight of a visit to Guilin. On the tour a visitor’s tour boat slowly winds its way between the mountains which has made Guilin famous for centuries. How to get there: Guilin can be reached from Liuzhou by either bus, or train. By bus it takes 2.5 hours. (180 KM) |
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Long Sheng Longsheng is located in the North of Guangxi. The city proper holds little of interest, but what makes Longsheng famous, is located outside of the city itself. It is Longsheng’s incredible “Long Ji” Rice field terraces. Construction of the rice field terraces started over 800 years ago during the Yuan Dynasty. They were built by the Yao Minority. The Yao people were farmers by trade and were forced into the mountains by years of warfare. Since mountains contain little flat land suitable for rice farming the Yao people through an amazing feat of engineering have ingeniously turned the mountains themselves into their fields. The terraced fields must be seen to be believed. Walking through the mist shrouded terraces one feels as though he has been transported into an ancient Chinese painting. When visiting the terraces visitors can stay in the village of Ping An. Here visitors can find wooden hotels nestled in the mountains, which have been made the way the Yao people have been making their houses for centuries. Many of the hotels contain restaurants which serve both traditional local food, and the locally famous oil tea. The hotels can also help you find a guide to help guide you through the area. On the other side of the terraced rice fields can be found the Longsheng Scenic Hot Springs area. The hotel where the hot springs are located is called the ‘Hot Spring Hotel’. The hotel is surrounded by the area’s natural scenery and is nestled beautifully between two mountains. The hot springs contain over ten pools from 20 to 60 degrees Celsius. The hot springs are best enjoyed at night, where you can find total relaxation while soaking your troubles away under the light of the moon. Next to the hotel can be found the highest cable bridge in Guangxi Province. The bride is the start of many beautiful hiking trails. Along the hiking trails you can enjoy the magnificent natural scenery of Guangxi as well as see the local animals indigenous to the area. There are many herds of wild monkeys, which have become quite adept at stealing unobservant hiker’s food. The hiking trails lead all over the mountains, and can be taken back into the town. Another feature of the area is wild water rafting. How to get there: Longsheng can’t be reached in one time from Liuzhou, You have to take the bus or train to Guilin, and in Guilin you have to change busses at the bus-station to Longsheng. In Longsheng you have to change busses to Long Ji Ping An Rice terraces or to the Hot springs. |
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Lipu Lipu is a little town located 2 hours North East of Liuzhou. Lipu is a real Chinese town in every sense of the word. People have been living in Lipu as they have for centuries. You will not find much Western luxury there, except for the beautiful "Cave hotel", so named because of the numerous caves found in the area. Near the hotel can be found Fengyu cave, the largest cave in Asia The length of the cave is over 5 Kilometers with a subterranean river over 4 kilometers long. The cave is so large that several forms of transportation must be employed to get you through it. First a visitor will hike through the cave for approximately an hour, followed by an hour long boat ride through the cave. Lipu is also famous for snake meat. In the evening snake boxes can be found along the street where venders sell snakes. A visitor can pick out a snake for dinner. Some of the delicacies made from snake meat include Chicken Snake Soup, and rice wine made from Snake blood. Snake blood rice wine is said is good for people with arthritis, and rheumatism. How to get there: Lipu can be reached by bus from Liuzhou, by bus it will take 2,5 hours |
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Qiangzhou
Qiangzhou, is a little town located an hour South of Liuzhou.
Qiangzhou is famous for its hot springs. On just one street can be found over 5 hot springs venues where a visitor can relax and feel their troubles and stress just melt away. The best time to visit is during winter. When the weather is cold outside what could be better than soaking up the heat inside.
Food can also be brought to you while you and your friends relax in the many hot springs.
How to get there: Qiangzhou can be reached by bus from Liuzhou.
Qiangzhou, is a little town located an hour South of Liuzhou.
Qiangzhou is famous for its hot springs. On just one street can be found over 5 hot springs venues where a visitor can relax and feel their troubles and stress just melt away. The best time to visit is during winter. When the weather is cold outside what could be better than soaking up the heat inside.
Food can also be brought to you while you and your friends relax in the many hot springs.
How to get there: Qiangzhou can be reached by bus from Liuzhou.
