Things to do in Mashan

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 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℃.

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Sanjia Via Ferrata Sky Park

Via Ferrata is Italian for "railway climbing", which refers to a mountain climbing trail built on the mountain surface, consisting of iron handrails, ladders, fixed cables, rock plugs, and foot pads, so that climbers can climb the steep rock walls even if they don't know how to climb rocks. The route here is divided into two sections, Line 1 and Line 2. Line 1 has a vertical drop of 60 meters, and Line 2 has a vertical drop of 120 meters, which is equivalent to the height of more than 40-story buildings. The total length is 800 meters, which is currently the longest via Ferrata route in Guangxi.

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.

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.

Jinchai Stone Forest Castle Scenic Area

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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.

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Detian Transnational Waterfall Scenic Spot

Detian Transnational Waterfall Scenic Spot is located on the Guichun River along the China-Vietnam border in Guangxi. Here the border river meets a cliff, and the water drops in three tiers with a fall of about 60 m, facing Vietnam's Ban Gioc Waterfall across the cliff. In the rainy season, when the water is abundant, the two waterfalls almost merge into one, with a combined width of more than 200 m, and the roar can be heard across the valley. This is also one of the filming locations for the TV drama The Journey of Flower. The highlights of the visit mostly unfold around this border river: after passing through the Detian Archway, you can take a bamboo raft from the bank toward the foot of the waterfall, look up as the curtain of water crashes down from the cliff top and mist hits your face, and experience up close the unique atmosphere of two countries just a step apart on the border river; on the river, you can often encounter Vietnamese border residents rowing small bamboo rafts to sell coffee, dried fruit, and other small goods, and the bargaining has much of the fun of a cross-border market. After coming ashore, follow the waterfall-viewing boardwalk and the multi-level viewing platforms to look back at the full panorama of the waterfall from different heights. The No. 53 boundary marker, erected in the Qing Dynasty and inscribed with "China Guangxi Boundary," is a popular photo spot. The waterfall view changes noticeably with water volume: during the summer wet season, the water is surging and visually stunning, while in the dry season it is relatively delicate; bamboo raft docks have long queues during peak season, so if you want to view the waterfall up close, it is recommended to plan an early start; there is heavy mist on the bamboo raft, so remember to protect your phone and camera from water.

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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.