Best Things To Do in Nanning, China

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PLACES TO SEE

  • Yangmei Ancient Town: Traditional town located on the banks of Yong River. The architectural excellence of the town makes it one of the popular tourist attractions in Nanning. Take a travel guide along to narrate the history of the place.
  • Guangxi Museum: Museum with exhibits of Guangxi’s culture and other ethnic minorities.
  • Qingxiu Shan: A picturesque mountain situated 10kms away from the city, one of the popular places to see in Nanning.
  • Tak Tin Waterfall: A spectacular waterfall in Xinxian County, close to the Xinxian County. It is said to be the second largest transnational waterfall in the world.
  • South Lake: Located in the South of the town, encircled by the Orchid gardens and bonsai plants.
  • Guided Tours: You can hire private tour guides to take you around the city, telling about the significance of various places.

Below we have a list of things to do in Nanning and the places where you want to spend the best moments of your trip. At the same time, the city offers you the best neighborhoods to explore and new foods to try.

This list should help you in deciding and prioritizing what you should plan on your Nanning getaway. Find a mix of must-see tourist spots, underrated local hangouts, and maybe even a few new experiences you can try out.

Make the most of your trip to Nanning with confidence.

Tourist Attractions in Nanning

Here is the list of things to do in Nanning and tourist attractions in city.

  1. Qingxiu Mountain Scenic Spot

    View Point, Historical Site, Architecture , Nature

    Known as the ‘Green Lungs’ of Nanning the Qingxiu Mountain Scenic Area is located about 5 kilometers southeast to the city. The place comprises of so many beautiful things such as the cycads garden, trees, springs, lakes and even few historic buildings. The Longxiang tower was built during the Ming dynasty. The pagoda represents the perfect Chinese hexagonal architecture and inlaid ...Read more
  2. Detian Waterfalls

    View Point, Nature

    The Detian Waterfalls which is located about 90 miles away from Nanning City is present right near the Sino Vietnamese border. It is the largest waterfalls in Asia and the fourth largest transnational waterfalls in the world. After crossing the Vietnamese border it becomes part of the Ban gioc Waterfalls in Vietnam. The water falls from a height of 70 metres with such force that you can hear it...Read more
  3. Nanning Zoo

    Zoo, Nature

    One of the most fun places in Nanning as it has both a zoo and an amusement park adjacent to it. The zoo is quite big so it’s best to click a picture of the map which is displayed in the entrance in order to not get lost. Over 170 species of animals and birds populate the zoo and you can feed most of them. There are elephant and dolphin shows that amuse and captivate the eye. Right next t...Read more
  4. Nanhu Lake Park

    Outdoors, Park, Lake, Picnic Spot

    Quite a scenic park located right at the heart of the city; Nanhupark is very beautiful and serene. The whole lake covers an area of 1.3 square kilometres. There are various sections of the park namely the Pinang garden, Herb garden, Orchid garden, Bonsai garden and so on. One can appreciate the immense variety of the flora here at the park. There’s also a nine arch bridge that connects a...Read more
  5. Jinhu Square

    Walking Area, Square

    A nice big square in the centre of the city located on Jinhu Road. Its known for its famous five elephant statue. It also has a beautiful fountain around it but it’s lit only during festivals. The square is used for a lot celebrations and gatherings for cultural activities. On a normal day the square is a great place to walk around for a stroll.
  6. Nanning Zhongshan Snack Street

    Food And Drinks, Street Food, Streets

    A street known only for delicious and mouth-watering snacks Zhongshan street is a must visit for all foodies. The street is very lively where you’ll find a lot of vendors lined up on both sides preparing an array of vegetarian and non vegetarian snacks. The place is also where Nanning’s night market starts usually after 6pm in the evening.
  7. Guangxi Museum Of Nationalities

    Museum

    One of the most important Museums in the province-The Guangxi Museum of Nationalities brings everything under one roof. The Guangxi province was divided into as much as 6 separate parts and was mostly considered as an autonomous region. Hence there was a lot of ethnic and cultural diversity there. The Museum which was a government project brought a lot of the lost artefacts in one place. The Mu...Read more
  8. Yangmei Ancient Town

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    Yangmei Ancient Town

    Art And Culture, Town

    Located about 30 kms west of Nanning, Yangmei is a town where it feels like transportation to the olden times. The town still contains a lot of buildings from the ming dynasty. The gates, the houses, the lanes all have an antique feel to them. Even the people’s way of life is very simple. There are a few other relics and important places there in connection to the Cultural Revolution. Bei...Read more
  9. Guangxi Medicinal Botanical Garden

    Park, Botanical Garden, Nature

    One of the largest Botanical gardens in all of China, covering an area of about 2 million sqmts the Guangxi Medicinal Botanical Garden is an abode of Botany. It was founded in 1959 and has since become an important authority on Botany as even research and development is conducted there. There are about 2,100 variety of plants and the garden is divided into six sections for convenience namely: ...Read more
  10. Liangfeng River Forest Park

    Forest, Park, River, Nature

    A beautiful park located on Youyi Road the place is an abode for different types of flora. There are many imported plants and trees in this park and anyone who is interested in botany will find it amazing. Even otherwise there are nice wooden bridges built inside, giving a good trek and hike feel to it. A nice place to visit with family and friends.
  11. Yiling Cave

    Cave, Geological Formation

    The Yiling Cave named after the Yiling village is located in Wuming town and is one of the most picturesque attractions in Nanning. Some estimates by geologists suggest that it is a karst cave and is millions of years old. It has many beautifully formed stalactites and stalagmites and other stones which are now lit in a very surrealistic way. The cave is 45 mts deep and has a total area of 24,0...Read more
  12. Guangxi Provincial Museum

    Museum

    Another excellent museum located in the city downtown district the Guangxi Provincial Museum boasts of a large collection belonging to Guangxi province. The building built in 1974 is known fit its chiselled features and architectural symmetry. The museum contains the largest collections of bonze drums with about 334 actual drums along with the source data of about 1388 more drums. The museum is...Read more
  13. Nanning Shishan Park

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    Nanning Shishan Park

    Amusement Park, Park, Entertainment

    Shishan Park also known as Lion Hill Park is one of the most famous public parks in Nanning. Encompassing about 65 sq km the park has small hill, a lake and lots of greenery. Although located amidst a hustling city the park gives solace and solitude to all those who visit it. It’s fresh air and a stroll through the bamboo forest proves both relaxing and rejuvenating. The park for convenie...Read more
  14. Longhu Mountain Natural Reserve

    View Point, Nature

    Located about 80 kms away from the city of Nanning the Longhu Mountain Reserve is an abode of natural beauty. It was first established in 1980 and the reserve contains many scenic spots such as Hushan Mountain, Setu Mountain and Yimu Mountain. There are caves, water basins and lush green forests of Baihua Mountain which simply add to the heavenly beauty of this place. Other than these it is sai...Read more
  15. Nanning Wuxu International Airport Image
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    Nanning Wuxu International Airport (IATA: NNG, ICAO: ZGNN) is an international airport serving Nanning, the capital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. It is located in the town of Wuxu, about 25 km (16 mi) northeast of the city center. The airport is a hub for China Southern Airlines and a focus city for Lucky Air.The airport was opened on October 28, 1995, replacing the old Nanning Ai...Read more

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