[2025 Liuzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Xilai Temple (Updated Apr)

Itinerary DAY 1: - Wuxing Commercial Pedestrian Street (Free, Open All Day): A place to play, eat, and shop. It's crowded during peak seasons, especially at night. - Qingyun Market (Free, Open All Day): A bustling morning market with lots of local snacks. - Xilai Ancient Temple (Free, 08:00 - 18:00): Experience the tranquility and peace. - Liuzhou Museum (Free, 9:00 - 17:00, Reservation Required): Discover the historical heritage of Liuzhou. - Liu Hou Park (Ticket 10r, 9:00 - 17:00): Known as the "Little Suzhou Garden," perfect for taking photos with a Republic of China era theme. DAY 2: - Liuzhou Industrial Museum (Free, Reservation Required, 09:00 - 16:00): Explore the industrial heritage of Dragon City. - Water Bus (Ticket 3r, 07:00 - 17:30): Recommended to take Line 1 from Yaobu Wharf. - Liuzhou Confucian Temple (Free, 9:30 - 16:30, 20:00 - 22:00, Closed on Mondays): Known as the "Little Forbidden City." - Panlong Mountain Park (Free, 06:00 - 24:00): Enjoy the night view of Yaobu Ancient Town from halfway up the mountain. - Yaobu Ancient Town (Free, Open All Day): Best visited at night for beautiful night views and great photo opportunities. DAY 3: - Liuzhou Zoo (Ticket 25r, 07:00 - 19:00): A variety of animals, and it's said that the panda Shulin eats durian. - Longtan Park (Free, 06:30 - 22:00): Great for taking photos. - Ma'anshan Park (Free, 08:00 - 22:30): Beautiful sunsets and night views. For those who don't want to climb, there's an elevator. - Music Fountain (Free, 20:00 - 20:15, 21:00 - 21:15): Two shows daily. Accommodation Guide - Near Vientiane City: Considered a wealthy area with many new buildings and Guangxi University of Science and Technology nearby. It's lively with many students and close to Yaobu Ancient Town. Didi rides to various places are affordable. Renting an electric scooter near the train station is ideal. - Near Pedestrian Street: Highly recommended for its convenient transportation and proximity to nearby attractions. There are many places to eat, drink, and have fun, all within walking distance to Jinyu Alley and Fengqing Port Night Market. - Near Train Station: Most hotels near the train station are newly built. Avoid hotels that look old. - Accommodation Tips: Choose hotels with at least three stars. Four-star hotels in Liuzhou average 200-300r, cheaper during off-peak seasons. Avoid cheap inns as they have poor environments and are not regulated. Compare prices, ratings, and reviews on online apps. The more reviews, the more people have stayed there. Book in advance during peak seasons or holidays to avoid price hikes or lack of preferred rooms. Food Route - Snail Noodles: Ali Snail Noodles, Crescent Snail Noodles, Gui B Snail Noodles, Liupin Fang Snail Noodles, Haoyuan Snail Noodles, Tiantian Snail Duck Pot, all near Wuxing Street. - Fengqing Port: Taro Mud Ice, Fried Ice, Marinated Seafood, Pickled Snacks, etc. - Qingyun Market: Pork Jerky, Corn Juice, Black Sesame Paste, Egg Dumplings, various flavored Crystal Dumplings, Pickled Snacks, various Fruit Water Chestnut Cakes, Sweet Soups, etc. - Gongyuan Road: Nanxiang Soup Dumplings, Traditional Flavors, etc. - Jinyu Alley: Desserts, Fried Skewers, Simple Meals, Glutinous Rice, Hong Kong-style Restaurants, Meat Sandwiches, Sweet Soups, Glutinous Rice Balls, etc. - Huangzhu Alley: Squid Porridge, Desserts, Sweet Soups, Dew Soup Balls, Boiled Noodles, Rice Noodles, Cold Noodles, Snail Duck Pot, etc. Food Check-in - Yiheng County Fish Sashimi: Fresh sashimi with various seasonings. - Aunt Eighteen's Sesame Paste: A must-try, popular among many. - Zhang Fei's Cassava Porridge: Delicious and filling. - Xi Shi Fruit Juice Ice: Highly recommended, especially the Avocado Custard. - Banana Coffee: A community coffee shop near Wuxing Street. - Yao's Tofu Pudding: Perfect for a summer night, served with ice. - Liu Lexian Herbal Tea Shop: A large iron pot with tea cups on the table, freshly poured. - Tao Ma's Food Shop: A pickle shop with fruit salads and ice powder for 8r per bowl. Travel Tips - Avoid waiting for buses, as it wastes time. Taxis are quite affordable in Liuzhou. - Be cautious when choosing popular snail noodle shops, as the wait can be long. - The Industrial Museum, Yaobu Ancient Town, and Confucian Temple are close to each other and can be visited in one day.

