Sanmenhai

Fengshan County, Hechi City, Guangxi is located in the northwest of Guangxi, named for its 'surrounded by mountains like a phoenix, surrounded by phoenix are mountains'. Fengshan has a beautiful natural ecological environment, unique Karst landscape, unique cultural history and ethnic customs, and is one of the few counties that have both 'World Geological Park' and 'International Longevity Health Base' world brands. Picture 1-2: Sanmenhai Scenic Area is located in Poxin Village, Sanmenhai Town, Fengshan County. It is a national 4A tourist attraction. Here, seven string bead-like karst skylights have developed. It is a hidden spot. It is not a 'blue hole' but it is better than a 'blue hole'. It has a blue-green color that is more astonishing than the sea. Overlooking from the mountain, the Sanmenhai in the green mountains is like a sapphire inlaid on the green brocade, shining brightly. Picture 3: Shima Lake is located in Xiaya Village, Jinya Yao Township, Fengshan County. The surface of Shima Lake is wide, with green waves rippling, the water is shining, surrounded by peaks, and the boat is moving in the middle, the scenery changes with the boat, which is pleasing to the eye. In spring, it will be full of golden rapeseed flowers. Picture 4: Bara Monkey Mountain Rural Tourism Area is located in Bara Tun, Jiulong Village, Qiaoyin Township, Fengshan County. It is surrounded by mountains and is a typical Karst forest land. Walking into Bara Monkey Mountain, in addition to nearly 700 gentle macaques allowing everyone to get close, watch, and take pictures. Picture 5: Mandarin Duck Cave is located 3 kilometers east of Fengshan County, on the waist of Phoenix Mountain. It is a high-level double-layer cave with a winding journey of 1200 meters. The cave is beautiful, with stalactites in the cave, stalagmites, stone pillars, stone mantles, and stalactites. The strange stones are exquisitely shaped and lifelike, forming a unique cave stone forest landscape.

Sanmenhai Scenic Area is a world geopark, China's most beautiful national geopark, a national AAAA-level scenic spot, the source of world longevity, the world's only water-tour doline group, and the core zone of the world's typical karst landforms. The Sanmenhai Scenic Area is located in Poxin Village, Sanmenhai Town, Fengshan County, in the northwest of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. It is 280 kilometers from Nanning, 380 kilometers from Guilin, 160 kilometers from Baise City, 180 kilometers from Hechi City, 40 kilometers from the world-famous longevity town of Bama County, and 22 kilometers from Fengshan County Town. A secondary road runs through the scenic area. Sanmenhai Tourist Scenic Area is currently the only scenic area in the world confirmed by the World Cave Association as a water-tour doline. It is a tourist area in our region that integrates natural landscapes, longevity culture, and revolutionary historical relics, with an international level of tourism quality. The Sanmenhai skylight group is the largest in scale and the most spectacular in landscape. There are seven karst skylights (dolines) developed here, connected by the surface and underground lakes formed by the outlet section of the Poxin underground river, covering several square kilometers. Currently, three skylights are accessible by boat through natural passages, giving visitors the mysterious feeling of 'seas within the mountains, doors above the seas,' hence the name 'Sanmenhai.' The Sanmenhai Scenic Area has as many as seven skylights, forming a string of skylights in a row, arranged in a Beimen seven-star pattern, which is unique in the world's tourism resources. The famous Italian explorer Dr. Nosarioluciri pointed out: 'The spectacle of the Sanmenhai skylight group in Fengshan, with its string of collapses, integrates mountains, water, caves, and sky into one, is rare in the world, truly unique.' Therefore, Sanmenhai is also called the 'Window of the World' by experts and scholars at home and abroad. The Sanmenhai skylight group combines mountains, water, caves, and sky into one, creating a spectacular and mysterious underground river resource, a wonderful and magnificent karst lake, karst springs, large cave groups, doline groups, skylight groups, natural bridges, and other karst landform features, all concentrated in the Sanmenhai Scenic Area, making it a true karst world geopark.

Sanmenhai has developed seven stringed karst doline groups, which is a hidden attraction. It is not a 'blue hole' but is more impressive than a 'blue hole', with a blue-green color that is more astonishing than the sea. This place is acclaimed as a fairyland fallen to earth by millions of fans and travel blogger Fang Qi. Taking a boat into the sinkhole, traveling through the wonderful caves, there is the excitement of exploring a secret realm as well as the amazement of being close to the blue water. When the boat exits the cave, there is a delightful surprise of a different world. Looking up at the sinkhole, through the skylight to see the mountains, forests, and blue sky, there are scenes in the water, and the water is within the scene, peering through the skylight at nature's mystery. Location: Fengshan, Hechi, Guangxi, Direct navigation: Sanmenhai Scenic Area Tickets: Adult ticket 98, student ticket 45. As it is quite niche, the surrounding dining and other facilities are not very well developed, and the parking lot is not large, so it is recommended to visit during the off-season or when the weather is comfortable. The boats are divided into 6-person and 10-person boats, all manually paddled, and the speed is relatively slow, with the round trip taking about 50 minutes.

