Liuzhou + Nanny-Level Guide to Explore Stunning Attractions

「🗺️Liuzhou 3-Day Tour | Baili Liujiang River and Longtan Park Combo・All-Age Friendly Guide」

Liuzhou, a city where nature and industry blend, offers something for everyone—whether it's taking your parents to enjoy the tranquility of nature, experiencing industrial charm with friends, or exploring history and culture with children. In 3 days, the whole family can have fun and eat well.

🗓️ Itinerary Overview

Day 1: Qingyun Minsheng Market → Liuzhou Industrial Museum → Yaobu Ancient Town → Ma'anshan Park
Day 2: Longtan Park → Liuzhou Confucian Temple → Baili Liujiang River Cruise
Day 3: Liuhou Park → Chengyang Eight Villages or Xiangqiao Karst Park

Detailed Daily Plan

🏮Day 1: Local Life & Industrial Exploration
📍Qingyun Minsheng Market
Highlights: A bustling morning market where you can taste authentic Liuzhou delicacies like dewdrop glutinous rice balls, shrimp dumplings, corn juice, taro cake, and more. Affordable prices and a lively atmosphere let elders leisurely find their favorite snacks while kids are attracted by various novel foods.
🕙 Opening Hours: Recommended 7:30-9:00 AM
💰 Cost: Around 15 RMB per person
💡 Tip: Arrive before 7 AM to avoid tour groups

📍Liuzhou Industrial Museum
Highlights: The nation’s first comprehensive urban industrial museum showcasing Liuzhou’s industrial history and culture, featuring the Wuling production line and vintage locomotives. Great for kids to learn about industry and for friends to take cool industrial-style photos.
🕙 Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
💰 Cost: Free, reservation required via "Guangxi You Zhitongche"
📸 Photo Spots: Wuling production line, vintage locomotive

📍Yaobu Ancient Town
Highlights: A complex of commercial, residential, cultural, and leisure buildings with strong Dong ethnic style. Beautifully lit at night, you can rent Miao ethnic costumes for photos and experience ethnic culture.
🕙 Opening Hours: All day
💰 Cost: Free; Miao costume rental about 50 RMB/hour
📸 Photo Spots: In front of iconic ancient town buildings, riverside
💡 Tip: Visit around 4 PM for fewer crowds and beautiful night views

📍Ma'anshan Park
Highlights: Offers panoramic views of Liuzhou city. The elevator to the top makes it easy for elders and children to reach the viewing platform and enjoy the cityscape.
🕙 Opening Hours: All day
💰 Cost: Elevator 20 RMB per person
📸 Photo Spots: Summit viewing platform
💡 Tip: City lights turn on at 7:30 PM; remember to use time-lapse photography

🍖 Recommended Food: For lunch, try Jubao Luosifen + fried egg or Dahua dry noodles; for dinner, visit Shengli BBQ City to taste stir-fried duck feet, iced bean curd, barbecue, and more.
🏨 Recommended Accommodation: Hotels near Wuxing Street, convenient for travel, with family rooms priced 300-500 RMB/night.

🌊Day 2: Scenic Landscapes & Cultural Exploration
📍Longtan Park
Highlights: Picturesque scenery with Mirror Mountain, Crooked Neck Tree, Wind and Rain Bridge, and more photo spots. You can also go boating. Fresh air makes it a great place for family leisure walks.
🕙 Opening Hours: All day
💰 Cost: Free
📸 Photo Spots: Mirror Mountain, Crooked Neck Tree, Wind and Rain Bridge
💡 Tip: Visit before 9 AM for fewer people at Mirror Mountain

📍Liuzhou Confucian Temple
Highlights: Grand architecture with a strong cultural atmosphere, perfect for learning about Confucian culture and taking photos in modern Chinese-style outfits.
🕙 Opening Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
💰 Cost: Free
📸 Photo Spots: Dacheng Hall, Lingxing Gate

📍Baili Liujiang River
Highlights: The world’s largest floating lift platform on a river. Take a cruise to enjoy the music fountain and mountain-water light show. The night view is stunning and loved by elders and children alike.
🕙 Opening Hours: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
💰 Cost: Cruise ticket 80 RMB
💡 Tip: Choose your seat in advance

🍖 Recommended Food: For lunch, try Zengjie soy milk and fried dough sticks, rice rolls on Shuinan Road Food Street; for late-night snacks, try Yaoji tofu pudding and Wuxing Street sour snacks.

🏯Day 3: Historical Sites & Nearby Exploration
📍Liuhou Park
Highlights: A park commemorating Liu Zongyuan, featuring his tomb and many ancient relics. Rich in cultural heritage, it’s ideal for elders to reminisce about old Liuzhou and for kids to learn history.
🕙 Opening Hours: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
💰 Cost: Free
📸 Photo Spots: Liuhou Shrine, Luo Pond

📍Chengyang Eight Villages
Highlights: A millennium-old Dong ethnic village cluster, a living fossil of intangible cultural heritage. Experience a grand banquet, wax dyeing DIY, and immerse in Dong culture.
🕙 Opening Hours: All day
💰 Cost: 95 RMB; free for Guangdong residents before 2025
💡 Tip: 1.5-hour drive; banquet 50 RMB, wax dyeing DIY 30 RMB

📍Xiangqiao Karst Park
Highlights: Geological wonders including underground rivers and natural bridges, perfect for nature lovers and kids who enjoy exploration.
🕙 Opening Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
💰 Cost: 60 RMB
💡 Tip: 1-hour drive; wear comfortable shoes

🍖 Recommended Food: Try Dong ethnic specialties at Chengyang Eight Villages; farm-style dishes near Xiangqiao Karst Park.

✨ Liuzhou Survival Guide

1️⃣ Transportation: Use city buses or taxis (starting fare 7 RMB). For nearby attractions, consider renting a car for about 300 RMB/day, convenient for elders and kids.
2️⃣ Clothing: Spring - light jacket and long pants; Summer - short sleeves and shorts, with sun protection; Autumn - long sleeves and light jacket; Winter - thick jacket and sweater.
3️⃣ Taboos: In ethnic minority areas like Chengyang Eight Villages, respect local customs and avoid touching Dong architectural totems.
4️⃣ Accommodation: Choose hotels or homestays near Wuxing Street for convenient transport, shopping, and dining, minimizing walking for elders and kids.

🛍️ Must-Buy Souvenirs

① Beef jerky 30 RMB/bag
② Instant Luosifen 15 RMB/bag
③ Liuzhou specialty postcards 10 RMB/set
④ Dong brocade products starting at 80 RMB each

Closing Interaction

Liuzhou’s landscapes, food, and culture will surely touch your heart. Whether strolling with family in Longtan Park or watching the night view at Ma'anshan with friends, the memories are unforgettable. If you visit Liuzhou, which attraction would you most want to experience with your family and friends?