Baise Hidden Gems Light Luxury Tour

—Red Memories + Karst Landscapes + Zhuang Ethnic Charm—

📅 Itinerary Overview
Theme: Natural Wonders & In-depth Cultural Experience
Suitable for: Couples/Friends traveling together, those who prefer niche, light luxury experiences
Budget Allocation: Transportation 30% + Accommodation 25% + Dining 20% + Experiences 25%

🚗 Day 1: Karst Hidden Gems & Zhuang Ethnic Night Feast
Morning

8:00-10:00 Nanning → Baise (High-speed rail 1.5h, ticket approx. 100 CNY/person. Recommended to rent a car for subsequent travel, approx. 300 CNY/day)
10:30-12:30 Haokun Lake (Entrance fee 50 CNY/person)

Activities: Take a bamboo raft tour of the lake (150 CNY/boat), check in at the "Immortal Bridge" observation deck, aerial photography of the emerald lake and peak forest.

Noon

13:00-14:30 Lunch in Lingyun County

Recommendation: Tea Village Farmhouse Restaurant (approx. 80 CNY/person). Must-try: Tea-infused chicken, black tofu, wild river fish.

Afternoon

15:00-18:00 Leye Dashiwei Tiankeng Cluster (Entrance fee 120 CNY/person, includes sightseeing bus)

Activities: Hike to the Sea of Clouds Sky Boat Glass Observation Deck (additional 50 CNY) for a panoramic view of the world-class tiankeng wonder; explore the Shenmu Tiankeng Gorge.

Evening

19:30-21:30 Check into Wyndham Baise Resort (approx. 600 CNY/night, includes breakfast)

Dinner: Hotel Zhuang King's Feast (approx. 150 CNY/person), experience bamboo tray five-color glutinous rice and charcoal-grilled fragrant pork.

🌄 Day 2: Red Memories & Canyon Exploration
Morning

8:00-9:00 Baise Uprising Memorial Hall (Free, reservation required)

Highlights: Immerse yourself in the history of the uprising led by Deng Xiaoping; the memorial hall's architecture itself is very photogenic.

9:30-11:30 Chengbi Lake (Boat tour 80 CNY/person)

Activities: Take a boat tour of the lake, explore "Songlin Island" in the center of the lake; the gradient colors of the metasequoia forest in autumn are stunning.

Noon

12:00-13:30 Lunch in the city center

Recommendation: A Mou Delicacies (approx. 60 CNY/person). Must-try: Sour soup beef, stir-fried beef tripe with mango.

Afternoon

14:00-16:30 Tongling Grand Canyon (Entrance fee 115 CNY/person)

Activities: Hike through the primeval forest, see the 188-meter Tongling Waterfall, explore the underground dark river (prepare waterproof shoes).

Return Journey

17:30 Return to Nanning (High-speed rail or self-drive), end of trip.

💰 Budget Breakdown (Total cost for 2 people)

Transportation: High-speed rail 200 CNY + Car rental/fuel 600 CNY + Scenic area transportation ≈ 1500 CNY
Accommodation: Wyndham Hotel 600 CNY ≈ 600 CNY
Dining: Meals + Snacks ≈ 1000 CNY
Tickets & Experiences: Tiankeng + Canyon + Boat tour ≈ 800 CNY
Other: Souvenirs/Snacks ≈ 300 CNY
Total: Approx. 4200 CNY (Reserve 800 CNY for flexible spending)

✨ Advanced Tips

Private Experience: Haokun Lake chartered boat afternoon tea (+300 CNY), canyon guide-led cave exploration (+200 CNY/person).
Photography Spots: Tiankeng sunrise (requires staying in Leye), Chengbi Lake sunset.
Seasonal Limited: In November, Leye ginkgo trees turn yellow; you can visit Luomei Lotus Cave along the way.

Baise in autumn is a symphony of landscapes and history.