Happy self-driving tour in 2022-Guangxi
Arrive at Huangyao Ancient Town at noon and check into the hotel.
Huangyao Ancient Town is located in Zhaoping County, Hezhou, Guangxi, and has a history of nearly 1000 years. The ancient town retains more than 20 temples and temples, and more than 10 pavilions and pavilions, most of which are buildings in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Famous scenic spots include the former site of the Guangxi Provincial Working Committee, the ancient stage, Anle Temple, etc. Huangyao Ancient Town was listed as the third batch of famous historical and cultural towns in China by the State Administration of Cultural Heritage in 2007. It was just approved as a 5A scenic spot by the National Tourism Administration this year.
The former site of the Guangxi Provincial Working Committee of the Communist Party of China was originally located at Baozhu Temple. It was built in the 3rd year of Jiajing of the Ming Dynasty (AD 1524). After the July 9th Incident in Guilin in 1942, the Guangxi Provincial Working Committee of the Communist Party of China was evacuated to the countryside and moved to Huangyao Town, Zhaoping County in the summer of 1945, where revolutionary work was carried out in a hidden place at Baozhu Temple.
Nine mountain ranges around Huangyao Ancient Town, including Juguo, Zhenwu, Jigong, Dieluo, Gejiang, Tianma, Tiantian, Niuyan, and Guandao, gather from all directions to the ancient town. Three small rivers, Yaojiang, Xiaozhujiang and Xingning River, meet in the ancient town. The residents of Huangyao Ancient Town mainly come from southeastern China, and the location of the village and town is deeply influenced by the Feng Shui culture of the Han nationality in the southeastern region. Huangyao Ancient Town is surrounded by mountains and surrounded by green water. It has all the elements required by the Southeast Feng Shui Theory.
Huangyao Ancient Town now retains more than 300 ancient buildings in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, covering an area of 16,000 square meters. It has completely preserved 8 stone streets, all made of bluestone slabs, with a total length of more than 10 kilometers.
After visiting Huangyao Ancient Town, I feel that it is one of the ancient towns with better tourism quality among the ancient towns we have visited. Thoughts: Visiting Huangyao on the scorching sun, the murmuring water and the words are cool, there are many stories on Qingshiban Street, and every old house expresses its heart. It is a fireworks day in the town, and the green mountains outside the town stand alone. The predecessors planted shade trees to leave a lasting blessing to future generations!
Dinner in Huangyao Ancient Town
Day 2: Huangyao Ancient Town-Yangshuo
After breakfast, we will go from Huangyao Ancient Town to visit Baili Gallery, Zhongshan Ink Garden in Hezhou. In the afternoon, we will arrive in Yangshuo and take a cruise ship to visit the Li River.
Accommodation: Yangshuo Xingping Leisure Homestay
Baili Ink Gallery is located in Zhongshan County, Hezhou City. It belongs to a karst peak forest landscape. Due to the epidemic, there are no tourists here, only the four of us are playing in it. The scenic area is very big, and walking is not enough in the scorching sun. I found that you can drive in and around the scenic area from the village next to the scenic area.
Baili Ink Gallery has quiet and charming mountains and rivers, lotus ponds and pastoral scenery. The mountains and rivers are beautiful, and the lotus ponds are green. The breeze comes slowly, the lotus flowers sway, and it is natural and pure. Due to the epidemic, there are very few tourists and the scenic area is very quiet.
Arrive in Yangshuo in the afternoon.
Yangshuo County is 65 kilometers away from the urban area of Guilin. Its unique and beautiful mountains and rivers have won the reputation of Yangshuo's mountains and rivers as the best in Guilin.
The highest flood level of the Li River in years was recorded by the lower entrance of Nanxun Pavilion at Nanxun Gate Wharf in Yangshuo. The floods in June this year were second only to those in 1908 and 1954.
Yingjiang Pavilion Ancient Plank Road
The word "Dai" written by Wang Yuanren, a descendant of the calligrapher Wang Xizhi, on the cliff contains the meaning of "mountains and rivers in the area, unparalleled in the world, young hard work, and lingering in the past." Sixteen words can be distinguished from one word, which is a masterpiece of Chinese calligraphy.
Meirenfeng
Xingping Ancient Town is a bright pearl on the Li River, located 25 kilometers from Yangshuo County. There are eight scenic spots in the territory, including Jiuma Painting Mountain, Luosi Mountain, Lianhuayan, Tianshuizhai, and Lingbao Pavilion.
