Nanning, the capital city of Guangxi Province, is not only the political, economic and cultural center of the province, but also plays an important role in the economic development of southwest China. Nanning borders Vietnam, is neighbor to Guangzhou, close to Hong Kong and Macau, and faces Southeast Asia. This advantageous location makes the city a commercial and communication center, opening China to Southeast Asia.
Pleasant climate endows the city with evergreen trees and fragrant flowers all year round, hence the name 'Green City.' In such a beautiful land, more than 30 ethnic minority groups have been living harmoniously for 1,680 years. Zhuang is the largest minority group of China. Over 90% of them live in Guangxi. Their history and ethnic culture add charm to the city.
As the linking point of the tour route from Guilin to Beihai, Nanning has a lot of attractions to offer: grand De Tian Waterfall, beautiful Mt. Qingxiu and Mt. Daming, quiet Yangmei Ancient Town, mysterious Huashan Mural as well as scattered parks and gardens. Visitors will be enchanted and may want to spend more time in the city. Delicious local foods such as various porridges and rice noodles as well as Suanye (fermented fruits and vegetables) cannot be enjoyed anywhere else in China.
Nanning is a modern city. Accommodation and shopping are diverse and well developed for visitors. Hotels and hostels of different standards can meet various needs. In the city's commercial center, supermarkets, department stores, specialty commodity streets, bookstores and other retail markets offer a variety of merchandise. When night falls, colorful street lamps lit the city. Under the lights, the locals become active, visiting nightclubs, gyms, bars, and coffee houses. People of all ages can be seen walking or relaxing in the city's many squares or along the river.
Convenient transportation systems make Nanning easily accessible. Nanning Wuxu Airport (NNG) and Naning Railway Station serve as hubs for other cities in China. Five main bus stations take people to other provincial counties and cities. Public buses and taxies are plentiful and inexpensive.
Nanning welcomes visitors from all over the world. Its beautiful subtropical scenery and exotic ethnic minority culture have been attracting millions of tourists for years.
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Travelers' Voices on Nanning City
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Sep. 4,2009 13:30 Reply
Mr.Sing(China) said:
There r many kind-hearted people here in Nanning. the problem is how and where do we contact with each other. if you r new to Nanning, I'm pleased to help. I was brought up here in Nanning. I know everything here.
Sep. 8,2009 20:06
Mr.Joe(USA) replied:
Hi I will be coming from Shanghai in Oct. 1. I will stay in Nanning for 2 days, then travel to Hanoi, preferably by train.
With the October holiday, do you think it's difficult to buy the train ticket after I arrive? If so, can you recommend an agent that can buy the train ticket in advance?
Thank you much.
Sep. 12,2009 03:12
Mr.usa ponglaohapun(thailand) replied:
hi, i 'm new visitor to nanging, i will go to naning during 12-13, October, i don't know about naning?
Sep. 15,2009 21:17
Mr.Danny replied:
Yes, you'd better buy the ticket earlier. You can have a try when you get to Nanning, ask the hotel to help in advance. I just know Chinese on-line ticket agent. It will not help at all, I think.
Oct. 4,2009 02:43
Mr.jang singh(sweden) replied:
I would like to come to Nanning some day,
How are the hotels and the cost of living.
And the people.
Nov. 7,2009 23:38
Mrs.Sze(Singapore) replied:
hi,
I would like to visit HuaQiang primary school, Is located at Huaqiang road in Nanning. Can you help to provide the address and telephone number.
bets regards
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Oct. 31,2009 15:38 Reply
Mr.Gaal(Hungary) said:
Hi, I plan to travel from Yangshuo to Hanoi. I know about the train schedule and price, but is it possible to make this trip by bus on the same day? In other words, if I leave Yangshuo early morning, is it possible to catch a bus from Nanning to Hanoi in the afternoon? When, where and how much? Thank you very much. Best, Csaba
Nov. 3,2009 21:52
Mr.Manny replied:
It seems there is one bus at Yangshuo Bus Station at 7:30 and get to Nanning about 5 hours later. The train is leaving from Nanning at 18:45. You can make it. Bus from Nanning to Hanoi is available in the morning, choose train if going in afternoon.
