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Nongla Scenic Area
Nongla Scenic Area is currently one of the areas in Nanning where the limestone mountain vegetation and ecological environment are best preserved. The scenic area features high mountains, deep valleys, lush forests, and clear springs. It is rich in plant and animal species, with a forest coverage rate as high as 95% and very high negative oxygen ion content, earning it the reputation of a "natural oxygen bar." The scenic area boasts an excellent environment of rocky desert oases, diverse and picturesque karst peak clusters, and a comfortable and pleasant climate for summer retreats. It aligns with the growing tourism market trend of seeking closeness to nature, popular science education, and leisure. By leveraging the conditions of Nongla and employing "gap-filling" afforestation and landscape creation, the area has built popular science recreation and experience facilities, and improved supporting facilities for fitness, leisure, health preservation, wellness, and sightseeing. It comprehensively showcases the specific connotations of the "Nongla Model" and the ecological, social, and economic benefits generated after the scenic area's rocky desertification control, becoming a landmark destination for popular science, ecology, and wellness in rocky desertification areas nationwide.Mashan · 16.4km from downtown
Mashan Jinlundong
Lun Cave is located at the foot of Jinlun Mountain in Ganhua Village, Xinyang Village, Guling Town, Mashan County, close to Daming Mountain. It is 21 kilometers away from the county seat, 87 kilometers away from Nanning, and only 300 meters away from National Highway 210. It is named after the legendary Zhuang hero Wei Jinlun who met a fairy and obtained treasure while reading in the cave. The cave passes through 12 mountain abdomens. The entrance of the cave is about 5 meters high and 10 meters wide. You can take a car from the entrance of the cave through the long corridor in the cave and go directly to the depth of several kilometers. The total tour distance is more than 9 kilometers. There is a long river in the cave, and you can go boating against the current in the cave and enjoy the cave scenery. It has a total of 7 entrances and exits, some of which lead to the foot of the mountain and become the "ground door", and some lead to the top of the mountain and form the "skylight". Some of the cave passages are very straight, some are very curved, such as the nine-curve corridor, and there is also a large cave hall that can accommodate tens of thousands of people. The stalactites in the cave are in various shapes and forms. There are countless stone pillars, stone flowers, stone curtains, stone cloths, stone lamps, stone cups, stone melons, stone fruits, stone birds, and stone beasts. The cave scenes formed by stalactites are dazzling, including those reflecting real life such as "A Woman Waiting for Her Husband to Return" and "An Old Man Fishing", as well as those rich in myths and legends such as "Guanyin Exploring the Sea" and "Jade Pillars Supporting the Sky", and the vast "Undersea Pastoral" etc. The air in the cave is fresh, warm in winter and cool in summer, and the normal temperature is maintained at around 20℃.Mashan · 18.9km from downtown
China Xuanhe Dragon Toy Scenic Area
China Xuanhe Longwan Scenic Area, a collection ofNatural scenery,Ecological Agriculture,Flower sea scenery,Cave Rafting,Cave wonders,Outdoor Adventure,"Medicine Valley" Culture,Cultural customs,Featured B&BIt is an integrated ecological agriculture and health tourism base, and also a dark river that can be developed for tourism in Guangxi.Guangxi's No. 1 Underground River Rafting River. It only takes two hours to drive from Nanning to Mashan, far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The scenic area is beautiful with mountains and hills, shrouded in clouds and mist, and has beautiful scenery all year round. You can explore the mysterious underground river rafting and experience the unique thrills; you can experience the fun of treasure hunting in the Dragon Palace, the leisurely life of mountains, rivers and countryside, relax and enjoy the slow time, and feel the comfortable play Souvenir the holiday. The Xuan River in China (Yongzhou underground river in Mashan County) is composed of nine underground river caves and nine open river caves like a paradise. The uncanny workmanship of nature has formed a 20-kilometer-long "Nine Days and Nine Nights" landscape cave wonder. According to research, the area where the Longwan Scenic Area is located is the former site of the Dingle Club of the ancient Luoyue Kingdom established by the ancestors of the Zhuang nationality. The river basin is located in the center of the longevity arc in Guangxi. Longwan Village is located in the ninth cave of the Xuan River. It is said that this is the incarnation of a dragon. An ancient couplet says: "The dragon travels to the nine caves and lives here, and enjoys the ten mountains and treasures." With mountains and rivers connected and yin and yang attached, it is a unique tourist destination.Mashan · 28.6km from downtown
Shuijin Shunzhuang Tourist Scenic Area
