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Mitchell Elizabeth 30Singapore

Must-visit spots for enjoying ginkgo in autumn: High-speed rail or self-driving

Must-visit highlights】✨ 🍂 Golden Ginkgo Sea 📍 Haiyang Village, Lingchuan (Exact address: Near Dawei, Lingchuan County, Guilin, Guangxi) ⏰ Opening hours: 8:00-18:00 China’s number one ginkgo village with a million ginkgo trees creating a golden feast! Every snap is an Instagram-worthy masterpiece📸 Best to come early morning or evening for the softest light~ 🍅 Fiery Persimmon Scroll 📍 Hongyan Village, Gongcheng (Exact address: Lianhua Town, Gongcheng County, Guilin, Guangxi) ⏰ Open all day The "Persimmon Village" with tens of thousands of persimmon trees hanging like little red lanterns! Fresh persimmon cakes available from late November🍅 The harvest season vibe is at its peak! 🏮 Ancient Town Autumn Charm 📍 Huangyao Ancient Town (Zhaoping County, Hezhou, Guangxi) Stroll through the 900-year-old town, with bluestone paths + persimmons + oil-paper umbrellas = a stunning ancient-style photo set🏮 Recommended to shoot during the blue hour at dusk! ━━━━━━━🚗 3 Days 2 Nights Essential Itinerary ━━━━━━━ 🔸Day 1: Guangzhou → Huangyao Ancient Town 🌙 Depart at night: About 4.5h self-drive from Guangzhou ✨ Secret tip: Night tour to freely explore the deserted ancient town! Lanterns create a super atmospheric vibe~ 🏨 Accommodation recommendations: · Jinlan Resident Inn (Rooftop panoramic view💯) · Hanshe Meisu (Ancient house renovation with great feel) 📍 Both located inside the ancient town scenic area 🍴 Must-try foods: ✔ Huangyao stuffed tofu (with a surprise of glutinous rice inside!) ✔ Fermented black bean noodles (locals queue for this) 🔸Day 2: Huangyao → Haiyang Village → Guilin 🌅 Morning: Enjoy exclusive morning light shots in the ancient town! Few people, easy to shoot📸 🚗 3.5h self-drive to Haiyang Village (Remember to fill up gas⛽) 🌄 Afternoon: 📍 Datongmuwan (Entrance fee 20 RMB) Must take a photo with the thousand-year-old "Ginkgo King"! 📍 Xiaotongmuwan (Free) A less crowded, beautiful hidden spot 🍲 Must-eat: Ginkgo chicken hotpot (warming and healthy) Freshly stir-fried ginkgo only 3 RMB per jin, super cheap! 🔸Day 3: Guilin → Hongyan Village → Guangzhou ☀️ Morning: 🚗 1.5h self-drive to Hongyan Village Tens of thousands of persimmon trees as a backdrop! Recommended to wear red/white clothes👗 🍵 Lunch recommendations: ✔ Gongcheng oil tea (Intangible cultural heritage delicacy!) ✔ Sweet and glutinous persimmon cakes~ ━━━━━━━✨ Practical Tips ━━━━━━━ 🚗 Transportation options: 1️⃣ Best choice: Self-driving (About 800 km total from Guangzhou) 2️⃣ High-speed rail: Guangzhou South → Gongcheng Station (2h) + car hire 📸 Photo tips: · Wearing Hanfu or Mian skirt in Haiyang Village looks amazing · Best light in Hongyan Village is 3-5 pm · Bring a tripod for time-lapse shots! 👗 Outfit suggestions: Ginkgo yellow with red scarf / persimmon forest with white sweater Vintage or new Chinese style both work great🉑 ⚠️ Notes: · Big temperature difference! Bring down jacket + scarf · Wear non-slip shoes! Village paths are not easy to walk · Prepare about 500 RMB in cash 🛍️ Souvenir list: · Fresh ginkgo from Haiyang Village (3 RMB per jin) · Gongcheng persimmon cakes (12-18 RMB per jin) · Oil tea seasoning pack Sacred place
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Posted: Oct 16, 2025
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