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Oct. 28,2009 10:12 Reply
Mr.jang(sweden) said:
Is there airport in nanning.
If there is a flight from Bangkok to nanning
Oct. 28,2009 22:51
Mr.Leo replied:
Yes, Nanning has its own airport, called Nanning Wuxu International Airport. However, there is no direct flight from Bangkok to Nanning. So, you may consider transfering at Guangzhou Airport, China.
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Sep. 30,2009 22:01 Reply
Ms.CPIB(Singapore) said:
hi - i will be in nanning with China Law Society soon for 2 months from Oct-Nov
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Jul. 9,2009 06:38 Reply
Mrs.Suzete(United Kingdom) said:
My everyone,
I'm planning to visit the Guangxi Province in March/April 2010 and wonder if you can tell me some unspoiled (if they exist) places to visit. I know that Guilin is supposed to be very touristy, but I hear that a visit must be paid there as it is a gateway to many beautiful places.
Many thanks in advance for your help.
Suzy
Jul. 10,2009 04:03
Mr.William replied:
Well, you could walk along the Li River or in the small villages in Yangshuo, Longsheng or other urban area. Totally free!
Aug. 28,2009 20:34
Mr.LEO1122(Australia) replied:
I have been to Nanning many times and have enjoyed it.
The people are unspoit as it is not real tourist attraction city. The people are very friendly and mostly honest. Most places to visit are a days trip
Pingxiang on the border with Vietnam - many vietnanese wood carvings that Australian customs allowed into the country. There is a beach city called Behai and a waterfall at Detian which is also on the Vietnam/China border. There is a Ching/Ming village that is meant to be link to ancient days. (its not bad) There is a stone forest at Chongzhou much like the one in Kunming but smaller. I have seen both and seeing one means you don't need to see the other. The one problem with Nanning is speaking English, this can be difficult. There is a hot water spa and Yiling Cave, Green Mountain close to Nanning. MMonkeys at Longhu Mountain - There are other place but you will need to ask - they don't think like tourists. There is also an English speaking Bar called the Landing Zone on Minzu Dadao about 400 metres past the Hawaii Hotel (towards the business area).
Sep. 30,2009 14:48
Mr.sing(china) replied:
please call me when you r here in nanning guangxi:13005928860(mobile phone) I am a teacher of physical education. born and brought up in nanning, capital of guangxi.
Sep. 30,2009 14:55
Mr.Sing(China) replied:
anyone with any problem in nanning guangxi, please call me: 13005928860(mobile phone no.) I will help for free.
Sing :)
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Sep. 15,2009 09:49 Reply
Mr.Lozada(Philippines) said:
Whats the plane to take from Manila to Nanning and how much the fare?
Sep. 18,2009 22:45
Mr.Sam replied:
I'm afraid that there is direct flight from Manila to Nanning. So, please consider transfering at Guangzhou. You could search the flight infor at http://www.travelchinaguide.com/china-flights/
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Mar. 20,2009 01:24 Reply
Mr.Brent(China) said:
Nanning is aslo a transit-station city.You can take bus or train directly to hanoi every day.Or if you want to travel around china.It's also a good place to start your trip.Because there are many ways to others cities .I'm from Nanning and would love to help and show everyone around in my lovely city.:)
May. 3,2009 02:29
Mr.ricky chong(malaysia) replied:
hello, Mr brent,
I will be travelling to Nanning in Late Spet/early Oct 2009.
Can you please highlight me on how to get to Nanning and then subsequently to Guilin for my flight back to malaysia.
Thanks and have a happy day.
