[2025 Guiping Attraction] Travel Guide for Xishan Mountain (Updated Aug)

| Complete Guide to Exploring the Secret Lotus City. 📅 Itinerary Overview Day 1: Guiping Xishan Temple Visit + Xishan Spring Camping Day 2: Pingtianshan Forest Breathing + Cycling in Beautiful Hetan Day 3: Nanshan Temple Zen Experience + Jiuling Lake Boating Day 4: Longtan National Forest Park + Return Journey 🚗 Transportation Guide • Main Transportation: ✈️ Flight: Fly directly to Nanning Wuxu Airport, then take a train to Guigang Station (1 hour, 💰50 yuan), and a 20-minute taxi ride to downtown. 🚄 High-speed Rail: 1.5-hour direct train from Guangzhou/Nanning to Guigang Station, with convenient public transportation/shared electric bikes in the city (🛵2 yuan/ride). • Scenic Area Transportation: 🚙 Rental car recommended (average 💰150 yuan/day), as attractions like Guiping Xishan and Pingtianshan are scattered, making self-driving more convenient! 🌿 Day 1: Guiping Xishan Temple Visit + Xishan Spring Camping 🎫 Tickets: Xishan Scenic Area 100 yuan (20% off early bird tickets on Trip.com!), Xishan Spring Camping Base 198 yuan/night (dinner included). 📸 Photography Tips: • Take Hanfu photos in front of Xishan Xishian Temple, with morning mist creating a fairyland atmosphere! • Capture starry skies above tents from the camping base lawn, with romantic fireworks at night~ 🍜 Food Recommendations: • Breakfast: Luo Xiu rice noodles at the foot of Xishan (💰10 yuan/bowl), rich broth, even better with char siu! • Dinner: BBQ buffet at the camping base, must try the secret recipe char siu and mountain snails! 🏨 Accommodation: • Special Experience: Xishan Spring RV Camping Base (💰600+/night), mountain views from your window, listen to insects chirping at night ✨ ⚠️ Tips to Avoid Pitfalls: • Beware of unofficial guides at the Xishan trailhead! The official audio guide (💰20 yuan/device) is more reliable~ • Book the camping base 3 days in advance, accommodations are tight during May Day holiday! ⛰️ Day 2: Pingtianshan Forest Breathing + Cycling in Beautiful Hetan 🎫 Tickets: Pingtianshan 29 yuan (half price with student ID), Beautiful Hetan free (small train 💰20 yuan/person). 📸 Photography Tips: • Aerial shots at Pingtianshan meadow, wear a white long dress + straw hat to transform into a forest fairy! • Take fun photos with giant straw figures at the Beautiful Hetan Straw Park! 🚴 Cycling Route: Rent bikes at the entrance (💰15 yuan/hour) → Four Seasons Flower Sea → Vegetable Art Science Museum → Cycling Greenway, with lotus flowers beginning to bloom along the way~ 🍲 Lunch: • Farmhouse restaurant at the foot of the mountain, must order white-cut Xiayan chicken (💰35 yuan/each), tender and smooth! 🌙 Overnight Stay: • Value Choice: Vienna Hotel in Qintang (💰200+/night), clean and comfortable! ⚠️ Tips to Avoid Pitfalls: • Large temperature differences at Pingtianshan, bring windproof jacket + hiking poles! • Last small train at Beautiful Hetan departs at 18:00, don't miss the sunset! 🌸 Day 3: Nanshan Temple Zen Experience + Jiuling Lake Boating 🎫 Tickets: Nanshan Temple free, Jiuling Lake 50 yuan (boat included). 📸 Photography Tips: • Sit quietly under the thousand-year-old Bodhi tree at Nanshan Temple, with healing dappled light! • Capture reflections from the Jiuling Lake boat, with crystal clear mirror-like water~ 🍵 Experience: • Enjoy Zen tea at Nanshan Temple, taste a cup of Xishan tea for peace of mind! 🍱 Food: • Dinner: Qiaoxu Duck Rice Noodles on Old Street (💰15 yuan/bowl), fresh broth and tender meat! 🏨 Accommodation: • Convenient for Return: Guigang Victoria Hotel (💰300+/night), close to the high-speed rail station! ⚠️ Tips to Avoid Pitfalls: • Choose electric boats at Jiuling Lake, pedal boats are time-consuming and tiring! • For street food near Nanshan Temple, follow locals to avoid disappointment! 🌳 Day 4: Longtan National Forest Park + Return Journey 🎫 Tickets: Longtan Park 50 yuan (half price with student ID). 📸 Photography Tips: • Use lighting for photos inside Longtan Cave, creating magical stalactite effects! • Capture silhouettes against the light at the waterfall for an ethereal feel~ 🍱 Lunch: • Zhuang bamboo tube rice in the scenic area (💰25 yuan/serving), fragrant and soft glutinous rice! 🚄 Return Journey: • Recommended to return before 3 PM, as Guigang Station has frequent trains~ 💡 Universal Tips 1️⃣ Clothing: Lightweight sportswear + sun hat, bring mosquito repellent for mountainous areas! 2️⃣ Tickets: Book all scenic spots in advance on Trip.com! Avoid on-site queues during May Day holiday! 3️⃣ Transportation: 1+ hour one-way from downtown to scenic areas, consider hiring a car (💰200/day including driver) 4️⃣ Specialties: Guiping dried bean curd, white jade sugarcane, Qintang Maojian tea - more affordable at supermarkets! "Guigang is Guangxi's hidden gem lotus city—from the Zen morning bells of Guiping Xishan, to the green fairyland of Pingtianshan, to the sparkling waves of Jiuling Lake, every frame is a healing landscape! This May Day holiday, follow this guide to discover a different Lingnan charm~"

