foreword
Memory endows the soul of the city. When I heard the word "Guilin", fresh and vague memories flooded in! The short and long three-year gap seems like a lifetime away...

In the spring of 2015, I left my trivial life behind and went to Guilin with my mother and aunt to release my mood. It was another trip after I hadn’t traveled far for a long time. I arrived at the airport early and chose the front row seat. Tilting straight up to the sky, most of the time outside the window is dazzling white, and clusters of cotton are blooming at the feet, until it descends, the dark green Guilin occupies the eyeballs...

If I hadn’t found out the Moments news that I had posted, I seemed to have forgotten that it was three years ago. I always thought it had been too long. Looking back at the ethnic costumes and shawls I bought again, it was three years ago. distant! The Lijiang River I have been to, the Yulong River I have swum, the Gudong Waterfall I have climbed, the West Street I have visited, the ethnic costumes I have bought... It is so far away that it seems like a dream in the world.

Later, I picked up the camera again to freeze every trip worth recording, and used paragraph after paragraph of text to tell the aftertaste of youth that passed away, so that I will meet again for the rest of my life.

Because it is Guilin, and because I haven’t been out for two months, I decided to travel in three seconds, made the itinerary in an hour, and then booked a car on eHi, booked an air ticket on Ctrip, and booked a hotel...


In addition to the scenery of mountains and rivers, there are Yao people's weddings, Zhuang people's hydrangea throwing, Dong people's entertainment folk songs and dances, farm tools festival, landscape painting art and other unforgettable folk customs.

The River Lantern Song Festival in Ziyuan County in the seventh month of the lunar calendar is an annual local folk custom and traditional festival. Singing and lighting lanterns express the feelings of remembering the ancestors and avoiding disasters. People spontaneously carry lanterns and float along the river. The lights are brilliant under the night, forming a magnificent scene of "ten thousand river lanterns floating on the Zijiang River".


Every year on the twelfth day of the fifth lunar month, it is said that it is the birthday of Guan Gong, the famous general of the Three Kingdoms. On this day, tens of thousands of people from Gongcheng Yao Autonomous County and surrounding counties and cities gathered in Gongcheng Martial Arts Temple to offer sacrifices to Lord Guandi, praying for good weather and peace for the country and people. Many folk art troupes from all over the country participated in the Guandi parade performance.


On the Red Clothes Festival in Longsheng County on March 15th or the eighth day of April in the lunar calendar, Hongyao compatriots dressed in festive costumes come to Leishui Street in groups to hold festivals and grand gatherings, exchanging daily necessities and agricultural production materials needed for a year, On this day, unmarried young people take the opportunity to sing folk songs, blow leaves, and meet their favorite people with elegant and beautiful love songs. With the development of tourism, the Red Dress Festival has become a window for Longsheng to show itself to the outside world, and has developed into a common festival for ethnic minorities such as Yao, Miao, Dong and Zhuang...


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About the itinerary:

About Guangxi: There are many scenic spots in the urban area of ​​Guilin, and the distribution is relatively concentrated. Almost every scenic spot takes half a day. If you want to visit Guilin for only three or five days, the time will be very tight, so you need to select more interesting ones. Otherwise, set aside at least a week to fully experience the leisurely life here. In addition to the mountains and rivers in the world, Guilin is also a gathering place for ethnic minorities. Zhuang, Hui, Dong, Yao, Miao and other 28 ethnic groups occupy a large part of the population of Guilin. The folk customs of these ethnic minorities are still carried on in large-scale festivals.



Day 1: Zhengzhou-Guilin Airport pick up the car-Shangri-La Hotel-Two Rivers and Four Lakes [Lodging: Shangri-La Hotel]
Day 2: Downtown Guilin: Yushan Park, Diecai Mountain, Lijiang-Elephant Trunk Hill, Seven Star Park [Optional] [House: Shangri-La Hotel]
Day 3: Shangri-La - Xianggong Mountain - Yulong River [Lijiang River, Gudong Waterfall optional] [Suyangshuo: Zhuchuangxiyu]
Day 4: Zhuchuangxiyu - Eternal Scenery Area - Yangshuo West Street [Suyangshuo: Zhuchuangxiyu]
Day 5: Yangshuo - Longji Rice Terraces [Site: Longji]

About Guizhou: Speaking of this trip to Guizhou, there are actually not many reasons. After hearing too much about the beauty of Qiandongnan, and seeing the intangible cultural heritage there, at a certain moment, the impulse in my heart was ignited, so there is This trip to Guizhou.


Day 6: Longji Terraced Fields - Wanda Danzhai [House: Qingyun Mountain Residence]
Day 7: Visiting Danzhai [Yougong Square, Birdcage Courtyard, Bullfighting Competition, Danzhai Food, Waterwheel, etc.] [Lodge: Qingyun Shanju]
Day 8: Danzhai - Kaili - Zhenyuan [Site: Zhenyuan Ancient Town]
Day 9: Zhenyuan - Qianhu Miao Village [House: Qianhu Miao Village]
Day 10: Qianhu Miao Village - Guilin Airport [or continue to go to Libo - Huangguoshu Waterfall - Qianlingshan Park - Guiyang Airport] The places in the brackets have been visited, because the extra fee of 2,000 yuan will be charged for returning the car in other places. Therefore, the car was returned at Guilin Airport this time.


【Travel Preparation】
1. Cards: ID cards, bank cards, credit cards, driver's licenses (if you have them), and other discounted documents. But be careful to bring some cash with you. Although the Internet is very developed now, it is not always possible to swipe a card or pay by WeChat.
2. Ticket category: Determine the travel time, choose the means of transportation in advance, whether it is an airplane, high-speed rail or train, it is best to download an app, and you can book tickets anytime, anywhere. Self-driving needs to book a car and pick up time in advance.
3. Digital category: including mobile phones, charging treasures (remind that if it is an airplane, you can only bring two charging treasures at most, and no more than 10,000 mAh), various chargers, photographic equipment (wide-angle, telephoto, tripod), USB data line.
4. Clothes: Decide what clothes to bring according to the length of time. Check the weather in advance. Guilin is still a bit hot in September, but remember to bring a coat. The rainy weather is cooler. Guiyang also has a temperature difference between morning and evening, so remind you to bring a coat.
5. Other categories: basic toiletries, personal habits. It often rains in Guilin at this time, so an umbrella is a must. When the sun is out, it is particularly dry, so sunglasses, hats, sunscreen, etc. should also be carried.
6. Drugs: heat-clearing and detoxifying medicines or granules, band-aids, cold medicines, etc.


