About Guangxi

Guangxi
  • Province:
    Guangxi (simplified Chinese: 广西 Pinyin: Guǎngxī)
  • Population :
    48,890,000
  • Area :
    236,700 sq km (91,400 sq mi)
  • Overview:
    Guangxi is a province in southern China, along its border with Vietnam, it is one of the border frontiers of Chinese civilization.

Guangxi is located in southwest China between Guangdong , Guizhou , Hunan , and Yunnan provinces. It shares a border with Vietnam and has a southern coastline along the Gulf of Tomkin.

 

Guangxi has a diverse mix of ethnic minorities, with the Zhuang people making up a significant proportion of the population. In recognition of this, Guangxi province became the Guangxi Autonomous Region of the Zhuang Minority in 1958.

 

For the visitor, the great appeal of Guangxi is its karst limestone topography which creates the stunning scenery of jagged green mountains beside clear blue waters. It is said that the mountains and rivers of Guilin, Guangxi's most famous city, are the most picturesque in the world. Cruising down the Li River between Guilin and Yangshuo is a highlight of many visits to Guangxi. The Tang dynasty poet Han Yu described the Li as "a blue silk ribbon surrounded by jade hairpins" and the river is just as beautiful today.

 

Guilin and Yangshuo are exceptionally beautiful areas however the scenery throughout Guangxi is stunning and Nanning and Liuzhou have fascinating attractions of their own.

 

In Guangxi, diverse minority groups add extra depth to a visit to the area and the different cultures have festivals and customs unique to the region, such as the reed flute festival of the Miao people and the firecracker festival of the Dong people.

 

Places to go in Guangxi

nanning

Nanning

Nanning is the capital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.   Nanning is located in the southern part of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, 160 km from the border with Vietnam. ...more

guilin

Guilin

The scenery of Guilin has been called the finest under heaven.  Famous for the verdant mountains, elegant waters , magnificent crags and fantastic caverns.
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yangshuo

Yangshuo

Yangshuo is 63km south of Guilin, a township which is embraced by Li River and Yulong River on the outskirts, within the arms of the limestone peaks. Lots of outdoor activities like biking and trekking for a weekend holiday....more

 

 

 

Mount Qingxiu
Tianci Lake is the central scenic area on Qingxiu Hill. On its southern bank is a long corridor leading to Longxiang Pagoda on the top of the hill.
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South Lake Park
Situated in the southeast of the city center, South Lake Park is one with half of an area water and the other half garden.
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Pass Kunlun
Pass Kunlun is in the east of Nanning, it is a renowned old battlefield, It is a natural barrier of Nanning, a place contested by all strategists.
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