#discoverchina Xishan is more than just a scenic escape—it’s a place woven with whispers of faith and tradition. Nestled deep within the mountains lies a temple believed to hold extraordinary spiritual power, drawing visitors who seek blessings, tranquility, and a moment of reflection. Beyond its sacred atmosphere, the mountain itself is a marvel, with winding trails leading to breathtaking vistas. Whether you come for the serenity, the legends, or simply the beauty of nature, Xishan offers an experience that lingers long after the journey ends. It’s not just a destination—it’s a place where devotion and landscape intertwine, leaving visitors with a sense of peace and quiet wonder. 🌿✨⛩️🏔️

⛰️Guiping Xishan Scenic Area is a national 4A-level scenic area and a national geopark. It is located in Guiping City, southeastern Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, with the Xishan Scenic Area 1 km from the suburbs as the main attraction. It covers a total area of about 20 square kilometers. The area has a long history, with human activity dating back at least 10,000 years. It is a sacred place for Lingnan Buddhism and the location of the Guangxi Buddhist Association. 🙏This hiking team ended the trip with a prayer, and we will see the mountains of Guangxi again next year! 🚕Self-driving from Beihai: 3.30h 📍Altitude: 678 meters 🎫Tickets: 💰CNY 80, cable car 💰CNY 50, parking 💰CNY 10. ❗️We chose to enter the scenic area via a wild path, a small loop of about 6 hours. We started hiking at 11:00 am and reached the foot of the mountain at 5:00 pm. ✅Main temples: 🔻Longhua Temple: Located halfway up Xishan Mountain, formerly known as "Longhua Ancient Temple", it was built in the late Tang and early Song Dynasties, more than 1,000 years ago. It is one of the most famous temples in Guangxi and the location of the Guangxi Buddhist Association. 🔻Xishi Nunnery: Built in the third year of the Shunzhi period of the Qing Dynasty, it was built on the mountain. It is a well-preserved and luxurious nunnery with a unique Lingnan architectural style. It houses statues of Guanyin, Ksitigarbha, Manjusri, and Samantabhadra, and 88 line carvings of gods and bodhisattvas on the mountain walls. 🔻Guanyin Rock: An important attraction and photo spot in Xishan, the temple buildings are tall, with carved beams and painted rafters, and are magnificent. You can also enjoy a panoramic view of Guiping City. 🔻Li Gong Temple: The first temple you will see after entering the scenic area, it was built to honor the parents of officials in the Tang Dynasty. 🍜Food recommendations: The tofu pudding on the mountain is very good, CNY 5-8 per person. You can try the local specialty Gushan noodles after descending the mountain, and you won't be disappointed with any restaurant. 👉There are many steps in Xishan Scenic Area, so it is recommended to bring knee pads for the descent. Finally, I hope to return next year to fulfill my wish.