Guangxi is truly an underrated place. The awe that Sanmenhai brings to me is beyond words. When the weather is good, the water actually glows!! Paired with the magical karst caves above, isn't this the real-life 'Ghost Blows Out the Light'? Sanmenhai

| The Blue Hole that belongs to the Chinese. When I was watching 'The Five Flowers', I really liked the Blue Hole in Croatia😍, but when I was making a travel guide for Guangxi, I stumbled upon Sanmen Sea🤩! It's not that I can't afford to go to Croatia, but Sanmen Sea offers better value for money✨! I was instantly attracted and decisively added it to my itinerary! I arrived at noon today (the third day of the lunar month, 2.12), and the weather was fantastic😄! You need to exchange your ticket at the second-floor ticket office🎫 (you can buy it online in advance), and then you will get a number and go downstairs to wait for your number to be called to board the ship🚢. There weren't too many people, no crowding, and I waited for about 50 minutes⏰. Just wandering around nearby, and soon it was my turn😜! Traveling during the Spring Festival, this speed is very OK👍! There are a limited number of boats, with options for 10-person boats and 6-person boats🚤. One comes back, another goes, and as soon as it's full, the boat departs. The boat tour lasts about 45 minutes, and there are seven caves in total, with three currently developed. Each section of water has a slightly different color, with shades of sea blue, Tiffany blue, emerald green... In short, it's really beautiful🤩! Everyone was going 'wow——' all the way, and the photos just can't capture the shock of what the eyes see📷! Here, I felt completely healed😚, it's really too beautiful!

I declare!! Guangxi can be enshrined as divine!!! Guangxi is really an underestimated place, every spot here is no less than "Guilin". Having visited so many provinces in China, Guangxi is definitely in my top three! 1. Sanmenhai (p1) The awe that Sanmenhai brings to me is indescribable, when the weather is good, the water glows!! There is a magical cave overhead, isn't this the real "Ghost Blows Out the Light"? 2. Detian Waterfall (p2-p3) It turns out this is the calendar I saw when I was a child. In my memory, waterfalls should look like Detian Waterfall, but I really haven't seen such a beautiful waterfall in my daily life. I haven't been to Guangxi. I know the waterfall on the calendar is right here! 3. Haokun Lake (p4) Only by hiking and overlooking Haokun Lake can you see such beautiful scenery. Isn't this Guangxi's "Nam Co"? Shocking! You must walk to the top of the mountain, the scenery of Haokun Lake will tell you the answer. 4. Qinglong Lake (p5) This should be an abandoned attraction, so very few people come here, but it can be said to be Guangxi's Xinjiang, streams, grasslands, cattle, horses, milk water, and ducks, lying on the lawn and letting yourself relax. 5. Mingshi Pastoral (p6) The essence of Mingshi countryside lies in quietly enjoying the elegance of the fields here. There are no magnificent landscapes, but it will definitely relax you, especially the morning jog, with some fog it's like a fairyland. 6. Tongling Grand Canyon (p7p8p9) After visiting Detian Waterfall, I thought I would not be shocked by the beauty of waterfalls again. Unexpectedly, Tongling Grand Canyon brought me surprises that go far beyond that. Super cinematic! Social Drilling (p10) Right next to Sanmenhai, a few minutes' drive away. This is a natural cave, very spectacular. Inside there are many stones of different shapes. Don't miss it when you come to Sanmenhai, it's too magical 8. Dongyu Bay (p11p12) The filming location of "The Journey of Flower", previously known as Anping Xianhe, the whole scenic area is toured by boat, there will be an island in the middle, there is a sense of memory of "The Peach Blossom Spring", suddenly becoming bright and open Qingxiu Mountain (p13p14) Although Qingxiu Mountain is only in the urban area of Nanning, please promise me to leave a day for it, okay? The garden planning with various plants competing for beauty is also particularly beautiful. We need strategies and positioning. From the strategies on my homepage, we can find the Guangxi line. We have already made the strategy: Haokun Lake hiking Detian Waterfall Tongling Grand Canyon Mingshi Pastoral Nanning Qingxiu Mountain Dongyu Bay Longkara Qinglong Lake

