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Guilin Danxia Bajiaozhai Scenic Area
No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Ziyuan

Guilin Danxia Bajiaozhai Scenic Area

5.6
4.5/5
406 reviews
Guilin Danxia·Bajiaozhai Scenic Area, a world natural heritage, a national forest park, a national geological park, and a national 4A-level scenic spot, was selected as one of the "Seven Most Beautiful Danxias in China" by "China National Geographic" magazine. The attraction consists of two core areas: Bajiaozhai Sightseeing Area and Gumuchong Sports Experience Area. There are 130 natural and cultural attractions in the Bajiaozhai Scenic Area, such as Qunluo Watching the Sky, Dragon's Back Ladder, Valley of Life and Death, and Tear Eye Stone, making it a good place for sightseeing. You can experience jungle crossing, via ferrata, aerial crawl, glass plank road and other projects in Gumuchong Scenic Area, which is a paradise for outdoor sportsmen. At the same time, the scenic spot has multiple themed camping bases, which are the first choice for camping and leisure.Ziyuan · 26.9 km from downtown
Mao'er Mountains
No. 18 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Guangxi

Mao'er Mountains

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4.5/5
664 reviews
Maoershan Mountain's main peak stands at 2,141.5 meters, making it one of the highest peaks in South China. Often referred to as "the crown of the Five Ridges and the summit of South China," this area is also...Li River and Zi RiverThe birthplace of [product name], connecting the Yangtze River and Pearl River systems. The scenic area features vast forests with ancient, intertwined trees, presenting pristine wilderness scenery. It's also home to precious hemlock trees, a rare species surviving from the Ice Age. From April to June each year, the mountains are covered in blooming azaleas, creating a breathtaking sea of flowers that resembles clouds and rosy sunsets from afar. Beyond its natural beauty, Maoershan Mountain also features historic red tourism sites, including the Laoshanjie Pass crossed by the Red Army during the Long March and the WWII-era American plane crash site. For reaching the summit of Maoershan Mountain, we recommend taking the attraction bus directly up the mountain, which takes about 1 hour. The bus makes stops at several key scenic spots along the way, such as Laoshanjie and the Iron Fir Park. After getting off the bus, you'll need to walk along a hiking trail to reach the peak. The sunset, sunrise, and sea of clouds here are absolutely breathtaking. There are hotels and guesthouses at the summit where you can stay overnight to enjoy the stunning sunrise the next morning. Maoershan Mountain is a nature reserve where hiking is prohibited.Xing'an County · 25.7 km from Ziyuan
Ziyuan Tianmen Mountain

Ziyuan Tianmen Mountain

3.3
4.2/5
217 reviews
Ziyuan Tianmen Mountain has a beautiful mountain shape and a rocky hillock, which is a typical Danxia landform. The main peak "San Niang Shi" towers into the sky; Baizhu Valley gathers the world's herbal plants in one place; Shenlong Villa has a flexible layout, high and low. In order to explore the mystery of the fairy cliff t op, a straight stone ladder has been drilled on the cliff to allow people to climb the test.Ziyuan · 10.7 km from downtown
Zijiang Drift Scenic Area

Zijiang Drift Scenic Area

3.3
4.6/5
23 reviews
Zijiang River is the largest river in Ziyuan County. It originates from the northeastern foot of Maoer Mountain, the highest peak in South China. It flows northward and flows into Hunan Province. It then flows into Dongting Lake. Zijiang River belongs to the Yangtze River system. The Zijiang River rafting section starts from 5 kilometers downstream of the county seat to Hujiatian in Meixi Township. The entire Zijiang River is 22.5 kilometers long, with 45 beaches and 31 bends. It has its own unique majesty and steepness, as well as the purity and beauty of the Lijiang River in Guilin. The poet He Jingzhi praised "Zijiang River rafting, the best in South China". The vegetation on both sides of the Zijiang River is well protected, and the flow and velocity are relatively stable, like a jade belt shuttling between strange mountains and steep ridges.Ziyuan · 1.8 km from downtown
Mao'er Mountain · Wonangpiao Resort

Mao'er Mountain · Wonangpiao Resort

5.4
5.0/5
1 reviews
Guilin's Xing'an county Mao'er mountain attraction boasts the ecological advantage of being the highest peak in South China, with 98% forest coverage and rare "jelly water" gentle water system resources at the Li river source. Rich in natural views like mountains, waters, and bamboo forests, it provides an ideal foundation for water-based outdoor activities. During the 14th five-year plan period, the attraction broke through traditional sightseeing models by focusing on "light adventure and heavy healing", innovatively launching the "wocang drift" water sports project to create a new integrated format of "outdoor sports + rural cultural tourism". It became a benchmark for lightweight integration of culture, tourism, and sports in Guangxi. In 2025, this project won multiple honors for cultural-tourism integration innovation, achieved over 100 million exposures across platforms, and became a phenomenal outdoor sports IP.Xing'an County · 26.6 km from Ziyuan
Zhenbaoding Mountain