About traffic:
Airplane: Guilin Airport is not big, but most of the flights are sufficient for normal travel. It takes two and a half hours to fly from Zhengzhou to Guilin, and the fare is mostly around four to five hundred. 40 kilometers from the airport to the urban area is a bit far away, and it takes about forty-five minutes by car.

High-speed rail, train, and bus: As a tourist city, Guilin has high-speed rail and trains that can meet the needs of most people. Tourist buses to various counties are also very popular. Chartered cars are also the choice of many tourists. Different travel methods individual needs.

Self-driving: Naturally, self-driving is my favorite way of traveling. I always feel that it is much more convenient to drive an SUV when going out. The chassis is high and the interior space is relatively large. So the Hyundai Shengda I ordered on e-hi, I wanted to order a more exciting color such as bright red or sky blue, but the only red Jeep in this store has been booked, and the rest are white and black car. But the car is very new and easy to drive, which adds a lot of points to me!
Regarding the process of picking up the car: make a reservation on the eHi app, bring the ID card and driver's license to pick up the car at the airport, sign the contract, swipe the pre-sale right, pay the bill when returning the car, and swipe the 2000 deposit for one month and then it will be automatically refunded if there is no violation.



about food

When you come to Guilin, how can you miss the Guilin rice noodle, which is famous for its unique flavor! Guilin rice noodles are divided into rice noodles (round, commonly eaten stewed meat noodles) and cut noodles (flat). The most important part of rice noodles is brine. It is said that every Guilin rice noodle has its own unique flavor. I heard that the Shiji rice noodle shop is very famous in the local area. The Guilin rice noodle that I ate in Shangri-La for breakfast was also very good, and there are many types of buffet, so I didn’t try other rice noodle specifically.

During the few days in Guilin, Xiao Nan Guo and Chun Kee Roast Goose were recommended by many friends and various apps. Naturally, these two stores were not missed. The amount of dishes is very large, and it can be regarded as a local specialty restaurant, and the business in the store is very good, so you need to queue up.

Beer fish is the most distinctive famous dish in Yangshuo, and the signs on every street in downtown Guilin can be seen everywhere. The production method is unique, the quantity is very large, a whole pot, the steaming red soup is wrapped in a large piece of rich fish, the aroma is light and slightly spicy, and the tender meat is worth tasting.

Roast goose is one of the main features here. The meat quality is really good, and the dipping sauce is also very good. It is worth tasting, including the goose wings here, which are moderately spicy and large in size. For friends who love durian crisps, the following dish must be good news!

Orange-flavored pork ribs are also a good choice for those who like to eat sweet and salty. Guilin snails are also a local specialty snack. The taste is spicy and fresh, especially appetizing. Snail soup is the essence of boiled snails, and the snail rice noodles made with it are also worth recommending. It is said that people in Gongcheng, Guilin have "Camellia oleifera" for breakfast every day, and some families can't do without it even for three meals a day. Camellia oleifera has a strong and astringent taste, with astringent and spicy flavors, but we didn't taste it.

There are also horseshoe cakes, nun noodles, etc., and the bamboo tube rice for 25 yuan on the Longji Terraces is also a different kind of taste bud experience.


Specific itinerary

Day 1: Return to Guilin, meet Shangri-La, wander around the Two Rivers and Four Lakes

I have always disliked catching an early flight. I like to go to the airport leisurely and unhurriedly after lunch. Naturally, three o'clock in the afternoon is the best choice. It should be that I bought too many planes, and the booking platform has already started to provide VIP lounges for free.

I still remember flying for the first time, taking photos for the first time, traveling for the first time, and remembering the excitement and novelty of many, many first times, but the inexplicable excitement of revisiting the old place today has not diminished at all...

The plane rose again, gradually leaving the ground, and the city under the feet became farther and farther away. The trees, rivers, and houses slowly disappeared under the altitude of 30,000 feet. As the plane moved slowly and quickly, Guilin was getting closer and closer to me, and the blue sky and white clouds that were within reach floated to the sky above my head as the plane landed. At this moment, I am in the mountains and rivers of the world!


Guilin Airport is not big. Just like three years ago, walking 200 meters to the right after exiting the airport is a convenient place to pick up the car. After completing all the procedures for picking up the car, we set off for the city. The familiar and unfamiliar scenes are due to my forgetfulness. . Due to geological reasons, high-rise buildings in the urban area have restricted standards. It seems that they have been opened for a long time to have the atmosphere of the city. Compared with the rapidly developing and prosperous cities, I have to say that time in Guilin seems to have stayed in place...


Shangri-la


Eight years ago, the Shangri-La Hotel appeared domineeringly in sight behind the corner. The classical Chinese architectural design changed my impression of Shangri-La. I drove the car into the hotel parking lot and parked in the vacancy closest to the elevator. .

The furnishings in the lobby are as grand as ever, and the friendly greetings from the staff are in your ears. The familiar smell of Shangri-La is still wafting, and the piano music lingering in your ears wanders your body and mind...

After arriving in the afternoon, I took a nap in the room. Although it is not comparable to the newly built hotel, the room is as warm as ever, with welcome fruits and the performance time of the folk-custom bamboo pole dance in the lobby. The night in Guilin is lively. Even at two o'clock in the morning, the snack bars on the roadside are still full of tourists. Perhaps this is one of the characteristics of the tourist city.


Going out of the hotel to go shopping in the city, the two rivers and four lakes are the pride of Guilin people, and it is also a place where tourists will almost check in. Park the car in the central parking lot, walk along the Lijiang River, walk along the Ronghu Lake and Shanhu Lake, see the Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas, feel the life of a city, and appreciate the mountains, rivers and waters here...

Two rivers and four lakes are the business cards of Guilin, namely: Lijiang River, Taohua River, Shanhu Lake, Ronghu Lake, Guihu Lake, and Mulong Lake. The whole line runs through to form a sightseeing water system around the city. It is also an important project in the upper reaches of Guilin. If you have time, you can take a boat Night tour, when the lanterns come on, the lights are dimmed, one step at a time, the scene is like a dream...


