A Day Trip to Qingxiu Mountain, Nanning: A Complete Guide to the Emerald City!

🌈Basic Information and Features: 📍Address: No. 6, Fengling South Road, Qingxiu District, Nanning (approx. 9 km southeast of the city center) 🎫Tickets: Regular ticket: CNY 20/person (valid for three days, allowing entry for 3 consecutive days❗️) Discounts: Half price for students (CNY 10), free for seniors over 65/children under 1.2m ⏰Hours: 06:00–23:59 (latest entry at 23:59✨) ✨Features: AAAAA-rated national scenic area! 🌳Millennial Cycad Garden + Monet-style aquatic garden. Golden trumpet trees cover the mountains in March, and cherry blossoms are divine in April🌸. Ethnic song and dance performances and intangible cultural heritage lantern festivals are staged in turn (weekends only). 🚗Transportation Guide: Self-driving: Navigate to "Qingxiu Mountain North Gate." Parking is CNY 10/2 hrs🅿️. The East Gate is close to the Golden Trumpet Garden & Cherry Blossom Valley. Subway: Line 3, Qingxiu Mountain Station, Exit B, directly to the West Gate (the lazy person's choice🚇) Bus: B10/32/121 to the North Gate, W34 to the East Gate (flower viewing line open on weekends) Lazy Person Line: Scenic sightseeing car CNY 5 per ride, small train CNY 10 per ride🚂 📅Itinerary: One-Day Trip 1️⃣ Morning: Enter from the West Gate → Zhuang Brocade Square (ethnic sculpture group📸) → Orchid Garden (aerial garden with super photogenic mist💦) → Shade Plant Garden (tropical rainforest + timed mist) 2️⃣ Noon: Picnic on Peach Blossom Island (bring your own food) or eat vegetarian noodles at the Vegetarian Restaurant🍜 (CNY 15 per person) 3️⃣ Afternoon: Pray at Guanyin Temple (Nanning version of the "Temple of Heaven"🏯) → Climb the Longxiang Pagoda for a panoramic view of the Yong River → Take Monet-style photos at the Aquatic Garden🌸 4️⃣ Evening: Watch the sunset at the Golden Trumpet Garden at the East Gate🌄 → Stroll through the Intangible Cultural Heritage Night Market in Zhelin Old Town (grilled squid CNY 10/skewer🔥) ⛱️Recommended Activities: 1. Must-Do: Orchid Garden mist, 360° panoramic view from Longxiang Pagoda, singing folk songs of the March 3rd Festival🎤 (April only) 2. Family-Friendly: Feed peacocks at the Pet Paradise, climb the climbing net at the Jungle Paradise, and experience ancient papermaking📜 3. Hidden Gems: Night tour with lanterns (lights on weekends🏮), take "ancient and modern" photos in Hanfu (rentable in the scenic area for CNY 30/hr) 4. Thrills: Fly through the Jungle Adventure Park (zip line + tree-top adventure🎢) 🏨Accommodation and Services: Zen-style B&B: Huishe Inn (bamboo view from the window🎋, CNY 150 per person, including free tea art experience) High-end Choice: Qingxiu Mountain Hot Spring Holiday Hotel (real hot spring + lake view room♨️, 10-minute walk to the North Gate) Value for Money: City Comfort Inn (subway station branch, CNY 100 per person💰, including breakfast) Services: Scenic area with full Wi-Fi coverage, free hot water, luggage storage, and baby care room 💗Travel Tips: ✅ Make an appointment in advance via the official WeChat account "Qingxiu Mountain"!❗️ It is recommended to enter the park before 8am during the peak season from March to May to avoid crowds. ✅ Wear non-slip shoes! There are many steps in Guanyin Temple, and there are gravel roads in the Golden Trumpet Garden in the East Gate👟 ✅ Be sure to bring mosquito repellent + sun hat! There are many mosquitoes in the rainforest, and the sun is strong on sunny days🕶️ ✅ Scenic area grilled sausage is CNY 8/piece😅. We recommend the elm noodles at the Vegetarian Restaurant (the vegetarian meat is super realistic!) ✅ April limited-time surprise: Recite "Zuiweng Pavilion" to get free tickets to some attractions (limited quota per day🎫) ✅ Bring a jacket for night tours! The temperature difference is large in the mountains. Lighting time is 19:00–21:00✨