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San Jiang Capital of the Sanjiang Dong Minority autonomous County, the reason for coming here is to get out here is to explore in the Minority Dong village, the Cheng Yang Wind Rain Bridge and The Beautiful Drum tower. How to get there: Sanjiang can be reached by bus from Liuzhou, but getting to the minority villages you have to change busses. (3,5 hours) |
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Xing Ping Xingping is a little riverside village located on the banks of the Li River. It is an ancient town with more than 1300 years of history. Apart from the well preserved Qing Dynasty architecture which still dominates the town, Xingping boasts some of the best natural scenery around the area. Most people will recognize Xingping for the 20 RMB note which features a picture of the scenery that faces the village. In Xingping visitors can take a leisurely ride in a bamboo raft down the picturesque Li River, or those a little more daring, can hire a guide for some wild water rafting. How to get there: Xingping can’t be reached from Liuzhou, first you have to go to Yangshou and then change busses to Xing Ping Xing Ping is less than 1 hour away from YasngShuo by mini-bus (6,5rmb). |
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Yang Shuo Yangshuo is a little town just an hour South of Guilin along the Li River. Yangshuo is famous for being the backpackers Mecca of China. It is a place where tourists can relax and enjoy western food, and drinks in Yangshuo’s famous West Street. It is also the home of many foreign language schools, where Chinese students come to study English, so language is not a barrier in Yangshuo. In Yangshuo, there is a never-ending variety of things to do and see. Bikes can be rented from any hotel with a guide, or visitors can set off on their own to have their own adventures. Bamboo rafts can also be rented and visitors can observe Yangshuo and the surrounding countryside at a leisurely pace. |
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The mountains surrounding Yangshuo seemed to be created with the visitor in mind. There are many well known Hills, like the famous Moon Hill, and most of the hills are filled with caves just waiting to be explored. Yangshuo is a mountain climbers’ paradise where experience guides and equipment can be hired to help climbers of every experience level to tackle the heights and get a new outlook on the world. After a day of adventuring, a visitor can again visit West Street for some of the local dishes, of which Beer Fish is the most famous. After dinner West Street is also famous for its shopping where a visitor can find traditional crafts, and art made by the local inhabitants. How to get there: Yangshou can be reached by bus from Liuzhou, but it’s an early farmer bus, this means it will leave early and it will stop everywhere. I recommend to take the bus or train to Guilin and change busses in Guilin to Yangshou. (4 hours) |
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Yizhou
Yizhou is a small city which is well known for its beautiful riverside scenery, and unique San Men Temple. The most beautiful part of the river can be found just outside the city. Tourists have yet to find this little paradise, so it is not touristy, and the prices are cheap. The area is perfect for swimming, bamboo rafting, paddleboats, and eating seafood. The San Men Temple is a Buddhist temple located within San Men Mountain itself. All of the Buddha's and Arhat's are located within caves, and to enter each cave a ticket must be purchased, but the ticket itself is a bundle of incense. The incense is used for praying to the Buddha. When a visitor has finally reached the summit of the mountain, they are rewarded with an awe-inspiring view of the beautiful countryside scenery. The mountain can be easily reached from the city center. How to get there: Yizhou is one hour away from LiuZhou and can be easily reached by bus. |
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Nanning Nanning is the capital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Nanning has a long and rich history and cultural heritage. The city was founded over 1,600 years ago. It is also a modern and thriving city. During a visitors stay in Nanning, there is almost an endless list of sites to see, and things to do. In the Southeast side of the city South Lake Park can be found. It is a park known for its sub-tropical landscape and vegetation. The lake which gives the park its name is smooth as glass, and makes up three fourths of the park’s total area. Scattered among the natural scenery is numerous pavilions and bridges that create a charming picture. The People’s Park is located in the Northeastern part of Nanning. Within the Park can be found Ancient cannon fortifications, the White Dragon Lake, and air raid shelters left over from World War II. The ancient cannon fortifications are located on the top of Wantxianpo Hill and can be reached by following well maintained paths to the top of the hill. From the top of the fortification a visitor can have a bird’s eye view of the entire city. Lying in the cities western suburbs is The Capital Zoo. It occupies an area of 400,000 sq. meters. On exhibit are animals native to China, and from around the world, and of course China’s famous ambassadors the Giant Panda can also be found there. How to get there: Nanning can be reached by Bus or train from Liuzhou. (2,5 hours) |