Liuzhou River Snail Rice Noodles Adventure Guide｜2-Day Food & Hidden Gems Itinerary

📆 2-Day Itinerary
Day1: Old Town Charm & Industrial Heritage
AM
Qingyun Market (7:00-9:00) Eats: Pan Family Bean Powder Mochi (¥2/each), Old Brand Sister Pan Sticky Rice (¥16), Fu Laosan Dewdrop Glutinous Rice Balls (¥7/3pcs)
Explore: Local morning market vibes
AM-PM
Liuzhou Industrial Museum (Bus K2, 15min) Highlights: Repurposed factory buildings, steam locomotives, industrial history exhibits (great for industrial-style photos)
PM
Yaogu Ancient Town (10min walk) Photo spots: Ancient docks, red brick walls, riverside stilt houses (best at dusk when lights turn on)
Heads-up: Overly commercialized, avoid souvenir shopping (except sugar painting/fried skewers)
Night
Longtan Park (Bus 48, 20min) Features: Karst landscape + Dong ethnic culture, dazzling night lights (Free!)
Old Brand Jubao River Snail Rice Noodles (Bus 19, dinner) Must-order: Rice noodles (¥8) + duck feet (¥3), spicy broth
Beique Night Market (10min walk) Snacks: Grilled oysters (¥10/4pcs), pickled fruits (¥5/plate)
Day2: Carb Feast & Riverside Stroll
AM
Pangpang Tang's Braised Pork Knuckle Noodles (Breakfast 7:30-9:00) Specialty: Pork knuckle noodles (¥15), fall-off-the-bone tender with crispy shallots
AM-PM
Datong Alley & Ancient Port Market (5min walk) Eats: Zhang's Regular Customer Corn Juice (¥4), shrimp dumplings (¥2/each)
Shop: Buy monk fruit/snail sauce souvenirs (bargain expected!)
PM
Riverside Park (15min walk) Activity: Rent electric boat (¥80/hour) for city skyline views
Wenhui Bridge Dahua Dry Mix Noodles (Lunch 12:00) Specialty: Dry noodles (¥10) with yellow skin sauce
Night
Beizhan Night Market (bus/taxi) Must-eat: Liupinfang River Snail Rice Noodles (¥12), A'si Rice Noodles (add duck blood!)
Vibes: Neon lights, vendor calls - immersive nightlife experience
⚠ Pro Tips
First-time rice noodles: Start with "mild spice", add tofu skin/wood ear to absorb broth, pair with iced soy milk!
Night market bargaining: Clothes/accessories can be bargained down 30%-50% (e.g. ¥10 hat → ¥6)
Skip: Majia Mountain night view requires hiking (tiring!), better enjoy city lights from Riverside Park boat
Stomach prep: Bring lactobacillus tablets for spicy food combo!
🌈 Liuzhou Essence: Walk through the old town, challenge your stomach capacity with rice noodles, and feel the magic of this "half-industrial half-green" southwestern gem by the river!