Top 10 Attractions in Guangxi

Looking for top things to do in Guangxi? So here is our Top 10 Attractions in Guangxi.

The Detian Waterfall is over 200 meters wide and has a drop of more than 70 meters. Its water rushes down a three-tiered cliff with tremendous force.

It is the largest waterfall in Asia, and the second largest transnational waterfall in the world, connecting with a waterfall in Vietnam. The fall is awe-inspiring, and its thunder is audible before it even comes into view. The changing seasons transform the natural scenery of the waterfall throughout the year.

Entrance Fee: CNY 80 Opening Hours: the whole day How to get there: There is one Special Tourist Bus at Langdong Station of Nanning to Detian Waterfall every day at 9 a.m., and you have to get back before 3:30 p.m.

The town originated in Song Dynasty with a history of over 900 years. Here you are back to a time tunnel, feeling its history and its past busy prosperity and a place to settle your heart peacefully here. The town is nestled in the mountains with picturesque view resembling a Chinese painting.

Visiting Time: suggested 1 Day Entrance Fee: RMB 100 Location: northeast of Zhaoping County of Hezhou City, about 190 km southeast of Guilin Opening Hours: 07:00 - 18:00 Best Time to Visit: late September - early November How to Get There Daily buses from Guilin and Yangshuo to Huangyao.

The most impressive landscape features are a number of large depressions, the Tiankengs (sinkholes), with nearly vertical walls and a depth and diameter typically more than 100 m each, home to primeval forests. Two Tiankengs are the biggest draws in the park - Chuandong Tianeng and Dashiwei Tiankeng.

Visiting Time: suggested 4 hours Entrance Fee: RMB 90 Location: 400km northwest of Nanning, Guangxi Opening Hours: 08:00 - 17:00 Best Time to Visit: April - October How to Get There Daily buses or motorbikes taking you from Leye County to the park.

Chengyang Wind and Rain Bridge is a typical Dong people's architecture, built 1912, a stone bridge, 64.4 meters long,3.4 meters wide and 10.6 meters high. On its five stone piers are covered with wood boards on which stand five wooden pavilions which house a wooden corridor lined with benches for people to keep from rain and take a break.

Chengyang Wind and Rain Bridge is a combination of bridge, corridor and pavilion, a unique feature of Dong style architecture. The five pavilions are built with a four-story tower style pavilions each with double eaves, elaborately decorated. A 50 yuan entrance ticket allows you to walk though the bridge and visit the Dong villages dotted nearby.

Visiting Time: suggested 1 hour Entrance Fee: RMB 60 Location: 168km northwest of Guilin, Guangxi Opening Hours: all day Best Time to Visit: July - October How to Get There Daily buses from Guilin

The terraces of rice fields are a famous scenic area featuring the farming epitomized by terraces of paddy fields, natural landscapes and minority culture. The paddy fields are an engineering wonder, rising up to the mountain scattered with ancient minority villages. Most locals are Zhuang and Yao, and also you will see Dong and Miao people.

Visiting Time: suggested 1-2 day Entrance Fee: RMB 80 Location: 77 km north of Guilin Opening Hours: all day Best Time to Visit: Spring and Autumn How to Get There Daily buses from Guilin

The 20 square km scenic area is featured by karst peaks and lush rivers dotted with villages, bridges and paddy fields, farmers plowing, herding children playing water, a picturesque pastoral painting of the Northern China.

Biking, boating or strolling around this fairy tale wondrous area is a rare opportunity for those seeking mesmerizing pastoral landscapes.

Visiting Time: suggested 1-2 day Entrance Fee: RMB 100 Location: 210 km west of of Nanning Opening Hours: all day Best Time to Visit: Spring and Autumn How to Get There Daily buses from Nanning and Daxin County

The highlight of Zuo River Scenic Area is to boat along Zuo River, gaping at the rock murals 260 meters high on the sheer cliffs. The murals are perched on the cliffs, 43 meters high, 200 meters wide, depicting people, animals, moon, sun, arrows and more. The murals feature rich imagination, vivid expressions, the masterpieces of the world rock murals.

Visiting Time: suggested 1-2 day Boating: RMB 120 ( Wharf: Shangjin Pier at Longzhou County of Chongzuo City 崇左市龙州县上金码头) Location: 230 km west of of Nanning Opening Hours: 8:30 - 18:30 Best Time to Visit: Spring and Autumn How to Get There Daily buses going from Nanning to Longzhou County, connecting Bus 6 for Zuo River Scenic Area

Weizhou Island originated from the lava gushed from the volcanic eruptions, featuring volcanic scenery, weird caves, fine beaches and dense forests. besides, there are more historical sites to explore in terms of the long civilization in the island, temples, church, missionary and the list is on and on.

Visiting Time: suggested 1-2 day Location: 230 km west of of Nanning Opening Hours: 8:00 - 20:00 Best Time to Visit: April - Nov. How to Get There Daily boats running between Beihai and Weizhou Island( RMB 120)

It is your break from various noises in the city. The area around Yangshou is dotted with Karst peaks and the Li River meanders its way around them. Getting out into the countryside to see traditional rural life is so easy. You can wander the town by bike and you can go on foot or by boat. It is feasible to go with or without a guide.

Native produce is quite rich due to the fertile land which includes fruits such as oranges, tangerines, pomelos, chestnuts, and kumquats.It attracts thousands of tourists each year.

Visiting Time: suggested 2-3 Day Entrance Fee: Free Location: 65 southeast of Guilin Opening Hours: all day Best Time to Visit: March- early October How to Get There Daily buses boats from Guilin to yangshuo

The 80-km-long waterway from Guilin to Yangshuo resembles an artists’s masterpiece, painted with rolling mountains, featuring karst cliffs, unique caves, and lush fields. The 80-km water-way is flanked by the hills for about 40km. All the hills are lined with bamboo and green belt.

Very often the cruise boats start from Zhujiang Wharf. First you take about 40 minutes drive from Guilin city to the wharf. Then take 4 to 5 hours cruise to a beautiful and tranquil ancient city – Yangshuo.

Visiting Time: suggested 4-8 hours Li River Cruising: RMB 210 ( summer ) ; RMB 190 ( winter ) Location: 65 southeast of Guilin Opening Hours: 8:00 - 22:00 How to Get There Take a taxi to Zhujiang Pier to cruise along Li River.

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