Visitor + Nanny-Level Guide to Explore Stunning Attractions

「🗺️Visitor 3-Day Tour | Jin Xiu Shengtang Mountain and Xiangzhou Hot Springs Combo・All-Age Friendly Guide」

Visitor, a city hiding Yao ethnic charm and spectacular landscapes, soak with parents in Xiangzhou Hot Springs for health, accompany friends to watch the sea of clouds at Jin Xiu Shengtang Mountain, explore the Xincheng Mo Tusi Mansion with kids. A relaxed 3-day pace, from tasting Yao family oil tea to red yeast sour, the whole family can immerse in this unique local flavor～

🗓️Itinerary Overview

D1: Jin Xiu Shengtang Mountain → Yao Ethnic Museum → Yinsan Park
D2: Xiangzhou Ancient Elephant Hot Spring Resort → Xiangzhou Cold Spring
D3: Xincheng Mo Tusi Mansion → Baiya Grand Canyon → Return

Daily Detailed Plan

⛰️Day 1: Yao Mountain Exploration · Sea of Clouds Pursuit
📍Jin Xiu Shengtang Mountain (4A)
Core Highlights: One of Guangxi’s top ten famous mountains, a sacred Yao mountain. When the sea of clouds surges at the summit, it looks like a fairyland, featuring the “Shengtang Sunrise” and “Ten Thousand Mu Rhododendrons” spectacle (best in April-May). Take elders on the sightseeing bus (40 RMB/person) to the mid-mountain viewing platform, kids can challenge the gentle hiking trail, friends climb to the top to shoot stunning sea of clouds photos, experiencing the grandeur of Yao Mountain.
🕙Opening Hours: 8:00-17:30
💰Fee: 65 RMB, half price for seniors over 60, free for children under 1.2 meters
📸Photo Spots: Sea of Clouds Viewing Platform (shoot people with clouds in the frame), Rhododendron Flower Sea (seasonal bloom)
💡Tips: Temperature on the mountain is 8℃ lower, bring a thick jacket; mountain paths are steep, wear non-slip shoes, elders should proceed according to their ability.

📍Yao Ethnic Museum
Core Highlights: The largest Yao ethnic museum in China, displaying costumes, silverware, and daily utensils of five Yao branches. Watch the “Long Drum Performance” with kids (11:00/15:00), elders listen to Yao village stories, learn about the culture of the “World Yao Ethnic Hometown.”
🕙Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00 (closed on Mondays)
💰Fee: Free
📸Photo Spots: Yao totem pole in front of the museum, costume exhibition area (shoot exquisite Yao brocade)

🍖Recommended Food: “Yao Family Restaurant” in Jin Xiu County, must-try oil tea (5 RMB/bowl, fragrant with fried rice), Yao smoked bacon (rich aroma), average 50 RMB per person; try Ai Baba (3 RMB each, soft and glutinous with mugwort fragrance).
🏨Recommended Accommodation: “Jin Xiu Panwang Valley Shenhui Holiday Hotel” (Yao-style architecture, includes hot springs, 400-600 RMB/night); budget options are county homestays (200-300 RMB/night, clean and comfortable).

♨️Day 2: Hot Spring Wellness · Cold Spring Cool Down
📍Xiangzhou Ancient Elephant Hot Spring Resort (4A)
Core Highlights: “The First Spring in Central South China,” hot spring water temperature 50-60℃, contains various minerals, with Chinese medicine pools and children’s splash pools. Elders soak in wellness pools to relax, kids play in shallow water, the whole family enjoys “hot spring therapy.”
🕙Opening Hours: 9:00-23:00
💰Fee: 118 RMB, half price for seniors over 60
💡Tips: Limit hot spring soaking to 15 minutes each time, drink plenty of water; the resort offers hot spring fish therapy (38 RMB/person), kids love it.

📍Xiangzhou Cold Spring
Core Highlights: Natural cold spring, water temperature about 20℃ in summer, crystal clear water, suitable for playing and bamboo rafting (30 RMB/hour). Rest with elders under the shade, kids catch small fish, watch the sunset reflecting on the spring in the evening, cool and pleasant.
🕙Opening Hours: 8:00-18:00
💰Fee: 30 RMB, half price for children
📸Photo Spots: Stone slab bridge in the center of the cold spring (shoot people playing in water)

🍖Recommended Food: “Hot Spring Farmhouse” in Xiangzhou, recommended hot spring fish (freshly caught and cooked, tender and odorless), red yeast sour fried large intestine (sour and spicy appetizer), average 60 RMB per person; must-try Xiangzhou rice noodles (8 RMB/bowl, smooth and flavorful).
🏨Recommended Accommodation: “Ancient Elephant Hot Spring Hotel” (hot springs right outside the door, family rooms available, 300-500 RMB/night).