20 yuan RMB background map
We chose to take a boat trip to the river. Just in time for Sunday, there were many tourists and the boats were full. The scenery of the Li River is good, but the feeling of swimming in the river is not good. In order to generate income, the boatmen arranged many time-consuming and optional charging items, which made the ship chaotic. The voyage that should have been completed in one hour was delayed for almost two hours before returning to the dock.
Stayed at the hotel in Xingping Ancient Town that night.
For dinner, we went to the most famous local "Sister Liu Beer Fish" and felt very ordinary after eating.
Day 3: Yangshuo-Lipu-Liuzhou
The popular attractions are crowded and the commercial atmosphere is too heavy. We chose to go to a not-so-well-known attraction-World Paradise, where there are much fewer tourists. In order to taste the authentic Lipu taro, we went to Lipu County. After tasting Lipu taro, we visited the Lijiang Bay Scenic Area. Arrive in Liuzhou in the evening, have dinner on a cruise ship along the Liujiang River, and enjoy the night view of the Liujiang River by boat after dinner.
Accommodation: Lanting Hotel, Liuzhou
Of course, Guilin rice noodles for breakfast
The "Shiwai Taoyuan Scenic Area" is located near Baisha Town in Yangshuo County. It is mainly composed of lotus ponds, Yanzi Lake, Yanzi Cave, Dong Township customs and primitive tribes. It is a national AAAA scenic spot, one of the first batch of agricultural tourism demonstration sites in the country and a recommended tourist destination by the World Tourism Organization.
Guangxi's "Black Clothes Zhuang"
Dong nationality Fengyu Bridge
Performing a Dong song.
Grab the hydrangea
Yangshuo Yulong River Scenic Area
Arrive in Lipu County at noon and visit Lijiang Bay Scenic Area. Lijiang Bay is located in the southeast of Lipu County, Guilin City, 100 kilometers away from Guilin City. Lijiang Bay has a total length of 10 kilometers and a scenic area of 500 hectares. It consists of the vivid Yaoying Mountain, Elephant Trunk Mountain, Wuzhi Mountain, Longtou Mountain, Baishi Mountain, Hongma Mountain, Baima Mountain and a tributary of the Pearl River-the Lijiang River and the ecological pastoral scenery on both sides of the river.
The glass bridge between Lingkong and the two mountains
There were few beautiful scenery in the Lijiang Bay Scenic Area. There were only four of us tourists that day. Led by a tour guide, we first took a cruise ship to tour the Lijiang River, then changed to a dragon boat and rowed ourselves. After landing, we visited the "Tiangong Rock" Cave.
Tiangong Rock Cave
Be sure to taste the famous Lipu taro when you go to Lipu. Lipu taro is large and nutritious. Cut it into thin slices, fry it and sandwich it in pork to make braised pork. It has a special flavor and the meat is not greasy to the mouth. It is a famous delicious dish.
They rushed to Liuzhou that afternoon.
In the evening, at the invitation of friends, take a boat trip to Liujiang and have dinner on the boat.
Night view of Liujiang River
Day 4: Liuzhou-Chengyang Bazhai
There are not many attractions to see in Liuzhou City. Take a stroll around Liuhou Temple and Liuyaobu Ancient Town, and arrive at Chengyang Bazhai in the afternoon.
Accommodation: Chengyang Bazhai Banwu Yueshan B & B
Visit Liu Hou Temple in the morning. Liuhou Temple is located in the west corner of Liuhou Park in the center of Liuzhou City. It is a temple built by the people of Liuzhou to commemorate Liu Zongyuan, a famous politician, thinker and litterateur of the Tang Dynasty. The current Liu Hou Temple was rebuilt according to the buildings of the Qing Dynasty. Many cultural relics and historical materials are displayed in the temple, reflecting Liu Zongyuan's life and peace and political achievements.
Liu Zongyuan, also known as Zi Hou, Han nationality, was one of the eight great masters of the Tang and Song Dynasties. He was a litterateur, philosopher, essayist and thinker in the Tang Dynasty. He was known as "Liuhe East" and "Mr. Hedong" in the world. He became the governor of Liuzhou because of his official position, and was also known as "Liuzhou".
Liu Zongyuan's crown tomb
Visiting Yaobu Ancient Town in Liuzhou City is called an ancient town, but it is actually a newly developed real estate project. There is nothing to see.