May. 4,2009 03:57
Mr.Brent(china) replied:
Hi Ricky chong,
Glad to hear that you will visit Nanning soon.How to get to Nanning it depends on from where.If you come here from Malaysia,there are some cheaper ways can let you get here(You can directly fly to Nanning from Malysia but the airfare is expensive.1.Fly to Hanoi(Vietnam)(I think you can buy a very cheaper ticket) and then take bus to Nanning(the bus will cost you about 21.4 Us dollars,7 hours) 2.Fly to Guangzhou and then take bus or train to Nanning(9 hours,about 26 Us dollars)
When you get to Nanning,you can by bus or train to Guilin(It's very cheap and about 5~6 hours)
Try to use Tiger Airways or Airasia..You can get some very cheap air ticket.Don't hesitate to ask me if you need help in Nanning
Have a nice day.
May. 22,2009 07:32
Mr.Norm(US) replied:
Mr. Brent, My wife and I will be arriving in Nanning on July 12th, from Hanoi. We already have a hotel reservation but can you recommend a tour agency, with an English speaking guide, who could take us to the Yangmei Ancient Town for a tour and possibly the Yiling Yan caves, if convenient? We depart on the 13th for Hong Kong. Thanks for your help.
May. 28,2009 01:07
Mr.Brent(china) replied:
Hi Mr.Norm,I'm not 100% sure I can help you to find the agency.But I will try my best.Will let you know when I've found it.Here are my E-mail: hibou516@yahoo.com if it's convenient for you,can we talk there?
May. 28,2009 21:34
Ms.irene(singapore) replied:
we will be visiting nanning and also guilin and yangshou. can you advise what are your charges to bring us to guilin and yangshou.
plse email to plondon@singnet.com.sg
Aug. 18,2009 06:34
Mrs.Smith(Australia) replied:
Hi, we want to travel by bus from Hanoi to Nanning beginning of Dec, then catch the train that night from Nanning to Shenzhen, but we were told you had to buy the tickets there on the day, we are Aussies and require to have our tickets pre purchased before we leave, how do we go about pre-purchasing our tickets???
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Jul. 11,2009 08:16 Reply
Ms.shada(south africa) said:
I would love to visit Nanning. I am currently working in Shanghai and will be travelling to Nanning around the end of July. Any suggestions about the price of a cheap air ticket from Shanghai to Nanning. Also I would welcome information on good budget hotels in Nanning and how do I get to Vietnam from Nanning. I have never travelled to that part of China. Please email me at : shada.francis@gmail.com
Jul. 12,2009 02:20
Mr.James replied:
Nanning hotels:
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/hotel/nanning-hotels.htm
Naning to Vietnam:
By train:Friday/Monday: Train T905 (21:15-3:21)Nanning - Hanoi
By bus: Langdong Bus Station and Nanning's bus station in You'ai Road has buses to Vietnam.
For cheaper air tickets, Shanghai Airlines has cheaper tickets, as the current ticket info shows.
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Jun. 30,2009 03:11 Reply
Mr.steve(australia) said:
Thankyou Mrs Wong for reply to my email re nanning trains. Is it high season now and what is the best place to buy a ticket and what is the price for hard seat or hard sleeper.I think the travel agents charge a fee to buy tickets too but is that a better way to go.I am also staying in shanghai for one night and will be seeking budget accomodation or hostel if available.Thanks again Stvizer
Jun. 30,2009 04:58
Mrs.Wong replied:
Hi, I think this may be helpful to give you some info about Shanghai's budget hotels.
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/hotel/shanghai-hotel.htm
You will stay over night in Shanghai and you can get to the ticket office to buy the train for the next day. It is not the very high season now. Students is going to be on holiday early July, it may somehow affects. Travel agent will charges extra fee (50-100 yuan as I know) to buy a ticket for you.
Ticket fare:
Hard seat: 231 yuan
hard sleeper: 418 yuan (lower sleeper)
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Jun. 30,2009 01:09 Reply
Mr.Phillipe (Canada) said:
Cheap ways of getting to Nannning from Thailand/Malaysia..........
Flight from KL - Guilin very cheap with Air Asia. Then train/bus to Nanning.
KL or BKK to Hanoi 12 hour train or bus ride
KL or BKK to Guangzhou or Shenzhen (cheaper than to HKG). Then flight 1 hour (about 50 US at certain times) or 10-12 hour train ride (30-40 US sleeper) or bus.