6-Day Unbelievable Nanning, Leye, and Bama Tour in Guangxi

6-Day Unbelievable Nanning, Leye, and Bama Tour in Guangxi Highlights

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Nanning, Leye, and Bama Tour in Guangxi Overview

Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region is located in South Central China and bordering Vietnam. As the largest minority group, there is more than ninety percent of the Zhuang population residing in the region. Nanning is the capital city of the region. Leye County is home to the geological wonders that are Tiankengs (sinkholes). Bama county is famous for the longevity of its inhabitants and has been the focus of much geriatric research.

The tour will explore the sensational and beautiful Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

Day 1 Arrival in Nanning (No meals)

Upon arrival in Nanning Wuxu International Airport, your local English-speaking guide and Chinese-speaking driver will meet you. Then, you will be driven to your hotel for check-in.

Nanning is the capital city of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and has a 1700-year history. It is also known as the “Green City”, because of the plentiful plant life flourishing year-round. Enjoy the remainder of the day in Nanning to explore on your own.

Hotel: Nanning Sanzan Hotel or similar (4 stars)

Day 2 Nanning - Leye by private vehicle (Breakfast, Lunch)

After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, you will be driven to Leye County. It takes approximately 6-hours by vehicle. Leye County is home to the extraordinary Tiankeng Group,  a collection of karst sinkholes that are unique to the region. The 28 Tiankengs in total have been discovered in Leye County.

Hotel: Leye Hotel or similar (Tourist Class)

Day 3 Leye (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, you will spend the entire day exploring the world-famous Dashiwei Hollow, with its incredible landforms. It is said that the Tiankeng group was originally formed 65-million-years ago. Deemed the Tiankeng Museum, it has a vertical depth of 613 meters, an east-west length of 600 meters, and a north-south length of 420 meters. In addition to the Dashiwei Tiankeng, there are dozens of Tiankengs varying in size. After the discovery of this fascinating geological phenomenon (a total of 28 Tiankengs have been found in Leye thus far), the site has been designated as a national geopark. After the tour, you will be driven back to the hotel. Enjoy your own evening!

Hotel: Leye hotel or similar (Tourist Class)

Day 4 Leye – Bama by private vehicle (Breakfast, Lunch)

After having breakfast at your hotel, you will continue to explore the fantastic Luomei Lotus Cave. You will experience the unique lotus-shape karst landforms. It is 1000 meters in length, with over 200 lotus-shaped karst stones scattered throughout the cave. The diameter of the largest lotus-karst is about 9.4 meters, which is considered the largest in the world. After that, you will be driven to visit the mysterious Sanmenhai Tiankeng. It is the newest Tiankeng to be discovered to date. You will find a wide variety of spectacular karst formations here including a karst lake, karst caves, and a natural stone bridge, and many more.

After the tour, you will be driven to your hotel in Bama Yao Autonomous County, famous for the longevity of the residents in the town. It takes approximately 5.5 hours by vehicle. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in. Enjoy your own evening!

Hotel: Huayi International hotel or similar (Local 3 stars)

Day 5 Bama - Nanning by private vehicle (Breakfast, Lunch)

In the morning, you will be driven to explore the well-known Bama Longevity village. It is truly an amazing and miraculous place. The proportion of centenarians in the Bama region is one of the highest on Earth. Each year, visitors flock to this village in Bama, hoping for better health and to prolong their life.

After visiting, you will travel to the stunning and unique “Bama Crystal Palace”, which features the white Karst landform. Inside the cave, you will see a variety of amazing stalactite. You will definitely be awed by the miracle and mystery of nature.

Afterward, you will be driven to Nanning which takes around 4.5 hours by car. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in. Enjoy your own evening!

Hotel: Sanzan Hotel or similar (4 stars)

Day 6 Departure from Nanning (Breakfast)

At an appointed time, you will be transferred to Nanning Wuxu International Airport for your next destination. Thus, this is the end of your unbelievable tour in Guangxi.