When to Go
Nanning is a small basin surround by mountains. It belongs to the subtropical monsoon zone. The annual average temperature is about 27.7C (81.8F). The mild climate makes the city green all year, hence its name 'Green City'. Rainfalls are somewhat frequent there, even in the hot summer; while snows are seldom. You do not need to worry about dryness in summer or coldness in winter.

As a melting-pot of Zhuang and other ethnic minority groups, Nanning has its own special festivals at different times of the year.

Festival
March 3rd Singing Fair (San Yue San Ge Xu)
Every year on lunar March 3rd, Zhuang people hold various interesting singing games to celebrate this ancient festival. Singing to find spouses or friends, echoing singing, song name guessing are all particular activities of this wonderful ethnic group. Local operas will also be played, quite attractive to those who are interested in Chinese folk music.

Dragon Boat Competition
In May and October every year, colorful dragon boats throng Yang Mei River in Yangmei Ancient Town. Drum beats start the competition and thousands of spectators cheer for the boats. Such an exciting scene should not be missed when you are in Yangmei.

International Festivals
China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO)
Every November, CAEXPO sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China and ASEAN Commerce Department is held in Nanning. Commodities shows, business cooperation, commerce summit forum as well as other consulting meetings provide a wide platform for merchants to communication with others from all over the world.

Nanning International Folk Music& Art Festival
Every November, musicians and artists from home and abroad gather in Nanning, forming an art communication feast. During the festival, many grand activities are held, such as the National Ethnic Folk Music Competition, Square Culture Presentation and Southeast Asia Delicious Food Festival.

Flower Seasons
From February to April, flowers bloom on mountains to attract more tourists. Mt Qingxiu has the Peachblossom Festival and Mt. Daming holds the Azalea Festival, making the whole city full of the fragrance of these flowers. Hengxian, the famous hometown of jasmine, holds the Jasmine Festival in every August. Jasmine tea fans should not miss this fragrance in August!

Fast Facts
Nanning in brief:
Population: 6,595,400
Area: 2,212 sq kilometers (546,597 acreages)
Dialing Code: 0771
Postal code: 530000
City flower: Chinese hibiscus
City Tree: almond tree

Useful numbers:
Fire alarm 119
Police 110
Ambulance 120
Traffic Accident 122
Telephone Number Inquiry 114
EMS Inquiry 11185
Taxi complaint 0771-3932315
Tourist complaint 0771-5516551, 0771-5530490

Address of some branches of Bank of China:
Guangxi Branch: No.39, Gu Cheng Lu (Gucheng Rd.)
Yongzhou Branch: No.15, Gu Cheng Lu
Dongge Branch: No.39, Dong Ge Lu (Dongge Rd.)
Jiangnan Branch: No.32, Jiang Nan Lu (Jiangnan Rd.)
Chengbei Branch: No.38, Ming Xiu Dong Lu (East Mingxiu Rd.)

Address of Hospitals
The First People's Hospital of Nanning: No.89, Qi Xing Lu (Qixing Rd.)
The Second People's Hospital of Nanning: No.13, Dan Cun Lu (Dancun Rd.), Jiangnan District
The Third People's Hospital of Nanning: No.227, Xin Yang Lu (Xinyang Rd.)
Nanning Red Cross Hospital: No.13, Ren Min Xi Lu (West Renmin Rd.), Yongxin District

Address of Post Offices
Location 1: No.66, Bao Ai Lu (Bao'ai Rd.)
Location 2: No.4, Su Zhou Lu (Suzhou Rd.)
Location 3: beside Anji Bus Station (No.42 in An Ji Da Dao (Anji Avenue))