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Capital city of Guangxi, China
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广西壮族自治区博物馆, Guangxi Museum
The only national-level museum in Guangxi, it has quite an eclectic exhibition. The museum's large collection of pottery and porcelain is displayed on the first floor, while on the second floor, there are exhibits on the early culture of Guangxi, including a collection of bronze drums, prehistoric tools and metalwork. There is also an open-air exhibition, with performances, and has houses of some of the minorities. A self-assist audio guide may be rented out for ¥10 (¥200 deposit required).
广西民族博物馆
The museum houses over 50,000 items (sets), including bronze drums, garments, silver ornaments, textiles and embroidery, stone tools, bamboo and wooden objects, ceramics, and fossil specimens. Notably, it houses 346 ancient bronze drums, making it the world's largest and most comprehensive collection of such artefacts. Its textile collection comprises 18,600 items (sets), representing all 12 indigenous ethnic groups of Guangxi with distinctive characteristics and a complete system. Additionally, it holds 3,758 items (sets) of ethnic and folk cultural relics from 31 countries and regions.
广西自然资源档案博物馆
The museum has eight major exhibition halls: the Earth Hall, Palaeontology Hall, Mineral Resources Hall, Geological Environment Hall, Land Resources Hall, Marine Resources Hall, Geodetic Surveying Hall, and Jewellery and Gemstone Hall. It also houses auxiliary facilities including a cinema, a science popularisation library, and a geological science experience centre.
广西美术馆
广西规划馆
广西科技馆
南宁博物馆
广西自然博物馆
邕江湾美术馆
昆仑关
The site of the Battle of Kunlun Pass (1939-1940), a significant battle during the Second World War that was won by the Chinese army. There is a major museum at the site as well as several monuments. There are also some remnants of the battle such as trenches and pillboxes but these things are not yet accessible to visitors.
新会书院
A traditional Confucian academy dating from the Qing Dynasty. It was established during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor and rebuilt in the 19th century. These days there are no students here and the site is basically a museum. It also serves as a venue for Cantonese opera performances.
扬美古镇
邕州古城, Three Streets and Two Alleys 三街两巷
Its core comprises three pedestrian streets—Xingning Road (兴宁路), Minsheng Road (民生路), and Jiefang Road (解放路)—alongside two ancient lanes, Golden Lion Alley (金狮巷) and Silver Lion Alley (银狮巷). The outer perimeter encompasses areas west of Chaoyang Road and north of Minzu Avenue. Established during the Song Dynasty, this district served as the commercial birthplace of ancient Yongzhou. Characterised by its blue-brick, black-tiled roofs and distinctive horse-head walls, it houses historical landmarks including Nanning City God Temple (南宁城隍庙) and the Deng Yingchao Memorial Hall
青秀山, Mount Qingxiu, Qingxiu Hill
Located in the heart of Nanning, Qingxiu Mountain Scenic Area sits on the banks of the winding Yongjiang River. Qingxiu Mountain, with its rolling peaks, verdant trees, steep cliffs, clear springs, and unique rocks, is characterized by its subtropical plant landscape and is surrounded by clouds and mist year-round. Known as the "Green Lung of the City," it is a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction and an ecological landmark in Nanning.
广西药用植物园
The Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Medicinal Plant Garden (Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Medicinal Plant Research Institute, Guangxi Branch of the Institute of Medicinal Plant Research, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences), founded in 1959, now covers an area of 202 hectares. It is engaged in the protection of medicinal plant and animal resources, popular science education, development of Chinese medicinal materials, drafting of quality standards for Chinese medicinal materials, and testing services. It is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction
南宁市动物园
The zoo goes viral for gorilla that threw objects at visitors, with a rich collection of African and Asian animals, reptiles, birds, panda, and fish, all in well-maintained settings. Admission includes an hour-long performance of dancing bears, bicycling monkeys, elephants, and acrobats
南宁人民公园, 白龙公园 White Dragon Park
Includes a large area devoted to amusement park type rides, as well as quieter areas for picnics, game playing, or walking
狮山公园, Lion Mountain Park
南湖公园; Nánhú Gōngyuán
Lake in the southeastern part of town surrounded by a park including bonsai and orchid gardens
石门森林公园, 石门公园 Shimen Park
五象岭森林公园
Pleasant forest park with some light hiking trails. Be careful not to approach the military area in the mountains
伊岭岩
Karst caverns 18 km north of Nanning City in Wuming District.
地王国际商会中心 Dìwáng Guójì Shānghuì Zhōngxīn
This was Nanning's tallest building from 2006 to 2014. The building stands 276 m tall. There is an observation deck on the top floor, which offers sweeping views of the city.
广西大学 or Xida 西大 for short
An example of a good provincial university with several tens of thousands of undergraduate and graduate students. Includes classroom buildings, dormitory buildings, and large administration buildings on a very large and beautifully landscaped campus.
