Zhang Xinyu's Guangxi Haokun Lake Self-Drive Lazy Guide (with Complete Route Map)

Haokun Lake is definitely the most unexpected surprise destination this time 🥰✨ Originally planned to go rafting but couldn't get tickets, so we changed course here last minute. The result was so beautiful I couldn't look away! "Chinese National Geography" did not deceive me. The title "Emerald Lost in the World" is well deserved 💎 Even celebrity Zhang Xinyu has checked in here~ 📍Address: Haokun Village, Xiajia Town, Lingyun County, Baise City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region 🚗【3 Tested Transportation Options Compared】 1⃣ Highly recommend self-driving: Navigate to "Haokun Lake Ticket Office" About 1.5 hours from Baise city center Winding mountain roads but in good condition ✅ Tips: Beginners are advised to drive slowly~ 2⃣ Zhang Xinyu's same hiking route Navigate to "Nongwaicun Basketball Court" (Xiajia Town, Lingyun County, Baise) Sedan cars proceed with caution ⚠ Road conditions are poor After parking, a 1-hour hike is needed to reach the viewing platform Suitable for hiking enthusiasts, ordinary tourists should be cautious ❎ 3⃣ Public transport: Take the "Baise-Lingzhan" shuttle bus from Baise Bus Station 2-hour ride, then need to transfer Suggest planning your time in advance ⏰ 💰【Must-Save Lazy Self-Drive Route】 For those who don’t want to walk~ ✨Route 1 (Highly recommended!): Ticket Office → Kapok Flower Viewing Platform → Pig Cage Cave → Palm Cave → Haokun Pier → Fisherman’s Pavilion About 4-5 hours in total ✨Route 2: Kapok Flower Viewing Platform → Fisherman’s Wharf → Fish Immortal Pavilion Can be toured in 2-3 hours Suggest splitting the two routes over two days for a more relaxed experience~ 🌈【Popular Check-in Spot Guide】 1️⃣ Kapok Flower Viewing Platform Excellent panoramic photo spot 📸 Best to visit early morning or dusk for the most beautiful light 🌅 2️⃣ Pig Cage Cave (Check-in with safety in mind) 15-minute hike Experience climbing a 90° bamboo ladder 🧗 Once the only exit for villagers Very educational~ 3️⃣ Palm Cave (Ticket 30 RMB) Karst geological wonder Features underground rivers and stalactites Full of adventure 💯 4️⃣ Fisherman’s Pavilion (Five-star recommendation) 10-minute climb to the top 360° unbeatable lake views Every shot is like a blockbuster 🏞 5️⃣ Fisherman’s Wharf Lakeview restaurant hub Recommended to try local wild fish 🐟 ⚠️【Practical TIPS】 1. Best visiting season: March to November 2. Opening hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM 3. Ticket price: 50 RMB/person 4. Parking fee: 10 RMB/vehicle 5. Accommodation recommendation: Lakeside homestays (can waive ticket fee) 6. Must bring: Sunscreen + mosquito repellent + sports shoes 7. Suggested visit duration: 1-2 days 💡Little secret: The lake water changes color with the seasons Spring is emerald green like jade, autumn and winter are deep sapphire blue Each season has its own unique beauty ✨