Visit Yulin, a city beyond your imagination
❄️Yulin, a hidden gem in Lingnan, is like a warm and beautiful poem in winter✨, with unknown romantic charm waiting for travelers to slowly unveil its veil.
🌟Reasons to visit Yulin:
In winter, Yulin is not as cold as the north, but it has its own lazy and leisurely atmosphere. The streets and alleys are filled with the smell of fireworks, and the dazzling array of local snacks, from hot and soft beef brisket noodles to sweet and crispy beef jerky, are a feast for the taste buds😋, which can instantly relieve the fatigue of the journey. Moreover, Yulin's rich folk cultural activities continue in winter, like lively folk parties, allowing people to immerse themselves in the Lingnan style.
📜Origin of the name:
Yulin, formerly known as Yulin, "Yu" means lush and abundant🎋, this land has been rich in products since ancient times, with lush mountains and forests, and after years of change, "Yulin" gradually evolved into today's "Yulin", just the name carries a heavy and charming historical heritage.
⏰Best time to visit:
Winter (December - February) is undoubtedly a good time to explore Yulin. The weather is cool and dry, avoiding the heat of summer and the humidity of the rainy season, and the warm sun is always there, making it a pleasant time to stroll through the streets of the ancient city😃.
🗺️Itinerary:
- Day 1:
- Arrive in Yulin city in the morning and head straight to the Yulin Museum📍, where you can travel through thousands of years of time and learn about the past and present of Yulin😏.
- At noon, go to the nearby old streets and alleys, find a local store, and enjoy authentic beef brisket noodles🍜.
- In the afternoon, go to Yuntian Cultural City, a magnificent ancient building with exquisite craftsmanship that is breathtaking👏.
- Day 2:
- Go to Rong County, visit the Zhenwu Pavilion📍, one of the "Four Famous Buildings in Jiangnan", in the morning to feel the exquisite ancient architecture and the brilliance of the wisdom of the ancients✨.
- In the afternoon, stroll through the old streets of Rong County, encounter the old but charming arcades, and sit down to taste the local specialty Shatian pomelo preserves🥰.
- Day 3:
- Go to Darong Mountain National Forest Park🌳, where the winter mountains are like a palette of nature, colorful. You can hike up the mountain, encounter waterfalls and streams, and breathe in the fresh air.
🛏️Accommodation and dressing:
- Accommodation: In Yulin city, it is recommended to stay in a hotel🏨 in the city center or near the food street, which is very convenient for traveling and eating. If you go to Rong County or Darong Mountain, there are many characteristic B&Bs around the scenic area, where you can sleep with the mountains and rivers, which is very romantic.
- Dressing: The average temperature in winter is 10 - 20℃, so bring a few light sweaters🧥 and sweatshirts, and pair them with jeans and casual pants. If you go to the mountains, add a windbreaker and a pair of comfortable sneakers, so you can easily walk around every corner of Yulin.
📸Best photo spots:
- The square in front of Yuntian Cultural City, with the magnificent palace as the background, is a great place to take a picture👍.
- The arcades of the old streets of Rong County, with warm yellow lights and mottled walls, are perfect for taking retro and artistic photos😜.
- The observation deck on the top of Darong Mountain, at sunrise and sunset, with clouds and mist and colorful clouds, is a beautiful place to capture the moment🌈.
💖Yulin is like a storybook that you can never get tired of, with new surprises every time you step in. This winter, why not come here and write your own Yulin travelogue, and take home all the warm and beautiful memories.