In the afternoon, we rushed to Chengyang Bazhai Scenic Area in Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County. In Sanjiang County, which borders Hunan and Guizhou in Guangxi, there are eight Dong mountain villages connected together. They not only intact the Dong people's ancient traditions such as wooden buildings, clothing and accessories, song and dance culture, and living customs, but also integrate with modern life. Continue to carry forward and successfully develop into a new tourist village that is unforgettable.
Welcome dance performed by Dong villagers
Enter the village by taking an eco-friendly car
Chengyang Bazhai consists of eight Dong villages: Ma 'an Village, Pingtan Village, Pingzhai, Yanzhai, Dongzhai, Dazhai, Pingfu Village and Jichang Village. It covers an area of 12.55 square kilometers and has 2197 households with a total of 9701 people. The Chengyang Yongji Bridge Scenic Spot, a national key cultural relic protection unit, is located on the Linxi River next to Chengyang Bazhai.
Chengyang Yongji Bridge is also called Chengyang Fengyu Bridge and Chengyang Huilong Bridge. It was built in 1912, took 12 years, and was completed in 1924. Chengyang Yongji Bridge spans the Linxi River. It is a typical Dong building and is a pavilions with stone piers and wood structures. It is mainly built of wood and stone, and has 2 sets, 3 piers and 4 holes. There are 5 tower bridge pavilions and 19 bridge corridors built on the piers and piers, which are connected. The eaves of the pavilion in the bridge are high; the pilasters, tile eaves, and carvings of the bridge are carved. Chengyang Yongji Bridge is a masterpiece of architecture, integrating corridors, pavilions and towers into one. It has unique charm in the history of Chinese and foreign architecture. It is the representative work of the Fengyu Bridge in Dongzhai Village. It is the best preserved and largest Fengyu Bridge at present. It is the crystallization of the wisdom of the people of Dong Township and an artistic treasure in Chinese wooden architecture. In 1982, Chengyang Yongji Bridge was listed as the second batch of national key cultural relics protection units.
Shiban Street in Ma 'anzhai
This inn we stayed at
Chengyang Bazhai has many large and small wind and rain bridges
Yanzhai Drum Tower
Pingzhai Duzhu Drum Tower
Pingzhai has a single pillar drum tower. Dong Drum Tower is the building with the most regional characteristics in Dong Township and is popular in Guizhou, Hunan and Guangxi. The Drum Tower is connected with anti-corrosion wood and wood chisels and tenons, without the need for one nail and one socket. Due to its tight and solid structure, it will not be rotted or tilted for hundreds of years. The pillars are placed on the ground and in the sky, and the rows of arches are crisscrossed and aligned from top to bottom. The principle of leverage is adopted to support them layer by layer. In the ancient Dong Drum Tower, it also served as a meeting place and sounded drums to warn foreign invaders.
Day 5: Chengyang Bazhai-Longji Terrace
Chengyang Bazhai is not far from Longji Terrace, so he decided to go to Longji Terrace to have a look. I wanted to go to the Longji Terrace for a long time. I thought that the terraced fields planted with rice would pale a lot. The result was unexpected and the scenery was beautiful.
Accommodation: Art Inn on the first floor of Longji
Morning in Dong Village
Arrive at Longji Terrace in Longsheng County in the afternoon.
Jinkeng Dazhai Hongyao Terrace
Hongyao terraces are distributed between 300 meters and 1100 meters above sea level, with a maximum slope of 50 degrees. The thousand-layer ladder can be seen with layers of terraces built straight into the clouds like stairs, like ladders to reach the sky.
In 2018, rice terraces in southern China (including Longsheng Longji Terrace in Guangxi, Youxi Joint Terrace in Fujian, Chongyi Hakka Terrace in Jiangxi, and Ziquejie Terrace in Xinhua in Hunan) were officially awarded as an important global agricultural cultural heritage.
Longji terraces are a symbol and representative of Chinese workers 'hard work, wisdom and courage.
After visiting the Jinkeng Dazhai Terrace, we went to Ping 'an Village to stay that day.
The inn we chose was in good condition in all respects, with the terraces visible from the room.
Dinner at the inn, looking at the beautiful scenery outside and tasting the delicious food is really enjoyable.
The sun is out in the evening, and the scenery is so beautiful.
Day 6: Longji Terrace-Nanning
In the morning, we went up the mountain in the light rain to watch the Zhuang terraced fields "Seven Stars Accompanying the Moon" and "Nine Dragons Five Tigers" two scenic spots. Then go to Nanning.
