Four Days and Three Nights in Guigang | Complete Guide to Exploring the Secret Lotus City

| Complete Guide to Exploring the Secret Lotus City. 📅 Itinerary Overview Day 1: Guiping Xishan Temple Visit + Xishan Spring Camping Day 2: Pingtianshan Forest Breathing + Cycling in Beautiful Hetan Day 3: Nanshan Temple Zen Experience + Jiuling Lake Boating Day 4: Longtan National Forest Park + Return Journey 🚗 Transportation Guide • Main Transportation: ✈️ Flight: Fly directly to Nanning Wuxu Airport, then take a train to Guigang Station (1 hour, 💰50 yuan), and a 20-minute taxi ride to downtown. 🚄 High-speed Rail: 1.5-hour direct train from Guangzhou/Nanning to Guigang Station, with convenient public transportation/shared electric bikes in the city (🛵2 yuan/ride). • Scenic Area Transportation: 🚙 Rental car recommended (average 💰150 yuan/day), as attractions like Guiping Xishan and Pingtianshan are scattered, making self-driving more convenient! 🌿 Day 1: Guiping Xishan Temple Visit + Xishan Spring Camping 🎫 Tickets: Xishan Scenic Area 100 yuan (20% off early bird tickets on Trip.com!), Xishan Spring Camping Base 198 yuan/night (dinner included). 📸 Photography Tips: • Take Hanfu photos in front of Xishan Xishian Temple, with morning mist creating a fairyland atmosphere! • Capture starry skies above tents from the camping base lawn, with romantic fireworks at night~ 🍜 Food Recommendations: • Breakfast: Luo Xiu rice noodles at the foot of Xishan (💰10 yuan/bowl), rich broth, even better with char siu! • Dinner: BBQ buffet at the camping base, must try the secret recipe char siu and mountain snails! 🏨 Accommodation: • Special Experience: Xishan Spring RV Camping Base (💰600+/night), mountain views from your window, listen to insects chirping at night ✨ ⚠️ Tips to Avoid Pitfalls: • Beware of unofficial guides at the Xishan trailhead! The official audio guide (💰20 yuan/device) is more reliable~ • Book the camping base 3 days in advance, accommodations are tight during May Day holiday! ⛰️ Day 2: Pingtianshan Forest Breathing + Cycling in Beautiful Hetan 🎫 Tickets: Pingtianshan 29 yuan (half price with student ID), Beautiful Hetan free (small train 💰20 yuan/person). 📸 Photography Tips: • Aerial shots at Pingtianshan meadow, wear a white long dress + straw hat to transform into a forest fairy! • Take fun photos with giant straw figures at the Beautiful Hetan Straw Park! 🚴 Cycling Route: Rent bikes at the entrance (💰15 yuan/hour) → Four Seasons Flower Sea → Vegetable Art Science Museum → Cycling Greenway, with lotus flowers beginning to bloom along the way~ 🍲 Lunch: • Farmhouse restaurant at the foot of the mountain, must order white-cut Xiayan chicken (💰35 yuan/each), tender and smooth! 🌙 Overnight Stay: • Value Choice: Vienna Hotel in Qintang (💰200+/night), clean and comfortable! ⚠️ Tips to Avoid Pitfalls: • Large temperature differences at Pingtianshan, bring windproof jacket + hiking poles! • Last small train at Beautiful Hetan departs at 18:00, don't miss the sunset! 🌸 Day 3: Nanshan Temple Zen Experience + Jiuling Lake Boating 🎫 Tickets: Nanshan Temple free, Jiuling Lake 50 yuan (boat included). 📸 Photography Tips: • Sit quietly under the thousand-year-old Bodhi tree at Nanshan Temple, with healing dappled light! • Capture reflections from the Jiuling Lake boat, with crystal clear mirror-like water~ 🍵 Experience: • Enjoy Zen tea at Nanshan Temple, taste a cup of Xishan tea for peace of mind! 🍱 Food: • Dinner: Qiaoxu Duck Rice Noodles on Old Street (💰15 yuan/bowl), fresh broth and tender meat! 🏨 Accommodation: • Convenient for Return: Guigang Victoria Hotel (💰300+/night), close to the high-speed rail station! ⚠️ Tips to Avoid Pitfalls: • Choose electric boats at Jiuling Lake, pedal boats are time-consuming and tiring! • For street food near Nanshan Temple, follow locals to avoid disappointment! 🌳 Day 4: Longtan National Forest Park + Return Journey 🎫 Tickets: Longtan Park 50 yuan (half price with student ID). 📸 Photography Tips: • Use lighting for photos inside Longtan Cave, creating magical stalactite effects! • Capture silhouettes against the light at the waterfall for an ethereal feel~ 🍱 Lunch: • Zhuang bamboo tube rice in the scenic area (💰25 yuan/serving), fragrant and soft glutinous rice! 🚄 Return Journey: • Recommended to return before 3 PM, as Guigang Station has frequent trains~ 💡 Universal Tips 1️⃣ Clothing: Lightweight sportswear + sun hat, bring mosquito repellent for mountainous areas! 2️⃣ Tickets: Book all scenic spots in advance on Trip.com! Avoid on-site queues during May Day holiday! 3️⃣ Transportation: 1+ hour one-way from downtown to scenic areas, consider hiring a car (💰200/day including driver) 4️⃣ Specialties: Guiping dried bean curd, white jade sugarcane, Qintang Maojian tea - more affordable at supermarkets! "Guigang is Guangxi's hidden gem lotus city—from the Zen morning bells of Guiping Xishan, to the green fairyland of Pingtianshan, to the sparkling waves of Jiuling Lake, every frame is a healing landscape! This May Day holiday, follow this guide to discover a different Lingnan charm~"