Shuijinshunzhuang Scenic Attraction is surrounded by Daming Mountain on all sides, with Shuijinxi River running through it on the back. It is surrounded by water on three sides, and is complemented by a natural canyon about 10 kilometers long, waterfalls, clear spring pools, and streams. It is backed by high mountains and faces flowing water, forming a stunning landscape painting. The Attraction is mainly divided into three areas: canyon tourist area, ecological agriculture display area and theme resort hotel. Among them, the theme resort hotel is a comprehensive leisure and tourism resort integrating tourism, leisure and entertainment, health care, sightseeing agriculture and other supporting service functions. The architectural style is simple and grand. The planning and layout are based on the existing terrain and are scattered in accordance with the trend of the mountain, so that tourists can sleep on the mountains and face the flowing water, and people, mountains, water and villages are integrated to achieve the ultimate state of "harmony between man and nature". At present, the Jiudie Spring, the sightseeing walking plank road, the first phase of the resort hotel, the farmhouse, the water entertainment experience area, the farmhouse hotel and other attractions have been completed and opened to the public.Mashan · 22.4km from downtown
Mount Damingshan Scenic Area
Daming Mountain is located in the north of Wuming District, Nanning. The main peak is 1,761 meters and it features many natural landscapes such as canyons, old-growth forests, ancient trees, waterfalls, and expansive grasslands. The scenery is truly remarkable. In the spring, you can see large wild azaleas and escape from the summer heat in the coolness of the waterfalls and forest. In autum, you can see the "sea of clouds" and witness the rare southern fog in the winter.Nanning · 33.3km from Mashan
Jinchai Stone Forest Castle Scenic Area
Mashan · 40.5km from downtown
Detian Transnational Waterfall Scenic Spot
The Detian Transnational Waterfall Scenic Spot is located on the upper reaches of the Guichun River along the China-Vietnam border in Guangxi. Here, the boundary river meets a cliff, cascading down in three tiers with a width of over 200 m and a drop of more than 70 m, facing Vietnam's Ban Gioc Waterfall across the cliff. During the rainy season, the two waterfalls nearly merge into one, and their roar can be heard across the valley. This site also served as a filming location for the TV series The Journey of Flower. The highlights of the visit mostly revolve around this border river: after passing through the Detian memorial archway, known as the "transnational gate," you can take a bamboo raft from the shore to the foot of the waterfall, looking up as the curtain of water crashes down from the cliff top, with mist spraying onto your face—effectively "traveling abroad" on the border river. On the river, you'll often encounter Vietnamese locals paddling small bamboo rafts to sell coffee, dried fruit, and other goods, and the haggling adds a fun cross-border market vibe. After disembarking, follow the waterfall-viewing boardwalk and multi-level observation decks to admire the waterfall's full panorama from different heights. Boundary markers No. 53 (erected during the Qing Dynasty and inscribed with "Guangxi, China") and No. 836 are popular photo spots. Along the boardwalk, you'll also find Detian Temple, built by villagers in the 1980s to commemorate the Zhuang historical figure Nong Zhigao—worth a quick visit. The waterfall view varies significantly with water volume: during the summer peak season, the water is torrential and awe-inspiring, while it appears more delicate in the dry season; the bamboo raft dock has long queues in peak season, so it's advisable to arrive early for a close-up view of the waterfall; the rafts get quite misty, so remember to waterproof your phone and camera.China · Daxin
Qingxiu Mountain
Qingxiu Mountain is one of the famous scenic spots in Nanning and is located on the banks of the Yongjiang River. Qingxiu Mountain has more than a dozen foothills such as Qingshan and Fenghuangling. Here, you can visit the Longxiang Pagoda, look out over the landscapes. Or you can stroll through the park and admire different kinds of flowers. In springtime, this is a great place to enjoy flowers blooming, especially peach blossoms on Peach Blossom Island.China · Nanning
Elephant Hill Scenic Area
