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Often called a “Green City”, Nanning offers plenty of unique cultural heritage and delicious local cuisine. Even though travelling around Nanning can be exciting, it’s best to know several facts about it before going. Read the guide below to check what you need to know about Nanning.

Travel Tips for Nanning

What you need to know before traveling here

Getting Around Nanning

A guide to Nanning's local transportation

Sightseeing Bus
City Bus
Taxi

For affordable travel, take the sightseeing bus around Nanning. The ticket is good for two days. You can use sightseeing bus line A from 10 AM to 4 PM and line B from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM. You can obtain the ticket by paying CNY15 for bus line A and CNY20 for bus line B.

Practical Tips for Nanning

Things to prepare and best way to visit

What’s The Weather Like in Nanning

Nanning is a four-season country, yet it is known as a town of high humidity. People usually prefer to go outside when the spring or autumn begins, as it has the perfect temperatures. For your reference, Nanning offers you clear skies from mid-September to the beginning of May. The sun in September shines 51 per cent of the time, with an average of 6 hours daily. If it rains in Nanning, you might want to prepare an umbrella, but don't worry; you won’t experience the precipitation for too long. The rain in Nanning comes by only 10 days in September on average.

Top Attractions in Nanning

Yangmei Guzhen Want to spend a minimum price to see one of the best attractions in Nanning? Look no further; go to Yangmei Guzhen! By paying only CNY10, you can view ancient galleries of all sorts. Find all those ancient things there, from old houses to the well-crafted carved cornices. Don’t go back from Yangmei Guzhen too quickly once you’re there. Find the best spot to enjoy the setting sun, and see how the Zuo River’s glistening water catches your attention. To ease your concern about getting there, take the train number 8556 from Nanning Train Station and get off once you reach Yangmei Station. Detian Waterfall You are calling for nature lovers! Be sure to visit Detian Waterfall while you’re still in Nanning. The quiet mountains located in Detian Waterfall may leave you in awe, as well as its river landscapes. Don’t worry about the time, as it opens all day long. By paying CNY80, you can enjoy the magnificent scenery of Detian Waterfall. To get to Detian, take the shuttle bus from Nanning Passenger Centre and head to Daxin County. Once you’re in Daxin, transfer to a bus that goes to Detian. The overall cost is CNY38 (CNY30 for the bus from Nanning and CNY8 for the bus from Daxin). Handicraft Hunting Nanning is quite famous for its handicraft and silk industries. If you like handicrafts, stop by Qixing Street or Xinning Street. There, you’ll find many Zhuang brocades perfect for use as quilt covers or blankets. Don’t forget to get yourself an emblem of love (embroidered silk balls) to be given to your loved ones.

Must-Try Foods in Nanning

Old Friend Noodle Pamper your taste buds with Nanning’s old friend noodles. The noodles’ textures are similar to fettuccine’s, and its broth is oily and spicy. It featured bamboo slices that tasted a bit sour. It’s good to be eaten on cold days, as it is served hot and spicy. Glutinous Rice Pudding Are you craving snacks during your visit to Nanning? Grab eight-treasure glutinous rice pudding! It is made from glutinous rice, lily, mung bean, edible oil, white nuts, and candied melon. People often call this sweet snack an eight-treasure glutinous rice pudding, as 8 is considered a lucky number in China. Lemon Duck When exploring Nanning, trace where the lemon duck is served! The dish consists of duck meat with a lemon aroma; the chilli flavour shouldn’t be missed. You can see how many condiments are put into the pot to enrich the flavour, from pickled lemon and plum to pepper.

Where Should You Stay in Nanning?

Hotel stays’ prices vary in Nanning. The lowest price you can get is around CNY229.89, and the highest is CNY740.27. Choose a hotel that fits your budget and is close to the places you want to visit. For instance, you might be interested in booking a room at 7 Days Inn near Nanning Railway Station.

What to Know Before Visiting Nanning

Bring only a few clothes, as it would be a waste. Nanning is always quite warm, so dress comfortably. Another tip is to ensure you know some basic Chinese! Most people in Nanning only speak Mandarin and Cantonese, as the city isn’t a major tourist destination.

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