Explore Hechi with just 1.5k per person!

💰 【Budget Reference】 4-day trip for 1.5K-2K per person (includes meals, accommodation, transport & tickets—off-peak season is a steal!) - **Transport**: High-speed rail to Hechi Station / transfer by bus from Nanning (self-driving offers more freedom) 🚗 - **Tickets**: 300-400 RMB (50% off with student ID!) - **Accommodation**: B&Bs 100-300 RMB/night, luxury hotels 500+ RMB - **Food**: 30-50 RMB/meal, street snacks 10 RMB for a full belly! 🏞️ 【Must-Visit Attractions】 ✅ **Top 1: Sanmenhai (Fengshan County)** ✨ World-class karst skylight cluster Boat through underground rivers where sunlight pierces "skylights," creating Tyndall beams. The water shifts from peacock blue to emerald green—breathtaking! 📸 **Tips**: ❶ Boat ticket: 98 RMB (includes guide) ❷ Cave temp: 18°C—bring a light jacket 🧥 ❸ Arrive before 9 AM to avoid crowds and capture fairy-tale shots! ✅ **Top 2: Hechi Little Three Gorges (Jinchengjiang District)** ✨ "Southern China’s Water Canyon"—wilder than Guilin! Cliffs of Tianmen Gorge + the "Thread of Sky" at Shenmen Gorge. A 1.5-hour cruise immerses you in a 100-mile gallery, with playful monkeys 🐒! 📸 **Tips**: ❶ Ticket + boat: 80 RMB (discounts online) ❷ Wear Hanfu and pose on the bow for epic wuxia shots! ✅ **Top 3: Liu Sanjie’s Hometown (Yizhou District)** ✨ Sacred site of Zhuang folk song culture! Bamboo rafting with mountain songs, live wedding performances at Liuhe Village, and tying wishes on the "Love Tree"—super interactive! 📸 **Tips**: ❶ Free entry (shows cost extra) ❷ Rent Zhuang ethnic outfits (30 RMB/hour)—stunning at night! ✅ **Hidden Gems** - **Du’an Chengjiang Wetland Park**: May-Oct, the "river that blooms" 💐—covered in sea cabbage flowers! - **Nandan Geyasi Valley**: Bai Ku Yao bonfire nights 🔥 + cliffside glass cabins for stargazing ⛺️ 🗺️ 【4-Day Itinerary】 **D1: Underground Adventure** Sanmenhai → Chuanlongyan Geological Park → Stay in Fengshan (rec: Wanxiang B&B, poolside karst views) **D2: Longevity Wellness** Baimo Cave (oxygen paradise!) → Visit centenarians in Longevity Village → Capture Tai Chi River at Minghe Scenic Spot **D3: Scenic Blitz** Hechi Little Three Gorges cruise → Mountain songs at Liu Sanjie’s Hometown → Stay in Yizhou (Tianlongwan Manyue Hotel, family-friendly) **D4: Ethnic Culture** Nandan Geyasi Valley (tie-dye workshop) → Dongtian Wine Cave (world’s largest wine cave—sniff the barrels!) 🍜 【Food Guide】 🔥 **Must-Try** 1. **Bama Hemp Seed Soup**: UN-certified "longevity soup!" Creamy with corn porridge, 25 RMB/person. 2. **Fruit Sauce BBQ**: Yizhou Dongfeng Night Market! Grilled tendon with plum sauce 🍖, crispy-sour-sweet, 30 RMB/person. 3. **Duck Offal Platter**: Jinjiang’s "Xiangjie Old Shop!" Duck organs + blood sausage with spicy dip—refreshing! ⚠️ **Avoid** × Overpriced "longevity products" in scenic areas (cheaper outside). × Fried bee pupae/bamboo worms—adventurous but risky! 🏨 【Accommodation Picks】 | Area | Hotel | Highlights | |---------------|--------------------------------|-------------------------------------| | Fengshan | Zaiye Suji·Wanxiang | Infinity pool + private hot tub, ultra-design | | Bama | Cifu Lake Junlan Resort | Lakeside infinity pool + health meals! | | Yizhou | Tianlongwan Manyue Hotel | Japanese tatami, steps from Liu Sanjie | 💡 **Money-Saver**: Stay in Longevity Village homestays (80 RMB/night)—chat with centenarians! 📌 **Pro Tips**: ❶ Pack mosquito repellent + sunscreen—canyon bugs are fierce! ❷ Wet shoes for rainy days—cave floors are slippery. ❸ Book train tickets early! Peak season sells out ⏰