Zhenbaoding Mountain

3.1
4.5/5
5 reviews
Ziyuan · 19.8 km from downtown
Baoding Waterfall

Baoding Waterfall

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5.0/5
13 reviews
Ziyuan · 4.7 km from downtown
Ziyuan Danxia Guojia Dizhi Park

Ziyuan Danxia Guojia Dizhi Park

2.8
5.0/5
21 reviews
Resource Danxia National Geopark starts from Resource County in the south and borders Xinning County in Hunan Province in the north and northwest. It is 33 kilometers long from north to south, distributed along the Zijiang River and both sides of the Zijiang River from east to west, with a width of 3-9.6 kilometers and a total area of 125 square kilometers. The geopark is characterized by the Danxia landform, and the geomorphological landscape of the park has the characteristics of "majestic, strange, dangerous, secluded, beautiful and auspicious". The Cretaceous strata formed between 135 and 65 million years ago are monoclinic, and the mountain generally develops steep cliffs due to the action of flowing water and collapse, and the foot of the slope accepts accumulation to form a gentle slope, thus creating the "top of the Danxia landform". The basic characteristics of sloping, steep body and gentle footing". Resources Danxia landform has many deep lane valleys and barrier valley landforms, such as the east and west line of Tianmen scenic spot, the life and death valley and Huangsha River narrow valley in Bajiaozhai scenic spot, especially the narrow valley and barrier valley. It is like entering a labyrinth, with high, steep and peculiar stone walls on both sides, exotic flowers and plants in the valley, gurgling water, and no one in a hundred miles. Show, with agility, a sense of returning to simplicity. Resources The main peak of the Xinning Red Layer Basin, Bajiaozhai, is a square mountain-shaped landform with an altitude of 814 meters and a relative height of about 400 meters. There are smooth and tangible cliffs on the east, west and north sides. a feeling of. In addition, there are many magnificent geological and landform scenic spots in the resource Danxia landform, such as Tianji, Longji, Fengfan Rock, and the remains of the Zixin Great Fault. There are rich shapes, such as snails, elephants, big Buddhas, goats, camels, owls, penguins, sails, honeycombs and various mural patterns of elephants, etc. Among them, the peculiar types are "group snails watching the sky", "tear man stone". ", "Renzi Tian" stone, "Fanfan stone", "Idol drinking water", "Shanzi stone", "Jiang Jun riding murals" and so on.Ziyuan · 1.8 km from downtown
Longji Rice Terraces
No. 1 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Guangxi

Longji Rice Terraces

8.2
4.5/5
8.4k reviews
Longji Rice Terraces are a large-scale terraced group in Guilin. The multiple tiers and curve lines are visually very impressive. The villages are inhabited by several ethnic minorities. There are ethnic minorities such as the Zhuang and the Yao. When you visit the Longji Rice Terraces, the main thing to do is go on foot and take photos. You can also take photos of the local farmhouse and experience the ethnic customs. In addition, sunrise at Longji Rice Terraces is very beautiful and well worth seeing.Longsheng · 59.5 km from Ziyuan
Gumu Chong Scenic Area

Gumu Chong Scenic Area

2.8
4.5/5
2 reviews
Guilin Danxia Gumu Chong Attraction is named after Gumu Chong, Datuo Village, Meixi Town, Ziyuan County, Guilin. It is a core component of Guilin Danxia, ​​a world natural heritage, national forest park, national geological park, autonomous region scenic spot and national 4A-level Attraction. It is also a typical Danxia landform scenic spot in China. The relative height of the Attraction is about 330 meters, and the top of the mountain is 800 meters above sea level. The Attraction includes more than ten scenic spots such as Acacia Lake, Tear Eye Stone, Lovebirds, Kiss for a Thousand Years, Yin and Yang, Penglai Wonderland, and the End of the World. The famous scenic spot Tear Eye Stone is a nationally recognized geological relic protection site. Sports experience projects include jungle crossing, via ferrata, climbing nets, walking in the clouds, glass plank roads, etc.Ziyuan · 26.7 km from downtown

