Thought Guilin was already beautiful until I came to Baise
“Originally thought Guilin's landscape was unbeatable
Until I delved into Baise in western Guangxi and was completely captivated
This seriously underrated treasure city
Has a rich revolutionary heritage and stunning landscapes that rival Guilin
Few people, wild scenery, niche and healing
Those who understand travel have quietly come here to escape and vacation long ago
🌟Highlights
▪️Karst peak forests comparable to Guilin, with emerald green clear lakes, perfect for photos
▪️Very few tourists throughout the area, no crowds, enjoy the entire secret landscape alone
▪️Diverse activities: cliff camping, sinkhole adventure, lakeside hiking all in one experience
▪️Pristine natural scenery, very low commercialization, preserving the purest mountain and water quality
▪️Conveniently visit Jingxi and Leye, exploring the core beautiful spots of western Guangxi in one trip
📸Must-visit Attractions
▪️Haokun Lake
The same check-in spot as Zhang Xinyu, emerald lake water paired with continuous peak forests, boating on the lake feels like entering a secret realm
▪️Leye Dashiwai Sinkhole
A world-class karst wonder, spectacular and shocking, perfect for sinkhole rappelling and deep exploration
▪️Jingxi Equan
A niche pastoral landscape, ancient bridges and flowing water, full of countryside painting vibes
▪️Gulong Mountain Grand Canyon
Canyon waterfall clusters, hiking and creek tracing very refreshing, perfect for summer cooling
▪️Tongling Grand Canyon
Deep canyon with streams and waterfalls everywhere, pristine natural scenery very healing
🚶3-Day Travel Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Baise city → Head to Haokun Lake → Lakeside hiking + boat tour → Cliff camping at Haokun Lake
Day 2: Leye Dashiwai Sinkhole group → Check in at sinkhole wonders → Experience sinkhole rappelling adventure
Day 3: Jingxi Equan → Gulong Mountain Grand Canyon → Tongling Grand Canyon → Return
⏰ 3 days 2 nights in total, relaxed pace, allowing deep exploration without rushing or fatigue
🎒Travel Preparation
▪️Clothing: Light colors, casual outdoor wear, suitable for mountain and water photos; quick-dry clothes for creek tracing
▪️Documents: ID card is a must, some attractions offer discounts with valid documents
▪️Gear: Outdoor hiking shoes, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, camera, small amount of cash
▪️Medicine: Stomach medicine, band-aids, motion sickness pills for long mountain trips
⚠️Travel Tips
▪️Mountain attractions are quite spread out, self-driving is recommended for more freedom
▪️Baise has frequent summer rains, check weather forecast in advance and avoid heavy rain
▪️Sinkhole and canyon areas are cooler, bring a light jacket
▪️Local dining around attractions mainly features local specialties with sour and spicy flavors, prepare accordingly
▪️Try to travel off-peak, weekdays have fewer tourists, better photo and travel experience”@BAILEE BURNETT · 4 months ago