4 Hours in Nanning: Qingxiu Mountain's Hidden Photo Spots Revealed


Trust me, ladies‼ Follow this route on your first trip to Qingxiu Mountain, and your photos will blow up your friends' feeds😭 Even Nanning locals were impressed! 4 hours is all you need to hit all the best spots👇🏻

🌿Easy Route: North Gate→Orchid Garden→Shade Garden→Guanyin Chan Temple→Peach Blossom Island→Mountainside Meadow→China-Thailand Friendship Garden→Longxiang Tower→West Gate (3 easy rides on the sightseeing bus!)

✨Must-See Photo Spots✨
1⃣Shade Garden
Mist sprays every 15 minutes🌫💫 Wear a white dress! Pose in front of the banana leaves for enchanting photos. Turn on Live Photo mode to capture the magical mist!
2⃣Ancient & Modern Views
Don't take the bus after Guanyin Chan Temple‼ Walk 5 minutes along the path to the viewing platform🌆 The modern skyline and ancient temple eaves create a stunning contrast! Even better at sunset (psst...the third viewing platform is the least crowded).
3⃣China-Thailand Friendship Garden
Feel like you're in Thailand🇹🇭 Golden roofs, white walls, and tropical palm trees—wear a Dai dress and save yourself a trip to Xishuangbanna! Plus, it's super empty; we had the place to ourselves for half an hour😎
4⃣Longxiang Tower Climb
9 floors up, your legs will be burning, but it's worth it! 360° panoramic views of Nanning🌇 Best at 5pm when the lights come on, the city sparkles like a spilled jewelry box. Bring a telephoto lens!

⚠Important Tips:
✅Single-ride bus tickets are more cost-effective (3 rides total for only ¥15)
✅Wear non-slip shoes! The stone steps in the China-Thailand Friendship Garden can be mossy.
✅Bring mosquito repellent! The gardens are full of friendly mosquitos.
✅The Orchid Garden has many rare orchids🌺, but the lighting isn't great in the afternoon.
✅Vending machines are scarce; stock up on water at the North Gate.

📸Equipment Recommendations:
▫Shade Garden: Phone portrait mode
▫China-Thailand Friendship Garden: Wide-angle lens
▫Longxiang Tower: Use the window frames as natural framers

Tickets to Qingxiu Mountain are only ¥20💰 Cheaper than a milk tea! Tag your photo buddy and save this guide for your next Nanning trip. Bring extra memory cards; you won't be able to stop snapping!

Post by Emma1 Johnson~ | Mar 19, 2025

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