南宁孔庙
中国-东盟博览会
The China-ASEAN Expo is an international economic and trade event co-hosted by the economic and trade authorities of China and the 10 ASEAN countries and the ASEAN Secretariat, and hosted by Guangxi. It is held in mid-September every year and lasts for five days. The last two days are open to the public and you can buy tickets to visit.
南宁花鸟市场
An eclectic mix of flowers, shrubs, pot plants and all thing floral, as well as a vast array of birds, fish, and other pets. Thrown into the mix is an assortment of household goodies to brighten up an otherwise dull abode: furniture fashioned from tree stumps, traditional Chinese tea sets, carvings, wall hangings, etc. This is an amazingly interesting place to while away an afternoon, and get some truly good-value items. This place is packed out on weekends, and is a notorious place for pick-pockets, who cleverly razor-slash pockets and bags to retrieve any valuable carelessly stowed. Keep money, mobile phones and any valuables securely in zippered compartments inside bags
邕江夜游
This is a 300-meter long stretch where you will find a vivid display of various exotic dishes ready to be served.
Xiaofeiyang
Chain serving traditional hotpot, with lamb the meat of choice.
Sichuan hot, spicy food.
南宁民航饭店
Rooms with air con, electronic lock, cable TV and internet.
South Face 青年旅舍
Basically an apartment turned in to a hostel, with three bedrooms, each with bunk beds. A communal kitchen, spacious living room and a balcony with view over Nanhu Park. Washing machine available as well for ¥5. A very friendly hostel, whose owner, a graduate from New York University will entertain you (if he's there) with some good history and politics of China.
永恒万兴酒店 南宁朝阳广场店
Excellent, clean and elegantly-decorated rooms that have air-conditioning and come with ensuite bathrooms are available. Chinese breakfast that is adequate, though not something that you would wake up especially for. Counter staff speak some amounts of English and accept international credit cards.
永恒万兴酒店 南宁文化宫店
Similar to the other branch but with fewer rooms.
南宁银河大酒店
Some rooms renovated.
成琅国际酒店
Close to Langdong coach bus station (11 min by walking) which has buses to Hanoi.
精通柏林酒店 南宁东站会展中心青秀万达店 (原东葛店)
Ordinary rooms, business rooms and luxury rooms ranging from 15 m² to 20 m². Business and party facilities. Large and bright rooms. Good service.
三月花国际大酒店; Sānyuèhuā Guójì Dàjiǔdiàn
Three-star business hotel close to park and lake with nice view. Well designed hotel with well equipped rooms. Rooms including ordinary, business and luxury. Rooms ranging from 15m2 to 25m2. Free internet in the rooms. Business facilities.
广西沃顿国际大酒店, 南宁国际大酒店 Nanning International Hotel
The hotel is nice and centrally located. If you have a family, ask for a suite. There are a pool and a gym on the premises and a few restaurants inside as well. The Chinese restaurant in the basement (the Shenzhou Food Street") offers the best value.
南宁鑫伟万豪酒店
Excellent Chinese and Western cuisine. Hotel staff are excellent. Good for families and business people. Halal food available during China-ASEAN Expo period.
红林大酒店
This five-star establishment offers excellent rooms at a reasonable rate. Higher rooms also offer a great view of the city, as rooms are furnished with floor-to-wall windows. Hotel amenities include an indoor pool and gym, and hotel staff are attentive and efficient.
朝阳路 Chao Yang Lu
The main shopping street lined with department stores, like Nanning Department Store and Parkson, and also Walmart, in addition other intentional brands and local brands. It is also a nice place to go people-watching, as people from all walks of life can be seen here: youngsters, street performers, roadside vendors, etc.
runs for several city blocks under Xinhua Road 新华街 near the center of town.
And underground shopping mall that is always busy, particularly during the hot summer months. Primarily composed of small clothing shops but also includes food outlets and other small stores of a variety of types.
和平商场
Located a block west of the north Nanning Department Store (百货大楼), Heping Market has 4 crowded stories of small vendors selling electronics, kitchenware, makeup, clothing, and fabrics. Expect low prices and few (genuine) name brands.
万象城
Located on the east side of town, on Minzhu Avenue, the Mixc is a new, 7-story mall featuring high-end, mostly foreign brands. Uniqlo, Parkson, and H&M are the anchor stores. There is plenty to eat on all levels, as well as an ice rink and a movie theater. Expect prices to be on par with the West.
By train
There are two major train stations in Nanning. Countless travellers have gone to the wrong station and missed their trains, so carefully check your ticket.
By bus
Nanning has several bus terminals, you can book tickets on the corresponding Wechat media platform online:
By metro
Nanning's Metro (南宁轨道交通, Nanning Rail Transit) began operation in 2016 and has been expanding quickly ever since. Most places of interest in Nanning are now within walking distance of a metro station.
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