[2025 Luzhai Attraction] Travel Guide for Xiangshui Stone Forest (Updated Apr)

: The people of Liuzhou are really tight-lipped; they don't promote such a beautiful place! A stunning secret realm that even the locals rarely know about - Luzhai It has a Chinese Geopark 🌳 and a prairie comparable to Altay With fewer crowds, it's also great for taking photos 🍃. It's a good place to avoid the crowds during Qingming and May Day holidays. Here's a guide! Save it first, and set off when the weather is good!

Stepping into Xiangshui Stone Forest before the morning mist dissipates is like entering a prehistoric era that has been paused. The iron ore stone forest glows with a reddish-brown luster in the mist, and the rock layers crumpled by crustal movement are like solidified waves, each fold hiding billions of years of secrets. The best time is after the rain, when the rust-colored water seeping from the stone crevices spreads orange tear stains on the moss, and it creaks underfoot, as if hearing the earth's joints stretching. When I accidentally entered an unattended fork in the road, I startled a flock of birds that skimmed over the skylight of the karst cave. The stalactites hanging upside down on the cave walls are immersed in the reflection of the underground lake. When the water ripples, the entire rock wall turns into a flowing galaxy. The guide who accompanied me suddenly blew the reed pipe, and the ethereal tune woke up the sleeping bats. When they fluttered over my head, I realized that this world was never really silent. Climbing up to the viewing platform in the twilight, the entire stone forest becomes transparent in the sunset, as if coated with a layer of honey. In front of the sour plum soup stall set up by the locals, an old woman in Zhuang brocade clothes handed over a bamboo tube of wine. Taking a sip of the sweet aroma of glutinous rice, the shepherd boy's flute in the distance is playing in harmony with the stream. Looking back when leaving, the stone forest gradually blurred in the twilight, and it was difficult to distinguish whether it was a landform or a phantom—perhaps, it was originally a love letter written to time by the karst landform. Tips: The stone surface is slippery in the rainy season, so it is recommended to wear non-slip shoes; the light and shadow are best in the morning and evening, and photography enthusiasts can bring tripods to capture the reflections of the karst cave.

🌟Xiangshui Stone Forest Travel Guide🌟 🚗Transportation Guide: • Self-driving: Depart from Liuzhou city center, it takes about 1 hour by car. Park on both sides of the road and walk about 20-30 minutes to the grassland. • Public transportation: After arriving at Luzhai, you can take local transportation. 🏞️Highlights: • Stone Forest Maze: Walk through the giant black iron ore rocks and feel the magic of nature. • Grassland Pastoral: Interact with cattle and sheep on the large lawn and enjoy the tranquil grassland scenery. • Geology Class: Look for shell marks on the stone walls and use magnets to verify the properties of iron ore. 🍽️Nearby Food: • Provided by local villagers: Simple food and drinks are available to replenish energy for further exploration. • Return to the city center to enjoy: More food choices. 💡Tips: • Clothing: Non-slip hiking shoes, quick-drying clothes, and children's non-slip gloves. • Equipment: Geological hammer and magnifying glass, let children become mineral detectives. • Safety: There are no protective fences in the stone forest area, so stay close to children. The streams are swift during the rainy season, so avoid playing near the water.

You might think that the landscape of Guilin, Guangxi is beautiful enough Until the discovery of this little-known treasure secret place in Liuzhou - Luzhai Xiangshui Stone Forest, the locals knew little that there were no numerous tourists, only streams and cattle and sheep Pristine caves, karst peaks, green grass The real unpopular attraction in Liuzhou! Come here to avoid the crowds during the National Day holiday! 🚄Transportation Guide 📍Location: Luzhai County, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Province 🚄High-speed rail: Guangzhou South-Liuzhou Station, 3.5 hours $241 ❗️There is no direct public transportation after getting off the high-speed rail. If you need to call a car, you can also charter a car with us ❗️ No need to grab tickets for National Day departures, including outbound high-speed rail 🗺Play Guide 1️⃣ Luzhai Xiangqiao Karst National Geopark Scenic Area has many geological and landform remains Strange bridges, caves, secluded areas, dangerous pits, water charms, beautiful gorges 2️⃣ Hing Shui Stone Forest The rocks are rugged, layered and continuous 3️⃣ Hing Shui Stone Forest Prairie The green wild fairy trail, the treasure grassland of cattle, sheep and green grass! The streams and wooden houses hidden in the grasslands are simply a paradise 4️⃣ Liuzhou urban area Enjoy snail noodles, grandma's handicrafts, conch and duck legs boiled with snails and beef jerky, sour food and so on Experience a fireworks atmosphere unique to Liuzhou 🗺Itinerary guide Day 1: Departure - Liuzhou Station - Lunch - Xiangqiao Geopark - Cave Exploration - Hotel in Luzhai County The geological remains include karst wonders such as karsts, underground rivers, sinkholes, and caves 👉 Along the canyon down, you can see a huge natural stone bridge 👉 At the end of the canyon, there is a regularly open natural cave - Kowloon Cave Tip: To avoid the destruction of the cave, here is only open 4 times a day Day 2: Hotel Departure - Xiangshui Stone Forest Hiking - Grand Prairie - Liuzhou Station return 👉Hike the whole distance - 6 kilometers, basically no climb 👉 The whole journey takes about 2-3 hours, no supply toilet on the road hiking through the prairie, and a lonely tree 🌳 🧳🧳 Equipment suggestions 1. Backpacks, non-slip sneakers; 2. Two sets of changes of bottoming clothes, warm thin jacket at night; 3. Toilet kits, sunscreen equipment, raincoats/umbrellas, personal medications; 4. Small amounts of dry food and water, charger, mosquito repellent water, other personal items; ⚠️ For outdoor activities, please be accompanied by an experienced partner ~

