Reverse Holiday Travel: Longwu Manor Hidden in Lingshan, Qinzhou, Privately Enjoy a Millennium-old Lychee Grove and Ancient Residence Leisure Time

Reverse Holiday Travel: Longwu Manor Hidden in Lingshan, Qinzhou, Privately Enjoy a Millennium-old Lychee Grove and Ancient Residence Leisure Time Having toured the popular mountains and waters of Guangxi, if asked which lesser-known secret spot I miss the most, Longwu Manor in Lingshan County, Qinzhou would definitely be number one—this is my third dedicated visit. People often say Guangxi only has Guilin’s landscapes, but little do they know this manor hidden deep in the lychee groves holds the purest Lingnan ancient charm. This time, besides the must-visit century-old manor and ancient residence, we also found several lychee hometown secret spots known only to locals. If you want to avoid crowds and immerse yourself in fresh air during the holiday, quickly save this Longwu Manor guide～ 🚗 Transportation Guide - High-speed rail: Take the high-speed train to Qinzhou East Station, transfer to a bus heading to Lingshan (about 1.5 hours), then take a taxi from Lingshan County town to Longwu Manor (about 20 minutes) - Self-driving: About 2 hours from Nanning, about 2.5 hours from Zhanjiang, passing through vast lychee groves along the way with super healing scenery 🗺️ 3 Days 2 Nights Holiday Highlights Route - Day 1: Depart from Nanning/Zhanjiang → Longwu Manor Core Area → Longwu Reservoir - Day 2: Millennium-old Lychee Garden → Su Clan Ancestral Hall → Pingtang Ancient Village - Day 3: Lingshan Museum → Yandun Drum Heritage Base → Return trip 🌟 Longwu Must-Visit: Manor Core Area - 🏯 Longwu Manor Ancient Residence Cluster: One of the best-preserved Lingnan landlord manors in Guangxi, featuring blue bricks, black tiles, and carved window lattices. The “grand mansion” from a century ago still exudes elegance today. Highlights include the Western-style building (a blend of Chinese and Western architecture from the Republic of China period) and the wok-ear gable walls. No filter needed for photos; every shot is a vintage masterpiece. - 🌳 Millennium-old Lychee Garden: The lychee grove surrounding the manor is over a thousand years old, with the oldest lychee tree aged over 1,500 years. Even outside lychee season, the dense branches form a green umbrella, with sunlight filtering through the leaves creating dappled light, making a stroll refreshingly cool. - 🛕 Su Clan Ancestral Hall: The “spiritual core” of the manor, with exquisite wood and stone carvings. The plaques and couplets inside record the rise and fall of the Su family. Ancestral worship ceremonies are held during festivals, while on regular days it’s so quiet you can hear the wind brushing past the eaves. Other Unmissable Attractions - 🌊 Longwu Reservoir: Only a 10-minute drive from the manor, the reservoir is surrounded by mountains on three sides with crystal-clear water like a mirror. Mornings often have mist swirling, resembling an ink painting. You can walk along the lake or picnic under a tree, enjoying the tranquility. - 🥁 Yandun Drum Heritage Base: The birthplace of Lingshan’s intangible cultural heritage “Yandun Drum.” You can watch craftsmen making the drums, and if lucky, catch a performance. The drumbeats are deep and powerful, full of local flavor. 🏡 Lesser-Known Secret Spots (Few People, Beautiful Scenery!) - Pingtang Ancient Village: About a 30-minute drive from the manor, a Lingnan ancient village from the Ming and Qing dynasties. The alleys are narrow and deep, old houses covered with vines, and the old banyan tree and ancient well at the village entrance are full of life atmosphere. Almost no tourists, perfect for a slow stroll. - Lingshan Museum: A “treasure exhibition hall” hidden in the county town, showcasing Lingshan’s history, culture, and folk customs. Especially notable is the “Lychee Culture Exhibition,” which explains the entire process from lychee planting to processing. Free admission and very few visitors. 💡 Holiday Travel Tips - Longwu Manor and surrounding attractions are mostly natural landscapes, so comfortable flat shoes are recommended for walking around ancient villages and lychee groves. - Lychee season (June-July) is the best time to visit, when you can taste fresh Lingshan lychees. Outside lychee season, you can buy lychee dried fruit, lychee honey, and other specialties. - Must-try local delicacies: Lingshan roast duck noodles (fresh soup and smooth noodles), lychee mushroom chicken soup (seasonal delicacy), Yandun cured meat (salty and flavorful). This manor hidden in Lingshan, Qinzhou, has none of the hustle and bustle of popular scenic spots, only ancient residences, lychee groves, and slow time. If you want to avoid crowds during the holiday, come here to find your own relaxation and healing～