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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do near Shaodong [2025]
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Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park
4.6
/5
38903 reviews
9.5
From VND 1029630
Based on 1,371 reviews
Tianmenshan Cableway/Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0744-8366666
Address: Tianmenshan National Forest Park, Tianmenshan Cableway, Dayong Road, Yongding District, Zhangjiajie City
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Glass Walkway with a panoramic view of the valley
197 ft glass walkway on cliffside
Saved by 4261 users28307 positive reviews
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The price of Ctrip is still higher than that of other platforms. I was lazy and wanted to see all the itineraries in one app, so I bought it directly on Ctrip. I hope that the discounts will be bigger in the future. Route A is still very classic. You can play all the attractions. You can play directly from the west line, and then keep walking. While walking, you can enjoy the scenery and unknowingly play the east line. Finally, the escalator goes directly down to Tianmen Cave. Going down the steps of Tianmen Cave, you can experience the visual shock and the excitement of fear of heights without feeling tired. Finally, take the Tianmen Cave cable car down the mountain and change to a shuttle bus. It's all done in one go.
Tianmen Mountain's scenery is truly stunning. I was worried it would be similar to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park before I went, but I found it completely different. The views from Yunmeng Fairy Peak and the Guigu Plank Road are truly stunning, and the forest cable car is excellent value for money. However, you need to get a number to get down the mountain. After getting a number, you have to go to the information desk to see the staff. There are no clear directions, and there are no distance signs between attractions along the way, which feels unfriendly.
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Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
4.5
/5
29840 reviews
9.1
From VND 840741
Based on 2,344 reviews
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park/Wulingyuan | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0744-5959888
Address: Wulingyuan District, Zhangjiajie City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 days
Highlights:
Watercolor views from Tianzi Mountain Viewing Platform
Avatar's stunning stone peaks
Saved by 5178 users18349 positive reviews
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The landform is unique, the scenic area tour itinerary is well designed, and the supporting facilities and services are complete. It is best to arrange a two-day itinerary to appreciate two-thirds of the classic routes and attractions.
A must-visit for a lifetime. The scenery in Zhangjiajie is breathtaking.
I'd heard rumors of some tourist chaos,
but this time, I didn't experience that at all.
I purchased my tickets and arrived at my scheduled time. Everything was organized and orderly.
The scenery was breathtaking, truly unique.
I also met many friendly foreign friends along the way.
Seeing the admiration in their eyes brought me great pride.
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Hunan Museum
4.8
/5
13972 reviews
8.8
Based on 135 reviews
Hunan Museum/Beichen Delta | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0731-84415833
Address: No. 50, Dongfeng Road, Kaifu District, Changsha City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-6 hours
Highlights:
Ancient life virtual reality experience
VR experience: ancient life scenes
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It was a very good experience. Although there were many people during the summer, the guide was quite patient in explaining the tours. He staggered the tours according to the crowds and paid attention to professionalism and interactivity, meeting the needs of all kinds of people. The Hunan Museum also provided various services, and the collections were rich. I gained a new understanding of the beautiful rivers and mountains of our motherland.
The Hunan Provincial Museum is very worth a visit! ! ! Looking at the current exhibition, sighing at the wisdom of the ancients, I was hungry without knowing it, went to the top floor to eat a museum's exclusive specialties, and continued to roam through time and space. . .
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Orange Island
4.6
/5
12583 reviews
8.7
Based on 433 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 073188882152
Address: Orange Island Beach Park, Yuelu District, Changsha City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
One of the first national red tourism classic attractions
Xiangjiang fireworks & music show
Saved by 906 users6021 positive reviews
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I really like this set of travel. When I put it on, it happened to catch the sunset and took a lot of beautiful photos. I didn't have any thoughts during the whole trip and no one advertised. It was very comfortable.
Orange Island overlooks Yuelu Mountain to the west and Changsha City to the east. Surrounded by water, it stretches for 5 kilometers, measuring about 40 meters across at its narrowest point and 140 meters wide at its widest point, with a maximum width of just over 300 meters. Its long and narrow shape resembles a dragon. Its most famous feature is the magnificent stone statues of great men.
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Elephant Hill Scenic Area
4.4
/5
23039 reviews
8.5
Based on 1,296 reviews
Downtown/Elephant Trunk Hill/Two Rivers And Four Lakes | >100 km from downtown
Address: No. 1 Binjiang Road, Xiangshan District, Guilin City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Saved by 903 users8730 positive reviews
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Visiting Elephant Mountain during a downpour is a unique experience. It's not without its crowds, but it's definitely better than on a sunny day. Free reservations are available. Enter through Gate 3, scan the QR code, and follow the trails to Love Island, then Elephant Mountain. We took a bamboo raft for 50 yuan per person, circling the mountain twice, and took photos with the ospreys (10 yuan for both). Finally, we exited through Gate 1 and strolled back to the hotel. Prices in tourist cities are quite impressive, I love it!
We first arrived in Guilin from Yangshuo. Xingping Town in Yangshuo (the 20 RMB place) was filthy and messy. The Elephant Trunk Hill scenic area was small, and prices were incredibly high. A bottle of mineral water cost 6 RMB...
There's a bus stop right outside Gate 2, which was quite convenient.