The free wind blows towards the grassland, I really really really like this place! ! Vast grasslands, this is the fairy tale world of Hayao Miyazaki. I don't love the city, only the mountains and fields. The endless grassland may be the original appearance of the earth, running is the standard here, every time facing the wind is an impromptu indulgence! I once thought that nature only added a base color here, but when I got closer, I found that the vast land had already been finely carved. This slowly unfolding canvas reveals exquisite craftsmanship in its regularity, dotted with a myriad of colors. 📍Location: Xiangshui Stone Forest, Luzhai, Liuzhou, Guangxi 🎫Tickets: Free 🚗Self-driving: Navigate to Xiangshui Stone Forest 🎈Scenic Features ✅It truly has the beauty of a natural, unprocessed grassland ✅Walking on the grassland, you will be surrounded by many cattle and sheep ✅The cattle and sheep are very friendly, feel free to take photos with them ✅Besides the green grass and cattle and sheep, another feature of the grassland is the stone forest, with many piles of stones and trees on huge rocks. ✅You can camp and rest on the large lawn, enjoying the breath of nature. 👉You can go and play over the weekend, and even visit Xiangshui Waterfall to play in the water ⚠️Little Tips 1. After navigating to Xiangshui Stone Forest, continue driving up the slope from the parking lot next to the go-kart track to the fork in the road, then go up the mountain from the right to reach the foot of the mountain. 2. After parking, start hiking in, it takes about 15~20 minutes to reach. 3. Those who like hiking can walk around the stone forest, which takes about 1~2 hours. 4. Leave footprints, take away garbage. 5. Take sun protection and insect repellent measures 6. Bring more water and food when going to the grassland, there is nothing for sale there.

People must stay in a place without a ceiling! It is recommended to divide it into one day because all the attractions are there along the route:👇 Liuzhou - Luzhai Xiangqiao Karst National Geopark - Luming Valley (Yoyo Luming Park) - Xiangshui Stone Forest/Waterfall - Xianghe Xiangyun Scenic Area - Zhongdu Ancient Town - Return to Liuzhou I personally love Luzhai Xiangqiao Karst National Geopark!! The scenic area is relatively deserted and there are few people. I really like walking in the cave! It is not too tiring. The overall tour time is 2 hours. Tickets: 40 yuan, parking: 5 yuan, sightseeing bus: 5 yuan ✍🏻The recommended route is: The entrance of Xianren Cave, all the way to Jiulong Skylight, passing the main attraction Tiansheng Bridge on the way, the water is very clear and you can see small fish 🐟 The lighting of Jiulong Skylight is very beautiful, and the various stalactites are very beautiful (and cool; on the way back, buy a sightseeing bus at the entrance of Jiulong Cave, get off at the viewing platform, you can take a panoramic view of Tiansheng Bridge and the continuous mountain scenery here, which is very beautiful. It is recommended to get off❗❗(ps After getting off the bus, walk about 400 meters to the parking lot There are green bean soup and grass jelly for sale on the road. You may want to sit down and have a bowl. With some ice slag, you will feel cool after eating a bowl. Luming Valley is 15 yuan per person. You can go in and feed the deer. The food is 15-20 minutes; you can go or not, but it should be very good for taking photos. It will be beautiful to take photos with the mountains next to you🌲🌲 You can check in at Xiangshui Stone Forest 🌲/Waterfall 📸. I didn’t go to the secret place shared by the sweet potatoes. It is said that if you walk into the stone forest, you will reach an open valley. The volume is relatively small, and the car is parked on the side of the road. Zhongdu Ancient Town. When I went there, the attractions and shops were not open. If you look closely, there are many memorial halls and old sites to explore. You can play water boats at the Banyan Tree Pier. The water quality is still very good~ ps I didn’t go to the scenic spot with lotus flowers because it was out of season.

