2026 Funing Travel Guide: must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transport & travel experiences (updated in July)

Yuexi Hotel is located in the central area of Funing city, close to the bus station, commercial street, and city park. The surrounding area is well-equipped with living facilities, making it suitable for local transfers, business trips, and short-distance travel stays. Near the bus station: Within walking distance to Funing Bus Station, convenient for travel to and from towns and short transfers. Rich amenities: The ground floor is surrounded by restaurants, snack shops, supermarkets, and convenience stores, making daily dining and shopping very convenient and full of local life atmosphere. Nearby leisure: Adjacent to Baiyue Park, perfect for a relaxing walk after meals to unwind. Car-friendly: Free parking spaces are available on the premises, with smooth access in and out of the city and convenient parking.

The 2026 Funing County "Longduan" Cultural Tourism Series has been scheduled! From April 30 to May 1, 16 exciting events await you to unlock. On April 30, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, a long street banquet will be held along the Puting River from Wenhua Bridge to Rainbow Bridge, where you can taste authentic local delicacies and enjoy a lively atmosphere. At the same time, special performances will be presented on the Puting River, including a stunning river lantern exhibition. Under the lighting, the river surface looks dreamlike and incredibly romantic. On May 1, the event "Intangible Cultural Heritage Shines · Meet at Longduan" — the 2026 National "Four Seasons Village Evening (Spring)" Demonstration Activity will be launched. Many intangible cultural heritage projects will be showcased, allowing you to experience the unique charm of intangible cultural heritage up close and appreciate exquisite traditional craftsmanship. Here, you can enjoy a feast of food while immersing yourself in a rich cultural atmosphere for a relaxing and delightful experience. Come to Funing County and join this grand cultural tourism event to create unforgettable memories!

❇️Key Highlights · "Wetlands in the Clouds, Forests on Water": At the tail of Jiajie Reservoir, hundreds of acres of water forest wetlands have formed, with dense poplar and willow groves resembling the Amazon rainforest, praised by visitors as the "Pearl of the Plateau." · Scenic All Year Round: Enjoy azaleas in spring, escape the heat in summer, admire red leaves in autumn (maple forests along the lake shore dye the lake surface red), and relish tranquility in winter. The average annual temperature is 17°C, with 80% humidity, offering a pleasant climate. · Ecological Paradise: Forest coverage exceeds 80%, with 500 acres of water area and high negative oxygen ion content, making it a natural oxygen bar and a prime summer resort. · Multifunctional: Integrates ecological leisure, outdoor sports, folk culture experiences, summer vacation, and rural tourism, suitable for family trips, team building, and photography excursions. 📸 Best Photo Spots 1️⃣ Water Forest Wetlands: · Rainforest Vibes: Take a black-sailed boat deep into the wetlands, surrounded by poplar and willow trees, as if immersed in the Amazon tropical rainforest. · Photo Tips: Shoot reflections on the water from a low angle or use a drone to capture the magnificent panorama of "forest intertwined with the lake." 2️⃣ Lakeside Maple Forest (Autumn Only): · Golden Autumn Red Leaves: Maple leaves turn red and yellow after the autumn breeze, reflecting on the lake, creating the stunning scene of "autumn waters blending with the long mountains." · Photo Tips: Shoot in the early morning or evening using side lighting to highlight the texture of the maple leaves or capture the dynamic moment of falling leaves. 3️⃣ Lakeside Scenic Boardwalk: · 360° Views: Stroll along the boardwalk to overlook the lake and distant mountains, perfect for combining portraits with landscapes. · Photo Tips: Wear light-colored clothes with green trees and clear water as the background to capture fresh and natural travel photos. 4️⃣ Camping Area and Cabin Hotel: · Starry Camping: Set up a tent at night in the camping area and gaze at the plateau starry sky, feeling the tranquility of nature. · Cabin Experience: Stay in lakeside cabins with windows opening to lake and mountain views, ideal for warm family or couple photos. 🚗 Transportation Guide · Self-driving: · Depart from Funing County, drive along Guangkun Expressway or Gaona Expressway, exit at the junction of Guichao Town and Banlun Township, then navigate to "Jiajie Ecotourism Area." The drive takes about 40 minutes. · The scenic area has parking lots for convenient parking. · Public Transport: · Take a shuttle bus from Funing County to Guichao Town or Banlun Township, get off near Jiajie Village, then walk or contact the scenic area shuttle. 🎟️ Tickets and Activities · Tickets: Free admission (some experiences like boat rides and jet skis require separate fees). · Featured Activities: · Water Activities: Boat rides, jet skis, pedal boats, water bumper boats, suitable for family fun. · Land Activities: Fishing, camping, hiking, photography excursions. · Folk Experiences: Participate in Zhuang ethnic song and dance performances, handicraft making, and experience Zhuang culture. 💡 Travel Tips 1️⃣ Clothing Suggestions: · Comfortable sports shoes (suitable for hiking and playing), sun-protective clothing, sun hat, lightweight backpack. · Bring swimwear in summer (for water activities), and a light jacket in autumn (for big temperature differences between morning and evening). 2️⃣ Recommended Gear: · Camera/phone, waterproof bag (to protect electronics), power bank, mosquito repellent. · Sunglasses, sunscreen, sun umbrella (essential in summer). 3️⃣ Precautions: · Follow scenic area rules, do not swim in unauthorized areas to ensure safety. · Protect the environment, do not litter, keep the scenic area clean. · Follow staff instructions for water activities and use life-saving equipment properly.