Day 2: Leisurely Guilin, not forgetting the landscape [Yushan Park, Diecai Mountain, Lijiang-Elephant Trunk Hill, Seven Star Park]

The night of last night was still going on, from the first ray of morning light to the room, the mountains outside the window began to wake up, and the clouds and mist on the banks of the Lijiang River gradually dissipated. Outside the room is the faint Yushan Park, Diecai Mountain, Lijiang River...

Shangri-La is located on the bank of the Li River, looking out to the Li River from here, and facing the urban area of ​​Guilin, which is blended between mountains and rivers. I clearly remember the early morning when I drove to the distance. In front of me was the landscape town under the white fish belly. The smoky green trees shaded the white walls and blue tiles. The bustling market, crowds, and traffic flow were in front of me...

I don't know how to describe such a scene, the collision of quietness and noise seems to be a noisy fairyland full of human fireworks...

When Emperor Shun traveled to this mountain during his southern tour, he collapsed in Cangwu. The two concubines went up the Xiangjiang River, but they could not be found anywhere, so they were buried. In order to commemorate Emperor Shun, later generations built a temple for Emperor Shun under this mountain, and this mountain is called Mount Yu or Mount Shun. Today, the cross-river bridge near Yushan Park is also called Yushan Bridge.


Diecai Mountain
Diecai Mountain, formerly known as Guishan Mountain, is adjacent to the Lijiang River. Because of the peculiar appearance of the mountain, the lush green mountains, beautiful scenery and easy climbing, it is also a hot spot in Guilin's mountain scenery. Diecai Mountain stands on a tripod with Solitary Beauty Peak in the city and Fubo Mountain by the Lijiang River, and they are both tourist attractions in the city. The mountain is huge, covering a total area of ​​108,000 square meters. Due to the four peaks of Yueshan, Siwangshan, Mingyue Peak and Xianhe Peak, the highest Xianhe Peak is 253.6 meters above sea level. It takes about four to five hours to climb all of them down.

After entering the gate of Diecai Park, you can climb up the mountain. Diecai Mountain is named for its layers of rocks, which look like layers of colored silk and brocade. In ancient times, there were many osmanthus trees on the mountain, so it was called Guishan Mountain, and because there was a cave in the mountain where the wind was blowing all the year round, it was also called Fengdong Mountain. It is also a place where urban scenery gathers together, including Diecai Pavilion, Yuyue Pavilion, Mulong Pavilion, Bixia Cave, Qu Zhang Ergong Chengren Stele, Yangzhi Hall, Fengdong, Tinghu, Diecai Building, Wangjiang Pavilion and Na Scenic spots such as Yunting have been known as "the meeting place of mountains and rivers" since ancient times.

Li River
Guilin’s scenery is the most beautiful in the world. The seeds of the Lijiang River have been sown since elementary school textbooks. Generally speaking, the Lijiang section is 164 kilometers long. It belongs to the Xijiang River System in the Pearl River Basin. The starting point is Maoershan, the source of the Guijiang River, and the ending point is Pingle Sanjiangkou.

The estuary of Lingqu River is also the dividing point between the Darong River and the Lijiang section in the upper reaches of the Lijiang River. The Gongcheng estuary of the Lipu River is the dividing point between the Lijiang section and the Guijiang section in the lower reaches. The biggest feature is that the two banks are mostly karst landforms. Because it has become a natural tourist attraction. There is an ancient saying that "the landscape of the Li River is in Xingping", and the essence of the scenery of the Li River in Baili Gallery is Xingping Fishing Village.


It was the first time I encountered the Li River three years ago. It was the muddy and restless water surface of the Li River after the heavy rain just the day before. Even so, I took a boat tour with my family to see the scenery of the Li River. The gray and gloomy weather is a blurred landscape painting , In the distance of the island is the outline of the Nine Horses Painting Mountain, and there is a 20 yuan background picture not far from the scenic spot...

Later, I met the photographer who took the photo. Do you know how the pictures of the fishing boats in the Lijiang River came from a few years ago? At that time, the fishermen’s income from posing for photos was estimated to be faster than fishing. It’s just that when I came out a few years ago, I didn’t intend to take pictures... The memory has been blurred and hard to find. What are left are a few simple and scribbled photos. The beauty of the Lijiang River It can be seen everywhere, especially in the morning and sunset, and because it is a scenic spot that has already been visited, I will let it go this time. If you want to go, you may have to reserve an extra day...


Xiangshan

The scenic spots in Guilin city are relatively concentrated. Elephant Trunk Hill is the totem of Guilin landscape. It is located at the confluence of Peach Blossom River and Li River in Guilin City. , known as the city emblem mountain of Guilin, next to the Seven Star Park scenic spot.

My perception of Elephant Trunk Hill is the only one of the picturesque landmarks. However, this scenic spot also gives me the same impression. I can't help but feel that the 60 yuan ticket is the only choice for many tourists to check in.


The most indispensable thing in Guilin is the landscape. For the covered Elephant Trunk Mountain, you can’t see it without buying a ticket. This has once become a hot spot for Guilin tourism. The most important thing is to find that for Guilin, there are no niche scenic spots!

In fact, Guilin is not only fascinated by the landscape and cultural landscape, but also by the colorful ethnic customs. Zhuang, Hui, Miao, Yao, Dong and other 28 ethnic minorities have a population of more than 700,000. The simple folk customs and unique regional culture also add a lot of interest to Guilin travel. Tourists wearing ethnic costumes and taking pictures in various scenic spots also constitute a rich folk custom painting.

The main scenic spots in Elephant Trunk Hill include Elephant Trunk Hill, Shuiyue Cave, Elephant Eye Rock, Puxian Pagoda, Sanhua Wine Kiln, Love Island, Yunfeng Temple Taiping Heavenly Kingdom Revolution Site Exhibition Hall, etc. If you have enough time, you can walk around at will.

It is said that in 1983, in order to protect the Lijiang River, the Guilin municipal government used sediment accumulation to form a small island when dredging the river. Because of the beautiful environment and lush vegetation on the island, it became the best place for local people to fall in love in the 1970s, so it is called for Love Island. Strolling on the "Love Island" in the leisurely afternoon, the breeze blows the coolness in summer, and I hope that lovers in the world will eventually get married.


