湫湫爱旅行A Holiday Reverse Trip: Hidden in Qinzhou's Lingshan Mountains, Longwu Manor offers a private escape amidst a thousand-year-old lychee forest and ancient houses.
Having explored Guangxi's popular scenic spots, if asked which hidden gem remains most unforgettable, Longwu Manor in Qinzhou's Lingshan County would undoubtedly top the list—this was my third special trip there. People often say Guangxi boasts only Guilin scenery, but few realize this manor, nestled deep in the lychee forest, embodies the purest ancient charm of Lingnan. In addition to the must-see century-old manor houses, we also discovered several hidden gems in the lychee countryside known only to locals. If you want to avoid the crowds and immerse yourself in the fresh air during your holiday, bookmark this guide to Longwu Manor!
🚗 Transportation Guide
- High-Speed Rail: Take the high-speed rail to Qinzhou East Station, then transfer to a bus bound for Lingshan (approximately 1.5 hours). Upon arrival in Lingshan County, take a taxi to Longwu Manor (approximately 20 minutes).
- Self-Driving: About 2 hours from Nanning, about 2.5 hours from Zhanjiang. Along the way, you'll pass through vast lychee groves, offering breathtaking scenery.
🗺️ 3-Day, 2-Night Holiday Highlights Itinerary
- Day 1: Depart from Nanning/Zhanjiang → Longwu Manor Core Area → Longwu Reservoir
- Day 2: Thousand-Year-Old Litchi Garden → Su Clan Ancestral Hall → Pingtang Ancient Village
- Day 3: Lingshan Museum → Yandun Drum Heritage Base → Return
🌟 Longwu Must-See: Manor Core Area
- 🏯 Longwu Manor Ancient Mansions: One of the best-preserved Lingnan landlord manors in Guangxi, this "grand mansion" boasts blue bricks, black tiles, and carved window lattices. This century-old "mansion" still exudes elegance. Highlight the Western-style building (a blend of Chinese and Western architecture from the Republican era) and the wok-ear gables; no filters are needed for photos—they're instantly recognizable as vintage masterpieces.
- 🌳 Thousand-Year-Old Lychee Garden: The lychee grove surrounding the manor is over a thousand years old, with the oldest lychee tree over 1,500 years old. Even outside lychee season, the dense foliage resembles open green umbrellas, casting dappled sunlight through the leaves, creating a refreshing stroll.
- 🛕 Su Clan Ancestral Hall: The manor's "spiritual core," featuring exquisite wood and stone carvings. Inside, plaques and couplets chronicle the Su family's rise and fall. Ancestral worship ceremonies are held during festivals, but on weekdays, the tranquility is so quiet you can hear the wind rustling through the eaves.
Other Must-See Attractions
- 🌊 Longwu Reservoir: Just a 10-minute drive from the manor, the reservoir is surrounded by mountains on three sides, boasting crystal-clear waters. Mornings are often shrouded in mist, creating a scene reminiscent of an ink painting. Enjoy a stroll along the lake or a picnic under the shade of a tree to savor the tranquility.
- 🥁 Yandun Drum Heritage Base: The birthplace of the Lingshan intangible cultural heritage "Yandun Drum," where you can witness the craftsmen making the drums. If you're lucky, you might even catch a performance. The powerful drum beats are rich and brimming with local flavor.
🏡 Discover a hidden gem (less crowded, more beautiful!)
- Pingtang Ancient Village: About a 30-minute drive from the manor, this ancient Lingnan village from the Ming and Qing dynasties boasts narrow, deep alleyways, vines clinging to the walls of the old houses. The old banyan tree and ancient well at the village entrance evoke a sense of life. Tourists are almost absent, making it a perfect place for a leisurely stroll. - Lingshan Museum: A "treasure house" hidden within the county town, it showcases Lingshan's history, culture, and folk customs. The "Lychee Culture Exhibition" in particular offers insights into the entire lychee cultivation process, from planting to processing. It's free and rarely crowded.
💡 Holiday Travel Tips
- Longwu Manor and surrounding attractions are mostly pristine landscapes. Comfortable flat shoes are recommended for walking through the ancient village and lychee groves.
- Lychee season (June-July) is the best time to visit, allowing you to enjoy fresh Lingshan lychees. Outside of lychee season, you can buy local specialties like dried lychees and lychee honey.