🏯Day 3: Tusi Exploration · Canyon Seclusion
📍Xincheng Mo Tusi Mansion (4A)
Core Highlights: The largest existing Tusi architectural complex in China, known as the “Zhuang Palace,” brick and wood structure with carved beams and painted rafters. Take elders to see the Tusi council hall, kids wear Tusi costumes (rent 20 RMB/set) for photos, learn about Zhuang Tusi culture.
🕙Opening Hours: 8:30-17:30
💰Fee: 40 RMB, free for seniors over 60
📸Photo Spots: Mansion main gate (in front of the “Mo Clan Ancestral Hall” plaque), stage (shoot ancient style photos)
💡Tips: Free guided tours available (10:00/14:00), stories are more vivid.

📍Baiya Grand Canyon (4A)
Core Highlights: “Guangxi Jiuzhaigou,” the canyon has clusters of waterfalls and babbling streams, featuring “Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers Waterfall” and “Mandarin Duck Waterfall.” Take elders on gentle trails, kids splash and catch crabs, friends shoot slow shutter waterfall photos, a natural oxygen bar that’s super comfortable.
🕙Opening Hours: 8:00-17:00
💰Fee: 60 RMB, half price for seniors over 60
📸Photo Spots: Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers Waterfall (people standing on the shallow pool under the waterfall)
💡Tips: No snack shops inside the canyon, bring your own water and snacks; wear quick-dry clothes, easy to get wet.

🍖Recommended Food: “Farmhouse Restaurant” at the canyon exit, recommended braised native chicken (firm meat), wild vegetables in clear water (sweet and fresh), average 50 RMB per person.

✨Visitor Survival Guide

1️⃣Transportation:

- From city center to Jin Xiu: 1.5 hours by car, or take a bus (30 RMB/person);
- Attractions are scattered, renting a car (200 RMB/day) is recommended, Jin Xiu to Xiangzhou takes 2 hours by car;
- Taxi starting fare in city is 6 RMB, convenient for short trips, inter-county taxi about 80-120 RMB.

2️⃣Clothing:

- Spring (March-May): thin long sleeves + jacket, foggy in mountainous areas;
- Summer (June-August): short sleeves + long pants (mosquito protection), Baiya Grand Canyon is cooler;
- Autumn and winter: long sleeves + thick jacket, bring bathrobe for hot spring areas.

3️⃣Taboos:

- Respect customs in Yao villages, do not step on door thresholds or touch heads (considered disrespectful);
- Do not touch cultural relics or make noise inside the Tusi Mansion;
- Do not litter in the canyon, protect water sources.

4️⃣Accommodation:

- Stay in county town or near scenic spots when visiting Jin Xiu;
- Choose Xiangzhou Ancient Elephant Resort for hot springs;
- For elders and children, prioritize accommodations with elevators and close to attractions, mountain homestays are mostly low-rise.

🛍️Must-Buy Souvenirs

① Jin Xiu Jiaogulan Tea (40 RMB/box, health benefits lowering blood lipids, suitable as gifts for elders)
② Xiangzhou Ancient Elephant Spring Liquor (80 RMB/bottle, local specialty white liquor)
③ Xincheng Zhuang Brocade Backpack (50 RMB each, handmade embroidery, full ethnic style)
④ Red Yeast Sour (15 RMB/bottle, Zhuang ethnic specialty seasoning, very fragrant for stir-fry)

Ending Interaction

Visitor’s Yao Mountain has a sea of clouds, hot springs relieve fatigue, and the Tusi Mansion hides Zhuang stories～ Whether soaking in hot springs with parents for health, climbing Shengtang Mountain with friends to watch the sea of clouds, or exploring Tusi culture with kids, everyone can find their own little happiness. If you come to Visitor, would you want to first go to Jin Xiu to see the Yao Mountain sea of clouds, or enjoy a relaxing hot spring in Xiangzhou?