Yunnan Lijiang → Yunnan Funing → Guangxi Jingxi → Baise Leye Dashiwai Tiankeng → Hainan Haikou. Highlights throughout the journey: the collision of snowy meadows and karst peak forests, the fusion of red culture and Zhuang ethnic customs, and finally embracing the tropical coast. This route unlocks diverse landscapes and cultural secrets in one trip. It connects snow mountains, canyons, tiankengs (sinkholes), and coastlines, featuring the poetic charm of Lijiang, the ruggedness of Funing, the Zhuang ethnic style of Jingxi, the geological wonders of the tiankengs, and concludes with the tropical vibe of Haikou, with a well-paced itinerary. The comfortable stay at Baiman Hotel in Jingxi serves as a mid-journey rest stop, relieving travel fatigue. Exploring the underground mysteries of Baise Tiankeng and hiking in Tongling Grand Canyon to breathe fresh air are perfect escapes from urban hustle. Whether you are a self-driving enthusiast, nature explorer, family traveler, or cultural tourist, you will find your own surprises in this cross-boundary journey. First stop: Lijiang → Funing (about 800 km, 9.5 hours by car) Depart from the cobblestone streets of Lijiang Old Town, bidding farewell to the snowy Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, heading east across the eastern Yunnan plateau. Upon arrival in Funing, no need to rush; first visit Sanla Waterfall, 19.1 km from the city center, to enjoy the natural wild charm of the three-tiered waterfall cascading like silver ribbons. If you prefer culture, stop by the free Funing Revolutionary Memorial Hall to feel the weight of red history. On the drive, experience the 72 winding turns of Bo'ai Pass, where the twisting mountain roads offer views of the layered mountains along the Yunnan-Guangxi border. The thrill of driving and the scenery complement each other—remember to slow down and capture photos of village smoke rising deep in the mountains. Second stop: Funing → Jingxi (about 150 km, 3 hours by car) Travel along the border highway as karst landforms gradually come into view, with peak forests like bamboo shoots and picturesque terraced fields, as if entering a natural ink painting scroll. Upon arrival in Jingxi, head straight to Baiman Hotel Jinxiu Ancient Town branch—this smart hotel hidden in the Zhuang ethnic secret area is an excellent choice for lodging. The hotel faces Jinxiu Ancient Town across the street; a 5-minute walk immerses you in the Zhuang night scene, with red lanterns reflecting on flowing water, folk songs echoing on stone paths, and the evening breeze carrying the fragrance of star anise and osmanthus. 🏨 Baiman Hotel highlights: "Prime location": No. 1133 Xiuhqiu Avenue, next to the ancient town parking lot, 15 minutes to Equan Scenic Area, 20 minutes to Old State Ancient City, easy to explore Jingxi without detours; "Smart + ethnic style": rooms decorated with Zhuang brocade patterns, Xiaodu voice control for lighting, zero-pressure mattresses with double-layer soundproof glass, robot delivery and mini-program laundry services for social anxiety-friendly details. After rest, explore Tongling Grand Canyon, where streams crisscross and vegetation is lush. Walking through, you can encounter cave skylights and cascading waterfalls. The hiking experience with abundant negative oxygen ions is a perfect summer escape. Third stop: Jingxi → Baise Dashiwai Tiankeng (about 220 km, 4 hours by car) Head to the Leye Dashiwai Tiankeng group, known as the "Tiankeng Museum." This is the world's largest tiankeng cluster, with the core sinkhole vertically 613 meters deep. At the bottom lies a 96,000-square-meter primeval forest, home to rare species like blind fish and tree ferns, a true "natural secret realm" of the earth. Tiankeng must-experiences: Cloud Sea Sky Boat: a 34-meter cantilevered transparent platform with a vertical drop of 613 meters. Encounter the rolling sea of clouds at dawn, paired with cloud coffee at 1466 meters altitude, perfect for capturing "floating fairyland" photos; Mountain Cart: a 1000-meter track racing down a 65-meter drop, with the wind in your ears and views of karst peak forests, thrilling yet safe; East Peak Exploration: walk through the wasp cave to see the "skylight" shadows, climb to the East Peak viewing platform to overlook the entire tiankeng, and visit the Adili High-altitude Challenge Monument to witness the legend; Food recommendation: Tan Family Mountain Villa’s sour bamboo shoot beef hoof hotpot and stir-fried cured meat with local bamboo shoots, paired with wild mint to refresh the palate, authentic western Guangxi flavors that linger. Fourth stop: Baise → Haikou (transport connection) After exploring the tiankeng, depart Baise by choosing the high-speed train + ferry combo: take train K950 from Baise to Maoming West (13:26-00:19+1), then transfer to train Z385 (09:07-16:30) directly to Haikou. The total journey takes 1 day and 3 hours, with overnight sleeper saving time, total ticket price only 271.5 yuan. Upon arrival in Haikou, the coconut groves, beaches, Qilou Old Street, Qingbuliang dessert, and Wenchang chicken bring a perfect ending to this cross-boundary journey.