Reverse Holiday Travel: Hidden in Pumiao Town by the Yong River, Seeking Ancient Blessings for Ultimate Healing

Reverse Holiday Travel: Hidden in Pumiao Town by the Yong River, Seeking Ancient Blessings for Ultimate Healing After visiting all the popular spots around Nanning, the place I keep thinking about the most is Pumiao Town on the south bank of the Yong River—this is my third special trip here. Many people know Pumiao for its fresh rice noodles, but few notice the century-old ancient palace temple hidden in the town. It lacks the hustle and bustle of trendy spots, offering only the tranquility of ancient architecture and the warmth of everyday life. This time, besides the must-visit Puwu Shenggong Temple, I also discovered several local hidden slow-life corners. If you want to escape the crowds and find some peace during the holiday, this Pumiao guide is a must-save~ 🚗 Transportation Guide - Bus: Take bus routes 701 or 703 from downtown Nanning directly to Pumiao Town. After getting off, it’s a 10-minute walk to Puwu Shenggong Temple. - Self-driving: About 40 minutes from downtown Nanning. There are free roadside parking spots in town; it’s recommended to arrive early during peak season. 🗺️ 2 Days 1 Night Holiday Highlights Route Day 1: Depart from downtown Nanning → Puwu Shenggong Temple → Pujin Park → Yong River Riverside Trail Day 2: Pumiao Old Street → Wushenggong Morning Market → Qingshui Spring → Return trip 🌟 Pumiao Must-Visit: Puwu Shenggong Temple As the “soul landmark” of Pumiao Town, Puwu Shenggong Temple is one of the best-preserved Qing Dynasty palace temples in Guangxi, holding the old Nanning’s folk beliefs, with no signs of overdevelopment. - 🛕 Main Building: Made of blue bricks and black tiles with carved beams and painted rafters. The wooden carved windows and murals inside the main hall are well preserved. Sunlight filters through the window lattices, casting mottled shadows on the floor, creating a very atmospheric scene. Every year on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, a blessing ceremony is held here. On regular days, it’s so quiet you can hear the faint sound of incense burning. - 🌿 Temple Garden: The ancient banyan tree in the backyard is over a hundred years old, with lush branches providing full shade. Under the tree are several stone tables and benches where you can sit and enjoy the breeze, as if time slows down. - 📜 Historical Marks: The temple displays ancient stone inscriptions recording the development and changes of Pumiao Town. History lovers can take their time reading and feel the traces left by time. Other Unmissable Attractions - 🏞️ Pujin Park: Right next to Puwu Shenggong Temple, the Pujin Tower inside the park is part of one of Nanning’s Eight Ancient Scenic Spots, “Qingshan Tower Shadow.” Climbing the tower offers panoramic views of Pumiao Town and the Yong River. Watching the sunset here is stunning. - 🛖 Pumiao Old Street: Adjacent to Wushenggong Temple, the street is lined with arcade-style old houses with bluestone pavements. Traditional shops like tailor shops and old tea houses still remain, making a walk here feel like stepping back in time. - 🌊 Qingshui Spring: About a 10-minute drive from the town center, the spring water is crystal clear and surrounded by bamboo groves. It’s refreshing and healing to wade in the water or picnic here in summer, with almost no tourists from outside. 🏡 Hidden Local Corners (Locals’ Secret!) - Wushenggong Morning Market: Opens every morning at the temple entrance. Local aunties sell fresh vegetables, handmade rice cakes, and special sauces. You can taste the most authentic Pumiao breakfast here. - Yong River Riverside Trail: Extends from Pujin Park to Qingshui Spring. Along the way, you can enjoy the Yong River scenery. Many locals walk or fish here in the evening, full of everyday life atmosphere. 💡 Holiday Travel Tips - Puwu Shenggong Temple is free to enter. It’s best to visit before 9 a.m. when there are fewer people and the lighting is perfect for photos. - Must-try local foods: Pumiao fresh rice noodles (recommended the old brand noodle shop at the old street entrance), rice dumplings, and Ai Baba (mugwort rice cakes), all made fresh and eaten on the spot with authentic flavors. - Accommodation is recommended in the town center, within walking distance to all attractions, cost-effective, and you can also explore the old street night market at night. This small town hidden by the Yong River has no dazzling trendy check-in spots but offers the most genuine local life vibe. If you don’t want to be squeezed in crowded popular attractions during the holiday, come to Pumiao Town. Feel a rare sense of relaxation and peace in the incense smoke of Puwu Shenggong Temple and the lively atmosphere of the old street.