Guangxi's Shangri-La, the forgotten Gengwang Lake

In the affectionate land of Guangxi, there lies a little-known place of stunning beauty—Gengwang Lake, known as the 'color-changing lake.' With the seasons, it reveals vastly different faces. If you long to escape the hustle and bustle and find a secret place that touches the soul, then join me on this dreamy journey to discover Gengwang Lake! 🌟【Attraction Introduction: A Four-Season Scroll, Every Encounter a Surprise】🌟 Gengwang Lake is located in Long'an County, Guangxi, where there is no noisy crowd, only the purest breath of nature. In spring, wildflowers bloom by the lake, and the water is as clear as a mirror, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds; in summer, the rice fields are lush and vibrant; when the autumn wind blows, the water recedes, revealing a golden grassland with herds of cattle and sheep; in winter, it is a mysterious dried-up scene, like the texture of the earth, telling the story of the seasons. Whenever you visit, Gengwang Lake always has its unique charm waiting for you to discover. 📅【Itinerary: Two-Day Light Trekking, Enjoying the Beauty of Nature】📅 Day 1: • Morning: Depart from Nanning, drive or rent a car to Gengwang Lake (about 2 hours' drive), admiring the karst landscape along the way. • Noon: Arrive at a small village near Gengwang Lake, taste farmhouse dishes, and experience authentic Guangxi flavors. • Afternoon: Light trekking around the lake, getting close to nature, and capturing the changing scenes of the lake and mountains in all seasons. • Evening: Stay in a local homestay, participate in stargazing activities, look up at the starry sky, and enjoy a quiet night. Day 2: • Early Morning: Greet the sunrise, with morning mist swirling over the lake, as beautiful as a poem or painting. • Morning: Venture into the surrounding trails to explore more unknown beautiful scenery, such as waterfalls, caves, etc. • Afternoon: Participate in local ethnic cultural experience activities, learn traditional crafts such as weaving and tea-making. • Return: Depart back to Nanning in the late afternoon, ending the journey with a heart full of memories. 🍜【Food Recommendation: The Taste of Guangxi on the Tip of the Tongue】🍜 • Glutinous Rice Blood Sausage: Soft and slightly smoky, an authentic delicacy not to be missed. • Sour Wild: A Guangxi specialty sour vegetable, refreshing and appetizing. • Baise Mango: If in season, be sure to try the local fresh mangoes, with perfect sweetness and juicy, thick flesh. 🚗【Transportation Strategy: Convenience and Adventure Together】🚗 • Self-driving: Depart from Nanning, take the G80 Guangkun Expressway west to the Long'an exit, then turn onto the county road and follow the signs to reach Gengwang Lake, about 96 kilometers in total. • Public Transportation: You can take a bus from Nanning Xixiangtang Bus Station to Long'an County Town, then transfer to a local minibus or rent a car to Gengwang Lake. Although it's a bit more complicated, the scenery along the way is equally enchanting. Gengwang Lake, a secret realm of seasonal cycles and unpredictable changes, awaits every soul that loves nature and yearns to explore. Here, you can let go of all troubles and truly free your spirit. Come, let's step into this flowing landscape painting and record our own Gengwang Lake story.