DAY1 Arrive at noon——Liujiang Bridge——Tieqiao East Bus Station——Xilai Temple——Dongtai Road——Malue Mountain Park——Liudong Road (Yaobu Ancient Town) DAY2 Qingyun Market——Confucius Temple——Longtan Park——Malue Mountain Park The big bridge of Liuzhou Fengqing Port LiuYork position, take three-piece set on the bridge Tieqiao East Bus Station + Xilai Temple Navigate to Tieqiao East Bus Station, take a photo of "Little Kamakura position" from the slope, and Xilai Temple is next to it Intersection of Dongtai Road and Binjiang Road Take photos of Wen Hui Bridge and loft on Dongtai Road, water bus intersection T-junction of Dongtai Road and Binjiang Road, classic position Malue Mountain Park (shoot Xinzhonglian Building) Go to Malue Mountain Park at sunset, take a photo of "White House" in the middle of the lawn Take a photo of the "White House" across the street at the crossroads next to the park Yaobu Ancient Town Navigate to Liudong Road, you can take a photo of Longcheng Pavilion and Tower DAY2 Qingyun Market (eat, eat, eat at the vegetable market) Glutinous rice, dew dumplings, corn juice, pork jerky, steamed dumplings, glutinous rice balls...eat all the way Confucius Temple It stops entering at 4 pm, so you have to go to this photo first, it's really beautiful and easy to shoot. It feels more in new Chinese style Longtan Park Jingshan (turn left from the park gate and walk for 5 minutes to see the Jingshan sign and climb up for 5 minutes to reach the top, this position is quite a lot of people need to queue for half an hour) Crooked neck tree (turn right at the park gate, walk for 5 minutes to see, after going to this, go forward to Leitan is also very good looking small seven holes feeling) Malue Mountain Park Night View In winter, the night view lights will be on at 18:50, but the ticket for the elevator at night will not be open until 19:00. I think the sunset time is longer in summer, and the night view is more beautiful! Travel tools: It's very convenient if you can ride a two-wheeled electric car🛵! There are many around the high-speed rail station that can be 🐷, basically 35r/day Accommodation in Liuzhou: Convenient to pick up and return the electric car, the city convenience near the high-speed rail station is good, it is convenient to go anywhere Liuzhou food Snail powder: ✔️Jiao Sister Snail Powder: I will come to eat every time I come to Liuzhou, it is open until midnight to eat snail powder🤭Add pig's feet delicious! There is also brown sugar mung bean sand ✔️Deep Alley Snail Powder: Fried snail powder has a pot of gas! Delicious!! Snail soup powder is also good, I think it's better than Jiao Sister, it's just a bit oily ✔️Jin Di Fried Snail Lion Powder: The big fire fried has a pot of gas! Fried duck feet are also delicious! Dry fishing powder/roll powder Da Hua Dry Fishing Powder: Can be delivered! Like the braised meat a lot! Hua Ji Chang Fen: Near Malue Mountain Park, you can come down to eat after watching the night view, coconut juice sugar water is also delicious Shuinan Road Food Street: Next to the Confucius Temple! Treasure food road, Shuinan Zeng Sister Soy Milk Shop's oil pile, iced soy milk, fried dough sticks, oil cake delicious

Your Ultimate Liuzhou Travel Guide (Including a Special April Flower Viewing Edition)💞 🚄Transportation Guide 🔹External Transportation 🚄High-speed Train: The most convenient route is from Guangzhou South to Liuzhou Station. A taxi to downtown accommodations costs about CNY 5–15. 🔹Local Transportation: 🛵Electric Scooter Rental: Regular scooters are CNY 30/day with a CNY 200 deposit, suitable for 2–3 people. Four-wheeled scooters (like the "Chopped Chili Fish Head" model) start at CNY 99/day and are suitable for families. 🚕Taxi/Didi: The starting fare is CNY 6. Attractions are close to each other, and travel time by scooter is 10–20 minutes. ‼️Things to Avoid Liuzhou Station is 3 km from the city center, a 10-minute taxi ride to the Wuxing Shopping District. The North Station is remote and has fewer trains. Buses run every 20–30 minutes and are prone to traffic jams during flower season. Taxis or scooter rentals are recommended. 