Nandan｜Spend a weekend in the secret realm of northwest Guangxi, where I found a real-life version of the "immortal life"!

Who says Guangxi is only Guilin? This hidden small town hides karst cave wine seas, Yao village fireworks, and healing hot springs!

In Hechi, Guangxi, there is a treasure small town—Nandan, quieter than Guilin, more pristine than Yangshuo, and best of all, fewer people, beautiful scenery, and affordable!

🌿 Must-visit highlights in Nandan

▪️ Dongtian Jiuhai · Drunk in the Amber Galaxy: Venture into the Guinness-certified "largest wine storage cave," see 80,000 tons of Danquan wine sleeping in a 130,000㎡ karst cave, where stalactites and wine jars intertwine under the lights to create a magical world, and enjoy a free sip of cave-aged old wine🍶

▪️ Yao’s View of the World · Journey through the Secret Realm of the White Trousers Yao: Visit the "living fossil of human civilization," the White Trousers Yao ethnic group, watch the interplay of stalactite curtains and underground river light and shadow in a 3.8 km underground canyon, and join a bonfire party in the evening to dance the spinning top dance, feeling the passion of the primitive village

▪️ Mineral Hot Springs · Soak in a Cloudland Wonderland: Lie in the garden pools of Nandan mineral hot springs, where 53℃ natural spring water contains sulfur, strontium, and other minerals; the infinity pool on the mountaintop overlooks the sea of clouds, instantly healing all fatigue

▪️ Geyasi Valley · Stay in a Cliffside Glass House: A hidden gem in the White Trousers Yao Ecological Style Park, stay in a cliffside glass house to watch the sunrise over the terraced fields, hold a hand-brewed coffee in the rock wall café, and wait for the sunset to dye the rice fields golden

🚶 2 days 1 night essential itinerary

Day 1: Earth Core Exploration + Yao Village Fireworks

· Morning: Head straight to Dongtian Jiuhai to explore the karst cave wonders and taste Danquan fine wine
· Afternoon: Check in at Yao’s View of the World underground canyon, learn White Trousers Yao embroidery and copper drum playing
· Night: Geyasi Valley bonfire party + long table feast, drink Yao rice wine and listen to "Xihua Song"

Day 2: Pastoral Melody + Hot Spring Healing

· Early morning: Watch the irrigated terraced fields reflecting the morning glow in Baping Village, shoot rapeseed flower sea photos (spring season only)
· Noon: Taste the Tusi feast with sour soup fish, buy five-color glutinous rice as souvenirs
· Afternoon: Soak in private pools at the mineral hot springs, enjoy Yao herbal SPA to relieve all fatigue

🍡 Tastebud hits recommended

· Tusi Feast: Sour soup fish + five-color glutinous rice, a tongue encounter with Zhuang "Na culture"
· Yao Family Sour Meat: Intangible cultural heritage fermentation technique, sour and spicy, super appetizing
· Tung Flower Steamed Egg: Spring season only, tung flower fragrance blends into tender egg custard
· Danquan Wine: Cave-aged old wine with mellow and lasting aroma, just the right buzz

💡 Thoughtful tips

· Transportation: High-speed rail to Nanning/Hechi, then self-driving is most convenient (30-60 minutes between scenic spots)
· Tickets: Yao’s View of the World combo ticket 99 RMB (includes cave + Yao village + Geyasi Valley)
· Accommodation: Highly recommend Geyasi Valley glass house (perfect for star photography) or mineral hot spring hotel (great value for private baths)
· Avoid pitfalls: Some folk performances are off every Tuesday; cave temperature is 16℃, remember to bring a jacket

Nandan aftereffects: After returning home, you’ll always feel the photos aren’t enough, dreaming of the lingering wine aroma, melodious Yao songs, and warm hot springs…💤

Don’t come lightly! Or you’ll lose your soul in this secret realm of northwest Guangxi! 😭

📍: Nandan County, Hechi, Guangxi
📸: Personally tested in 2025, bookmark it now