Things to do in Guiping

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Xishan Scenic Area

The West Mountain Scenic Area is one of Eastern Guangxi's famous scenic spots. West Mountain has been one of Guangxi's famous Buddhist shrines ever since ancient times. Inside the scenic area, the ancient Longhua Ancient Temple is a must-see site for the many Buddhists. Furthermore, the scenery in the mountains is also very beautiful. Ancient trees tower over the mountain roads. From the mountaintop, it is possible to look over the city. There is also the famous Fu Spring and the Longhua Temple, which can be said to be the essence of the West Mountain Scenic Area.

Longtan National Forest Park

Longtan National Forest Park is in Jintian Forest Farm and Dapingshan Animal and Plant Nature Reserve in the northwest of Guiping City. The peaks in the scenic area are surprisingly steep, and the waterfalls are famous for their 100-meter drop. There is also a rich flora and fauna landscape. Wandering in the garden, you can see monkeys playing. It was once one of the main scenic spots of the TV drama "Taiping Heavenly Kingdom."

Baishi Mountain

Baishi Mountain is a famous Danxia landform landscape in southeastern Guangxi, known for its steep peaks and its history as a renowned Taoist and Buddhist site. Relics such as Shousheng Temple and Sanqing Temple remain here. Xu Xiake once visited to explore and wrote the "Baishi Travel Notes," which allows readers to imagine the thrilling experience of "walking along the cliff walls" he described. There are two main ways to explore Baishi Mountain: one is to walk along the foot of the mountain to enjoy the forest scenery and Taoist and Buddhist relics like Shousheng Temple and Sanqing Temple; the other is to embark on a hiking trip along the "Yixiantian" (A Thread of Sky). There are two main peaks here: Duxiu Peak and Lianhuarui. The former is too dangerous and is for viewing only, while the latter is the destination for hiking. It takes approx. 1.5 hours to reach the summit. After walking along the stone steps, you will encounter a steeper "cloud ladder." However, there is still a very dangerous path from the cloud ladder to the summit, with a difficulty comparable to rock climbing. It is recommended not to attempt this rashly. If you want to enjoy the magnificent scenery from the summit, it is recommended to go with experienced outdoor enthusiasts.

Jintian Uprising Scenic Area of Taiping Heavenly Kingdom

The Taiping Tianguo Jintian Uprising Site is a museum-like house located in Guiping, Guangxi. It is the site of the largest and most extensively influential Taiping Tianguo Peasant Uprising in China's history. In the old Taiping Tianguo Jintian Uprising Site, there are exhibition halls about the uprising, Hong Xiuquan's statues and many historical sites such as the Guyingpan, Weichanghui's former residence and the Fengmenao old battlefield.

Dateng Gorge Ecological Tourist Area

Dateng Gorge was the birthplace and stronghold of the Yao peasant uprisings during the Ming Dynasty. In the spring of 1974, the Chairman, who was well-versed in the history of peasant uprisings in China, inquired in detail about Dateng Gorge and personally wrote the three characters "Dateng Gorge". Entering the Dateng Gorge Scenic Area, you can see precipitous cliffs, strange peaks, dangerous shoals, rapid currents, green mountains, and clear waters on both banks of the Qianjiang River, offering endless beautiful scenery.

Tropic of Cancer Symbol Park

Tropic of Cancer Symbol Park is located beside the Nanwu Secondary Highway in Xiaowen Village, Shizui Town, 8 km east of Guiping city. The main construction of the park began in November 1996 and was completed in June 1997. The park features a landmark tower standing 17.2 meters tall with a span of 26 meters, symbolizing the polar line that passes through a 6-meter-diameter sphere containing a sun-viewing aperture at its center. Visitors can witness the "no-shadow" phenomenon here and experience unique echo effects. The east-west direction of the Tropic of Cancer marker is embedded with a 5 cm wide, over 20-meter-long indicator line marking the Tropic of Cancer, which also serves as the boundary between the tropical and temperate zones. Standing here, you can place one foot in the tropical zone and the other in the temperate zone. When speaking from the Guiping point at the center of the marker, your voice becomes exceptionally loud, as if using a microphone. Whispering from points 32 meters apart north and south of this spot sounds as clear as a telephone call. This is the only marker tower among the nine global Tropic of Cancer markers that produces such strong echoes.

