Guide for Sisters Visiting Liuzhou in September-October: The Most Comprehensive 3-Day 2-Night City Walk Itinerary

Itinerary DAY 1: - Wuxing Commercial Pedestrian Street (Free, Open All Day): A place to play, eat, and shop. It's crowded during peak seasons, especially at night. - Qingyun Market (Free, Open All Day): A bustling morning market with lots of local snacks. - Xilai Ancient Temple (Free, 08:00 - 18:00): Experience the tranquility and peace. - Liuzhou Museum (Free, 9:00 - 17:00, Reservation Required): Discover the historical heritage of Liuzhou. - Liu Hou Park (Ticket 10r, 9:00 - 17:00): Known as the "Little Suzhou Garden," perfect for taking photos with a Republic of China era theme. DAY 2: - Liuzhou Industrial Museum (Free, Reservation Required, 09:00 - 16:00): Explore the industrial heritage of Dragon City. - Water Bus (Ticket 3r, 07:00 - 17:30): Recommended to take Line 1 from Yaobu Wharf. - Liuzhou Confucian Temple (Free, 9:30 - 16:30, 20:00 - 22:00, Closed on Mondays): Known as the "Little Forbidden City." - Panlong Mountain Park (Free, 06:00 - 24:00): Enjoy the night view of Yaobu Ancient Town from halfway up the mountain. - Yaobu Ancient Town (Free, Open All Day): Best visited at night for beautiful night views and great photo opportunities. DAY 3: - Liuzhou Zoo (Ticket 25r, 07:00 - 19:00): A variety of animals, and it's said that the panda Shulin eats durian. - Longtan Park (Free, 06:30 - 22:00): Great for taking photos. - Ma'anshan Park (Free, 08:00 - 22:30): Beautiful sunsets and night views. For those who don't want to climb, there's an elevator. - Music Fountain (Free, 20:00 - 20:15, 21:00 - 21:15): Two shows daily. Accommodation Guide - Near Vientiane City: Considered a wealthy area with many new buildings and Guangxi University of Science and Technology nearby. It's lively with many students and close to Yaobu Ancient Town. Didi rides to various places are affordable. Renting an electric scooter near the train station is ideal. - Near Pedestrian Street: Highly recommended for its convenient transportation and proximity to nearby attractions. There are many places to eat, drink, and have fun, all within walking distance to Jinyu Alley and Fengqing Port Night Market. - Near Train Station: Most hotels near the train station are newly built. Avoid hotels that look old. - Accommodation Tips: Choose hotels with at least three stars. Four-star hotels in Liuzhou average 200-300r, cheaper during off-peak seasons. Avoid cheap inns as they have poor environments and are not regulated. Compare prices, ratings, and reviews on online apps. The more reviews, the more people have stayed there. Book in advance during peak seasons or holidays to avoid price hikes or lack of preferred rooms. Food Route - Snail Noodles: Ali Snail Noodles, Crescent Snail Noodles, Gui B Snail Noodles, Liupin Fang Snail Noodles, Haoyuan Snail Noodles, Tiantian Snail Duck Pot, all near Wuxing Street. - Fengqing Port: Taro Mud Ice, Fried Ice, Marinated Seafood, Pickled Snacks, etc. - Qingyun Market: Pork Jerky, Corn Juice, Black Sesame Paste, Egg Dumplings, various flavored Crystal Dumplings, Pickled Snacks, various Fruit Water Chestnut Cakes, Sweet Soups, etc. - Gongyuan Road: Nanxiang Soup Dumplings, Traditional Flavors, etc. - Jinyu Alley: Desserts, Fried Skewers, Simple Meals, Glutinous Rice, Hong Kong-style Restaurants, Meat Sandwiches, Sweet Soups, Glutinous Rice Balls, etc. - Huangzhu Alley: Squid Porridge, Desserts, Sweet Soups, Dew Soup Balls, Boiled Noodles, Rice Noodles, Cold Noodles, Snail Duck Pot, etc. Food Check-in - Yiheng County Fish Sashimi: Fresh sashimi with various seasonings. - Aunt Eighteen's Sesame Paste: A must-try, popular among many. - Zhang Fei's Cassava Porridge: Delicious and filling. - Xi Shi Fruit Juice Ice: Highly recommended, especially the Avocado Custard. - Banana Coffee: A community coffee shop near Wuxing Street. - Yao's Tofu Pudding: Perfect for a summer night, served with ice. - Liu Lexian Herbal Tea Shop: A large iron pot with tea cups on the table, freshly poured. - Tao Ma's Food Shop: A pickle shop with fruit salads and ice powder for 8r per bowl. Travel Tips - Avoid waiting for buses, as it wastes time. Taxis are quite affordable in Liuzhou. - Be cautious when choosing popular snail noodle shops, as the wait can be long. - The Industrial Museum, Yaobu Ancient Town, and Confucian Temple are close to each other and can be visited in one day.