Sanmenhai, Guangxi

Day 1: Arrival and Initial Exploration • Morning: Take a flight or high-speed train from your departure city to Nanning, then drive or take public transportation to Fengshan County (depart from Nanning Langdong Bus Station, ticket price: CNY 115, departs at 12:20 pm every day, transfer to a special bus line after arriving in Fengshan County, CNY 7 to the scenic area). • Afternoon: After arriving at Sanmenhai Scenic Area, go to the scenic area reception center to buy tickets (CNY 98 per person), then take a boat tour of Sanmenhai. As the boat moves slowly, you will pass through several caves and skylights, and you can enjoy the unique karst landforms and clear lake water. It is recommended to wear a beautiful dress or handsome clothes for photos. • Evening: Dine at a restaurant in Fengshan County or near the scenic area to taste local specialties, such as grilled fish and local vegetables. Then check into a hotel to rest. Day 2: In-depth Exploration and Hiking • Morning: Enter Sanmenhai Scenic Area again and choose a hiking route for in-depth exploration. It is recommended to go from Sanmenhai to Mawang Cave South Gate, cross the peak cluster area along the Mawang Cave passage, reach the Half Cave Tiankeng, and then go to Yin Yang Mountain via the Mawang Cave exit Black Cave, Xiaba Luan, and Green River Cave. This route allows you to observe the unique landscape formed by karst landforms more carefully and feel the charm of nature. • Afternoon: Continue hiking and explore attractions such as caves, pavilions, and Feilong Cave. Feilong Cave is a spectacular sight, and when the sunlight penetrates the top of the cave, the whole picture looks like a giant dragon shuttling through the water. During the hike, please pay attention to safety, wear light and comfortable shoes, and bring necessary protective equipment. • Evening: Return to the hotel to rest and review the wonderful moments of the day. Day 3: Surrounding Tours and Return • Morning: Go to the surrounding villages to explore and taste farmhouse dishes, such as braised pork made with local fresh vegetables and local pork. You can also buy some local specialty dried goods or handicrafts as souvenirs. • Afternoon: Start your return journey according to the return transportation arrangement. If time permits, you can stop in Fengshan County or Nanning for a while to visit the local night market or shopping center. Please note the following during the tour: • The scenery of Sanmenhai Scenic Area is closely related to the weather, and the scenery is especially charming on sunny days, so it is recommended to visit on sunny days. • Dining options in the scenic area are limited, so it is recommended to bring your own dry food and water. However, you can try local specialties, such as fig jelly. • The parking lot in the scenic area is limited, so if you drive there, please plan your parking location in advance. • Protect the environment and do not litter in the scenic area. We hope this detailed itinerary will help you plan a pleasant trip to Sanmenhai!