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Jintian Uprising Museum

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Weizhou Island

Weizhou Island is located in the southern part of Beihai. It is a large extinct volcanic island in China. Many people choose it as a graduation trip destination. The volcanic rocks in the Crocodile Mountain Attraction, the sea erosion landscape of Dishui Danping, the beaches with different styles, and the beautiful sunrise and sunset are all the charms of Weizhou Island. For food lovers, the delicious seafood is not to be missed. Island beauty: Various volcanic rocks Traces of volcanic rocks can be seen everywhere on the entire Weizhou Island, and the Crocodile Mountain Attraction is the essence of the volcanic geological landscape of Weizhou Island. Here you can see the crater of Weizhou Island, volcanic lava in various shapes and forms, and the peculiar landforms formed by volcanic eruptions. You can also take photos with the Weizhou Lighthouse. Beaches with different styles Weizhou Island is surrounded by the sea, and each beach has its own style. Dishuidanping has a large area of ​​sea cliffs, with layers of rock textures and continuous dripping, and is also a place to watch the sunset on the island; Shiluokou Beach has a variety of water sports; Wucai Beach has a unique geological landscape and is also a good place to wait for the sunrise; Shell Beach is relatively primitive, quiet and beautiful. Long-standing religious culture In addition to beautiful scenery, Weizhou Island is also rich in cultural heritage. The Catholic Church is very old and still solemn and sacred. Not far away is a quiet and simple Church of Our Lady. There are also many residents on the island who believe in Mazu. The Sanpo Temple (also known as Tianhou Temple) in Nanwan is still popular today. Popular Experiences: Enjoy the gorgeous sunrise and sunset at the seaside Weizhou Island has many geological wonders and its beaches are clear and flat. No matter where you are on the island, the sunrise and sunset here are unforgettable. Shell Beach and Wucai Beach on the east side are popular sunrise viewing spots on the island. Tourists usually choose to wait for the rising of the red sun here at four or five in the morning. Dishui Danping and Shiluokou Beach on the west side are good locations for watching the sunset. Enjoy a variety of water sports In addition to the scenery, Weizhou Island is also a paradise for water sports. Among them, the activities near Nanwan Beach are more abundant, including jet skis, sea fishing, etc. It is also a popular diving spot on Weizhou Island. The suitable diving time is from 9:00 to 16:00. There are also fishermen who provide fishing projects at sea at Shell Beach. Enjoy a leisurely bike ride around the island Weizhou Island is not very big, and the transportation on the island is mainly bicycles and electric vehicles. There are car rental points near the docks where you land on the island. The colorful highway on the east coast is a famous ring road on Weizhou Island. It is black asphalt in the middle and red asphalt on both sides, which is very beautiful. The sea view along the way is very pristine. Whether you walk or rent a bicycle or electric bike, it is a very good experience. Recommended route: When visiting Weizhou Island, you will usually stay for one night. The recommended routes are:On the same day: Crocodile Mountain Attraction- Nanwan Ocean Sports Park - Dishui Danping - Nanwan Street; the next day: Wucai Beach - Catholic Church - Shiluokou Beach - Shell Beach”. Start to the Crocodile Mountain Attraction. You can also see the main sign of Weizhou Island along the way. Then go to Nanwan Ocean Sports Park. There are many photo-taking spots, Complimentary beach chairs and baths in the park. You can also experience regular water sports. In the evening, go to Dishui Danping to enjoy the sunset and sunset glow here. Eat and stay in Nanwan Street at night. Get up early the next day to watch the sunrise at Wucai Beach. Then you can rent a bicycle or battery car nearby and ride to visit the Catholic Church. Then ride along the colorful road. You can also go to Shell Beach on the way. Leave the island by boat in the late afternoon. So far, the fulfilling two-day tour of Weizhou Island has come to an end. Food and accommodation tips: The seafood on Weizhou Island is famous for its deliciousness. Nanwan Street is the agricultural trade center here, where you can buy seafood and take it back to the store for processing. Nanwan Street is also where bars are concentrated. In addition, there is a small market outside the Catholic Church, where many villagers set up stalls to sell local snacks, such as jelly, glutinous rice cakes, sweet potato cakes, etc., which are very affordable. Accommodation in Weizhou is mainly private inns. Nanwan is a popular place to stay. It is very convenient for eating and shopping, and the distance to the island's highlights is also suitable. May to October every year is the peak tourist season for Weizhou Island. It is recommended to book a room in advance when traveling to Weizhou Island during holidays.

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Qingxiu Mountain

Qingxiu Mountain is one of the famous scenic spots in Nanning and is located on the banks of the Yongjiang River. Qingxiu Mountain has more than a dozen foothills such as Qingshan and Fenghuangling. Here, you can visit the Longxiang Pagoda, look out over the landscapes. Or you can stroll through the park and admire different kinds of flowers. In springtime, this is a great place to enjoy flowers blooming, especially peach blossoms on Peach Blossom Island.