Accommodation: Nanning Hotel
Early morning in Zhuang Township
The most famous Seven Stars Accompanying the Moon in Longji Terrace Field is the essence of Longji Terrace. It is seven small hilltop terraces and one large hilltop terraced field. The entire mountain is covered with narrow terraces, and the ridges of the fields seem to be contoured.
The clouds and mist block the terraces for a while, and then disperse again, allowing us to enjoy them beautifully
After watching "Seven Stars Accompanying the Moon", walk along the stone road to see "Nine Dragons Five Tigers".
During the Qin and Han Dynasties, terraced farming methods were formed in Longsheng. Longsheng terraced fields were developed on a large scale during the Tang and Song Dynasties, and basically reached the current scale during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Longsheng Terrace has a history of at least 2300 years and can be called the home of terraces in the world.
After seeing the beautiful scenery, walk back to the inn along the path, check out and head for Nanning.
After leaving the Longji Terrace, we arrived at NanNing City, the capital of Guangxi, that afternoon. Stay at Nanning Hotel, a time-honored five-star hotel
In the evening, go to "Gui Xiaochu", a representative of Guangxi cuisine, to taste Zhenzong Guangxi cuisine. The taste of "Old Friends Fish" is really good.
Day 7: Nanning-Detian Waterfall
Visit Nanning Qingxiu Mountain Scenic Area in the morning, and arrive at Chongzuo in the afternoon to visit Zuojiang Leaning Tower and Detian Waterfall.
Accommodation: Detian No. 1 Inn
Visit Nanning Qingxiu Mountain Scenic Area in the morning. Qingxiu Mountain was originally named Qingshan, also known as Taiqing Peak. The beautiful green mountains are located on the bank of the winding Yongjiang River. There is a tall pagoda on the top of the green mountain. It is known as the green lung of NanNing City. It is also the location of Nanning Botanical Garden and the No. 1 5A scenic spot in Guangxi.
After leaving Nanning, we arrived at Chongzuo in the Baise Prefecture at noon that day to visit the famous local attraction, the "Leaning Tower" of Zuojiang River.
Zuojiang Leaning Tower, also known as Guilong Tower, is one of the eight leaning towers in the world. It is located two kilometers northeast of the Urban area of Chongzuo. The leaning tower is built on Aotou Peak, a stone island in the Zuojiang River. The tower was built in the Ming Dynasty (1621) and had three floors at that time. In the 35th year of Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty (1696), two floors were added to become a five-story brick tower. The diameter of the tower is 5 meters, the height of the tower is 28 meters, and the body of the tower is octagonal.
Arrived in Daxin County, Chongzuo that afternoon to visit the famous Detian Waterfall.
Detian Waterfall is located in the upper reaches of the Guichun River in Daxin County, about 50 meters away from Boundary Monument No. 53 on the China-Vietnam border. The clear Guichun River is a tributary of the Zuojiang River and a border river on the China-Vietnam border. The waterfall is majestic and spectacular. It is connected to the adjacent Banyo Waterfall in Vietnam. It is the first transnational waterfall in Asia and the fourth largest in the world. The average annual water flow is about three times that of Huangguoshu Waterfall in Guizhou and is a national AAAAA tourist attraction in China.
Due to the impact of the epidemic, important viewing channels close to Detian Waterfall have been closed, and tourists can only observe from a distance, which seriously affects the perception of the tour.
On the other side of the river is Vietnam, and it is rare for tourists to visit our waterfalls at will on bamboo rafts, while Chinese tourists can only watch the waterfalls from afar and sigh.
Due to the epidemic, the China-Vietnam cross-border streets were deserted, and many shops could not continue operating and closed.
I stayed at this inn outside the scenic area that night. I didn't expect the conditions to be okay and extremely cheap.
Eat some fresh river food in the evening.
Day 8: Detian Waterfall--Mingshi Pastoral--Jiuzhou--Equan
Today's itinerary is all in Jingxi, Mingshi Pastoral-Jiuzhou-Equan. The whole line is very exciting and worth a visit.
Accommodation: Equanxuan Yage Inn
Visit the Mingshi pastoral scenic spot in Daxin County. The scenic spot is a national AAAA scenic spot. The 20-kilometer-wide scenic spot has beautiful mountains and clear waters, surrounded by mountains and rivers, and is known as Little Guilin.
Take a bamboo raft to tour the Mingshi River. Here, green bamboos surround the bank, farmhouses are dotted, single-plank bridges are horizontal, rice ears are swaying, farmers carry hoes, and shepherds are playing in the water. The scenery is handsome and clear, and it is very rural in the south. Being here can make people forget the passage of time, as if entering a deserted land. It is a good place for leisure travel.