This scenic area was awarded the title of National Geological Park in September 2005 and was rated as "China's Most Beautiful Geological Park" in September 2013. Guangxi Xiangqiao Karst National Geological Park covers a total area of 139 square kilometers, with a core area of 39 square kilometers. The main relics in the scenic area include more than 50 sites such as Xiangqiao Karst Natural Bridge, Xiangqiao Karst Canyon, Jiulong Cave, Xiangshui Stone Forest, and Xiangshui Waterfall. These sites have high scientific research value and tourism appreciation value. It is a precious natural heritage bestowed by nature to humanity and is referred to by karst geologists as a "miniature of China's karst landscape" and a "natural geological museum of karst landscapes." My check-in route: Jiulong Cave Viewing Platform Xiangtan Under the Natural Bridge Note: You must exit Jiulong Cave, the final destination, before 16:30, so manage your time well. 2 The driver of the sightseeing car is very humorous, and sitting in the back row is as thrilling as a roller coaster.

🌟🌟 Imagine a secret garden that even locals rarely set foot in, tucked away from the bustling crowds of Guilin's Li River, quietly blooming in the embrace of Liuzhou—this is the Luocheng Xiangshui Stone Forest, a paradise where time seems to slow down, waiting for every soul yearning to explore. 🌟 🗿🗿 Step into this ancient and mysterious land, as if traveling back to the seabed world of billions of years ago, the iron ore stone forest in front of you is nature's most ingenious masterpiece. 🖤🖤 Black rocks are scattered casually on the green grassland, some standing proudly alone, others snuggling together, each stone telling its own billion-year-old story. 🎋🎋 In this undisturbed haven, the stone forest is not just a static landscape; they are more like long-slumbering spirits, slowly unveiling their mysterious veils with the gentle whispering of the wind. 🐯🦄 Some resemble fierce beasts ready to pounce, while others are like fresh bamboo shoots breaking through the soil, brimming with vitality. Every step is a visual feast, making one stop in awe and wonder. 👀 🐂🐑 Not far away, a stream and grassland accessible by car await your arrival. This is a paradise for cattle and sheep, leisurely strolling on the grass, occasionally bowing their heads to lightly sniff, as if savoring the purest taste of nature. 🌿🌿 No noise, no fences, just a harmonious coexistence of scenery, instantly making one forget the worries of the city. 🍃 📍📍 Destination Guangxi Liuzhou Luocheng Xiangshui Stone Forest, a natural treasure that requires no admission fee, awaits your discovery. 🆓 🌿 Tips: 🧭 Follow the navigation to Xiangshui Stone Forest, and don't forget to continue along the path next to the go-kart parking lot, up the slope to the fork in the road, where the path on the right will lead you to the foot of the mountain. 👣 🌿 Traverse the grass, about 15-20 minutes on foot, and you will discover a whole new world. For those who love hiking, it takes about 1 to 2 hours to circle the stone forest, with every step bringing novelty and surprise. 👟 🌍 Remember, we are just passers-by, to protect this purity, please take your trash with you, and let beauty last forever. Start garbage sorting with me! 🚮 🚗🚗 Self-driving Strategy 🚗🛣️ Self-driving is undoubtedly the best way to explore this secret realm. Get your vehicle ready, bring an adventurous heart, and though the mountain roads are winding, every turn hides new scenery, a sincere gift for the brave. 🌄🌄 When you stand at the summit of the stone forest, watching the sunset slowly sink into the horizon, all hardships will fade away. In Luocheng Xiangshui Stone Forest, you find not just scenery, but also the peace and freedom deep within your heart. ✨

The scenic area was awarded the title of National Geological Park in September 2005, and in September 2013, it was rated as "China's Most Beautiful Geological Park". The total area of Guangxi Xiangqiao Karst National Geological Park is 139 square kilometers, with a core area of 39 square kilometers. The main relics in the scenic area include Xiangqiao Rock Natural Bridge, Xiangqiao Rock Canyon, Jiulong Cave, Xiangshui Stone Forest, and Xiangshui Waterfall, among more than 50 other sites, which have high scientific research value and tourism viewing value. It is a precious natural heritage bestowed by nature to humanity, and is referred to by karst geologists as "a microcosm of China's karst landforms" and "a natural karst landform geological museum". My check-in route: Jiulong Cave Viewing Platform - Xiangtan Under the Natural Bridge, note: Leave Jiulong Cave by 16:30 to control the time. 2 The driver of the sightseeing car is very humorous, sitting in the back row should not be too thrilling like a roller coaster. 3 We went on a weekday when there were very few people, and the overall tour lasted about 2 hours. Nearby there are also Lumingshan Valley and Stone Forest, which friends with ample time can also go to see. Because it is a pristine forest, it was the first time I saw a stick insect on the road Bring mosquito repellent and do sun protection Distance: About an hour and a half drive from Liuzhou city Tickets: 40, parking 5 Related recommendation: The beautiful scenery between the mountains and rivers of Guangxi

