Lijiang river and Karst mountain landscape in Guangxi, China

Things to do in  Guangxi

Landscapes of a different color

Located in southwestern China, Guangxi (formally the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region) offers some truly stunning scenery. Landscapes encompass the limestone karst hills and caves of Yangshuo and Guilin; the steep rice terraces of Longji; and the rainbow-colored Danxia landforms, plus volcanic islands, lush river valleys, and massive sinkholes and waterfalls. Nature and outdoor lovers will find plenty of things to do in Guangxi, while those looking for culture will find it in the region’s large ethnic minority presence.

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Top 3 attractions in Guangxi

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Li River (Li Jiang)

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Along the banks of the Li River (Li Jiang) as it winds south from Guilin, dramatic karst peaks, dense vegetation, and the winding river itself create magical vistas that loom large in the Chinese imagination, having inspired art and verse for centuries. From Guilin to Yangshuo, there’s never a dull stretch along China’s most beautiful river.More
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Longji Rice Terraces

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For the farmers who reside in Southern China’s Longji region, rice terraces are simply a way of life. Yet for the thousands of annual visitors who make the 2-hour journey from the city of Guilin, the Longji Rice Terraces—nicknamed the Dragon’s Backbone—are an iconic symbol of Chinese agriculture and one of the most photographed sites in the country.More
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Ping’an Village

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Ping’an Village is one of three main villages that comprise the Longji Terraced Fields Scenic Area northwest of Guilin. The terraced rice paddies here rank among the region’s most spectacular as they spill down the mountainside toward a river. The village itself is home to a few hundred people living much as they did centuries ago.More
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Top activities in Guangxi

Xingping Xianggong Hill and Yangshuo Countryside Classic Day Tour

Xingping Xianggong Hill and Yangshuo Countryside Classic Day Tour

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Li-River Cruise Boat Ticket with Optional Guided Service

Li-River Cruise Boat Ticket with Optional Guided Service

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$65.00
Private Yangshuo One Day Tour

Private Yangshuo One Day Tour

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$127.66
Private One Way Transfer Service to Yangshuo from Longsheng (Ping'an / Dazhai )

Private One Way Transfer Service to Yangshuo from Longsheng (Ping'an / Dazhai )

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$93.87
Nanning Train Station to Nanning Hotel

Nanning Train Station to Nanning Hotel

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$37.34
Longji Rice Terraces to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL)

Longji Rice Terraces to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL)

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$72.54
Li River Photography Mini Group Day Tour

Li River Photography Mini Group Day Tour

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$113.07
Guilin West(Xi) railway station to Guilin North(Bei) railway station

Guilin West(Xi) railway station to Guilin North(Bei) railway station

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$32.00
Nature and Li River Private Day Tour

Nature and Li River Private Day Tour

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$137.30
Guilin liangjiang Airport Chauffeur Service,Guilin Airport Transfer

Guilin liangjiang Airport Chauffeur Service,Guilin Airport Transfer

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$57.00
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Private Transfer from Longsheng hotel to Yangshuo hotel

Private Transfer from Longsheng hotel to Yangshuo hotel

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$85.34
Guilin North(Bei)/West(Xi) Railway Station to Longji Rice Terraces hotel

Guilin North(Bei)/West(Xi) Railway Station to Longji Rice Terraces hotel

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$72.54
[Airport Transfer] Nanning Airport / Nanning City Transfer High reputation for service!

[Airport Transfer] Nanning Airport / Nanning City Transfer High reputation for service!

