Self-driving in Guangxi | Off-the-beaten-path cultural exploration in spring at Baiyi Shanghecheng, Nanning

Baiyi Shanghecheng, you sure know how to have fun! Baiyi Shanghecheng in Jiangnan District, Nanning, is one of the state-owned enterprises that transformed into a cultural and creative park at the end of the last century. Its predecessor was the Nanning Silk Spinning Factory, and now it's a trendy area that combines dining, drinking, playing, and entertainment. We visited here on a day in spring and found that the combination of trendy elements and the splendid spring scenery added even more vitality to the cultural park. Let's take a look at some of the fun highlights. Highlight ❶ 35-meter old water tower Not long after entering Baiyi Shanghecheng, we were attracted by this towering water tower. It's a landmark of Baiyi Shanghecheng, and it's not just the height that attracts visitors, but also the bright and bold graffiti covering the tower. The highlight is the 5 open windows that have been transformed into 5 bird cages by the brush. A sharp-eyed owl holding a golden key has released all the birds from the cages back to nature. Highlight ❷ Route 66 A short walk past the water tower brings us to the 'Route 66' area. This is primarily a food zone created with automotive elements. Various candy-colored retro cars serve as food trucks. They are mostly closed during the day, but these cute and richly designed cars are perfect for ladies to take photos and check in. Highlight ❸ Industrial Culture Corridor There are many streets in Baiyi Shanghecheng, but what impressed us the most was the Industrial Culture Corridor. This is a corridor made up of old factory equipment, objects, and exhibits that showcases the industrial memory of Nanning for a period. Now, with the whimsical ideas of contemporary youth, it gives us a sense of stepping into a fantastical future world. Highlight ❹ Spring is everywhere Whether it's the yellow tabebuia trees in front of the colorful walls of various shops, the fresh greenery surrounding the food trucks, or even the bright colors 'spilling down' the pink walls near the toilets: bougainvillea. Baiyi Shanghecheng's creativity is everywhere, and so is the spring scenery. Highlight ❺ Dog elements In Baiyi Shanghecheng, we found many dog-related cultural and creative elements. For example, the 'Gear Dog' that looks exactly like it's peeing against a tree stump; the metal covers on the ground are all made into little dog paw prints; big foodies stacked on top of little foodies, one on top of the other, with a little dog at the very top, apparently everyone is trying to help it reach the bone on the high wall ahead—although it seems there's still some distance... Just take a slow walk in the park, and you and your friends will discover even more wonderful creative elements. 🚙 Practical tips for self-driving 📱 Navigation: Set 'Baiyi Shanghecheng' as your destination, choose the multi-level parking lot. 🛣️ Road conditions: Urban roads, generally in good condition. The roads near the destination are a bit narrow, please drive carefully. 🅿️ Parking: There are several parking lots near the park. ⛽ Fuel/Electricity: It's convenient to refuel or recharge in the city. 🎫 Tickets: There was no admission fee when we visited. ⏳ Time spent: It is recommended to plan for a 2–3 hour visit. 🌸 Flower season: March and April. ▶️ The above content is summarized based on personal travel experience, please forgive any omissions. ▶️ Due to the timeliness, some scenes may have changed, subject to the current situation. ▶️ Address and location information provided by the website, please leave a message for more detailed information. ▶️ All the scenic spots that Cai Cai Juan Er and Mr. Dog have traveled to are accessible by sedan. 🔸🔹🔸 If you like self-driving and prefer the road less traveled, listen to the stories from Cai Cai Juan Er.