🏨Accommodation Recommendations ✅Budget-friendly Diwang International Hostel: Rooms on the 60th/49th floors offer panoramic views, comfortable mattresses, and luggage storage. Sunday rates are around CNY 158. ✅Mid-range City Comfort Bailan: Features floor-to-ceiling windows and good amenities, but the location is slightly off-center. Atour Hotel: Offers cozy decor, a prime location, and excellent facilities. 🌸April Flower Viewing Guide 1. Bauhinia (Peak bloom in April) 🔥Best Viewing Spots: 📍Sanzhong Road, Jinglan Road, Liaoyuan Road, Wantang Road, Guiliu Road, Rongjun Road: Bauhinia trees line these streets, perfect for capturing cityscapes. 📍Huanjiang Riverside Avenue (Fenghuang Bridge-Zhegujiang Bridge section): Bauhinia blossoms complement the Liujiang River scenery. 📍Dongtai Road: A popular spot where bauhinia flowers frame the "Liuhai" viewpoint. 📍Fenghuangling Bridge: Offers stunning views from the bridge, but traffic can be heavy. The right side is a photography hotspot. 📍West end of Baisha Bridge (Bauhinia Academy): An ideal location for portraits. You can also experience the water bus. 🗺️Recommended Flower Viewing Routes: ✅Park Route: Dalongtan Scenic Area → Liyufeng Scenic Area → Riverside Park → Wenhui Road → Wantang Road → Liuhou Park → People's Square → Liuzhou Museum → Sanzhong Road → Yuejin Road → Que'er Mountain Park. ✅River Route: Henan Bridge → Huxi Bridge → Binjiang West Road → Liujiang Musical Fountain → Binjiang East Road Waterfront Platform → Wenchang Bridge → Dongdi Road → Yanjiang Road → Huanjiang Riverside Avenue → Sanmenjiang Forest Park → Jinglan Water Sports Base. 🌸2. Cherry Blossoms (Late March to mid-April) 🔹Bifurong Scenic Area: A mix of crimson and white cherry blossoms bloom from late March to mid-April. Capture the "Cherry Blossom Tunnel." 🔹Yuanbo Park: A 1.5 km avenue of double-flowered cherry blossoms reaches full bloom in early April. 🔹Guting Mountain Forest Park: Yoshino cherry trees bloom along the 6.1 km greenway, with petals changing shades of pink from dawn to dusk. 🔹Que'er Mountain Park: Pink and white cherry blossoms surround the Ferris wheel in mid-to-late March. A century-old cherry tree stands on the lawn southeast of the Ferris wheel. ✅3. Camellia (January–April) South section of Dongdi (Sanqiao Bridge), north section (Red Wall Square), Section A of Huanjiang Riverside Avenue: Camellias are widespread. A multi-colored camellia tree can be found in the green space next to Sanqiao Bridge in Dongdi Garden. ✅4. Peach Blossoms (March–April) Section A of Huanjiang Riverside Avenue (green space opposite Chengzhong District Government): Thousands of peach blossoms bloom along the Liujiang River. Qianmao Park: Peach blossoms line the park roads and dot the lawns, with a blooming period of about 15 days. ✅5. Kapok Flowers (March–April) Kapok trees in the city: Red and orange kapok flowers bloom vibrantly. The blooming period is slightly earlier than in previous years, lasting until late April. ✅6. Wisteria (March–April) Guangdian Garden: Wisteria cascades down like a waterfall, creating a romantic "purple waterfall." 🥳Food Recommendations 🩷Snail Noodles Must-try restaurants: Cao Mei Snail Noodles, A Lan Snail Noodles, Xinyue Snail Noodles. ‼️Things to Avoid: "Extra spicy" is extremely hot. Visitors are advised to start with "mild." Soft-boiled/fried eggs absorb the spicy oil. Green bean paste helps to neutralize the spiciness. 🩷Local Snacks Lushui Tangyuan (Glutinous Rice Balls): Gao Ji Lushui Tangyuan offers chewy and soft tangyuan with savory fillings. Rice Noodle Rolls: Any small shop in Qingyun Market offers these thin rice noodle rolls filled with minced meat, wood ear mushrooms, and other ingredients. Suan Ye (Pickled Fruits and Vegetables): A Jiao Suan Ye at Shengli BBQ City offers a wide variety of pickled fruits and vegetables with a sweet and sour taste. 🔥Restaurant Recommendations Nianwei Liuzhou Fengwei Shunde Cuisine: Crispy fried wontons, tender fish cakes, rich milk pudding, and crunchy coconut flakes. He Ji Rice Noodle Rolls, Jiu San Yang Snail and Duck Feet Pot, Zhang Fei Cassava Congee, etc. 