Must-visit spots for enjoying ginkgo in autumn: High-speed rail or self-driving

Must-visit highlights】✨

🍂 Golden Ginkgo Sea
📍 Haiyang Village, Lingchuan (Exact address: Near Dawei, Lingchuan County, Guilin, Guangxi)
⏰ Opening hours: 8:00-18:00
China’s number one ginkgo village with a million ginkgo trees creating a golden feast! Every snap is an Instagram-worthy masterpiece📸 Best to come early morning or evening for the softest light~

🍅 Fiery Persimmon Scroll
📍 Hongyan Village, Gongcheng (Exact address: Lianhua Town, Gongcheng County, Guilin, Guangxi)
⏰ Open all day
The "Persimmon Village" with tens of thousands of persimmon trees hanging like little red lanterns! Fresh persimmon cakes available from late November🍅 The harvest season vibe is at its peak!

🏮 Ancient Town Autumn Charm
📍 Huangyao Ancient Town (Zhaoping County, Hezhou, Guangxi)
Stroll through the 900-year-old town, with bluestone paths + persimmons + oil-paper umbrellas = a stunning ancient-style photo set🏮 Recommended to shoot during the blue hour at dusk!

━━━━━━━🚗 3 Days 2 Nights Essential Itinerary ━━━━━━━

🔸Day 1: Guangzhou → Huangyao Ancient Town
🌙 Depart at night: About 4.5h self-drive from Guangzhou
✨ Secret tip: Night tour to freely explore the deserted ancient town! Lanterns create a super atmospheric vibe~

🏨 Accommodation recommendations:
· Jinlan Resident Inn (Rooftop panoramic view💯)
· Hanshe Meisu (Ancient house renovation with great feel)
📍 Both located inside the ancient town scenic area

🍴 Must-try foods:
✔ Huangyao stuffed tofu (with a surprise of glutinous rice inside!)
✔ Fermented black bean noodles (locals queue for this)

🔸Day 2: Huangyao → Haiyang Village → Guilin
🌅 Morning:
Enjoy exclusive morning light shots in the ancient town! Few people, easy to shoot📸
🚗 3.5h self-drive to Haiyang Village (Remember to fill up gas⛽)

🌄 Afternoon:
📍 Datongmuwan (Entrance fee 20 RMB)
Must take a photo with the thousand-year-old "Ginkgo King"!
📍 Xiaotongmuwan (Free)
A less crowded, beautiful hidden spot

🍲 Must-eat:
Ginkgo chicken hotpot (warming and healthy)
Freshly stir-fried ginkgo only 3 RMB per jin, super cheap!

🔸Day 3: Guilin → Hongyan Village → Guangzhou
☀️ Morning:
🚗 1.5h self-drive to Hongyan Village
Tens of thousands of persimmon trees as a backdrop! Recommended to wear red/white clothes👗

🍵 Lunch recommendations:
✔ Gongcheng oil tea (Intangible cultural heritage delicacy!)
✔ Sweet and glutinous persimmon cakes～

━━━━━━━✨ Practical Tips ━━━━━━━

🚗 Transportation options:
1️⃣ Best choice: Self-driving (About 800 km total from Guangzhou)
2️⃣ High-speed rail: Guangzhou South → Gongcheng Station (2h) + car hire

📸 Photo tips:
· Wearing Hanfu or Mian skirt in Haiyang Village looks amazing
· Best light in Hongyan Village is 3-5 pm
· Bring a tripod for time-lapse shots!

👗 Outfit suggestions:
Ginkgo yellow with red scarf / persimmon forest with white sweater
Vintage or new Chinese style both work great🉑

⚠️ Notes:
· Big temperature difference! Bring down jacket + scarf
· Wear non-slip shoes! Village paths are not easy to walk
· Prepare about 500 RMB in cash

🛍️ Souvenir list:
· Fresh ginkgo from Haiyang Village (3 RMB per jin)
· Gongcheng persimmon cakes (12-18 RMB per jin)
· Oil tea seasoning pack

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