When
to Go
Nanning is a small basin surround by mountains. It belongs to the subtropical
monsoon zone. The annual average temperature is about 27.7
C
(81.8
F). 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))