"There is a sea in the mountains, and there is a door on the sea." One cannot help but marvel at the landscape of Guangxi, beautiful everywhere like a painting🍃 The place is particularly beautiful and not fully developed yet, and the locals are super enthusiastic. Highly recommend visiting🚶🏻‍♀️🚶🏻 🔖The most comprehensive guide, take note❗❗❗ ⚠️How to get there 1️⃣You can drive yourself 2️⃣Take a high-speed train🚅 to Baise and then a bus to the scenic area, which is very convenient. But friends, pay attention, the last bus back to Baise from the scenic area is around 3:30 to 4:00 pm. Ticket🎫98 Actually, the Sanmenhai Scenic Area does not require an entrance ticket; the 98 yuan is the cost of the boat ride🚢 After the boat ride, you can climb the mountain, and the scenery on the mountain is also very beautiful. Warm tips❗❗❗ 1️⃣Friends, make sure to hold your phones tightly when on the boat, as it can be as deep as 80m 2️⃣It is recommended to bring mosquito repellent or insect repellent, as there are many bugs🐛. 3️⃣It's better to avoid holidays or weekends, as it gets too crowded. It might be possible that boat tickets are sold out by noon, making the trip in vain. When it's less crowded, a boat can comfortably fit six people, which is more relaxing and convenient for taking photos.✌🏻 4️⃣The items in the scenic area are not expensive, they are sold at the original price, and there are fruits for sale on the roadside, all grown by the villagers themselves and particularly sweet🍅 5️⃣Only on sunny days is the water clear and bright! It is not recommended on cloudy days 6️⃣You can bring pets🐶

🌟 Attraction Introduction: Fengshan Sanmenhai, located in Fengshan County, Hechi City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, is a rare natural wonder consisting of a karst landform cave group and an underground river. The most captivating feature here is the world's unique string of skylights—a group of seven naturally formed gigantic skylights embedded like pearls among the green mountains and waters, creating a mysterious 'water market'. Sailing through the caves, the reflection of the skylights on the water surface seems to transport you to another fantastical world. Moreover, the underground river water in Sanmenhai is crystal clear, and the stalactites and stone mantles on both banks are of various shapes, making it an awe-inspiring sight. 📅 Itinerary: DAY1: • Morning: Arrive in Fengshan County, take a car to Sanmenhai scenic area, and first tour the peripheral landscape of mountains and fields; • Noon: Taste authentic Yao ethnic dishes at a farmhouse restaurant within the scenic area; • Afternoon: Take a boat into the Sanmenhai cave group, visit each skylight one by one, and enjoy the visual feast of changing lights and shadows inside the caves; • Evening: Return to Fengshan County or choose to stay at a homestay near the scenic area to experience the tranquil rural night. DAY2: • Morning: Delve deeper into the cave to explore, learn about rich geological knowledge, and admire the natural wonders of stalactites and stalagmites; • Noon: Taste local specialties again to replenish energy; • Afternoon: Visit the nearby Changshou Village to experience the simple local customs and learn about the secrets of longevity; • Evening: End the two-day and one-night trip to Fengshan Sanmenhai, set off to return or head to the next destination. 🍲 Food Recommendations: Fengshan Sanmenhai area's cuisine is rich in local characteristics, mainly featuring Yao ethnic flavors. It is recommended to try Yao-style cured meat, bamboo tube rice, five-color glutinous rice, and various wild vegetables. These dishes not only satisfy the taste buds but also allow you to experience the strong ethnic culture. 🚗 Transportation Tips: 1. Airplane: The nearest airport is Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport. After arrival, you can rent a car or take a long-distance bus to Fengshan County; 2. Train: You can take a train to Liuzhou or Nanning first, then transfer to a long-distance bus to Fengshan; 3. Self-driving: Self-drive from surrounding cities such as Guilin and Nanning, travel along the G75 Lanhai Expressway, exit at Fengshan, and follow the road signs to reach the Fengshan Sanmenhai scenic area. Fengshan Sanmenhai, a secluded natural sanctuary, awaits every traveler who dares to explore. Through this detailed travelogue, you must be eager to embark on this journey. Let us together unveil the mysterious veil of the karst landscape and experience the unique spectacle of the underwater skylights, embarking on an unforgettable journey through Guangxi!