The Elephant Hill Scenic Area is located in the heart of Guilin, at the confluence of the Li River and the Peach Blossom River. It derives its name from its resemblance to a giant elephant stretching its trunk to drink from the sweet waters of the Li River. In his work "Records of Elephant Hill," Shu Shu, a Qing Dynasty official from the Ministry of Works, wrote: "The marvels of Guangxi lie in its mountains; the marvels of Guangxi's mountains lie in their rocks, and the elephant-shaped hill facing the provincial capital is the most marvelous of all." With its lifelike form, the attraction captivates visitors and stands as a quintessential representation of Guilin's landscape. In 1995, it was designated as the city emblem of Guilin. The main attractions in the scenic area include: Elephant Hill and Water Moon, Puxian Pagoda, Elephant Hill Scenic Area and Guilin Sanhua Liquor, Elephant Hill Scenic Area - Love Island, and Elephant Hill Scenic Area - Yunfeng Temple Taiping Heavenly Kingdom Exhibition Hall. Elephant trunk hill and water moon cave "Elephant trunk hill and water moon" is a spectacular wonder here, as described in the poem by Ji Bei Hermit of the Song Dynasty.Harmony of water, moon and caveThe poem reads: "The moon is beneath the water, the moon floats upon the water. The water flows but the moon stays, the moon departs yet the water still flows." On a moonlit night, visiting the Water Moon Cave at the Elephant Trunk Hill attraction presents a magical scene where the moon in the sky, the cave, and the water reflect each other beautifully. Inside the cave, you can find the "Poem and Preface of the Morning Sun Pavilion" by Zhang Xiaoxiang from the Song Dynasty and works by Fan Chengda.Inscription on the water and moon caveAnd over 50 precious cliff carvings including Lu You's poetry manuscripts. Xiangshan scenic area - Puxian pagoda Winding up along the rocky cliffs, you can see the Puxian pagoda standing tall amidst the greenery from afar. Built during the Ming dynasty, this 13.6m-high solid brick lama-style pagoda has a history of over 400 years. On the northern side of the pagoda, there is a line-engraved bluestone statue of a bodhisattva, with the mantra "Namo Puxian Bodhisattva" inscribed above it, hence the name Puxian pagoda in the Xiangshan attraction. Buddhist scriptures record that Puxian bodhisattva's mount is a six-tusked white elephant, making the pagoda's location atop Xiangshan mountain a perfect embodiment of this scripture. Elephant Hill Scenic Area and Guilin Sanhua liquor This is a natural wine cellar, with two-thirds of the mountain being hollow. It stays warm in winter and cool in summer, maintaining a constant temperature of 19°C and humidity above 90% year-round. Since the Song Dynasty, it has served as an official cellar for storing Sanhua wine. Sanhua wine is colorless and transparent, with a fragrant yet spicy taste. It drawsLi RiverWith the essence of the mountains and the soul of the Li River, it has become a representative of China's rice-aroma liquor. The cellar liquor was designated as a tribute to the imperial court as early as the Northern Song Dynasty and is one of the three treasures of Guilin. To date, nearly a thousand tons of liquor are stored in the caves. Love island Love island is located on the north side of the attraction, adjacent toLi RiverIt is another scenic viewpoint for distant viewing. The island boasts a beautiful environment and lush vegetation, making it a popular dating spot for locals in the 1970s, hence the name "love island". Today, it serves as an outdoor photography base for wedding celebrations against the backdrop of Guilin's landscape, where couples make their vows of love under the witness of the elephant trunk hill and the moon reflected in the water.China · Guilin
Libo Xiaoqikong Scenic Area
The Libo Seven Small Arches Scenic Area is located among the karst peaks south of the Libo County urban area. The attraction gets its name from a seven-arched bluestone bridge that crosses the noisy river there. The site incorporates all the beauty of mountains, water, trees, caves, lakes, and waterfalls. This natural splendor has combined with the authentic cultural flavor of the Tujia and Yao people of the area to bring fame to the area. Attractions like the ancient seven-arched bridge, the water forest, the crouching dragon pool, and Mandarin Duck Lake make the area like an earthly fairyland.China · Libo
Free things to do in Mashan
Nongla Scenic Area
Mashan · 16.4km from downtownMashan Jinlundong
Mashan · 18.9km from downtownBook now for tomorrow, Cancel anytimeChina Xuanhe Dragon Toy Scenic Area
Mashan · 28.6km from downtownShuijin Shunzhuang Tourist Scenic Area
Mashan · 22.4km from downtownImmediate access, Book now for today, Cancel anytimeMount Damingshan Scenic Area
Nanning · 33.3km from MashanBook now for today, Cancel anytimeJinchai Stone Forest Castle Scenic Area
Mashan · 40.5km from downtownDetian Transnational Waterfall Scenic Spot
China · DaxinImmediate access, Book now for today, Cancel anytimeQingxiu Mountain
China · NanningImmediate access, Book now for today, Cancel anytimeElephant Hill Scenic Area
China · GuilinImmediate access, Book now for today, Cancel anytimeLibo Xiaoqikong Scenic Area
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What travellers say about Mashan
TigerBaby嫣23 August 2021
5.0
Fragments of life🍃
Nong La, China
Lingyang Temple, sincerity is the key~
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Nongla Scenic Area
大头I1 December 2025
5.0
Jinlun Cave is one of the world's top ten famous caves, boasting breathtaking scenery. A river flows inside, creating a spectacular reflection of the stalactites and stalagmites, displaying vibrant colors. The cave's depths are mysterious, making one feel as if they've entered a dragon palace or fairyland. The only drawback is its distance of 90 kilometers from Nanning, which is a bit far.