Day 3: Take a look at Xianggong Mountain, take a swim in the Yulong River, and talk about Gudong Waterfall

Starting from Shangri-La in the face of the early sun, the karst landform along the way brought us a good mood. The hazy mountain fog floated in the distance, and strange-shaped mountains swept back from our eyes.

The deepest impression of Gudong Waterfall many years ago is the quiet environment, like stepping into the original ecological forest, the air is fresh and humid, full of local characteristics of straw sandals and thatched cottages.

Gudong Forest Waterfall Scenic Spot is located in the south of Daxu Ancient Town, Lingchuan County, Guilin City, 8 kilometers away from Guilin-Guanyan Tourist Highway. There is a Gudong Waterfall Tourist Bus at the entrance of Guilin Qixing Park, the fare is 15 yuan, and the journey takes 40 minutes.

The scenic spot is a multi-pole cascading waterfall formed by the collection of underground springs. The waterfall is 180 meters higher than the water level of the Lijiang River and can still gush. It is also a waterfall that can gradually grow taller due to calcium activation and deposition and change the scenery. The nine-level waterfalls have different shapes, many moss-covered rock walls, the waterfall water is like cloth, and the water patterns are clear. The trees on both sides of the waterfall are lush, shaded and quiet, and the water quality is clear and transparent, cool and sweet. Great for summer fun.

Gudong Waterfall is the only waterfall in the country that can be climbed. It is not difficult to climb the Gudong Waterfall. Stepping up the steep upstream, the clear water curtain slides from the top of the mountain, completely cooling down the hot summer, and the feeling of walking through the waterfall in straw sandals is also a unique experience. There are two ways to go down the mountain, you can walk down the bluestone road, or you can take the zipline and slide down.


Xianggong Mountain

The tickets for Xianggong Mountain have been cancelled. Local villagers will ask you if you want to buy a ticket at the entrance. It is located on the west bank of the Lijiang River in Xingping Town, Yangshuo County, between the Yellow Cloth Reflection and the Nine Horse Painting Mountain. This is an excellent location overlooking the "First Bay of the Li River". Xianggong Mountain is not very high, and you can climb to the top of the mountain in about 20 minutes, but the journey up and down the mountain is relatively steep, so you must pay attention to safety during the tour. After going up, you can go down to the foot of the mountain, where you can enjoy the scenery of Nine Horse Painting Mountain, or you can go to Xingping Ancient Town to play.

Climbing up to Xianggong Mountain, overlooking the Lijiang River, it is like a white chain, winding and winding, flowing around the peak. There are occasional boats passing through the river, and it is magnificent to see thousands of sails racing. The new houses in the mountain villages at the foot of the mountain are built one after the other, in a well-proportioned manner, with white walls and blue tiles and green mountains and green waters complementing each other. From time to time, blue smoke rises slowly, blending with the thin clouds and mist in the valley, making it indistinguishable from each other. Looking around, the peaks stand up like mushrooms after rain. Returning farmland to forests, looking at it from a distance and looking closely, it is lush and green everywhere.

The peaks are arranged in an orderly manner, and the clear Lijiang River winds and flows in the embrace of the mountains. It is one of the best peaks in Xingping Town, Yangshuo County to photograph the Lijiang River. The light and shadow, sea of ​​clouds, sunrise, and colorful clouds here have attracted countless photographers and photography enthusiasts. This is a famous photography base in China, but it is a pity to come here It was sunny at noon, and the transparency was very poor, so the photos can only be seen. If conditions permit, you should really take a photo of the sunrise here! I really saw that Guilin's landscape is the best in the world...

Many people say that Guilin is not a city suitable for self-driving. In fact, I want to say that apart from the urban area of ​​Guilin, traveling by self-driving in Guangxi is a kind of enjoyment. Apart from the bumpy transfers between scenic spots, the karst landforms that can be seen along the way can be seen at will. Stop and go, I like this kind of freedom, but there are many winding mountain roads here, you must pay attention to safety, and it is recommended to purchase deductible insurance when renting a car.


Yulong River
They all say: "Guilin's landscape is the best in the world, and Yangshuo's landscape is the best in Guilin." Yangshuo, a small city located on the west bank of the Lijiang River, has become the most quintessential part of Guilin's natural beauty with its unique and beautiful landscape. If you choose a representative scenic spot of landscape painting, Yulong River is the best choice. Take a bamboo raft and feel the beauty of "small bamboo rafts in the middle of the river, walking on both sides of the towering green mountains"; or ride along the river and swim slowly in Yulong The river is one of the classic projects that cannot be missed in Yangshuo.

The Yulong River in Yangshuo is the longest tributary of the Lijiang River in Yangshuo County, known as the Little Lijiang River. The water quality of Yulong River is clear, flowing meanderingly, the scenery on both sides of the river is beautiful, and the mountains are rolling, forming the most powerful Chinese ink landscape painting. If the Lijiang River is compared to "every lady", then the Yulong River is the "Xiaojiabiyu" that makes people's heart beat. Along the entire Yulong River, there are no modern large-scale buildings, no urban hustle and bustle, everything is so primitive, natural, simple and pure.

The boats parked on both sides of the river are the deepest impression I have on the Yulong River. Floating here on a bamboo raft many years ago is also the biggest reason why Guilin's landscape has impressed me! In fact, I still remember the Fuli Bridge I saw at that time. That historic single-arch stone bridge is still unforgettable. It is the most charming bridge I have ever seen. Perhaps it is because it has not been developed. It is very simple and surrounded by trees. Accompanying, can be regarded as a kind of inexplicable touch rubbed into the bone.



Zhuchuangxi language

The accommodation in Zhuchuangxiyu is completely a windfall of this trip. Considering that September is already a lot less tourists than the summer vacation, so most of the accommodation reservations are made one day in advance or on the same day. I was also recommended a relatively ordinary homestay. The room was too fancy, the toilet was only covered by a cloth curtain, and the tacky big round bed was really uncomfortable.

Later, I navigated all the way from Yulong River to Shili Gallery, strayed into another direction of the scenic spot, and stumbled into a village by mistake. The air was mixed with the fragrance of lotus ponds, and the fragrance of soil in the fields, country trails, villages The family, lingering with these flavors, is full of vitality!

