Perfect for a citywalk on Gucheng Road

——Autumn Citywalk, unlocking a healing route of half the city’s fireworks and half the city’s trend As the autumn breeze gently kisses the branches in Nanning, the almond trees on Gucheng Road begin to brew a golden fairy tale. Stepping on a patchwork of dappled light, we found the city’s most pleasant autumn ritual: a walking route that connects the old city’s veins with the new city’s vitality, slowly unfolding like a painting— ❶ Gucheng Road | Stroll along the old city’s breathing belt, collecting poems of light and shadow 📸 The rustling fallen leaves form a natural carpet, turning from the aroma of old friend rice noodle shops along the street into alleys shaded by swaying trees. Capture with your lens the old walls covered in bougainvillea, shadows stretched long by the slanting sun on café terraces, and the dragon fruits piled like small mountains at the market entrance—this is Nanning’s most filmic “photo hotspot,” where every snap feels like a blend of "Old Stories of South City" and "Amélie," a literary film set. ❷ MixC + Convention and Exhibition Center | Travel through a time tunnel, step into a fashion show 🛍️ Stroll east along Minzu Avenue for 20 minutes and instantly switch to a futuristic vibe. The glass curtain wall of MixC reflects the autumn sun; holding a cup of osmanthus latte, lean against the rooftop railing to frame the streamlined roof of the Hibiscus Hall at the Convention and Exhibition Center against the blue sky. At dusk, it’s recommended to go up to a high-floor room at the Yicheng Hotel (Convention and Exhibition Center branch) and through the floor-to-ceiling windows capture the city’s most luxurious night view: the traffic river flows like molten gold, and the giant “hibiscus flower” gradually lights up in the twilight. ❸ Wuxiang New District | A tale of two cities facing each other, a duet of vitality and tranquility 🌆 Take the subway south to Guangxi Sports Center Station, as if entering a parallel universe. In the minimalist lobby of the Yishang Hotel (Wuxiang Hangyang City branch), a cup of iced Liubao tea awakens the fatigue after walking. Opening the window reveals the geometric buildings of Wuxiang Hangyang City transforming into a cyber bamboo forest at dusk, forming a surreal composition with the streamlined dome of the nearby Sports Center. Morning runners dash along the rainbow trail past lakeside reeds, while night runners’ glowing wristbands and skyscraper lights flow like a starry river. ✨ Walking bonus recommendations ▫️ Yicheng Hotel Tea Restaurant: French windows frame the plane trees on Gucheng Road, perfect for writing autumn postcards during morning tea ▫️ Yishang Hotel Rooftop Night View: A niche spot capturing the metallic romance of Wuxiang New District as the lights come on ▫️ Hangyang City Backstreet Night Market: From rock sugar sour to grilled oysters, switch from literary to local flavors on your tongue 🍂 Walking tips Best time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (soft light, avoid midday heat) Outfit suggestion: linen shirt + canvas shoes, bring a light knit to handle the “Nanning autumn tiger” Route inspiration: Gucheng Road literary stroll → MixC afternoon tea → Yicheng Hotel night view → Wuxiang New District Yishang Hotel rest, experience the “two-faced life” of the green city “Between the play of shadows and neon, understand Nanning’s gentle edges” This autumn, let’s measure a city’s growth rings with our steps—from the aged fragrance of Gucheng Road to the vibrant heartbeat of Wuxiang New District. Nanning Autumn Checkpoint Plan Route coordinates: Gucheng Road, Qingxiu District, Nanning - Minzu Avenue - Wuxiang New District 📅 Best viewing period: Late October to early December Nanning MixC Convention and Exhibition Center Yicheng Hotel Yishang Hotel (Guangxi Sports Center Wuxiang Hangyang City branch)