- Must-try local specialties: Lingshan Roast Duck Noodles (delicious and smooth broth), Lychee Mushroom Chicken Soup (a seasonal delicacy), and Yandun Bacon (savory and flavorful).
This manor, hidden away in Qinzhou's Lingshan, offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of popular tourist destinations. It's home to ancient houses, lychee groves, and a quiet escape. If you're looking for a relaxing and relaxing retreat during your holiday, head here.
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🌿 Guangxi Lingshan | Through a hundred years! Longwu Manor Litchi Forest and the frame Xianzhao hidden in this blue brick and tile room stole a floating life for half a day. This Lingnan Manor hidden in the depths of the Litchi Forest in Lingshan, Qinzhou, actually retains the scene of the landlord's life 100 years ago! Any shots are all ancient style blockbusters ~☑️ must go to the reason Lingnan building living fossils! The amazing time of carving beam painting building 📍 navigation address Longwu Farm (suggested self-driving) 🚗 Traffic Tips about 2h drive from Nanning, along the way will pass the super beautiful Lizhilin Highway 📸 Must take the point 1️⃣ Main Building patio: The sun through the carved windows and the light and shadow of the backyard Lizhilin: 6-7 Monthly results period red and green staggered super mirror 🌳 Featured experience • Wearing Hanfu in the corridor photography group ancient style photo • Litchi season to pick freshly picked Lingshan aromatherapy • Camping by the reservoir to watch the sunset super cure 🍴 Surrounding food Lingshan acid powder: 5 yuan a bowl of sour and refreshing appetizer Litchi wood roast goose: Farmhouses near the manor must point ⚠️ Notes • Some areas of the manor are still being repaired • Do a good job in mosquito prevention measures in summer • Remember to contact pick in advance during the lychee season #Guangxi niche travel #Lingnan ancient buildings #Hanfu photo #Lingshan lychee #Nanning surrounding tour
A Holiday Reverse Trip: Hidden in Qinzhou's Lingshan Mountains, Longwu Manor offers a private escape amidst a thousand-year-old lychee forest and ancient houses. Having explored Guangxi's popular scenic spots, if asked which hidden gem remains most unforgettable, Longwu Manor in Qinzhou's Lingshan County would undoubtedly top the list—this was my third special trip there. People often say Guangxi boasts only Guilin scenery, but few realize this manor, nestled deep in the lychee forest, embodies the purest ancient charm of Lingnan. In addition to the must-see century-old manor houses, we also discovered several hidden gems in the lychee countryside known only to locals. If you want to avoid the crowds and immerse yourself in the fresh air during your holiday, bookmark this guide to Longwu Manor! 🚗 Transportation Guide - High-Speed Rail: Take the high-speed rail to Qinzhou East Station, then transfer to a bus bound for Lingshan (approximately 1.5 hours). Upon arrival in Lingshan County, take a taxi to Longwu Manor (approximately 20 minutes). - Self-Driving: About 2 hours from Nanning, about 2.5 hours from Zhanjiang. Along the way, you'll pass through vast lychee groves, offering breathtaking scenery. 🗺️ 3-Day, 2-Night Holiday Highlights Itinerary - Day 1: Depart from Nanning/Zhanjiang → Longwu Manor Core Area → Longwu Reservoir - Day 2: Thousand-Year-Old Litchi Garden → Su Clan Ancestral Hall → Pingtang Ancient Village - Day 3: Lingshan Museum → Yandun Drum Heritage Base → Return 🌟 Longwu Must-See: Manor Core Area - 🏯 Longwu Manor Ancient Mansions: One of the best-preserved Lingnan landlord manors in Guangxi, this "grand mansion" boasts blue bricks, black tiles, and carved window lattices. This century-old "mansion" still exudes elegance. Highlight the Western-style building (a blend of Chinese and Western architecture from the Republican era) and the wok-ear gables; no filters are needed for photos—they're instantly recognizable as vintage masterpieces. - 🌳 Thousand-Year-Old Lychee Garden: The lychee grove surrounding the manor is over a thousand years old, with the oldest lychee tree over 1,500 years old. Even outside lychee season, the dense foliage resembles open green umbrellas, casting dappled sunlight through the leaves, creating a refreshing stroll. - 🛕 Su Clan Ancestral Hall: The manor's "spiritual core," featuring exquisite wood and stone carvings. Inside, plaques and couplets chronicle the Su family's rise and fall. Ancestral worship ceremonies are held during festivals, but on weekdays, the tranquility is so quiet you can hear the wind rustling through the eaves. Other Must-See Attractions - 🌊 Longwu Reservoir: Just a 10-minute drive from the manor, the reservoir is surrounded by mountains on three sides, boasting crystal-clear waters. Mornings are often shrouded in mist, creating a scene reminiscent of an ink painting. Enjoy a stroll along the lake or a picnic under the shade of a tree to savor the tranquility. - 🥁 Yandun Drum Heritage Base: The birthplace of the Lingshan intangible cultural heritage "Yandun Drum," where you can witness the craftsmen making the drums. If you're lucky, you might even catch a performance. The powerful drum beats are rich and brimming with local flavor. 