Things to do in Longzhou

It is worth going. It is a must to play in the water during summer vacation. There are waterfalls, swimming pools, paddle boards, cycling, bamboo rafts, and you can hike around the lake. The focus is on taking photos, and there is also an intangible cultural heritage experience. Two days and one night are very fulfilling. The hotel next to it is very exquisite.

It's my country's only world-class intangible cultural heritage site featuring rock paintings. The tour guide's explanations were excellent, and the souvenirs sold on the cruise ship didn't increase in price. A highly recommended attraction! 👍

Not only is it cheap, but you can also park for free. Although it is a small place, it is better because there are few people in the scenic area and you can play freely. The large loop is a bit tiring, but it is better to have a hiking pole. There are many peacocks, and they can spread their tails. You can also feed them steamed buns and bread.

The cruise ship is very good and cost-effective. The tour guide on the boat gave explanations throughout the trip and also accompanied us off the boat for tours and explanations. It was a very good experience. The scenery was beautiful and made people linger. I saw the Huashan rock paintings up close and was very shocked!

Xiaoliancheng, located on Jiangshan Mountain in the western suburbs of Longzhou County, is a frontier military defense fortification built by the famous anti-French general Su Yuanchun to resist foreign invasion and safeguard the stability of the border. It was built in 1887, covering a total area of ​​1.5 square kilometers and a city wall of about 5 kilometers. According to historical records, Xiaoliancheng has a dangerous terrain, "left to Zhennan Pass, right to Shuikou Pass, and Pinger Pass", which can protect Longzhou City from behind. Su Yuanchun "took Liancheng Fortress, stationed troops and stored food" to control the passages of Shuikou, Pinger, Zhennan and other passes. Xiaoliancheng has built: Baoyuan Palace, Yuanchun Pavilion, Baoen Pavilion, Biejing Pavilion, Leicheng Gate, Martial Arts Field, Dianjiangtai, Guanglu Temple, and 15 artillery towers and beacon towers, general flag towers, city walls and other structures, forming an arch ring, forming a complete defense system with a magnificent scale and extraordinary momentum. The most spectacular are the Zhenlong Fort on the main peak, the walls connecting the peaks, and the Baoyuan Palace in Longyuan Cave. The Zhenlong Fort covers an area of ​​1,958 square meters and a building area of ​​1,048 square meters. It is built with stone materials and has facilities such as barracks, ammunition depots, and a platform. It houses a German Krupp 120mm caliber cannon. It is a large-scale fort on the Sino-Vietnamese border in Guangxi. "Longyuan Cave" is a natural cave in Jiangshan Mountain. It can be reached by walking more than 300 stone steps from the east side of Jiangshan Mountain. The cave is divided into two floors, with a total area of ​​2,150 square meters and a height of more than 40 meters. There is a "skylight" on the east side, which leads to the "sky palace". After Su Yuanchun carefully decorated this cave, it was named "Baoyuan Palace". Baoyuan Palace is tall, wide, bright and clever, with natural scenery. It has pavilions, jade palaces, sky palaces, nine dragon murals, golden steps, jade steps, shrines, thrones, etc. and dozens of cliff inscriptions. These buildings, paintings, and inscriptions are exquisitely crafted and have high artistic value. Su Yuanchun set up the governor's office in Longyuan Cave, where he gathered his generals to discuss military affairs or hold banquets and have fun, making it a "blessed place" for him to stay in the border town. In May 2006, Xiaoliancheng was announced as a national key cultural relic protection unit.

First, find a guesthouse to stay in, then buy tickets online; buying a day in advance can get you a discount. Take a boat trip; there's a young female guide and a boatman to ferry you (all electric, of course). The young woman explains the scenery along the way; it's beautiful on a sunny day. The Fish Scale Dam in front is worth seeing; it's very photogenic. On the way back, walk slowly and leisurely to experience the Zhuang culture; it's quite nice.

Although it wasn't the high-water season, the scenery was still beautiful. The core scenic area wasn't large, so it wasn't tiring to visit. However, the sightseeing bus ride was a bit long, and you felt like you might accidentally incur international roaming charges!

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This is a place I longed to visit since middle school, the ancient battlefield of the Zhennanguan Victory. Visiting with anticipation and reverence, I bowed deeply in respect for the heroic deeds of General Feng Zicai and the anti-French heroes in defending the homeland against foreign invaders! Zhennanguan, the heroic pass, stands tall and its spirit endures! 👍👍👍

The river water is a vibrant green, contrasting beautifully with the distant mountain peaks. The karst topography is evident, the waterfalls are small and exquisite, and the area is home to ethnic minorities with rich cultural traditions. The environment is serene, and the natural resources are well-preserved. Overall, it's a great place.