There are seas in the mountains, and doors on the sea, sitting on a boat on the gentle and clear glassy water, passing through the stone gate caves, wandering in one paradise after another. This scenery can be described as stunningly beautiful, making one linger and forget to return. Specific address! Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Hechi City, Fengshan County, Sanmenhai Scenic Area Fengshan - Sanmenhai about 20 kilometers, Bama - Sanmenhai about 45 kilometers Transportation: Wait for the bus at Jiefang Road Bridge in Fengshan, there is a sign on the bus →, Fengshan to Sanmenhai, 30 minutes, you can pay by scanning a QR code, five yuan, the last bus is at 5:30 pm. It is recommended to drive by yourself, just use navigation. Boat ticket: 98 yuan per person for a full tour of about 1 hour + explanation Highlights: Sanmenhai in Fengshan is not a sea, but more like an emerald jade lake, full of lush greenery and emerald green waves. It is the source of the Panyang River in Bama, the world's longevity village, 20km away from Bama's Hundred Demon Cave, 23 kilometers from Bama Longevity Village, and 50km from Bama County Town, the whole journey is on a secondary mountain road. ● Take a boat through three sinkholes, experiencing three days and three nights. There are seas in the mountains, caves in the sea, doors in the caves, water in the doors, and fish in the water - a unique and spectacular world. Note tips: I have read many travel guides, and they all say that the pictures on the internet are fake, photoshopped, filtered, etc. But I want to say, the scenery is really beautiful with good weather. It's just that you didn't come at the right time. Good weather is too important.

Guangxi is truly an underrated gem, with every scene here just as breathtaking as 'Guilin'. I've been to many provinces in China, and Guangxi definitely ranks in my top three! 🥳 🌊Sanmenhai: The awe it inspires is beyond words! When the weather is good, the water glows!! Paired with the magical caves above, it's like a real-life version of 'Ghost Blows Out the Light'! 😱 🏞Detian Transnational Waterfall Scenic Area: This is the waterfall I used to see on calendars when I was a kid! In my mind, waterfalls should look like Detian, but I've never seen such a beautiful one in person. Coming to Guangxi, I realized that the waterfall from the calendars is right here! 🤩 🌌Haokun Lake: Only by hiking to overlook can you see such beauty! Isn't this Guangxi's 'Nam Co'? So stunning! You must climb to the top, the view of Haokun Lake will give you the answer! 👏 🐎Qinglong Lake: This might be an abandoned scenic area, so it's quite niche and not crowded. But it's like Guangxi's 'Xinjiang', with streams, grasslands, herds of cattle and horses, as well as milky water surfaces and ducks. Lie on the lawn and relax to your heart's content! 😄 🌾Mingshi Pastoral: The charm of Mingshi Pastoral lies in quietly enjoying the elegance of the fields. There are no grandiose scenes here, but it will definitely relax your mood. Especially the morning jog, with a bit of mist, feels like being in a fairyland. 🧚 🏔Tongling Grand Canyon: After visiting Detian Waterfall, I thought I wouldn't be shocked by the sight of waterfalls again, but Tongling Grand Canyon brought me even more surprises! And it's super photogenic! 📷 🕳Shegeng Chuandong: Right next to Sanmenhai, just a few minutes' drive away. This is a naturally formed large mountain cave, with many uniquely shaped stones inside, truly magical! Don't miss it when you visit Sanmenhai! 🤗 🌸Tongyu Bay: The filming location for 'The Journey of Flower', also known as Anping Fairy River. The whole scenic area requires a boat tour, and you'll visit an island in the middle, giving you a sense of entering a peach blossom utopia, enlightening and uplifting. 🤩 🌳Qingxiu Mountain: Although Qingxiu Mountain is in the city of Nanning, promise me to spare a day for it, okay? The variety of plants here compete in beauty, and the garden planning is also particularly gorgeous! 🤩 Guangxi, waiting for you to explore! 🎉

