[2025 Yulin Stay] Travel Guide for Yu Lin Gengdu Shanzhuang Hotel (Updated May)

The following is a detailed guide to the Wucai (Colorful) Pastoral Scenic Area in Yulin, Guangxi, combining the scenic area's features, transportation, attractions, and travel recommendations: --- I. Overview Wucai (Colorful) Pastoral is located in Maolin Town, Yudong New District, Yulin City, with a total area of 52 square kilometers. It is a national 4A-level scenic spot. With "modern characteristic agriculture + pastoral complex" as its core, it integrates natural scenery, agricultural technology, human history, and leisure experience to create a rural ecological tourism brand of "hundred-mile ecological gallery". The scenic area includes the Agricultural Science and Technology Exhibition Hall, Nan Medicinal Herb Garden, Lotus Base, Agricultural Carnival, and other diverse attractions. It is suitable for travel in all seasons, especially the quiet and fresh winter and the pastoral scenery of spring are the most popular. --- II. Must-Visit Attractions 1. Agricultural Carnival - Features: The largest agricultural theme carnival in the country, including 8 themed exhibition halls, such as "Colorful Melon World" (giant pumpkin display), "Agricultural Technology" (modern agricultural technology), "Shennong Herbal Hall" (Chinese herbal medicine science), etc., suitable for family travel and science education. - Tickets: CNY 50/person (only the Carnival exhibition hall is charged, other attractions are free). 2. Natural and Cultural Landscape - Source of Lotus: Lotus flowers bloom in summer, suitable for taking photos; in winter, you can enjoy the poetry of the remaining lotus. - Great Man Mountain, Tianmen Pass: Natural wonders formed by karst landforms, with unique mountain rock shapes. - Baoxiang Temple, Ma Yuan Camp: Cultural attractions integrating Buddhist culture and ancient military history. 3. Agricultural Experience Area - You can participate in interactive projects such as fruit picking and vegetable planting, which are suitable for family tourists to experience the fun of farming. --- III. Suggested Itineraries One-Day Tour - Morning: Arrive at the scenic area → cycle or walk around the Source of Lotus and Great Man Mountain → visit the Agricultural Science and Technology Exhibition Hall. - Afternoon: Focus on experiencing the Agricultural Carnival exhibition hall → taste farm dishes in the ecological restaurant → return in the evening. Two-Day Tour - Day 1: Deep tour of the core area of Wucai (Colorful) Pastoral (Carnival, Source of Lotus, Nan Medicinal Herb Garden) → stay overnight at Gengdu Mountain Villa or Liyuan Inn (pastoral style accommodation). - Day 2: Climb Lufeng Mountain for a panoramic view (surrounding attractions, about 30 minutes by car) → boat trip on Longzhu Lake to enjoy the scenery. Three-Day Tour (Linking Surrounding Areas) - Add surrounding attractions such as Lufeng Mountain, Longzhu Lake, and Rongzhou Ancient City to experience the diversity of Yulin's nature and culture. --- IV. Transportation Guide - Self-driving: About 30 minutes' drive from Yulin city, there are multiple parking lots in the scenic area. - Bus: Take the "Wucai (Colorful) Pastoral Special Line" in the city (Cultural Square to the scenic area entrance, fare CNY 2). - Cycling: Rent a bicycle to roam the pastoral paths and feel the karst landforms and rice field scenery (it is recommended to cycle about 10 kilometers from the city). --- V. Tickets and Discounts - Tickets: Most attractions are free, only the Agricultural Carnival exhibition hall charges CNY 50/person. - Discounts: Follow the scenic area's official account during holidays to receive sightseeing experience coupons; Yulin citizen card holders enjoy 30-50% discount on tickets and discounts on accommodation and dining. --- VI. Food and Accommodation - Featured cuisine: Yulin rice noodles, duck feet snail pot, organic vegetable feast in the ecological restaurant. - Recommended accommodation: - Gengdu Mountain Villa: Pastoral-style inn, providing green catering and accommodation. - Liyuan Inn: Get a free experience room for spending a certain amount, suitable for family tourists. --- VII. Precautions 1. Best season: Suitable for all seasons, spring (March-May) is full of flowers, and winter (November-February) is quiet and secluded. 2. Items to bring: Sun protection products, comfortable sports shoes, and mosquito spray in summer. 3. Promotional activities: Check the scenic area's official account in advance during holidays to participate in spending and gift-giving activities. --- Through the above guide, you can fully experience the agricultural technology charm and natural and cultural customs of Wucai (Colorful) Pastoral. For a more detailed scenic spot distribution map or real-time event information, please refer to the scenic spot's official website or official account.

Highlights of Gengdu Manor: 24-hour service Breakfast, buffet CNY 38/person, 8:00-9:30 Outdoor swimming pool, chess and card room, tea room. Room type: Duplex LOFT family room Facilities: 2 swimming pools, 5 restaurants, 5 meeting rooms. Each fully equipped guest room is equipped with an umbrella, in-room safe, and air conditioning. For guests who need drinking water, the hotel also provides an electric kettle and free bottled water. The bathroom is equipped with slippers, 24-hour hot water, and a hairdryer. The Chinese restaurant in the hotel serves special dishes to meet the needs of guests. Free parking: Convenient concierge service for guests. Entertainment facilities: Outdoor swimming pool, free tea room, chess and card room Transportation services Free parking, free bicycle rental service, taxi service, car rental service, valet parking. Parent-child facilities: Children's meals, children's books, audio and video. Hiking: Accommodation Scooter/light motorcycle Front desk service language: Chinese Luggage storage, front desk safe for valuables, wake-up service, full-time luggage staff, travel ticket service, 24-hour front desk, electronic ID check-in, concierge service Business services Fax/copy, paid conference hall, multi-function hall, wedding service, express service, shared office space, multimedia presentation system, business service. Public area BBQ reminder: If you need a BBQ, please make a reservation at the front desk for the BBQ venue and BBQ stove.

In addition to excursions in the colorful pastoral area, there is also a very good leisure hotel - farming and reading. Here you can experience a true idyllic slow life. In the green mountains and green waters, feel the lazy and indifferent life of the pastoral life. There is no such thing as a bustling horse. There is no noisy rubbing and noisy, slow down and integrate into nature, return to the original, and do a ploughing of people in the colorful pastoral. The villa is also equipped with swimming pools, tennis courts and other recreational activities, suitable for bringing the young and old together to this holiday.