We were talking about building a house or opening a homestay here, and at the next corner, we saw the signboard of Zhuchuangxiyu. Coincidentally, a friend who was traveling with me happened to know the owner of this homestay. Get in touch and be invited to drink tea and sit down...

Self-driving travel is always so casual, not afraid of the dark, not afraid of rushing, not for a certain scenic spot, everything is free, and this is one of my favorite reasons...

Unexpectedly, this sitting turned into a living, inviting stones by the window to listen to the language of the stream, and leaning on the railing to face the moon and enjoy the bamboo wind! Listen to wind and rain, mountain language, and Zen language. The first thing I saw when I saw Zhuchuangxiyu was the glass corridor in the backyard of the parking lot. The first thing I did was to run up to take a few photos.

Walking to the rooftop, the Zhuchuangxi language seems to grow among the mountains and rivers of Guilin, embracing a whole piece of idyllic mountains and fields. In the distance is the Shili Gallery with undulating mountains. The pleasant scenery is extremely relaxing, and all the troubles are here all blown away...

The new Chinese-style decoration style and the wood-colored all-bamboo furniture are ingenious and soft, and the outdoor scenery is borrowed into the interior in the form of picture windows, simplifying the complexity and blending into nature. The simple, peaceful and peaceful atmosphere is properly integrated into the thought of "Zen".

From the whole to the details, from the panorama to the part, from the public space to the guest rooms, it fully embodies the Zen life, which is simple and extraordinary, hiding many delicate feelings.


Living in the secular world, it is inevitable that we will encounter worries and distress, but the time here seems to be able to throw away everything. Every time I sit quietly at the banquet, smell the fragrance, enjoy the scenery, read a book, and drink tea, I will form a wall with the outside world and pass the time. Deliver to yourself, let the body and mind return to nature...

Ten Mile Gallery
You can directly see the natural scenery of Shili Gallery from Zhuchuangxiyu, and the landscape and ships are particularly beautiful under aerial photography. Shili Gallery is located in Moon Mountain, Yangshuo, Guilin, Guangxi. It is not a fixed point, but a narrow and long area along the east-west direction of Yulong River, covering an area of ​​about 25 square kilometers. The navigation is wrong or this is the reason!

The main scenic spots in the Shili Gallery area are Totem Ancient Road, Moon Mountain, Big Banyan Tree, Julongtan, Butterfly Spring, Peitao Xianshou, Dolphin Out of Water, Nun Down the Mountain, Flame Mountain, Bajie Sunning Belly, Golden Cat Out of the Cave, Horse Elephant Stone, Longjiao Mountain , monkeys' worries, camels crossing the river, scenery of Qing'e, beauties dressing up, etc.

Going south along the Guili-Li Highway from the county seat, along the road are strange peaks and rocks, various poses, verdant forests, ink paintings, picturesque and poetic. Here, the self-driving car is like driving in a huge landscape painting, always driving towards poetry and the distance!

In order to make it easier for tourists to enjoy the beautiful scenery along this road freely, the government specially built a nearly ten-mile bicycle path in 2000. I have been here a few years ago, but the memory has long faded with the wind, leaving behind the ancient tribes of the Totem Ancient Road. The naturally formed Butterfly Spring, the iconic big banyan tree, and the famous Moon Mountain...


The green mountains, water, birds, and flowers are fragrant, and the years have remained unchanged. The gurgling stream flows slowly, and this is still the direction of dreams. Take off the plane from the bamboo window stream, and the idyllic mountains of Shili Gallery are lush and green...


Day 4: Experience the eternal feast and relive the memory of West Street

Finally overcame the difficulty of getting up, I got up at 6 o'clock to take a picture of the sunrise, but the weather conditions were limited, so I had to make a fuss.

Today is a leisurely and clean afternoon. Going downstairs to have breakfast, catch up on getting back to sleep, wander leisurely in the hotel, and have lunch by the way, is the greatest happiness today.


Guilin Eternal Love
I should be regarded as a loyal tourist for the Eternal Scenery Area. My initial impression was the Eternal Love of Sanya, the enthusiasm of the Hawaiian hula dance, and the shocking performance, which planted a curious seed for the future Eternal Love series. Ever since, Lijiang, Jiuzhai, Hangzhou, and Guilin, which just opened this time, I will reveal the secrets one by one. This so-called "must-see performance in a lifetime" not only continues the highlights of the previous scenic spots, but also cleverly connects the local culture with a one-hour high-intensity and multi-dimensional performance. This time there is an additional child welfare section "No. 3 Secret Realm".

Many tourists who came to Guilin at the end of July were pleasantly surprised to find that in addition to the beautiful Lijiang River, there was this new destination. In August, they were swiped in Moments for a month, and finally chose to leave after the summer vacation. Unexpectedly, tourists still full. Perhaps it has something to do with the large-scale cultural benefit event of "Guilin Eternal Love". In order to enhance the cultural participation of Yangshuo people, tickets for locals are free.

There were hundreds of cars parked in rows in Nuo Da's parking lot. Judging by the posture, it is estimated that the performance was full again. When the car just drove into the gate of the scenic spot, this imposing statue of Song Xian came into view. The statue is magnificent and integrated with Guilin's landscape. The image of song fairy is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, recorded and imagined by different memory subjects, has different social identities in different time and space contexts, and plays different cultural roles. The huge statue of the song fairy is integrated with the landscape of Guilin, and it is the embodiment of the true, kind and beautiful sons and daughters of the land of Bagui.


Guilin Eternal Love: Outfield
However, when we changed our tickets and entered the scenic spot, we were presented with a relatively quiet and eternal love. Few tourists wandered in the scenic spot. What? Is it the wrong place? At one time, I wandered suspiciously for five minutes, and then suddenly a large wave of tourists flooded in, and it was so crowded in an instant... This is also a major feature of Qianguqing. Almost all tourists follow the rhythm of the actors. Every show All the tourists were attracted before, because it was just the performance in the afternoon, so when we entered the park, we saw almost no tourists.

Entering the ancient village of Yangshuo, the first thing you see are the wine vats of the grandfather, the umbrella shop of the uncle, the pickles of the aunt, the masks of the elder brother, the rouge of the cousin, etc. These handicraft workshops and the stories of the elders’ times can’t help but be drawn back to the children. In the memory of time, the scenes of wandering in my hometown flashed one by one in my mind.

