Beidi Mountain
Karst peak forests wrapped in mist like a fairyland, with thrilling and impressive high-altitude acrobatic performances.
35% recommend
Guigang
31.8°7-day forecastGuigang
Today9/10
31.8°
24.2°
Fri9/11
31.8°
25.8°
Sat9/12
30.8°
21.5°
Sun9/13
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21.6°
Mon9/14
30.2°
22.8°
Tue9/15
30.9°
23.8°
Wed9/16
33.0°
24.5°
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High
31.8°
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24.2°
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7.9
Humidity
76%
Guigang travel guide
Guigang is an understated hidden-gem city where mountain-and-river scenery meets authentic local food, all at excellent value. Here is a 3-day, 2-night in-depth itinerary to help you ease into the slow life of the “Lotus City.”
3-Day, 2-Night Itinerary
- Day 1: Historic Lotus City · First Taste of Local Culture
- Morning: Head to Nanshan Temple and take in the tranquility of this thousand-year-old monastery. Have a cup of Zen tea beneath the bodhi tree; the red walls and golden tiles are perfect for Hanfu photoshoots.
- Afternoon: Visit the Guigang Museum (free, reservation required, closed on Mondays) to learn about the Luobowan Han Tombs and Bushan culture, a quick way to understand the city.
- Evening: Stroll around Guigang Old Street and Dadong Wharf. Enjoy the evening river breeze alongside the lively atmosphere of the old arcade buildings, then try some roadside tofu pudding and suanye pickles.
- Day 2: Nature Healing · Fresh Air in the Mountains
- Morning: Go to Pingtian Mountain National Forest Park and hike across the alpine meadow. The summit offers excellent views and is great for watching seas of clouds and sunsets.
- Afternoon: Cycle through Qingniu Valley or explore Fairy Waterfall, enjoying the cool air of this natural oxygen bar.
- Evening: Head to the Old Street night market or Shenghuogang for late-night snacks. Recommended picks include snail-and-duck-feet hot pot and Juren old-style salted drinks, giving you a taste of local nightlife.
- Day 3: Striking Peaks and Clear Waters · A Pastoral Finish
- Morning: Visit Beidi Mountain Scenic Area, known as “Guangxi’s Zhangjiajie.” Experience the glass walkway and suspended cliff walkway, with spectacular scenery all around.
- Afternoon: On your way back, stop by Hemei Qintang. In summer, you can admire vast lotus fields and boat through lotus-root ponds; outside the blooming season, you can still enjoy ink-painting-like withered lotus scenery and have an authentic all-lotus-root feast.
Must-Visit Attractions
In addition to the places mentioned in the itinerary, these Guigang spots are also worth visiting:
Nanshan Temple
A royal monastery from the Northern Song dynasty, built against the mountain and beside caves, blending stone-carving art with natural scenery.
26% recommend
Guigang Museum
Home to a reconstruction of Guangxi’s largest Han tomb, offering an immersive look at thousand-year-old relics and a powerful sense of history.
15% recommend
Dadong Wharf
A century-old arcade street full of everyday local life. Be sure to try tofu pudding and beef offal, and watch the sunset over the Yujiang River at dusk.
12% recommend
Pingtian Mountain National Forest Park
Guangxi’s version of an alpine meadow, shrouded in mist as if you had stepped into an ink painting.
11% recommend
Authentic Food Guide
When in Guigang, these carb-heavy dishes and snacks are not to be missed:
Luosifen
Pickled mustard greens are the soul of the dish, with a rich broth and springy rice noodles. Guigang locals love it too.
34% recommend
Liuji Tofu Pudding
A famous Old Street spot with long lines, rich soybean aroma, and a silky texture; the hot version is even more tender.
15% recommend
Beef Offal
Thick slices of tripe are pleasantly chewy, the tendon is soft and tender, and the broth is salty, spicy, slightly sweet, sour, and refreshing.
11% recommend
Qiaoxu Duck Rice Noodles
The duck is deeply flavorful from braising, the broth is rich, and the duck intestines are crisp, making it a must-eat hometown flavor for Guigang locals.
11% recommend
Pork Trotter Rice Noodles
The pork trotter is soft, sticky, and falls off the bone, with a mellow broth that tastes like childhood to locals.
9% recommend
Practical Travel Tips
- Transportation: High-speed rail goes directly to Guigang Station. In the city, renting an electric scooter is recommended (about 25-30 yuan/day). For farther suburban attractions such as Beidi Mountain and Longtan, ridesharing or hiring a car is recommended.
- Tickets: Most parks in Guigang, such as East Lake and the Garden Expo Park, are free. Nanshan Temple is about 20 yuan, and a Beidi Mountain combo ticket is about 120-130 yuan. Buying online in advance is recommended.
- Pitfall Avoidance: Temperatures vary greatly between morning and evening at Pingtian Mountain and Beidi Mountain. Be sure to bring a light jacket and wear non-slip shoes when going up the mountain. The museum is closed on Mondays, so do not make a wasted trip.
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Guigang (Guangxi) temperature on 2026-09-10: high about 31.8°, low about 24.2°, sunny. Today's detail plus a seven-day trend and a comparison with other cities in the province. Updated daily; not an official warning.