Guangdong Guangxi

Author: Liu Lixiang
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
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Amazing Guangdong: The mountains and waters of Guangdong are unique. Most mountains are picturesque, lush with greenery year-round, while the waters are graceful, with lakes and seas that are tranquil. The southeastern and southwestern coastal areas of Guangdong have winding coastlines, numerous bays, and islands, with crystal-clear seas, silver waves, and white sands that will leave you utterly enchanted. Places like Nan'ao Island in Shantou, Honghai Bay in Shantou, Daya Bay in Huizhou, Dapeng Bay in Shenzhen, Shang and Xia Chuan Islands in Taishan, and Donghai Island in Zhanjiang are just a few examples. Beyond the beaches where you can chase sand and waves, savoring various seafood, the small fishing ports in each region offer a unique fishing village charm. The Flower Market of Guangzhou people, the Mountain Song Festival of the Hakka people, the Lantern Festival of the Chaozhou people, the Singing Festival of the Yao people, and dragon boat races during the Dragon Boat Festival in various places—all are filled with distinctive local colors. The ancient temples and ancestral halls, where devout followers pray to Guanyin, the God of Wealth, draw lots, and make wishes, allow you to not only admire the exquisite architectural art of the people of Guangdong but also deeply experience the mysterious folk customs of the southern region.
Amazing Guangxi: From a train window, small stone peaks suddenly appear in the flat landscape, looking delicate and refined, as if any could be taken and made into a bonsai. In reality, if you stand before them, each is incredibly rugged—unless you're an experienced rock climber or a rock goat, it's impossible to climb them. These are just small stone hills in the hilly region. In mountainous areas, the mountains are majestic and extraordinary, not inferior to those in the northwest, and their beauty is unparalleled to Huanglu. Guangxi has too many nature reserves and water source forests, with breathtaking scenery, strange products, and charming folk customs. The most important ones include Cao'er Mountain, Yuanbao Mountain, Dayao Mountain, Daming Mountain, and Darong Mountain. Eleven national forest parks and eight regional forest parks have been established in the primeval areas of these mountains. Most of the scenic spots are like hidden gems, rarely visited by people, making them a great temptation for self-guided travelers. Here, they might encounter Guangxi's diverse biological resources: golden camellia, silver fir, sky-high trees, and fern trees. There are also animals: crocodile lizards, white-tailed two-toed lizards, Zhaoiping rain frogs, and dugongs (mermaids), which are famous and unique to Guangxi.
Not to be mentioned are the ethnic customs. Try Dong ethnic group's sour fish, drink Zhuang ethnic group's water wine, listen to their mountain songs, enjoy oil tea, watch horse fights, and celebrate with them—hospitality and warmth are not just words on paper.