Golden Ocean Ginkgo Viewing Guide

Guilin Haiyang Township 2 Days 1 Night Ginkgo Viewing Guide (Budget 2000 RMB)
Trip Highlights:
✅ Budget of 2000 RMB per person, covering transportation, accommodation, meals, and tickets
✅ 2 days 1 night weekend trip, easy travel, suitable for photography, hiking, and leisure
✅ Visit "China's Number One Ginkgo Village" and experience a golden fairy tale world
✅ Taste authentic farmhouse dishes and enjoy the slow rural life

📅 Itinerary
Day 1: Guilin City → Haiyang Township → Datongmuwan Village (Core Ginkgo Area)
🚗 Transportation (Recommended self-driving/car hire)

Self-driving (recommended): Guilin City → Haiyang Township (about 1.5 hours, car rental about 300 RMB/day)
Public transport: Guilin North Bus Station → Haiyang Township (bus about 25 RMB/person, 2-hour ride)

🏡 Accommodation Recommendations (Budget 300-500 RMB/night)

Datongmuwan Village / Xiaotongmuwan Village homestays (recommended to stay in the village for easy early morning photography)
Recommended homestays: Ginkgo Family, Golden Years Inn (prices about 200-400 RMB/night)

📸 Sightseeing Recommendations

Datongmuwan Village (Core Ginkgo Area, ticket 20 RMB/person)

Thousand-year-old ginkgo trees, golden fallen leaves covering the ground, perfect for photos
Village has farmhouse restaurants where you can taste native chicken, cured meat, and oil tea

Xiaotongmuwan Village (Less crowded, beautiful scenery, free)

Suitable for quiet walks and experiencing the slow rural life

🍲 Dinner Recommendations

Must-try farmhouse dishes: Ginkgo stewed native chicken, cured meat stir-fried with bamboo shoots, oil tea, wild vegetables

Day 2: Haiyang Township → Huameinong → Return
🌅 Early morning shoot of misty ginkgo (best from 7:00-9:00)

Morning mist envelops, sunlight filters through ginkgo leaves, creating a full atmosphere

🚶‍♂️ Morning activity: Huameinong (free)

A lesser-known ginkgo secret spot with fewer tourists, ideal for in-depth photography
You can hike or bike while enjoying the pastoral scenery

🍜 Lunch Recommendations

Return to Datongmuwan Village for lunch or bring your own snacks

🚗 Afternoon return (depart around 15:00)

Self-driving/car hire back to Guilin City, end of trip

💰 Budget Breakdown (2 people traveling, 1000 RMB per person)

Item
Cost (2 people)
Notes

Transportation
400-600 RMB
Car rental/car hire for 2 days, or bus + taxi

Accommodation
300-500 RMB
1 night homestay

Meals
200-300 RMB
3 main meals + snacks

Tickets
40 RMB
Datongmuwan Village ticket

Others
100-200 RMB
Snacks, souvenirs, etc.

Total
1000-1600 RMB
500-800 RMB per person, budget sufficient

📌 Travel Tips

Best time: Mid to late November (when ginkgo leaves are most golden)
Clothing advice: Big temperature difference between morning and evening, bring a windbreaker and wear comfortable shoes
Photography tips: Bring a telephoto lens, early morning light is best
Avoid crowds: Weekends are busy, recommend arriving early or traveling on weekdays
Alternative spots: If time allows, visit Xiaopingle Village, Beidaidi (more primitive ancient villages)

✨ Wishing you a romantic weekend in the Golden Ocean Township! 🌟🍂