Mashan Jinlundong
Connie（季霖）2 May 2025
5.0
There is an underground river of more than 20 kilometers, where you can paddleboard and raft. There are no overdeveloped caves, simple folk customs, and local chickens, ducks, and pigs.
China Xuanhe Dragon Toy Scenic Area
Anonymous user10 August 2024
4.0
The scenic area is lush with trees. Maybe there are not many people walking there. I feel a lot of spider webs. The road down the mountain after rain is slippery and it is easy to fall. Most of the people who come here to play are parents who play with water on behalf of their children. It is also good to walk in the mountains on weekends. The water is very clean, the mountain is not high, and it is relatively easy to climb.
Shuijin Shunzhuang Tourist Scenic Area
M26***mg24 May 2025
5.0
The staff at the scenic spot have a good service attitude. It is very convenient to drive directly to the top of the mountain. Novices are advised not to drive up the mountain. If you go up the mountain, you should look at the mirror more and honk the horn to drive at a low speed. It's a pity that I didn't go to the top of the mountain, but the scenery halfway up the mountain is very good and it's worth going again
Mount Damingshan Scenic Area
博野段志玄20 October 2026
5.0
It was excellent. The signs were clear, the facilities were complete, there were accessible pathways, and it was friendly to people with mobility issues. The restrooms were clean, and the scenery was absolutely stunning during the water-use period! However, the road conditions to the scenic area weren't great. I avoided holidays for a much better experience!
Detian Transnational Waterfall Scenic Spot
Anonymous user18 October 2026
5.0
I visited Qingxiu Mountain in Nanning during the Spring Festival. The weather was comfortable, and the scenery was beautiful, especially the bougainvillea area, which was incredibly photogenic. It was very crowded during the holiday, and there were queues for the sightseeing bus. After the performance, it was difficult to hail a taxi as you walked out with the flow of people. It's advisable to find a shared electric scooter nearby in advance, as it's faster.
Qingxiu Mountain
M45***4825 September 2026
5.0
When visiting Guilin, a must-see is Elephant Trunk Hill, the city's iconic landmark. It truly lives up to its reputation as the face of Guilin's landscape; only by seeing it in person can one truly appreciate the wonders of nature. The entire mountain sits on the banks of the Li River, resembling a giant elephant bowing to drink from the water. The Water Moon Cave cuts through the mountain, its reflection shimmering in the water, creating the famous Elephant Trunk Hill and Water Moon spectacle—a flowing ink painting.
The scenic area is clean and comfortable, with walking paths built along the Li River, shaded by lush trees, making for a delightful stroll. You can climb the mountain for panoramic views of Guilin, or find classic vantage points along the riverbank to capture stunning, atmospheric photos. Boat trips are also available, offering a different and breathtaking perspective of Elephant Trunk Hill from the river.
The scenic area is conveniently located in the city center, with excellent transportation and comprehensive facilities. Every step reveals a new vista, allowing you to truly experience the unparalleled beauty of Guilin's landscape. Don't miss it when traveling to Guilin; it's definitely worth a visit.
Elephant Hill Scenic Area
程程for18 October 2026
4.0
The scenic area is quite large. Even with VIP service, it was still tiring. Be prepared to walk for a long time. The scenery was beautiful when we visited, and there were also places suitable for children to play.
Libo Xiaoqikong Scenic Area