In Guangxi, I learned that there are seven Xishan Mountains in China, but only Guiping Xishan Mountain is located on the Tropic of Cancer. It is a national 4A-level scenic spot with a long history. It has been a tourist destination since the beginning of the Southern Liang Dynasty, which is more than 1,400 years ago. Guiping Xishan Scenic Area is so meaningful. Since I am in Guiping, how can I not visit it? The scenic spots marked on the Xishan Scenic Area map are so dense. I am a little greedy when I visit tourist attractions, and I want to visit all the scenic spots. Hey, how is that possible? I sorted out my thoughts and defined the joy of climbing this time. I enjoyed the beautiful scenery along the way and experienced the five unique features of Guiping Xishan Mountain: "strange stones, beautiful forests, sweet springs, fragrant tea, and sacred Buddhism." The highest peak of Xishan Mountain is 678 meters above sea level. Today is the weekend, and there are many people climbing the mountain. Many locals bring their children to experience the joy of climbing. Looking at the endless steps under my feet, the thought of retreating flashed in my mind. My husband climbed up first, which gave me strength. Up, up! The happy dopamine in my body was activated, and I felt relaxed and happy! Looking at these strange rocks and the trees with strong vitality, the roots lie on the rocks and grow well. It is incredible. Wow! Standing on the top of the mountain, overlooking Guiping, a city surrounded by mountains and rivers, a delicate ink painting is presented in front of me. It is so beautiful! I went down the mountain and passed by the Tang Yushi Li Gong Temple. I went in to have a look and was deeply touched. He was the governor of Xunzhou in the Tang Dynasty. Because he loved the people and governed well, he was deeply loved by the people. After his death, a temple was built, and a statue was erected. Incense was offered, and it has continued to this day. Opening hours: 4:00–19:00. Tickets are CNY 80. Children under 1.3 meters and seniors over 65 years old are free.

1. It is a 4A-level scenic spot, famous for its beautiful scenery and Buddhist holy land, and has the reputation of being the most beautiful in the south. 2. Guiping Xishan is one of the seven famous Xishan in my country, also known as Siling Mountain. It is named because it is located 1 km west of Guiping City. Since the Southern Liang Dynasty established the Guiping County government in Xishan, it has gradually become a tourist attraction. 3. It is commonly said that "Guilin's landscape is the best in the world, and half of Xuncheng is covered with mountains." The mountain is dotted with towering ancient trees, clear springs, rugged rocks and winding stone paths. Guiping West Mountain is famous for its "strange rocks, beautiful trees, sweet springs and fragrant tea". The rugged peaks and ridges, dozens or even hundreds of cubic meters of huge rocks stand in all directions, and the green shades and towering ancient trees form a magnificent scenery. 4. Xishan has a long cultural history. There are buildings such as Li Gongci, Xishi Temple, Longhua Temple, Ruquan Pavilion, Feige, etc. The "Xishi Temple", a relatively complete Guangxi Buddhist building, is preserved. Literati and poets of all dynasties have praised Xishan for more than 4,000 poems and couplets. Xishan tea is famous for its fragrance and delicious taste. It is sold all over the country. Quan Gan has always been praised by the world.