The mountains and waters of Mingshi Pastoral are very beautiful. The green mountains and clear waters complement each other, forming many beautiful scenic spots, and the most praised one is the Mingshi River. The Mingshi River originated in Vietnam and has a total length of 44.13 kilometers after flowing into our country. Mingshi's mountains, rivers and pastoral scenery are concentrated in the area from Mingshi to Balang. The scenic area is about 8 kilometers long. Tourists can take bamboo rafts and travel down the river to enjoy the charming scenery on both sides of the river. Here you can see the typical karst peak forest landform, the bamboo shadows of the Bijiang River with whistling phoenix tails and roaring dragons, the ancient and honest Zhuang villages, the majestic Jiangjun Mountain, the beautiful Tongtian Cave, and the peculiar Wanru Cliff, as well as naturally generated cliff paintings.
Jiuzhou Ancient Town is located 8 kilometers south of Jingxi City, Guangxi. It has picturesque mountains and rivers, beautiful countryside, many cultural relics, and strong customs among the Zhuang people. It is known as the "Museum of Living Zhuang". Since ancient times, it has been famous for making traditional handicrafts-hydrangea.
There are more than 500 households in Jiuzhou Street, and every household can make hydrangea. From seven-or eight-year-old dolls to old ladies aged six-or seventy-year-old, all participate in making hydrangea. The annual output of hydrangea is more than 300,000 hydrangea is known as the "hometown of hydrangea".
Jiuzhou was once the territory of the surrender state and was the hometown of Mrs. Wa, a world-renowned anti-Japanese hero.
The Wenchang Pavilion in Jiuzhou Ancient Town has a four-corner shape and three floors. It is built along the Equan River. This Pavilion stands upright in the water, like a pearl on a jade belt, with a unique style. This pavilion was built in the Ming and Qing Dynasties,
The lookout bridge in Jiuzhou is very beautiful
The inn we stayed at in Equan was nice, clean and sanitary, and the room price was also cheap. The owner's family had his own boat, so he let us ride for free and sent us to the scenic spot.
Equan is surrounded by green mountains, picturesque countryside, green bamboos dancing, water is as clear as a mirror, and fish and shrimp are like shuttles. Here, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Zhuang Rural countryside in the form of a picture scroll and experience the charm of the mountains and wildness.
Overlooking the Equan Scenic Area from the observation deck in the middle of the mountain, it really looks like an exquisite and concentrated landscape bonsai.
For dinner, we tasted braised mallard duck with yellow skin, braised loach, and fried eggs with seaweed. The taste was good.
Day 9: Equan--Aibu Waterfall--Sandieling Waterfall--Equan
Don't rush today, rest in Equan. In the afternoon, visit Aibu Waterfall and Sandieling Waterfall near Equan along the Bianhai National Scenic Trail.
Accommodation: Accommodation: Equanxuan Accord Inn
Early morning in Goquan. The scenic area can be entered for free before 8 o'clock, and we visited the scenic area again before breakfast.
In the afternoon, we visited Aibu Waterfall near the Equan Scenic Area.
The scenery of Aibu Waterfalls is composed of three beautiful and spectacular waterfalls of different shapes: Aibu, Matun and Huize. It is named because it is located in Aibu Village, Huadong Town, Jingxi City. The upper source is the Nantan River, the largest river in Jingxi after the confluence of the Longtan River and Equan River, and is the source of water from Detian Waterfall. There are currently no charges and no one manages it here. It is an original ecological tourist scenic spot.
Due to the changeable terrain, large terrain drop, and many beaches and rapid water, many waterfalls, large and small, have been formed along the river in the Aibu area, only 600 meters apart. The highest waterfalls are 42 meters and the widest is 50 meters.
Sandieling Waterfall is 30 kilometers away from Jingxi County. It is named for its location in Sandieling. The waterfall is more than 100 meters high and about 30 meters wide. It is one of the eight ancient scenic spots in Jingxi.
Return to Equan in the evening. The pastoral scenery under the sunset is intoxicating
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The village flower is beautiful.
You must eat big geese when you go to Goose Spring. The yellow-skinned braised goose here tastes great, with sour bamboo shoots and perilla field snails, crispy fried river fish, and stir-fried pumpkin vines all taste good.
Day 10: Equan-Puzhei, Yunnan
I left Guangxi today and went to Puzhehei, Yunnan.
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