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Guilin Longji Rice Terraces + Jinkeng Terraces + Huangluo Red Yao Village 1-day tour [small group/private tour]
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[Chartered car·Private tour via expressway] Guilin Longji Rice Terraces 1-day tour to two villages (Jinkeng + Ping'an)
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Guilin Longji Rice Terraces Day Tour (Business van service+Entrance Ticket Included)
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看風景的人April 12, 2025
5.0
[Danxia Wonders] Guangxi Bajiaozhai is full of dangerous peaks, and the Danxia landforms such as Longtouxiang and Whales in the Sea are magnificent and unique. When the sea of ​​clouds rolls, it is like a fairyland. Climb the ladder to Jianglong Temple to overlook the border between Hunan and Guangxi. It is recommended to climb in the early morning to avoid the crowds. The cliffs are steep and you need to bring non-slip shoes.

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华蓥.山人February 2, 2026
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A Winter Love Letter from the Summit of South China: As the first rays of dawn kiss the snow-capped peaks of Mao'er Mountain, this winter romance begins with its gentlest touch. As the highest peak in South China, Mao'er Mountain's snowscape is already breathtaking, but when it encounters the stunning sunrise, it becomes an unforgettable visual feast. At five in the morning, in the chilly mountain wind, I and a group of sunrise chasers waited at the summit. As the orange-pink clouds spread across the sky, the slumbering snow-capped mountain was instantly awakened. The pristine white peaks were edged with gold by the sunrise, softening the stark rocks. In the interplay of light and shadow, the mountain's texture flowed like a moving oil painting. Frost clung to the branches, shimmering like diamonds in the morning light. The snow beneath our feet reflected the colors of the sky; every step revealed a new scene, and every glance upwards brought a new surprise. As the sun fully rose above the mountains, a sea of ​​clouds surged beneath my feet, and the distant, layered peaks appeared and disappeared in the interplay of snow and light. At that moment, all the cold and weariness transformed into an overwhelming sense of awe. The snow on Mao'er Mountain is not the harshness of the north, but the gentle grace unique to the south; the sunset on Mao'er Mountain is not the splendor of the seaside, but the grandeur of a mountain peak. This encounter was nature's most generous gift, making me realize that Guilin in winter offers more than just mountains and water; it also boasts the boundless beauty of this summit of South China.

Mao'er Mountains

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Lucky4everAugust 28, 2021
4.0
It feels pretty good, but it rained on the day of the trip, so it was not very convenient to go up the mountain. The top of the mountain is worth seeing. I recommend you take the cable car up (because the way up the mountain is more strenuous). The cable car can go directly to almost the top of the mountain. Then walk a short distance to the top, surrounded by clouds and mist, and the scenery is nice.

Ziyuan Tianmen Mountain

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理想梅August 1, 2026
5.0
WORTH IT TO VISIT AND THE 3 ½ HOURS MOUNTAIN TRAILER TO REACH JIUTIAN WATER 📍 Lishan Park📍Baoding Water Falls Scenic Area📍Mountaineering Trail📍Pearl Water Fall📍Jiutian Water Fall

Zijiang Drift Scenic Area

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FENG JIAQIANGAugust 22, 2026
5.0
Clean, tidy, and comfortable.

Mao'er Mountain · Wonangpiao Resort

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苍天茫野December 31, 2024
4.0
This place is worth a visit, but it is better to encounter the sea of ​​clouds.

Zhenbaoding Mountain

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一念起山水间May 29, 2025
5.0
The air in the mountains is especially good! The vegetation in early summer is lush and green, and the lake is quiet. Although the waterfall is not particularly large, the water flow is very vibrant! In addition, not far from the waterfall, there is a hot spring bath for foot bathing. There are not many tourists in the Baoding Waterfall Scenic Area, which is definitely a good place worth visiting

Baoding Waterfall

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享在旅途May 11, 2020
5.0
Danxia landforms are particularly popular among travelers. Especially the Danxia landforms in the northwest have attracted many people. There are also several famous Danxia landforms in the south. Bajiaozhai in your total resources is one of the most typical and beautiful Danxia landforms.

Ziyuan Danxia Guojia Dizhi Park

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榴櫣牛奶貓October 28, 2026
5.0
The 80 yuan pass is a great deal; it's valid for three villages—Jinkeng Dazhai, Ping'an Zhai, and Guzhuang Zhai—and expires on the same day. If you have plenty of time, you can explore at your own pace without rushing. It's excellent value for money.

Longji Rice Terraces

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游戏红尘客January 27, 2023
4.0
I recommend taking children there. They had a lot of fun. I hope to come back next summer.

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