🗺️Itinerary Planning 💙Two-day Classic Route ✅Day 1: Wuxing Pedestrian Street → Longtan Park → Panlong Park → Ma'an Mountain Park → Liujiang Bridge → Tea Bran Hair Wash. ✅Day 2: Qingyun Market → Xilai Ancient Temple → Liuzhou Museum → Liuhou Park → Liuzhou Industrial Museum → Yaobu Ancient Town. 💙Three-day Bauhinia Season Route ✅Day 1: Qingyun Market → Sanzhong Road Bauhinia Sea → Ma'an Mountain Shaft Elevator → Panlong Mountain Park → Yaobu Ancient Town. ✅Day 2: Liuzhou Industrial Museum → Cycling along Huanjiang Riverside Avenue → Century-old Bauhinia Tree on Wenhui Road → Binjiang East Road → Fengqinggang Night Market. ✅Day 3: Longtan Park → Liucheng Educated Youth City → Zhongdu Ancient Town → Xiangqiao Karst Geological Park. 💞Some Tips: 🎫Ticket Reservations: The Liuzhou Industrial Museum is closed on Mondays. Reserve a tour guide in advance. 🅿️Parking Information: Indoor and outdoor parking at Diwang International Hostel is CNY 1 during the day and CNY 2 at night. ☔️Weather: April is prone to showers. Bring a transparent umbrella or waterproof camera cover for bauhinia viewing. ▪️Summary of Things to Avoid 🔸Liuzhou Station is more convenient for taxis than the North Station. Buses run infrequently. Taxis or scooter rentals are recommended. 🔸The last water bus departs at 5:30 pm. Expect a 2-hour wait if queuing after 3 pm. 🔸"Extra spicy" snail noodles are extremely hot. Start with "mild." Liuzhou is famous for its snail noodles, but its natural scenery and cultural heritage are equally captivating. With proper planning, you can fully experience the charm of this city.

Xilai Ancient Temple is also so beautiful! (with map) Liuzhou Xilai Ancient Temple: There is the largest Buddhist bell cast in one piece in the world; there is the Xilai Temple Freeing Pier next to Liuzhou; Whether it’s the architecture of Hsi Lai Temple or the view from upstairs, it’s absolutely beautiful! Introduction: Picture 1 is a photo of the Miaoyin Pavilion, the main building of Xilai Temple. It is absolutely beautiful! Picture 2 is a panoramic map of Hsi Lai Temple! Figures 3 and 4 show the contents of each floor of Miaoyin Pavilion. On normal days, you can only go up to the third floor to see the Buddha bell that set the Guinness world record. Pictures 5 and 6 show the Liujiang River seen from the observation decks on the second and third floors respectively. I think this perspective is also super beautiful! Especially the sunset in Figure 6 shines on the Liujiang River. I feel that the scenery in front of me is 10,000 times more beautiful than the photo! Figures 7, 8, and 9 show the Main Hall and other buildings. The difference between Xilai Temple and other temples is that its main building is the Miaoyin Pavilion, which is also the tallest and most majestic. The Main Hall and other halls are crowded in the upper corner, but there are also A different kind of tranquility. Although we are in a busy city, our hearts are far away. Picture 10 shows the life-release platform by the Liujiang River and a large cauldron. Tips: Xilai Temple only closes at six o'clock in the evening, so it is very suitable to visit here for an hour after other scenic spots close. At this time, you can also see the sunset shining on the Liujiang River, which is super beautiful! No tickets or reservations required! The Lai Lai Little Monk brand that can be seen everywhere is super cute!

🏠Xilai Ancient Temple 📍No. 29, Binjiang West Road, Chengzhong District, Liuzhou City 💳Free 📸Xilai Temple in Liuzhou, refers to the meaning that the Patriarch Bodhidharma came from the west from Tianzhu or the Buddhist scriptures came from the Western Heaven. Due to its long history, it is also called Xilai Ancient Temple. The exact time of its establishment is unknown, but it was first recorded during the Ming Dynasty. ⛩This bell, cast with the names of ten thousand Buddhas, is the largest bell in the world cast in one piece, with a diameter of 6.06 meters, a height of 9 meters, and a weight of 109 tons. The bell is modeled after the Ming Dynasty style, with a lotus petal shape at the mouth, the top of the bell is shaped like 'Pulao', one of the nine dragon sons in legend, forming the bell knob, and the bell skirt features patterns of the sun, sea water, and river cliffs.