The ancient village of Yangshuo is integrated into the green mountains and green waters. The village shows the unique charm of Bagui land thousands of years ago. Zhuang brocade, Miao silver, prints, kite-making, embroidery, clay sculpture, and blacksmiths can feel the history and charm of Guangxi folk culture up close. .

Wazigoulan is the earliest entertainment venue in China, and it was also a fixed activity place for ordinary people to perform and play in the Song and Yuan Dynasties. These performance venues attract hundreds to thousands of spectators every day. During the performance, the audience gathers to watch, and then disintegrates after the performance. "Easy to gather and easy to disperse", this is the origin of the name "Wazi". Guilin's eternal love also includes these performances: class acrobatics, life hanging by a thread, magic whip, bowl catch, soft work, fire breathing, etc. (The specific performance time is subject to the performance notice board).


Many skilled folk craftsmen gather in the thousand-year-old street of Songcheng. Their exquisite handicraft skills make us marvel at the profound traditional culture and the ingenious skills of skilled craftsmen. I saw the girl playing drums again. Although I didn't hear "In a Moment" and "Little Baby", my first reaction was the ancient city of Lijiang. I stopped and listened to the song without taking pictures.

I like the ancient streets of Guilin, and I like the style of every person here. The ethnic customs are fully reflected here. The embarrassing thing is that when I asked a girl who was wearing the ethnic costumes there, she replied: "I am a maid. Dress up." Amei, who was selling wine, sang a folk song to welcome all the guests who came from afar to taste their rice wine.

Throwing hydrangea is a traditional sport loved by the Zhuang people. Mo Toast’s Recruiting a Son-in-Law is presented in the form of a folk song, which is a typical outfield program. The plot followed step by step affects the emotions of the audience, and the interactive plot is even more exciting. If it is the first time for the audience to go to the Qiangu Scenic Area, they will be amazed by the uniqueness of the performances in the scenic area.

The national pop-up show is the most unmissable outfield in my opinion. This show drives the audience and ignites the atmosphere to the breaking point. Surrounded by the audience, there are inspiring music and passionate dances on the road, just follow the rhythm of the actors and get excited. Snapped before the flash was caught by this adorable group of cast members.

Darling Harbour, No. 4 Bay - a good place for young people to relax. The "Water Flying Man" stunt show is staged every day. Various water sports such as kayaking and motor boats are thrilling and exciting, and they are more interactive. The little brother who deliberately sprinkled water on the audience is also bad.

The Eternal Love Square is the demonstration site for Lingqu’s deployment of soldiers. Every show is seamlessly connected. When the show starts, remember to follow the actors before entering the next one. No matter how you watch it, you will never get bored.

Strange Street was built according to Song Gaozong Zhao Gou's dream. Every house in the street has many strange scenes, such as the inclined house where the wooden ball can roll from the low place to the high place, the invisible hut where "the dragon sees the head but does not see the end", and the upside down The upside-down house, the horizontal house with upside-down left and right, and the magic maze with mirror reflections in all directions arouse the curiosity of tourists. If you have experienced all kinds of strange things, if you are brave, you might as well enter the "scary step by step" haunted house in the ancient city to challenge it. I have seen the haunted house in Songcheng, and I will let myself go this time! I heard that Songcheng Haunted House has created ten scenes based on the novel experience of the protagonist Ning Caichen in "Nie Xiaoqian", and mixed the frightening scenes in the best-selling novel "Ghost Blowing the Lantern", namely Ghosts in Liao Zhai, Blood Curse in the Blood House, Cemetery coffins, wild ghost pupils, ghosts on broken bridges, zombie gu holes, mysterious hanging wells, curses in morgues, evil rats eating, ghost towns, I wonder if this one in Guilin is the same?

Secret Realm No. 3 counts as the "city within a city" of Guilin's eternal love. This is a mysterious space that links the past, modernity and future. It expresses traditional cultural themes with avant-garde high-tech means, and can experience ancient civilizations in the spirit of modern entertainment. In the process of exploration full of adventure and seeking truth, it will lead you to find the legendary lost world. The experience items include the revitalized "Along the River During the Qingming Festival", the phantom of the jungle, and a fantasy paradise specially prepared for children. There is also a library that I like. You might as well take your children here to enjoy a good time on weekends.

China is a country with a long history and many ethnic groups. During the thousands of years of historical development, many folk activities have gradually formed among the people.


Walking into Qianguqing, Spring Guozhuang Carnival, Summer Water-Splashing Festival, and Autumn Torch Festival, you can not only watch large-scale outdoor folk performances, but also participate in experience sessions such as Guozhuang Dance and Water-splashing Carnival carefully designed by Qianguqing.


The tens of meters high fountain on Gexian Square gushes out with the rhythm of the music. Brothers and sisters of the Zhuang ethnic group play with the dynamic music and sprinkle water representing auspiciousness to tourists with water basins. Guilin is still hot in early September. In summer, it is natural to have a carnival in the water.

This is the colorful outfield I have experienced. There are rich Guangxi ethnic customs here. The different architectural designs and performances in the scenic area will integrate me into different scenes.

Haunted House, No. 3 Secret Realm, Qingming Shanghetu Movie Hall, Yangshuo Ancient Street, Guozhuang Carnival, National Flash Mob... Every time you are in it, you are familiar with it but still fun. charm.

Guilin Eternal Love: Performance
It is said that the large-scale song and dance "Guilin Eternal Love" has been full of seats every day since its premiere, and has become a golden business card for Guangxi tourism this summer. With gorgeous and changeable stage lighting, gorgeously reappeared period costumes, unexpected presentation methods, and the load of sound and light, Qianguqing comprehensively interprets the unrequited love of Guilin, the happiness and harmony of ethnic minorities, and the difficulties and obstacles of Lingqu through the ages , Liu Sanjie's legendary story, the beauty of Guilin is vividly expressed, and the visual impact and spiritual shock make me intoxicated in the beauty of dancing through the ages.

Guilin's eternal love sings the legend of the truth, goodness and beauty of the land of Bagui through time and space, and brings the Bagui culture hidden under the mountains and rivers of the Lijiang River for 800 miles into everyone's vision. The one-hour performance has a tight arrangement for each link. The performance is divided into five major themes: Legend of Guilin, Flying Songs of the Earth, Eternal Lingqu, Love Song of the Li River, and Searching for the Third Sister Liu. From legend to reality, the main line of time is very clear. All kinds of costumes with local ethnic characteristics feast the audience's eyes. The performance of hundreds of people is magnificent, and each actor's performance is also handled very well.

