[2025 Shanglin Attraction] Travel Guide for Donghong Wetland (Updated Apr)

Shanglin - Known as the "Back Garden of Nanning" 🌸, it is even more beautiful than you can imagine. Entering Shanglin is like stepping into the fairy tale world of "The Wizard of Oz" 🌳. It is the birthplace of the traditional Guangxi festival "Sanyuesan" and the source of the Dragon Mother culture in the Pearl River Basin 💦. It is also known as the "World's Longevity Town" 👵🏻. Xu Xiake once visited Shanglin and stayed for 54 days. In his "Xu Xiake's Travels", he wrote 600,000 words, of which nearly 14,000 words were about Shanglin, showing how much he loved this hidden gem of a town. 📍2 Days, 1 Night Itinerary Reference Day 1️⃣ Arrive in Nanning ➠ Shanglin ✅ Dalong Lake Scenic Area → Jiangtou Village Day 2️⃣ ✅ Xiake Taoyuan → Qingshi Nanyan → Sanli Yangdu → Zhicheng Ruins → Donghong Wetland 🚄Transportation Take a high-speed train to Nanning East Station, then rent a car; or drive there yourself 🍜Food Horse meat hot pot and horse meat noodles, black bean pig's feet stew, Dalong Lake silver fish, black goat stew, etc. 📝Travel Tips ❶ Things to do: Drive around the lake, take a boat ride, explore caves, camp, picnic, barbecue, hike, stargaze; suitable for family fun, parent-child trips, leisure vacations, and taking your kids and pets out ❷ Travel safely and responsibly, leave no trace, and take your trash with you ❸ Protect yourself from the sun and mosquitoes

Introduction Shanglin Donghong Wetland Park is located in Shanglin County, Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. It is a tourist destination that combines natural scenery, historical culture, and leisure and entertainment. Here, you can not only enjoy the magnificent landscape, but also the unique Donghong Aqueduct. It is a paradise for photography and nature lovers. Transportation Guide• Self-driving: Depart from Nanning City, and you can reach the park in about 1.5 hours by car. • Public transportation: You can take a long-distance bus or train to Shanglin County, and then transfer to local transportation to the wetland park. Ticket Information• Ticket: Free• Parking fee: FreeMain AttractionsDonghong AqueductDonghong Aqueduct is a highlight of the park. Its design is ingenious, and the arches between the arches form 22 connected heart shapes, which are both romantic and spectacular. The aqueduct is not only an irrigation channel, but also a popular spot for tourists to take photos. Wetland ParkThe park has a rich wetland ecosystem, making it a great place for bird watching and nature observation. Visitors can enjoy the tranquil natural environment and feel the charm of nature. Activity Recommendations• Fishing: Fishing is allowed in the park, making it a good choice for relaxation. • Camping: You can camp in designated areas and enjoy the fun of outdoor life. • Hiking: Hike along the trails in the park and explore the natural beauty. How to Get on the BridgeThere is a path on the left side of the bridge. Walk for two minutes to reach the bridge, where you can overlook the beautiful scenery of the entire wetland park. Nearby Attractions• Shanglin Xiake Peach Garden: About a 15-minute drive from the wetland park, you can check in together and enjoy the beautiful scenery of peach blossoms.

🚔Self-driving ✅️It takes 15~20 minutes to arrive from Nanning ✅️Xiake Taoyuan Scenic Area Xu Xiake once visited this place and did not want to leave. It is famous for him ✅️Climb to the pavilion on the top of the mountain and walk for about 20 minutes, you will see the pastoral scenery, green water, strange mountains, swaying bamboo rafts, poetic and picturesque scenery ✅️You can also experience riding a bamboo raft in the scenic area and feel the scenery on the water ✅️Donghong Wetland Park, a 15-minute drive from Xiake Taoyuan ✅️It is a meadow during the dry season and a small lake during the wet season. The canal arch bridge spans the wetland and can be used for camping. ✅️The heart-shaped design of Donghong Aqueduct is romantic and spectacular. The arch holes between the arches form 22 ❤️ in series, super romantic👍 ✅️ Xiake Taoyuan is suitable for climbing careful hillsides to enjoy the pastoral scenery and the feeling of harvest in autumn. ✅️You can fish and camp in Donghong Wetland Park, bring your family and friends to enjoy the fun of nature👍