Green City Roaming | A Two-Day, One-Night Poetic Trip in Nanning

I declare Nanning the "Treasure Travel Ceiling" 💥, where natural scenery + historical heritage + delicious food are all gathered in one place. You can fully experience the unique charm of the Green City in just two days! The poetic travel guide is here for you👇 Just close your eyes and go for it! 🔥 Two-Day Tour Overview Day 1: Qingxiu Mountain → Three Streets and Two Alleys → Yangmei Ancient Town → Zhongshan Road Night Market Day 2: Laoyou Rice Noodles → Nanhu Park / Guangxi Museum ✨ Day 1️⃣: Climb High · Recall History · Night Feast 🌄 Qingxiu Mountain Scenic Spot At dawn, when the first ray of sunlight shines on the Yong River, Qingxiu Mountain is already draped in a light mist. 🚡 Take the sightseeing bus winding up, and from Longxiang Tower, enjoy a panoramic view of the entire Nanning city—the ASEAN Business District’s skyscrapers glitter, Minzu Avenue stretches green, and the Yong River winds like a ribbon. 📸 Photo Spots: 🐲 Longxiang Tower: A landmark building 👉 perfect for cityscape photos, and an excellent spot to watch sunrise and sunset. 🌳 Yinsheng Botanical Garden: A forest-style light and shadow masterpiece location, as if stepping into the Land of Oz, with ethereal original shots straight out of the camera! 🌱 Osmanthus Garden, King Lotus Pond, Curved Bridge: 🛶 Carefully arranged long-tail boat scenery, surrounded by lush king lotus, creating a fully immersive atmosphere☺️. ⛩️ Time Travel Through Past and Present: A popular photo spot where modern skyscrapers 🏙️ and ancient, rustic buildings are captured in one frame, creating a great vibe~ 🏮 Retro Stroll in Three Streets and Two Alleys Step into Jinshi Alley, where century-old stories hide between blue bricks and black tiles. 👗 Why not wear a qipao or a linen long shirt? Under the red lanterns of the City God Temple 🏮 and by the old arcade windows, every snap feels like a vintage movie scene 📹! 🎬 Photo Spots: ✅ Deng Yingchao Memorial Hall: 👍 Fully showcases the magnificent life of "Daughter of Nanning," Comrade Deng Yingchao. ✅ Lijiang Academy: 📖 A bookstore transformed from a Qing Dynasty courtyard, rich in literary atmosphere, 📸 a must-visit for book lovers! ✅ Nanning Administrative Museum: A small Western-style building with Republic of China style, 🎞️ hiding half the evolution history of Yong City between blue bricks and gray tiles, easily unlocking Nanning’s past and present~ 🌇 Slow Life in Yangmei Ancient Town Qing Dynasty old houses, bluestone roads, 🍵 riverside tea seats, deep courtyards, dragon-carved eaves, moss-covered walls, everywhere filled with a sense of simplicity and tranquility 🍃, as if time has stopped here. 🎬 Photo Spots: ⛩️ Kuixing Tower, Qing Dynasty Street, Ming Dynasty Residences, Juren House, Huang Family Manor, Liang Lieya Former Residence, and Jinma Wharf 🌊. 🏞️ Watch the sunset glow on the mottled wooden doors, as if traveling back to old times. 🌃 Taste the Night at Zhongshan Road Night Market When neon lights brighten Nanning, the Zhongshan Road Night Market comes alive with bustling energy! Food Recommendations: 🍲 Fuji Laoyou Rice Noodles: Sour bamboo shoots + fermented black beans, full of wok hei! 🍚 Sister Xia’s Claypot Rice: Golden crispy rice crust paired with yellow skin sauce, crispy and flavorful~ 🌯 Rolled Rice Noodles: Freshly ground rice batter + lemon sauce, refreshing and appetizing! 🌿 Day 2️⃣: Morning Meal · Leisurely Stroll · Return 🍜 Laoyou Rice Noodles to Wake Your Taste Buds: Start your morning in Nanning with an authentic bowl of Laoyou rice noodles, the perfect blend of sour bamboo shoots, fermented black beans, and fresh broth, sour, spicy, and fragrant, soul-stirring with every bite! 🚶 Half-Day Leisure Walk | Nanhu Park or Guangxi Museum 🌳 Nanhu Park Leisure Experience ✅ Lakeside Tea Seats: Enjoy tea by the water 🍵, watching clouds roll by. ✅ Morning Exercise Culture: 🌈 In the early morning, locals practicing Tai Chi, dancing in the square, playing flute, and vocal exercises fill the city with life. ✅ Picnic and Camping: ⛳️ The lakeside lawn is perfect for weekend gatherings ☕️, always helping you find your own peace and poetry. 🏛 Guangxi Museum 👉 "Light and Shadow Dream Collection" Classic Chinese Animation Retrospective 📅 Exhibition Period: July 1, 2025 – October 31, 2025 Location: Guangxi Museum Exhibition Building, Hall 12, 1st Floor 📹 The Dream Cinema screens classics like "The Tadpoles Looking for Their Mother" and "Nezha Conquers the Dragon King" from Shanghai Animation Film Studio ☺️. As the film reels turn, you’ll realize those firefly-like childhood shadows have always been hidden deep in your memory, never leaving ♥️. 📝 Travel Tips 🚗 Transportation: Taking a taxi or subway is more convenient for Qingxiu Mountain and Three Streets and Two Alleys. 📸 Outfit: Retro or forest style is recommended for better photos! 🌶 Spicy Food Warning: Laoyou rice noodles are mildly spicy; if you can’t eat spicy food, please inform the vendor in advance~ You must visit Nanning this summer! Climb high for scenic views, stroll the old arcade streets, and explore the lively night market, packing up the romance and vibrant life of the Green City 💚 Image source: Culture and Tourism