Don't go to Gongcheng! There are also persimmon forests in these places in Guilin

November to February is persimmon season in Guilin! If you love persimmons, don't miss this guide!
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❤️‍🔥Recommended places
🔺Hongyan Village, Gongcheng
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Features: The main cultivation area of Gongcheng persimmons, with more persimmons~ You can see a "waterfall" of persimmons, with strings of golden persimmons shining in the sun.
▪️Best time to visit: November to February
▪️Transportation: From downtown Guilin, take a train to Gongcheng Station, then take a taxi to Hongyan Village, which takes about 20 minutes. There are also local villagers selling fresh persimmons and dried persimmons on both sides of the road in the village!
▪️Tips: Most persimmon forests charge a fee for taking photos, CNY 5/person, but there are also free places. Remember to bring a picnic cloth for better photos!
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🔺Datangkou Village, Pingle
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Features: The persimmon forests here are everywhere, and walking on the mountain paths feels like being in a golden ocean. Climb the viewing platform to overlook the entire persimmon forest, and the scenery is breathtaking.
▪️Best time to visit: Late November to February
▪️Transportation: Drive to "Qiaoting Township Datangkou" on the map, and after arriving at Pingle County, drive down the east bank of the Gui River to reach the destination.
▪️Tips: The persimmon forest in Datangkou Village does not require a ticket, which is very suitable for those who like quiet places.
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🔺Niujiao Village, Pingle
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Features: Every household in Niujiao Village is drying persimmons, and the whole village is filled with the sweet aroma of persimmons. Enter the villagers' homes to see them busy peeling persimmons and drying persimmons, and experience the fun of rural life.
▪️Best time to visit: November to December
▪️Transportation: Drive to "Niujiao Village" on the map, about 120 km from downtown Guilin.
▪️Tips: The villagers are very enthusiastic, and if you ask in advance, you can visit and take photos!
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🛒Shopping tips
✔️Persimmons: Crisp persimmons are about CNY 2-3/kg, and dried persimmons are CNY 7-10/kg. The prices are affordable, so you can buy more to take home.
✔️Local specialties: In addition to persimmons, you can also buy local specialties such as mushrooms and peach gum!
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🍽Food recommendations
✔️Gongcheng oil tea: When you come to Gongcheng, you must try the local oil tea, which is unique and delicious.
✔️Oil tea fish: Another specialty of Gongcheng, with tender fish and oil tea, is a unique flavor.
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📅Persimmon Festival
The Gongcheng Persimmon Festival is also a highlight. From October to February every year, there are various exciting activities for you to participate in. You can not only taste delicious persimmons but also experience the fun of picking them yourself!