2024 Binyang Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in September)
Binyang County is located in the southern part of central Guangxi Province, to the northeast of Nanning City. Binyang County is enclosed by mountains along its eastern, western, and southern borders. Its central region is an unenclosed basin which acts as a vast alluvial plain. The county has a South Asian tropical climate with lots of light and warmth. The summers are long and rainy, and the winters are short and dry. The county enjoys abundant rainfall. Some famous attractions include Xiangsi Lake, Cheng Siyuan’s former residence, and Binzhou Old Town.
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[Rice Paddy Art] Binyang Gulao, the idyllic poem of Nanning.
Binyang Gulao, the idyllic poem of Nanning 🌾
In Binyang County, Nanning, there is a magical land - Gulao Rice Paddy Art Scenic Area, which is not only an ocean of rice paddies, but also a paradise of art. A series of artworks with rice paddies as the canvas are breathtaking.
1️⃣ The miracle of rice paddy art
Climb up to the viewing platform, and you will see giant rice paddy paintings made of different colored rice. This is the pride of Gulao Town and the favorite of photographers and tourists.
2️⃣ Rice Paddy Train
Take the train through the rice paddies and feel the idyllic scenery. This is a paradise for children and a memory for adults.
3️⃣ Children's amusement facilities
The rich children's amusement facilities in the scenic area allow children to play to their heart's content, and parents can also enjoy a moment of tranquility.
4️⃣ Coffee shop by the rice paddy
Although it is not open today, imagine, in the coffee shop by the rice paddy, tasting a cup of coffee and watching the sunset, what a cozy thing.
📸 Photo tips
Clothing: White, red or denim clothing, it looks particularly good in the green rice paddy background.
Props: Bring your straw hat and basket to add a rural style.
Time: In the evening, the golden sun shines on the rice paddies, which is the best time to take pictures.
🎫 Ticket information
The round-trip ticket price for the viewing platform and the train is CNY 30/person, and other amusement facilities may require additional payment.
🚗 Traffic advice
Drive or take public transportation, about 85 kilometers away from downtown Nanning, it is an ideal choice for a day trip.
🌳 Summary
Binyang Gulao Rice Paddy Art Scenic Area is the "Xizhou" version of Nanning. Here, you can experience different idyllic scenery and artistic charm. Come and put on your idyllic clothes, bring your camera, and record this magical land!
Lu Xu Ancient Town - The thousand-year-old Binyang Fire Dragon Festival and the sour and refreshing Binyang Sour Rice Noodles.
The Binyang Fire Dragon Festival has a history of over a thousand years and is a national intangible cultural heritage. It is a unique oriental carnival held in the ancient town of Lu Xu, which also has a long history. The ancient town is not far from Nanning and can be reached by car in an hour. It is as if it is a world away.
When I came, I didn't catch the Fire Dragon Festival, but I had a better experience of the ancient town's long history and simplicity. The bluestone path, the old earth wall, the old man sitting at the door, various handicrafts and seals, the quiet river, the leisurely cat... After a walk, the hustle and bustle of the city's soul returned to its original state, and it was quiet in an instant. After the tour, be sure to taste the famous local Binyang Sour Rice Noodles.
Catch up with the spring season when the new town and the ancient town are only one street away from the rape blossoms, and you can stop halfway to take a few shots.
The picturesque Guangxi Wugong Mountain｜Nanning Dasheng Mountain is so photogenic
||Dasheng Mountain is located in central Guangxi, mainly distributed in the three counties and cities of Binyang, Hengzhou, and Guigang. It is the main peak of Zhenlong Mountain, with an altitude of 1170 meters. Dasheng Mountain is known for its well-preserved natural ecology, covering an area of about 90,000 mu, with nearly 80,000 mu of forest land. The mountain is densely forested and rich in rare species, such as ancient pines, ancient cypresses, ancient banyans, and moso bamboo. The main peak of Dasheng Mountain rises abruptly, with surrounding secondary peaks forming many steep cliffs that are difficult to climb. The nearly 100-meter-high cliff at the peak is extremely thrilling. There is a legend about Dasheng Mountain: a young woodcutter watched a game of chess in the mountain and found that hundreds of years had passed in the human world. He later became the mountain god and brought rain to the human world, hence the name Dasheng Mountain. Dasheng Mountain boasts spectacular natural landscapes such as the Jiulong Waterfall Group, as well as rich cultural landscapes, such as Neolithic sites, chime bells from the Spring and Autumn Period, and bronze drums from the Western Jin Dynasty. Dasheng Mountain is not only picturesque but also rich in natural and cultural value, making it a great place for hiking!