Act 1 "Legend of Guilin"

The river is the Qingluo belt, and the mountains are like jasper hairpins. Guilin has enjoyed the reputation of "Mountains and Rivers are the best in the world" since ancient times. Guilin's beautiful scenery has attracted evil black dragons, causing people to suffer from misery and miasma. For this reason, General Fubo and Fairy Diecai descended from the sky to save the people. In order to ensure the permanent prosperity and peace of this place, they turned into mountains and rivers, guarding the water and soil here from generation to generation.

Act II "Flying Songs of the Earth"

Guilin is a multi-ethnic area where the Zhuang, Yao, Dong, Miao, Yi and other ethnic minorities live in harmony here, and many beautiful dances and beautiful songs have been spread here. Every March 3rd is the biggest song fair day in Guangxi. Compatriots from ethnic minorities gather in Yangshuo, Guilin, to express their yearning for love and a happy life with cheerful melodies and light dances.

The third act "Eternal Lingqu"

I personally like the theme of Eternal Lingqu, probably because of history. Qin Shihuang sent Shilu to preside over Lingqu. Although it was finally completed, through the performance of Eternal Love, I learned that there are tens of thousands of people behind Lingqu. The sweat, especially the story of the three generals, is really moving. "Eternal Lingqu" brought the whole show to a climax.


In 221 BC, after Qin Shihuang unified the Central Plains, he sent 500,000 troops to conquer Baiyue in the south. As soon as the Qin army arrived, it was immediately resisted by Baiyue. In addition, the rugged mountain roads in Lingnan made it difficult to transport food and grass. In order to open up the channel for transporting troops and food as soon as possible, Qin Shihuang ordered all the soldiers to dig the Lingqu.

There is the Great Wall in the north and Lingqu in the south. After going through all kinds of difficulties and dangers, the Qin Army finally dug the Lingqu Canal, achieved the great feat of entering Xiangjiang with seven points and entering Lijiang with three points, connecting the Xiangjiang, Pearl River and Lijiang Rivers, and sending the advanced Central Plains culture to the entire Lingnan, helping Qin Shihuang completed the great cause of unification for the first time in Chinese history. Since then, Guilin has become an important town for the Nantong sea area and the North to the Central Plains. Today, the Lijiang River, which has been flowing for more than two thousand years, still moistens the vast land of Lingnan with its sweet and clear water.

Scene 4 "Love Song of the Li River"

Folk songs are like spring rivers, which are not afraid of dangerous beaches and many bends. One side of water and soil supports one side of people. Guilin, a magical land, has bred many legends, and Liu Sanjie is one of them. She is a lark who listens to the wind singing softly under the moonlight, and has the ability to sing out of her mouth. Her beautiful singing is all over the hills, making flowers bloom and clouds stay for it.

Epilogue "Looking for Third Sister Liu"

About Liu Sanjie, I didn’t know much about her. Only this time did I know that Liu Sanjie is a singer in ancient folklore. "March 3", also known as "Song Fairy Festival", is the largest song fair day in the Zhuang area. It is said that it is a folk commemorative festival formed in memory of Liu Sanjie.

Guilin is a tourist city with many foreign tourists. West Street is also known as China's No. 1 Foreigner's Street, and it is the most historic street in Yangshuo. I bought skirts and shawls full of ethnic customs here many years ago. Memory is a wonderful thing. There are very few memories of West Street. I have no impression except the spacious main street. I don’t know if it has changed here or I am forgetful...

On the way from the homestay to West Street that day, I waited in line for a long time at the only gas station in Yangshuo to refuel. I don’t know when the road in Yangshuo started to become congested. The impression of this city seems to have changed a lot. , the same is the lively West Street and folk dance performances. In fact, the greatest luck that day was to meet the burning clouds all over the sky. The sad thing is that I didn’t bring a tripod, and I didn’t know how to walk to the street quickly from the second floor from the parking lot, so I missed the most beautiful sunset...

There are still traces of ethnic culture left behind in this commercialized ancient street, and there are many ethnic handicrafts in bars, restaurants, Internet cafes, handicrafts, calligraphy and painting shops, etc. This is a must-go place for tourists in Yangshuo, but it is too commercialized and many tourists are disappointed with this place. In fact, the development trend of many ancient towns is like this, and the bustling streets feel the atmosphere here is also part of the journey.



Day 5: Longji Rice Terraces
As for the folk villages of Longji Terraced Fields, I have long wanted to know more about them, but it is rare to see folk performances here during festivals. But even so, the landform here is worth coming to take some pictures, but the Longji Terraced Fields in September is not the best season for taking pictures. But since it's here, don't miss it. The smooth driving along the way was gradually replaced by winding mountain roads, and the green vegetation filled the scene in front of us.

Longji Terraced Fields is a large-scale group of terraced fields, with the highest elevation of 1,180 meters and the lowest elevation of 380 meters. It is divided into Jinkeng Dazhai Hongyao Terrace Viewing Area, Pingan Zhuang Terrace Viewing Area, and Longji Ancient Zhuang Village Terrace Viewing Area. The scale is majestic and magnificent. Known as the crown of terraced fields in the world, it is a scenic spot that combines natural landscapes and cultural landscapes of ethnic minorities with the theme of terraced rice farming culture.

Each scenic spot in the Longji Terraced Fields has different characteristics. The Ping’an Zhuang Terraces are the first place where the “Seven Stars Accompanied the Moon” was developed. It is a classic village where Hongyao gather.

The village's wooden buildings on stilts are built against the mountain. From a distance, the whole village just sits on the waist of a dragon, and the surrounding terraces look like rings of annual rings surrounding the village. This is the birthplace of Guangxi Beizhuang and the representative of Guangxi's "stone carving culture". Everything here is so primitive and simple. There are still seven hundred-year-old houses in the village, and the earliest one has a history of more than 150 years.

