"Dayao Mountain Panwangjie: Will the sea of clouds and Buddha's light here really amaze you?"

Dayao Mountain Panwangjie Scenic Area is located in Jinxiu Yao Autonomous County, Laibin City, Guangxi. It is a new favorite in Guangxi's tourism industry and will officially open on New Year's Day 2025. Here is a detailed travel guide:

Scenic Area Features

• Natural Scenery: The scenic area boasts a rare quartz sandstone peak forest landscape, which has been deposited over 400 million years in Dayao Mountain. It combines the beauty of Huangshan, Lushan, and Zhangjiajie with its strange peaks, deep valleys, and steep cliffs. In addition, there are the Jinxi River and Panwang River, as well as waterfalls such as Panwang Waterfall, with streams and waterfalls flowing dynamically.

• Cultural Landscape and Cultural Experience: The biggest highlight of the scenic area is the 7-minute journey back to the ancient Yao land, suitable for all ages, and you can directly reach the highest peak. There are also historical and cultural relics such as Panwang Temple and Yi Wang Pavilion, which commemorate the Yao ancestors Panwang. The large-scale mountain real-life interactive performance "Panwang Song" takes the story of Panwang as the main line and is divided into five chapters, which are performed in iconic scenic spots such as Tianmen, Longfeng Pavilion, Panwang Square, Yi Wang Pavilion, and Panwang Temple.

Tourism Facilities

• Cable Car and Elevator: The scenic area is equipped with a 1,650-meter Panwang Cable Car and two cliff sightseeing elevators, each 120 meters and 150 meters high.

• Walkway: The 8.5-kilometer-long walkway hanging on the cliff realizes a truly barrier-free tour.

Travel Suggestions

• Best Time: October to April of the following year is the best time to watch the sea of clouds, and you may also see the sea of clouds and Buddha's light in winter if you are lucky.

• Tour Order: It is recommended to start from the entrance of the scenic area and visit scenic spots such as Tianmen, Longfeng Pavilion, Panwang Square, Yi Wang Pavilion, and Panwang Temple in sequence.

• Precautions: There are many amusement projects in the scenic area, such as "Step by Step Lotus" and "Panwang Crossing the Sea", which are suitable for tourists who like excitement.

Practical Information

• Opening Hours: 08:30-18:00 (Ticket sales stop at 16:30, and entry stops at 16:30).

• Ticket Price: Adult ticket is 150 yuan, and there are discounts for children, students, and the elderly.

• Transportation: Self-driving or chartered cars are more convenient, and public transportation is also available.

• Accommodation: It is recommended to book mountain inns or farmhouses to experience the simple folk customs.

I hope this guide can help you better plan your trip to Dayao Mountain Panwangjie!