Liuzhou Special Forces One-Day Tour, Ultimate Guide Attack!

Itinerary 8:00 - 9:30 Head to Qingyun Minsheng Market, the gathering place of Liuzhou’s local life! Various special snacks dazzle your eyes, such as sticky bean powder buns, savory taro cakes, and the must-try Liuzhou rice noodles. Pick an old shop, order a bowl, and enjoy the happiness of slurping noodles. Stroll and eat along the way to experience the most authentic Liuzhou life. Snacks cost 10 - 30 RMB 9:30 - 11:30 From Qingyun Market, walk to Liuhou Park, located right in the city center, very convenient. This is the place commemorating the great Tang dynasty writer Liu Zongyuan. The ancient and elegant Liuhou Shrine, the serene Luo Pond, and various stone inscriptions offer a stroll where you can enjoy Jiangnan garden-like scenery and feel the rich historical and cultural atmosphere. Free 11:30 - 13:00 When tired of walking, head to the Five-Star Pedestrian Street for food. This is Liuzhou’s commercial center, full of delicious food. Try Liuzhou’s specialty dishes, such as the spicy and satisfying duck feet pot. The soft duck feet fall off the bone with a bite, and the side ingredients soak up the broth, making it super flavorful. Cost 30 - 50 RMB 13:00 - 15:00 Take a taxi to Longtan Park, a hidden gem in Liuzhou, free to enter and unbelievably beautiful! Green mountains and clear waters, the pond is crystal clear, and there are buildings in the styles of ethnic minorities like the Zhuang and Dong. It’s perfect for photos. Be sure to check in at the internet-famous crooked-neck tree; standing under it, any photo you take will be atmospheric and stunning. Taxi fare 10 - 15 RMB, park free 15:00 - 17:00 After leaving Longtan Park, take a bus or taxi to the Liuzhou Industrial Museum. Here, you can see how Liuzhou developed from a small industrial town step by step, with old locomotives, cars, and various industrial machines. It’s super impressive, like traveling back to the passionate industrial era. Bus 2 RMB, taxi 10 - 15 RMB, museum free 17:00 - 19:00 Head to Yaobu Ancient Town, a town with traditional Liuzhou architectural style built along the river. During the day, browse specialty shops and buy some Liuzhou cultural and creative products; at dusk, the town lights up, and the river view and ancient town night scene complement each other beautifully, making it impossible to stop taking photos and checking in. Free, cultural products cost as needed 19:00 - 20:30 Have dinner at a restaurant near Yaobu Ancient Town, continuing to taste Liuzhou delicacies such as the sour and tasty Luosifen (snail noodles). The unique sour bamboo shoot flavor is addictive, the smooth and chewy rice noodles paired with delicious snail soup, plus side dishes like dried tofu skin and peanuts, create a mouthful full of happiness. Cost 30 - 50 RMB Food Recommendations 1. Luosifen (Snail Noodles): How can you come to Liuzhou without trying Luosifen? Any roadside shop will have good taste. The sourness of bamboo shoots, the freshness of snail soup, and the spiciness of chili perfectly blend. One bite of noodles and one sip of soup is simply addictive. Recommended is Ah Hua Luosifen at Shengli BBQ City, loved by many locals. 2. Duck Feet Pot: Soft duck feet stewed with potatoes, taro, dried tofu skin, and other side dishes in rich broth, melting in your mouth and extremely satisfying. It’s a regular dish on Liuzhou dining tables. 3. Suanye (Sour Mix): Various fruits and vegetables cut into small pieces and marinated with sour vinegar, chili, and other seasonings. The sour, sweet, spicy, and salty flavors intertwine in your mouth, refreshing and cleansing the palate. Perfect to have while shopping, super good. 4. Liuzhou Rice Noodles: Besides Luosifen, Liuzhou has many other types of rice noodles.