🏡 Discover a hidden gem (less crowded, more beautiful!) - Pingtang Ancient Village: About a 30-minute drive from the manor, this ancient Lingnan village from the Ming and Qing dynasties boasts narrow, deep alleyways, vines clinging to the walls of the old houses. The old banyan tree and ancient well at the village entrance evoke a sense of life. Tourists are almost absent, making it a perfect place for a leisurely stroll. - Lingshan Museum: A "treasure house" hidden within the county town, it showcases Lingshan's history, culture, and folk customs. The "Lychee Culture Exhibition" in particular offers insights into the entire lychee cultivation process, from planting to processing. It's free and rarely crowded. 💡 Holiday Travel Tips - Longwu Manor and surrounding attractions are mostly pristine landscapes. Comfortable flat shoes are recommended for walking through the ancient village and lychee groves. - Lychee season (June-July) is the best time to visit, allowing you to enjoy fresh Lingshan lychees. Outside of lychee season, you can buy local specialties like dried lychees and lychee honey. - Must-try local specialties: Lingshan Roast Duck Noodles (delicious and smooth broth), Lychee Mushroom Chicken Soup (a seasonal delicacy), and Yandun Bacon (savory and flavorful). This manor, hidden away in Qinzhou's Lingshan, offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of popular tourist destinations. It's home to ancient houses, lychee groves, and a quiet escape. If you're looking for a relaxing and relaxing retreat during your holiday, head here. #ThePlaceYou'reOfTheMostComed-UpOnFacebook
Longwu Manor, we came across it by chance when we were looking for the thousand-year-old king of lychee trees in Lingshan. It has not been fully renovated and opened yet, but a glimpse inside the gate tower alone can give us a glimpse of the strength of the wealthy Lao family back then. The manor faces south and north, with a pond in front and a hill behind. The overall layout is in the shape of a "回" character. The walls are all made of water-ground blue bricks, which are extremely solid. It is said that they were originally intended to achieve the effect of being indestructible by bombardment; the garden is connected by two quadrangles, with a total of 110 houses; there is a six-story corner tower in each of the four corners of the garden, which is the most eye-catching and rarest feature. Looking up at these four corner towers, the sense of oppression rises sharply. Now it is being repaired, and it feels a little dilapidated, but the 100-acre lychee garden planted by the Lao family a hundred years ago has been preserved to this day, which can be regarded as a protection for future generations and a benefit to the area.
Longwu Manor was originally named Xindatang. It was jointly invested by four villagers, Lao Naiyou, Lao Naixiang, Lao Naifu and Lao Naixin. Construction began in 1900 and took 21 years to complete in 1921. It covers a total area of 6769.68 square meters and has a construction area of 7588.06 square meters. It was one of the four major ponds in Lingshan during the Republic of China period. The manor faces south and has an overall layout in the shape of a Chinese character "U". The walls are built with water-ground blue bricks and are extremely solid. The garden is connected by two courtyards with a total of 110 houses. The beams, brackets and eaves columns are all decorated with exquisite carvings. The entire manor embodies the architectural art features that combine Chinese and Western styles from the late Qing Dynasty to the early Republic of China. Longwu Manor, built with water-ground blue bricks, is a modern landlord manor. The manor covers a vast area and looks simple and majestic from a distance. The four corner towers are 6 stories high and have gun loopholes on the outside, which makes it look magnificent. A closer look at the house reveals its unique structure, winding paths, carved beams and painted rafters, and an antique feel. It has high archaeological value, artistic appreciation value and scientific research value. A key cultural relic protection unit in Guangxi.