Discovered a "Core Miracle" hidden deep in the mountains of Guangxi

Honestly, Hechi Nandan, this "Yao's Wonder of the World," I’m willing to call it Guangxi’s most underrated treasure—traveling hundreds of kilometers just for it was so worth it that I want to bow to the person who found it!

First, let me rave about the core attraction, the "Cave Heaven Splendor"! Who would have thought there’s such a huge canyon karst cave underground?! It’s 100 times more stunning in person than in photos! After just 5 minutes inside, I couldn’t help but shout “Oh my god”—a 3.5-kilometer underground hiking route, with boardwalks so gentle it feels like strolling in a park, and you can fully immerse yourself in the "core world" in just one hour.

The biggest surprise is the lighting! There’s no tacky multicolor lighting at all; it all follows the shapes of the stalactites: some look like ice waterfalls bathed in moonlight, others like a hidden Milky Way in the dark. Every few steps the scenery changes, truly a view at every step, making you want to stop and take photos 📸. Even more amazing, there’s actually a road inside the cave! The park shuttle can drive in, and just seeing the scale tells you how spectacular it is~

You can buy a combo ticket for 99 yuan to visit three spots, making it super cost-effective:
✅ Geyasi Valley: Right next to Cave Heaven Splendor, super convenient at the entrance! There’s a unique hotel inside, and a bonfire party at night to experience local customs;
✅ Cave Heaven Splendor: The must-visit underground canyon I mentioned above!
✅ Baiku Miao Village: A bit farther from the other two spots, but there’s a free shuttle bus direct there~ The Miao village architecture is very distinctive, not overly commercialized, making it a very pleasant stroll.

For accommodation, I recommend staying at the Yao King’s Mansion Hotel in the Miao village, which is ridiculously cost-effective! The key is that buying the combo ticket here comes with a discount, so it’s like getting a discount on lodging~ For meals, just eat in the village’s commercial area, where they have porridge, noodles, rice, and local snacks—enough to fill you up. A heads-up: there aren’t many restaurants in the surrounding mountains, and if you want a big meal, you’ll have to drive over 20 kilometers out, so eating in the village is totally enough~

The biggest unexpected gain from this Guangxi trip is here! It’s not very famous, but the real scene totally beats many popular spots online~ If you like off-the-beaten-path places and natural wonders, trust me, heading to Nandan Yao’s Wonder of the World is definitely the right choice!

Post by Stella_Foster79 | Aug 13, 2025