🍃 Guilin's landscape is the best under heaven, but there are many lesser-known cities in Guangxi hiding little-known secret spots waiting for you to discover 🌿 Sharing 6 off-the-beaten-path travel destinations in Guangxi, each one is free, avoiding the holiday crowds, escaping the hustle and bustle, and finding tranquility 1️⃣ Yangfan Avenue 📍 Location: Beihai, Guangxi 🎫 Admission: Free 🌊 Hidden in Beihai is a quiet, niche, free, and deserted white sand beach with fine and white sand quality, and clear blue-green waters, a place not even many locals in Beihai may know about. Follow the "most beautiful maritime road" all the way to the end to reach this beach. 2️⃣ Dadunhai Beach 📍 Location: Beihai, Guangxi 🎫 Admission: Free 🏖️ When coming to Beihai, everyone thinks of the popular Silver Beach, but actually, nearby there is a little-known beach with few visitors. The vast blue sea is clear to the bottom, and walking to the end of the beach leads to a lighthouse. In the evening, you can also go sea foraging, finding lots of conches and sand crabs. 3️⃣ Xiangshui Stone Forest 📍 Location: Liuzhou, Guangxi 🎫 Admission: Free 🏞️ This is a niche secret spot that even locals may not know about, hidden in Luzhai, Liuzhou. Here lies a peculiar ironstone forest, said to be an ancient seabed world from millions of years ago, with black boulders scattered across the grasslands. Trekking, camping, and mountain climbing here, with cattle and sheep frolicking in front of you, form a spectacular natural stone forest landscape. 4️⃣ Aibu Waterfall 📍 Location: Jingxi, Baise, Guangxi 🎫 Admission: Free ⛰️ Hidden in a small mountain in Jingxi, there is a jungle paradise that can be reached by car but has no tourists. Just a 1-minute walk allows you to see three groups of waterfalls at the same time. On weekdays without tourists, this place can be considered Guangxi's version of "Southern Luor", feeling the immense energy from nature. 5️⃣ Longyang 📍 Location: Pingguo, Baise, Guangxi 🎫 Admission: Free ⛰️ A real-life version of Zelda, with unique karst topography, rolling mountains, herds of cattle and sheep, and meadow sinkholes. An undeveloped trekking secret spot, walking among the mountains with cattle and sheep. 6️⃣ Jinhaiwan Mangrove 📍 Location: Beihai, Guangxi 🎫 Admission: Free 🏝️ Soft and fine white sand beaches, winding and charming coastlines, gradient jelly-like seawater, as well as the white Aegean Sea-style pier and pink ins-style castle, every scene exudes a relaxed holiday vibe. In the afternoon, you can go sea foraging for various kinds of shellfish.

Upon arriving at the Stone Forest, it feels like entering a magical world of stones, which is utterly astonishing! The oddly shaped stone sculptures make one eager to touch them and feel their history! The scenery of the Stone Forest unfolds before one's eyes like a painting, so beautiful that it makes the heart race! The tranquility and serenity of the Stone Forest make one forget the world's turmoil, wishing only to enjoy a moment of peace here! Through the gaps in the Stone Forest, the interplay of light and shadow cast by the sunlight creates a beautiful scene, like a dreamy fairyland!

📍This check-in👉Xiangshui Stone Forest, a stone forest grassland without commercial atmosphere, the scene of wind blowing grass and seeing cattle and sheep is probably the Liuzhou version. Groups of three to five, setting tables and leaning chairs, full of dreams. And during the flood season, you can also feel the sound of water hitting the stones. 💫Features: ✅The scenery is super good, it's very cool in the morning and evening, and it's comfortable to sleep at night ✅The stars are full at night, and I even saw a meteor! ✅Cattle and sheep are in groups, sheep come down from the mountain to eat grass every morning, and go home in the evening; cows eat everywhere on the grassland, from south to north, super cute ✅No mosquitoes, a small amount of fireflies (but there are flying insects) ✨Play tip: ✅It's very hot at noon, there may not be wind, and it's almost heatstroke at 2-3 o'clock ✅No water source, bring enough water ✅There is basically no signal inside, if you want to receive messages, you have to go back to the highest point of the mountain road ✅Cows may invade your camp (almost ate in front of the tent at six in the morning) 🎫Ticket: Free