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6
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Two Rivers and Four Lakes
4.4
/5
15519 reviews
8.5
Based on 549 reviews
Downtown/Elephant Trunk Hill/Two Rivers And Four Lakes | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0773-8980066
Address: Wenchang Bridge Wharf, Liangjiang Four Lakes Scenic Area, Xiangshan District, Guilin City, Liberation Bridge, Six Horses Wharf, Riyuewan Wharf, Zhiyintai Wharf
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Underwater aquarium between twin towers
Osprey fishing & Yao performances
Saved by 1056 users5159 positive reviews
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Guilin's Two Rivers and Four Lakes cruise is perfect for taking kids!
The evening boat ride is breathtaking, and the scenery under the setting sun is picturesque. The lights shine even brighter after dark. The Sun and Moon Pagodas are particularly stunning, and the kids couldn't blink.
The boat is very stable, and the guides tell interesting stories for the kids. The whole ride is relaxing and comfortable. The adults enjoy the scenery, and the kids have fun. It's a great value!
The intangible cultural heritage boat we took not only introduced the scenery of the two rivers and four waters, but also had the beautiful Liu Sanjie teach us to sing folk songs, and there was also an interactive singing session. Adults and children were very happy
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Du Fu Pavilion
4.6
/5
7994 reviews
8.5
From VND 66667
Wu Yi Square/IFS | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0731-82298545(游客中心)
Address: No.108, Xiangjiang Middle Road, Tianxin District, Changsha
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Watch the Orange Isle Light Show Across the River
360° view of Xiangjiang city
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It's not as amazing as I imagined, but overall it feels good, with the breeze, listening to music, watching the performances, and then there are crowds of people...
The lights came on and I could feel it instantly. There were many activities inside and the children actively participated and loved it. The scenery along the river was beautiful and there was a band performance. It was a good place to take the children to play while listening to the music and feeling the river breeze!
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Solitary Beauty Peak Prince City Scenic Area
4.8
/5
21601 reviews
8.4
From VND 370371
Based on 57 reviews
Downtown/Elephant Trunk Hill/Two Rivers And Four Lakes | >100 km from downtown
Address: No. 1 Wangcheng Road, Xiufeng District, Guilin City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
Highlights:
Hanfu exam simulation experience
Experience century-old mansion craftsmanship
Saved by 449 users16722 positive reviews
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The Prince Jing's Mansion is beautiful, a tranquil retreat amidst the bustle of the city. The prince clearly knew how to choose a prime feng shui location. Formerly the site of Guangxi Normal University, it boasts both history and stunning scenery. The tour guide service was exceptional, offering free, professional explanations. Guide Mo, who is said to be a teacher, was very professional, patient, and thorough, even trying to explain as much as he could, knowing we were pressed for time. When we left to receive our blessing rubbings, Guide Wei patiently led us to the north gate. I'll definitely be back for a second visit during winter break.
The ticket purchase is worth it, there is understanding, there are experience activities, and the explanation of the No. 73 team teacher is very detailed and thoughtful. It is a very good cultural heritage study experience. Suitable for students and everyone interested in culture.
No.
9
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Longji Rice Terraces
4.5
/5
6378 reviews
8.3
From VND 296297
Based on 955 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Address: Pingxiang Village, Heping Township, Longsheng County, Guilin City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Terrace views & cable car
Panoramic terraces view platform
Saved by 1453 users3564 positive reviews
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The Longji Rice Terraces are a magnificent epic! Across the mountain ridges, a thousand-layered green belt winds and swirls like a giant dragon leaping, a scene of extraordinary grandeur. In spring, water reflects the sky, summer brings swaying wheat fields, autumn paints golden waves to the clouds, and winter hides in a blanket of silver, the four seasons transforming into a picturesque scene. The terraces, stacked like stairways ascending to heaven, embody the wisdom of the Zhuang ancestors and the ingenuity of coexisting with nature, a timeless masterpiece of humanity's interplay with the mountains and rivers. Walking among them feels like strolling through a gallery of heaven and earth, a breathtaking experience!
Es un poco difícil de llegar si ni te recomiendan el bus directo, como fue nuestro caso. Pero el paseo y las vistas son muy recomendables. La gente se acumula en las plataformas principales pero en los caminos hay poca gente, así que se puede disfrutar con tranquilidad.
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Li River Cruise
4.4
/5
4738 reviews
8.2
From VND 851852
>100 km from downtown
Address: 广西壮族自治区桂林市灵川县磨盘山码头
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
Saved by 652 users2453 positive reviews
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We chose the bus + Samsung Cruise. The bus guide contacted the pick-up location in advance and picked us up on time early in the morning. It took more than half an hour to get to the pier. The guide explained the relevant things on the way. When we got to the pier, we saw many cruise ships waiting side by side. We boarded the ship based on the number and name. Some of the Samsung ships have different types. I bought the upper floor. There is a small balcony in front of the second floor where I can enjoy the breeze, take pictures, and enjoy the scenery. There are fewer people on the second floor than on the first floor, but the view on the top floor is the best, but it is sunny, so most people watch from the top floor. Lunch is provided on the boat, and the taste is average. You can go to Yangshuo for lunch, but most areas in Yangshuo are commercialized.
Guilin's landscapes are among the most beautiful in the world, and Yangshuo's are even more stunning than Guilin's. This Sichuan to Guangxi trip was incredibly successful. Our driver, Mr. Tan, was incredibly patient. He always picked us up downstairs early and patiently explained the sights to us during the trip, giving us a heads-up as we passed them. It was fantastic. Even though our two kids were making a lot of noise and joking in the car, Mr. Tan didn't seem to get annoyed at all. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
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