Longkalai | A Slightly Disappointing Stop, Wait Until Spring for Better Views

🚗 The last stop of our self-driving trip in Guangxi: Longkalai 🚗 We were half satisfied and half disappointed. I think the place is nice, but not worth a special trip. We drove from Chongzuo to Baise and passed by Longkalai, but we did take a detour. 🚗 We visited in autumn and winter, during the dry season, so it wasn't as beautiful as the photos online, but I can imagine how beautiful it would be in summer when the water rises and the grass is green. ——— Travel Information Scenic Area: Longkalai (Qinglong Lake) Location: Debao County, Baise, Guangxi, near Hongye Forest Park Transportation: Self-driving only, navigate to Longkalai Tickets: Free ——— ❤️ Travel Tips 1️⃣ Also known as Qinglong Lake, it is a free, non-touristy place, a bit remote, with few people and very niche. Your phone may not have a signal (but it doesn't affect the drone signal). There is a power line in the wetland area, so be careful when flying a drone. · 2️⃣ The last 200 meters of mountain road on the navigation is very difficult to drive. Small cars are not recommended to go up the mountain. It's not far to park on the roadside and walk up. If you break down, it will be difficult to wait for rescue. · 3️⃣ When the water level rises, it is a lake. In winter, during the dry season, it becomes a wetland park. Locals come here to fish and graze cattle, and there are few tourists. Pay attention to travel safety. · 4️⃣ Longkalai is surrounded by mountains, so there is no sunset. If you want to take photos, it is recommended to come early in the afternoon. It gets dark early in the evening, and it is difficult to see without light.