🌟[Recommended 3-Day In-Depth Tour Itinerary] (Summer Escape/Health & Wellness/Cultural Experience)
D1: Yao Capital First Exploration | Shengtang Mountain Sea of Clouds + Yao Village Charm
Morning (9:00-12:00): Climb Shengtang Mountain to Watch the Sunrise Over the Sea of Clouds
Shengtang Mountain: The main peak of Dayao Mountain (1,979 meters), known as Guangxi's "Little Huangshan" (Little Huangshan Mountain);
Must-See Stops:
Stone Forest Maze: Stunning peaks, shrouded in mist, a fairyland-like experience;
Wangfu Rock: A natural stone statue with a poignant legend;
Guanyun Terrace: Watch over the "Shengtang Sea of Clouds," rolling like snowy waves.
Tip: Take the cable car up the mountain (¥60) to save energy.
Noon (12:30): Yao-style Lunch
Recommended: "Liuduan Yao Village" Farmhouse Inn. Must-try: Bamboo Rice, Stir-fried Bacon with Cured Pork, and Yao Mountain Chicken Soup – authentic and affordable.
Afternoon (2:30 PM - 5:00 PM): Visit the Yao Village and Experience Intangible Cultural Heritage
Aoyao Village:
Visit the stilt houses and the Yao Costume Museum;
Interactive Experiences: Learn to weave Yao brocade, make glutinous rice cakes, and listen to the "Panwang Song";
Tip: Book a "Visit to a Yao Family" program (¥150/person) for a deeper immersion.
Evening (7:00 PM): Yao Long Table Banquet + Bonfire Party (Immersive Upgrade Coming in 2025!)
100-meter Long Table Banquet: Enjoy 12 Yao dishes while watching the "Panwang Dance";
Bonfire Party: Yao brothers and sisters invite you to perform the "Bronze Drum Dance" and drink "Guadan Wine";
Ticket: ¥128/person, including meal; reservations required. Day 2: Forest Therapy | Silver Fir Park + Gushagou Canyon
Morning (9:00-11:30): Explore Silver Fir Park, a "living fossil of plants"
The world's only remaining wild Silver Fir community (a nationally protected plant);
Forest Therapy Trail (newly opened in 2025):
3 kilometers long, featuring a meditation platform, a breathing pavilion, and a five-sensory garden. A professional guide will lead a "forest bathing" experience.
How to: Breathe deeply, listen to birdsong, and touch the ancient trees.
Noon (12:00): Canyon Farmhouse Cuisine
Gushagou Farmhouse Inn: Enjoy mountain spring fish and wild vegetable tofu.
Afternoon (2:00-4:00): Gushagou Canyon Rafting
Eco-Rafting (¥80/person):
2 kilometers long, with gentle currents and pristine forests on both sides, offering a refreshing escape from the summer heat.
Raincoats and life jackets are provided for your safety.
Evening (6:30 PM): Yao Bath Wellness Center (opening in 2025!)
Experiences:
Soak in a Yao herbal bath (constantly heated at 38°C, containing 12 herbs, including honeysuckle and mugwort);
Enjoy a Yao massage (¥150/session) to relieve fatigue;
Recommended: "Holy Spring Yao Bath" or "Jinxiu Yao Medical Clinic."
Day 3: Secret Territory Finale | Lotus Mountain + Return Trip
Morning (9:00 AM - 11:30 AM): Explore Lotus Mountain
A renowned Buddhist mountain, one of the "Eight Scenic Spots of Jinxiu";
Must-Sees:
Nengren Temple: a thousand-year-old temple, renowned for its vibrant incense;
Lotus Waterfall: three-tiered waterfalls with refreshing mist;
Primitive Forest Plank Road: hike and breathe in the fresh air.
Noon (12:00 PM): Lunch with county specialties
Must-Try the "Five Treasures of Jinxiu": Ganoderma lucidum, bamboo fungus, honey, tea, and Gynostemma pentaphyllum.
Afternoon (2:00 PM): Return
🌟[2-Day Highlights Tour Itinerary] (Perfect for Weekend Trips)
D1: Shengtang Mountain (Day + Night) → Long Table Banquet → Accommodation in the Yao Village
D2: Yinshan Park → Gushagou Rafting → Return
🚫[A Guide to Avoiding Scams]
Traffic Traps
Take the high-speed rail to Laibin North Station or Wuzhou South Station, then transfer to a bus to Jinxiu County (approximately 2 hours);
Self-driving directions to Jinxiu Yao Autonomous County: Drive carefully as the mountain roads are winding.
Ticket Misconceptions
Shengtang Mountain: ¥80, cable car fare extra;
Yinshan Park: free, Gushagou Rafting: ¥80;
Long Table Banquet: Reservations required, seats may not be available.
Consumer Tricks
Prices for "intangible cultural heritage experiences" in the Yao Village are clearly marked, but be wary of forced sales of handicrafts after a "free visit."
Travel Tips
Bring a jacket! The temperature difference between morning and evening is significant in the mountains, especially on Shengtang Mountain.
Wear non-slip shoes! The cobblestone paths and canyons are slippery.
Best seasons: May-October (for summer vacation), June-July for the azalea blossoms, and November-December for the spectacular rime.
🍜[Estimated Budget Per Person]
Tickets: Shengtang Mountain ¥80 + Rafting ¥80 + Long Table Banquet ¥128 ≈ ¥288
Transportation: Bus ¥80, or self-driving for gas and tolls ¥300
Food: ¥60-80/person/day
Accommodation: Characteristic B&B ¥200-400/night
Yao Bath/Massage: ¥100-150
Total: Approximately ¥600-800/person for a 2-day tour, approximately ¥900-1200/person for a 3-day immersive tour
💎[Final Highlights]
✅ Don't miss the Long Table Banquet! An immersive feast of Yao culture
✅ Head to Shengtang Mountain at 6 AM! Grab the spotlight at sunrise over a sea of clouds.
✅ A must-see Yao medicinal bath! Relieve fatigue and stay healthy, a top-tier Jinxiu experience.
✅ Bring cash! Some villages have weak signal, making mobile payments difficult.
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