Guangxi
Guangxi Overview
Chinese Name: 广西 English IPA: Guang Xi Location: South China Population (city): 55,791,200(2016) Language: Cantonese, Zhuang Language, Guiliu Dialect, Ping Dialect, Miao Language, Yao Language, Hakka, Xiang Dialect Zip code: 530000-547000 Tel code: 0770-0779 Time zone: UTC+8
Located in the southern part of the country, Guangxi is bordered by Yunnan to the west, Guizhou to the north, Hunan to the northeast, and Guangdong to the east and southeast. It is also bordered by Vietnam in the southwest and the Beibu Gulf in the south. Guangxi is partly a mountainous region. The Nanling Mountains form the north-east border, with the Yuecheng and Haiyang Mountains branching from them. Characterized by spectacular landscapes, charming natural scenery and diverse ethnic customs, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region is an impressive region to visit.
Guangxi Travel Guide introduces useful travel information of Guangxi including travel tips, attractions, top things to do, tours, transportation, weather, climate, food, restaurants, accommodation, festivals, nightlife, activities, education, shopping, photos and maps.
Highlights
- Colorful Ethnic Culture: There are many ethnic groups dwelling in that area and they account for more than one third of local total population. Zhuang people are the main ethnic group in Guangxi, which accounts for 1/3 population.
- Li River Cruise: Yangshuo is the termination of the Li River Cruise. The magnificent Li River crosses Yangshuo County and forms the breathless natural scenery.
- No. 1 Scenic Spot under Heaven: “Guilin’s scenery is best among all under heaven, the scenery of Yangshuo is better than that of Guilin”. This famous Chinese saying well stresses the unparalleled beauty of Guilin and Yangshuo.
- Convenient Access to the South China Sea: Guangxi is located in the southern part of China, facing the Beibu Gulf on the South China Sea, which is the southwest China’s most convenient access to the Sea, and has a border with Vietnam to the southwest.
- Kingdom of Fruit: Guangxi produces a rich variety of traditional fruits such as bananas, lychees, and longans, as well as relatively new varieties such as oranges, passion fruits, and dragon fruits.
Other Destinations in Guangxi
- Yulin (Guangxi)
- Guilin
- Baise
- Wuzhou
- Beihai
- Liuzhou
- Qinzhou
- Laibin
- Hezhou
- Hechi
- Guigang
- Fangchenggang
- Chongzuo
- Nanning
Guangxi Attractions
Characterized by spectacular landscapes, charming natural scenery and diverse ethnic customs, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region is an impressive region to visit. Longji Rice Terraces shall be on the list of Guangxi Travel, and it has different beauties in four seasons. Li River Cruise is a must-do activity when you come to Guangxi. Take a river cruise and you’ll see 83 kilometers of karst mountains flanking the side, as well as other area attractions, like Elephant Trunk Hill. Huangyao Ancient Town, with the [...]
Guangxi Tours
With subtropical climate and pleasant sunshine, it is regarded as the hometown of fruits, especially Southern Guangxi. When you plan a Guangxi Tour, a highlight Guilin Tour with great natural landscapes in Yangshuo, Ethnic Culture Tour to Longji Rice Terraces cannot be missed. Therefore, Colorful Ethnic Culture Tour is another choice, such as Ethnic Minority Villages Tour, Zhuang, Miao and Dong Minority Tour, Festival Tour, Group Tour, etc. We can also customize packages according to your needs. [...]
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Climate & When to Go
Located in the southern part of the country, Guangxi is bordered by Yunnan to the west, Guizhou to the north, Hunan to the northeast, and Guangdong to the east and southeast. It is also bordered by Vietnam in the southwest and the Beibu Gulf in the south. Guangxi Climate Guangxi is located in a low latitude area, facing the tropical sea in the south, bordering the Nanling mountains in the north, and connecting Yunnan-Guizhou plateau in the west. The rivers in Guangxi are vertical and horizontal, and the geographical environment [...]
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Transportation
Located in the southern part of the country, Guangxi is bordered by Yunnan to the west, Guizhou to the north, Hunan to the northeast, and Guangdong to the east and southeast. It is also bordered by Vietnam in the southwest and the Beibu Gulf in the south. Guangxi is partly a mountainous region. The Nanling Mountains form the north-east border, with the Yuecheng and Haiyang Mountains branching from them. Characterized by spectacular landscapes, charming natural scenery and diverse ethnic customs, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region is an impressive region to visit. How to [...]
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Festivals and Activities
Guangxi is a multi-ethnic area. It has been inhabited by many ethnic groups such as Zhuang, Han, Miao, Yao and Dong, among which Zhuang is the most populous ethnic minority among the ethnic minorities in China. All ethnic groups have a long history and splendid culture, which makes Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region full of extremely strong ethnic customs. In different places, there are different traditional festival customs. What are the traditional festival customs in Guangxi? What are the traditional festivals in Guangxi? Here, China [...]
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Travel Tips
1. Useful Numbers Here are Guangxi useful telephone numbers and postcodes of Guangxi for you to have a convenient Guangxi tour. China International country code number 0086 Ambulance 120 Fire 119 Police 110 Check Telephone Number 114 Traffic Accidents 122 Weather Report 12121, 96121 Federal Express 800-988-1888 EMS 11183 ZJS 400-678-9000 Nanning Airlines Ticket Center 2836082 Nanning Branch of Shenzhen Airlines 96777 Information Desk of Train Timetable(Nanning) 2222222 Guangzhou Airlines Nanning Ticket Center 2847777 Nanning Ticket Center of Southern Airlines 5890777 Bank of China 95566 Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) 95588 China Bank of Construction 95533 Agricultural Bank of China 95599 2. Post Codes, Admin Codes and Area Codes in Guangxi Administrative Divisions Post Code Admin Code Area Code Nanning 530000 450100 0771 Liuzhou 545000 450200 0772 Guilin 541000 450300 0773 Wuzhou 543000 450400 0774 Beihai 536000 450500 0779 Fangchenggang 538000 450600 0770 Qinzhou 535000 450700 0777 Guigang 537100 450800 0775 Yulin 537000 450900 0775(+86) Baise 533000 451000 0776 3. Best Time to Visit The best time [...]
Useful Maps
If we go to somewhere new, maps are good facilitators for us. Our Guangxi maps cover different types of useful maps including Guangxi Location Map, Guangxi Map, Guangxi Attraction Map, Guangxi Transportation Map, and so on to help you better understand about Guangxi and plan your Guangxi tour. [...]
Guangxi Accommodation
As a tourist county, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region has enough big hotels and small hotels. Here we have selected several hotels for you based on good service and the best location. Since each hotel offers a comfortable environment and reasonable prices, any choice you make is worth it. China Dragon Tours will always find the most suitable hotels for you. Where to Stay in Guangxi Recommended Deluxe Hotels: Nanning Restaurant(南宁饭店) Add: No. 38 Minsheng Road, Xingning District, Nanning City(南宁市兴宁区民生路38号) Tel:(0771)2103888 Nanhu Mingdu Grand Hotel(南湖名都大酒店) Add: Tower A, Nanhu Mingdu Square, No. [...]