Longji Ancient Zhuang Village was listed as a national ecological (community) museum demonstration site by the State Administration of Cultural Heritage in 2011. At present, a century-old house and museum exhibition hall are open to the public for free. In addition to the above three scenic spots, there are many folk customs tourist villages in the scenic spot: Jinzhu Zhuang Village, which was rated as "Chinese Landscape Village", Huangluo Yao Village, "the No. 1 Changfa Village in the World", Xiaozhai Village, Zhongshan Village Lu Village will soon open villages one after another.


Guiyang

Guilin's itinerary came to an end here for the time being. I heard many stories and met many people. It was warm and sad, warm and indifferent. From the bamboo pole dance to the Lijiang fishing fire to the Hongyao girl who does not cut her hair... From the hotel staff to the fisherman to the minority villagers... The development of tourism is complicated, but no matter what, the emotions along the way are always mixed Feel moved, and moving is often the biggest harvest of travel.


Guilin is a gathering place of ethnic minorities, but Guiyang is a city with many intangible cultural heritages left behind. Traveling in Guiyang is impulsive, a whim, and a casual and straightforward experience given by self-driving...

Before I have been to Guizhou, it always lives in other people's narratives. Since the online strategies are not so overwhelming, this beautiful place is not well known by Zhangjiajie, Jiuzhaigou, and other famous tourist destinations. This also makes our trip endowed with a sense of mystery. It was also this trip that made me fall into the landscape paintings of Guizhou, the centuries-old chieftain culture, and the distinctive Qiannan cuisine. These wonderful encounters made the journey more colorful!

There is always a journey that you can leave as soon as you want, but with the current way of life, for me, a journey that you can leave as soon as you say it has become commonplace. I have long forgotten the uneasy and uncontrollable excitement when I took the plane for the first time, but I am enjoying the self-driving trip at this moment. As the destination gradually approaches, my heart also floats over. At this moment, I am stepping on Guizhou earth...


Day 6 and 7: Enjoy Danzhai Wanda Town

Singing the song of finding freedom, I came to a mysterious, distant, and beautiful place. Walk into the unsophisticated paradise of Danzhai in Yunshang, Southeast Guizhou. Danzhai belongs to Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture in Guizhou Province. It is one of the important scenic spots of Guizhou east line tourism. There are colorful pumpkin caves in various poses, Paiting Waterfall, the first waterfall in eastern Guizhou, Maobiling Forest Park, a green treasure house, and the gentle and affectionate Hecha River.

Danzhai County is located in the southeast of Guizhou Province and the west of Qiandongnan Prefecture, adjacent to 5 counties (cities) of Leishan, Sandu, Duyun, Majiang and Kaili. It is a county where the Miao nationality is the main multi-ethnic group living together. Located in the upper reaches of the Duliujiang and Qingshui Rivers, it combines the characteristics of the Miao cultures of the Duliujiang and Qingshuijiang systems, and still retains a simple, rich, and unique ethnic style. , created its own unique culture. Traditional folk dances such as Golden Pheasant Dance, Mangtong Lusheng Dance, Wooden (Bronze) Drum Dance, Giha Dance, and Bench Dance have participated in many provincial, state and national art festival competitions and won the highest prize. Folk crafts such as batik, ancient papermaking, paper-cutting, brocade, cross-stitching and embroidery are unique.


play route recommendation

Yougong Square→Bird Cage Small Courtyard Experience→Golden Pheasant Dance→Watching Fighting Birds→Bullfighting Competition→Top Ten Foods at Sister Street→Paper Making Courtyard Experience Drum Tower Observation Deck→Wanda Cinema→Cockfighting→Batik Courtyard Experience→Miao Street Local specialty products→beautiful scenery along the plank road along the lake→suspension bridge viewing platform→the largest waterwheel in the world→flower viewing in the sea of ​​flowers→return to the ancient bridge


Danzhai Food, Housing and Transportation Raiders

Famous delicacies: Fish in Sour Soup, King Miao Fish, Fighting Chicken

Well-known restaurants: Yunshang Miaoxiang, Donggalao, Anong Miao Village, Miaoxiang Dong Village

stay:

Qingyun Mountain Residence, Wanda Jinhua Hotel, Duodie Duoa B&B Inn, Timeless Inn, Wuliu Nationality Hotel, Qiujiang Wandu Inn, etc.

play:

Rhododendron viewing in Longquan Mountain, paper making in Shiqiao Village, Gaoyao Terraced Fields, Yumerg Mine Ruins, Paiting Waterfall, Bird Cage in Kara Village, Yugong Cave in Yangsong Village, Ma Niao.

Shopping:

Silver ornaments, ox horn combs, oiled paper umbrellas, ancient papermaking, batik, Miao embroidered clothing, horsetail embroidery, etc.

play:

Bullfighting, cockfighting, birdfighting, Wanda Cinema, Big Player, Yofei Bar, Hideaway Bar, Caiyangli Bar, Xihao Fantasy Bullfighting Restaurant, etc.

experience:
Batik Courtyard-Village Stories, Paper-making Courtyard-Paper Can Sing, Bird Cage Courtyard-Dan Cage, Amy Children's Experience Center


Stay at Qingyun Mountain Residence

Whether you live comfortably or not directly affects your travel mood. I have always had some requirements for accommodation, and I have stayed in many five-star hotels, large and small. This time I chose Qingyun Mountain Residence on the advice of my friends. Qingyun Mountain Residence is located in Danzhai Wanda Town, next to the bullring, you can see the streets of the town through the window, the location is very good. The interior is decorated in a fresh and elegant style. The room is spacious and bright. The bamboo curtains and wooden architectural style seem to drag you into ancient times in a second. Time flows quietly, and the paintings on the walls silently watch everything. The street outside the window is gradually becoming lively, and the night is gradually falling. There is a burst of aroma from the restaurant opposite. I think it's time to go downstairs and have a good meal. Then come back and have a good sleep.

It may be because it is close to Chongqing. The food here is influenced by Sichuan cuisine, and the taste is slightly hot and sour. I recommend a few dishes that I think are not bad.

Guizhou Spicy Chicken

Just looking at the bright color makes your mouth water, and the taste is also good. I suggest ordering a serving.

beef noodles

The beef noodles in Guiyang are generally divided into braised beef and beef in clear soup. It takes more than ten hours to stew for a pot of fragrant and full-bodied beef soup, and then mix it with seasonings to make a bowl of beef noodles that will never get greasy. ??spicy fish