1. It is a 4A-level scenic spot, famous for its beautiful scenery and as a holy land of Buddhism, known as the 'Foremost Beauty under the Southern Sky'. 2. Guiping Xishan, one of the famous seven Xishans in China, is also known as Siling Mountain. It is named for its location 1 kilometer west of Guiping city. Since the establishment of Guiping County in the Southern Liang Dynasty, it has gradually become a tourist attraction. 3. There is a saying, 'Guilin's landscape tops those elsewhere, but Xuncheng's half-side mountain is even more unique.' The mountain is filled with ancient trees reaching the sky, sweet springs, bizarre rocks, and winding stone paths. Guiping Xishan is famous for its 'unique rocks, beautiful trees, sweet springs, and fragrant tea', with rugged peaks and hundreds of cubic meters of huge rocks scattered among the forests, shaded by greenery and towering ancient trees, forming a magnificent view. 4. Xishan has a long cultural and historical heritage, with architectural relics such as Li Gong Ci, Xishi An, Longhua Temple, Ruquan Pavilion, and Feige. It preserves the relatively intact Guangxi Buddhist architecture 'Xishi An', and has been praised by generations of literati for more than four thousand poems and couplets about Xishan. Xishan tea is famous far and wide for its refreshing and delicious taste, and is sold to various places. The sweet springs have always been acclaimed by people throughout history.

The Longmu Temple is really a sight to behold! Hey friends! 👋 Spring is approaching, have you thought about where to go for a trip? Today, I want to recommend a super beautiful place—Longmu Temple in Guangxi! Not only does it have ancient and exquisite architecture, but also breathtaking flower seas, making it a paradise for photography enthusiasts and flower-loving squads! 📷🌼 1️⃣ The highlight of Longmu Temple is, of course, the various majestic halls, such as the Longmu Hall, Guanyin Hall, and Sanqing Hall... Just hearing their names inspires awe. Here you can make a wish, and who knows, it might just come true! 😉 2️⃣ Don't forget about the surrounding sea of flowers. Spring is when the flowers are in their most fierce competition for beauty. Take out your phone and snap away, making your social circle green with envy! 🏞️ 3️⃣ Tired from walking? Local snack stalls are waiting for you. While eating delicious local snacks, you can immerse yourself in the rich local cultural atmosphere—perfect! 🍜 The best time to travel is, of course, spring. It's not too cold or too hot, and the flowers are in full bloom. What are you waiting for? 🌤️ Here comes the travel suggestion! Spend the morning of the first day exploring the temples and the afternoon tasting the food; on the second day, you can continue your adventure journey to the Xishan Scenic Area or Zhongshan Park. Remember to apply sunscreen, the sun is no joke! ☀️ Keep these tips in mind: book tickets in advance, visit quietly, cherish cultural relics, take sun protection measures, and maintain environmental hygiene. Do all these, and you'll be the brightest star! 🚻 All in all, Longmu Temple in Guangxi is definitely the top choice for a spring outing. Are you ready to embrace this visual feast? Tell me about your travel plans!

🚗🚗🚗Travel itinerary: Day1: Shenzhen North Station→Rong County Wansheng Hotel→Zhenwu Pavilion Day2: Mingshi Countryside→Huazhu·Daxin Longying Hotel (Detian Waterfall Branch) Day3: Detian Transnational Waterfall Scenic Area→Sino-Vietnamese No. 53 Boundary Marker→Yideli Chengrui Xuan Baise Jingxi Hotel Day4: Yideli Chengrui Xuan Baise Jingxi Hotel→Gulong Mountain Grand Canyon→Quyang Lake→Goose Spring Day5: Xishan Holiday Hotel (Guiping Xishan Scenic Area Dateng Gorge Scenic Area Branch)→Xishan Scenic Spot→Beidi Temple Day6: Shenzhen North Station