⛰Recommended hiking route for Dasheng Mountain
📍Navigation: Ouyang Village (Follow the signs all the way, you can park at Tianyuan Mountain Villa, take the villa car to the hiking starting point, or continue driving to the hiking starting point. The mountain road is difficult to walk, so pay attention to driving safety)
🚗Travel time: About 2.5 hours from Nanning city
This hiking route is 13 kilometers in total, allowing you to visit Dasheng Mountain and cross Xiaosheng Mountain, with a cumulative ascent of about 450m. It is recommended to download the Two Steps route. (Those who need the route can contact)
📌Equipment recommendations:
Backpack, at least 2 liters of water❗️, quick-dry T-shirt❗️, windbreaker❗️, raincoat, quick-dry pants❗️, hiking shoes or mountaineering shoes, outdoor thick-soled socks❗️, power bank, sunglasses❗️, sun hat❗️, quick-dry gloves❗️, sunscreen, lip balm, and hand cream, trekking poles❗️, personal special medicines, etc. (❗️ indicates essential equipment)
Nanning Outskirts Travel | Head to Damaling for the sunset and evening breeze
Head to Damaling for the sunset and evening breeze. Discover a lesser-known spot around Nanning perfect for chasing sunsets
It's about a 1 hour and 40 minutes drive from downtown Nanning
The scenery is stunning, ideal for camping and cycling
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The sunset is around 6 o'clock, so it's recommended to set off early
There's a rugged yellow mud road halfway up the mountain
It's best to drive an off-road vehicle up the mountain
Otherwise, it might be a bit challenging
Follow the navigation to drive directly to the mountain top
There's a wide platform suitable for camping
Location: Binyang Damaling (accessible by navigation)
Zhengzhou·Xinzheng South Street Ancient Alley｜Not many people but very good to visit! Super photogenic!
📍Xinzheng South Street
An ancient street from the Ming and Qing dynasties, once a gathering place for merchants～
🎫Free
Shops from the Ming and Qing dynasties, residences of scholars from the Ming dynasty, residences of descendants of Zhu Yuanzhang, the old man's mansion, the examination museum......
From the exquisite carvings of the shops on the street, you can see the prosperity and hustle and bustle here～
👣This place is very suitable for calming down and strolling around～While strolling, look at the introduction on the doorplate, you can stroll for a long time～
If the mountain won't come to me, I will go to the mountain
In the highlands of Lingnan, Scotland, Wugong Mountain in Guangxi, the endless high mountain meadows are as beautiful as the Windows desktop.
A journey of extreme training, climbing steep slopes, drilling through grass, bending over in small bamboo forests, climbing rocks with bare hands on rocky beaches, going up against the wind on the edge of cliffs, crossing a distance of 14.km, lasting 7 hours. (Of course, this depends on personal physical fitness)
Coordinates: Da Xiao Sheng Mountain, located at the junction of Binyang, Hengzhou and Guigang. Two steps to download the track file. Search for Xiao Sheng Mountain crossing Da Sheng Mountain
Navigation: Xiao Sheng Mountain. In the direction of Ouyang Village, Binyang County, drive to the end of the cement road, and walk on the farm road.
If you want to go, I would suggest
1⃣️Wear long sleeves and trousers
2⃣️Have a sun hat
3⃣️Have climbing shoes, choose ones with strong grip
4⃣️Prepare a backpack and plenty of water
In Guangxi!! Successfully chased the rime!! Took some beautiful life photos!!
On January 24th, I took photos of the rime all over the mountains in Guangxi Dasheng Mountain... It's really too beautiful!! It's worth my 7.5 hours of round trip hiking!!!
Zhongshan road, Nanning
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