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$17.86
Nanning Wuxu International Airport (NNG) to Nanning Hotel

Nanning Wuxu International Airport (NNG) to Nanning Hotel

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$37.34
Nanning Detian Waterfall Private Day Tour

Nanning Detian Waterfall Private Day Tour

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$200.00
Romantic Tour in Nanning

Romantic Tour in Nanning

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$450.02
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Longsheng(Longji) hotel to Zhangjiajie hotel

Longsheng(Longji) hotel to Zhangjiajie hotel

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$400.00
Cruise Ticket from Guilin to Yangshuo Li River

Cruise Ticket from Guilin to Yangshuo Li River

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$147.88
Private Transfer from Longsheng hotel to Guilin hotel

Private Transfer from Longsheng hotel to Guilin hotel

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$80.00
Guilin Yangshuo Day tour from Nanning by Round Way Bullet Train

Guilin Yangshuo Day tour from Nanning by Round Way Bullet Train

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All about Guangxi

When to visit

Guangxi enjoys a sub-tropical climate, with hot, humid summers and generally mild winters—though it can snow occasionally in the northern part of the province. Spring and fall offer the best weather for sightseeing and outdoor activities, with the landscape particularly lush in the spring. It’s best to avoid traveling around the major Chinese holidays, including Chinese New Year and the weeklong golden holidays in May and October, when the region is most crowded.

Getting around

You can get around Guangxi by planes, trains, and long-distance buses. Major cities such as Nanning, Guilin, Liuzhou, and Beihai all have airports and high-speed train connections, with regular train service and long-distance buses connecting smaller cities and towns. Major cities offer a good network of public transportation options, especially buses, and taxis. You may find it easier to join a tour or to hire a car and driver to get around, especially to more remote attractions or towns.

Traveler tips

Guangxi may be known for its surreal landscapes, but it’s also home to a wide range of ethnic minorities. The Longji Rice Terraces combine both striking nature and Zhuang and Yao culture in the surrounding villages. Head to Sanjiang to visit the Dong minority villages of Chengyang. The Guangxi Museum of Nationalities in Nanning also offers insights into the region’s ethnic minorities, while the Huashan Cliff Murals are thought to have been created by the Zhuang.

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People Also Ask

What is Guangxi known for?

Guangxi is famous for its scenic landscapes, especially the limestone kart hills and caves around Guilin and Yangshuo (which are featured on the RMB20 bill), as well as the Longji Rice Terraces in Longshen. Guangxi is also home to a large number of ethnic minorities, including the Zhuang, Yao, Miao, Dong, and Shui.

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What do they speak in Guangxi?

Although there are many different dialects in Guangxi, most people speak or understand Mandarin, which is the official language of China. Cantonese derivatives (including Baihua) are more common in the central and southern parts of Guangxi. Other dialects include Hakka, Pinghua, and Zhuang.

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What are the top attractions in Guangxi?

Guangxi’s top attractions include the limestone karst countryside around Yangshuo and Guilin, which is best experienced on a cruise along the Li River or by rafting on the Yulong River; the Longji Rice Terraces in Longsheng County; the massive Detian Waterfall straddling China and Vietnam; and the volcanic Weizhou Island near Beihai.

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How much time should I spend in Guangxi?

Guangxi covers a large area and you can easily spend several weeks exploring its many attractions. You’d want at least 3-4 days to visit Yangshuo, Guilin, nearby ancient villages, and the Longji Rice Terraces. Add extra time if you want to see Weizhou Island, Detian Waterfall, Huashan Cliff Murals, or Bajiaozhai National Geopark.

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What should I not miss in Guangxi?

Don't miss Guangxi’s stunning scenery: admire limestone karsts on a river cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo; take a boat to the Detian Waterfall; and explore sinkholes and caverns at Leye or Danxia landform at Bajiaozhai geoparks. Guangxi is also rich in minority culture, which you can see at the Longjing Rice Terraces and the Dong villages of Chengyang.

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What food is Guangxi known for?

Guangxi offers a diverse cuisine, influenced by its many neighbors. Noodles are popular, including Guilin rice noodles, luosifen (snail noodles of Liuzhou); laoyoufen (noodles of Nanning); and juantongfen (steamed vermicelli rolls of Yulin). Other iconic dishes include Yangshuo beer fish, Lijiang River steamed fish, Wuzhou paper-wrapped chicken, and Zhuang 5-color glutinous rice.

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