☞There are seas in the mountains, and gates upon the sea, ☜ on the gentle and clear glassy waters, sitting in a boat, passing through the stone gate caves, wandering through one paradise after another. This scenery can be described as stunningly beautiful, making one linger and forget to return. Specific address! Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Hechi City, Fengshan County, Sanmenhai Scenic Area ✔️Fengshan--Sanmenhai is about 20 kilometers, Bama--Sanmenhai is about 45 kilometers Transportation👉From Fengshan➡️wait for the bus at the head of Jiefang Road Bridge➡️, there is a sign on the bus➡️, the bus from Fengshan to Sanmenhai, 30 minutes, you can pay by scanning a code, five yuan, the last bus is at 5:30 pm. 👉Recommended to drive by yourself, just navigate. 🎫Boat ticket: 💰98/person for a full tour of about 1 hour➕explanation 🌟Highlights: 🔔Sanmenhai in Fengshan is not a sea, but more like an emerald jade lake, full of lush greenery and emerald waves. It is the source of the Panyang River in Bama, the world's longevity village, 20 km from Bama's Hundred Demon Cave, 23 km from Bama's Longevity Village, and 50 km from Bama County, with the whole journey on a secondary mountain road. Take a boat through three sinkholes, experiencing three days and three nights. There are seas in the mountains, caves in the sea, doors in the caves, water in the doors, and fish in the water~ A unique wonderland, magical and spectacular. 📝Note tips: 👉I have read many travel guides, all saying that the pictures online are fake, photoshopped, filtered, etc. 👉But I want to say, the scenery is really beautiful with good weather. It's just that you didn't come at the right time. Good weather is too important.

🌿💦 In this magical land of China, there lies a fairyland akin to an earthly paradise - the Sanmenhai Sky Windows Group in Fengshan, Guangxi! The emerald waves like jade, the scenery picturesque, at first glance, you might think you've traveled to a foreign land. Who would have thought such a fairyland is hidden in Guangxi, China? 🌎👀【Geographic Coordinates】 The Sanmenhai Scenic Area, located in Poxin Village, Paoli Township, Fengshan County, in the northwestern part of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, sits proudly in the heart of the world's karst topography. With its unique and rich geological features, it has forged a true gem of a karst world geopark. 🔍 Sinkholes·Streams·Valleys·Blue Sky all condensed together, painting a breathtaking landscape scroll on nature's palette. 💪 Adventurers Set Sail As you bravely traverse through the deep caves, the sudden clarity that comes with it, the inner shock from the mysterious unknown to the re-emergence of light, is like a soul-cleansing adventure, enjoying the mystery of cave exploration and the joy of breaking dawn. 🚗【Traffic Guidance】 Whether you are a backpacker taking a direct bus from the Fengshan Bus Terminal, or a self-driving enthusiast starting from Nanning, Guilin, Fengshan County, the world-renowned longevity town of Bama County, or even the Leye Dashiwei Sinkhole Cluster, the Sanmenhai Scenic Area is within easy reach: - 🚕 Nanning⇆Scenic Area: 300 kilometers, about a 4-hour drive - 🚕 Guilin⇆Scenic Area: 380 kilometers - 🚕 Fengshan County⇆Scenic Area: just 20 kilometers away - 🚕 Bama County⇆Scenic Area: 40 kilometers - 🚕 Leye Dashiwei Sinkhole Cluster⇆Scenic Area: 120 kilometers 🗺️【Detailed Address of Scenic Area】 Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Hechi City, Fengshan County, Paoli Township, Poxin Village 🎟️【Ticket & Travel Tips】 For just 90 yuan per person, the ticket includes the cost of a boat ride, allowing you to enjoy the charming Sanmenhai from 8:00 to 18:00 every day. There are various ways to play: take a boat through the caves, enjoy the unique sky window scenery; underground water cave exploration, experience the unpredictable charm of the colorful river; stroll through the countryside, appreciate the rustic scenery; climb to the mountain top trail, bird's eye view of the panorama. 🏡 【Accommodation Highlights】 Surrounding the scenic area are characteristic farm guesthouses, and atop the Sanmenhai ticket office is a tent camping area of over one hundred square meters, offering a unique outdoor accommodation experience. 🍲🍴【Culinary Temptations】 The most famous delicacy here is the fragrant pig, although slightly expensive (about 100 yuan per jin), the unique taste is definitely worth the price! In addition, clear water duck, Poxin fish, authentic cured meat, fresh bamboo shoots, purple rice, and other local delicacies are equally mouthwatering. At the entrance of the scenic area, there are also star anise, tea oil, local mushrooms, fresh bamboo shoots, and other specialties waiting for you to choose! 💡🔑【Important Reminder】 Given that the tour of Sanmenhai mainly relies on boats, it is strongly recommended that visitors book in advance, especially during peak tourist seasons, as failure to do so may result in a shortage of boats and long waiting times. The best visiting period is outside the flood season from June to August, when the water is clear and the bottom is visible. 🍃🌸 In Sanmenhai, Fengshan, Guangxi, every frame can become a stunning memory, every visit is like turning the pages of a vivid geological history book, and every stay lets you feel the unique rhythm of nature. This is not just a simple trip, but a dialogue through time and space, a journey of embracing nature and returning to authenticity. While the sun shines brightly and the breeze caresses, pack your bags and let's meet at Sanmenhai in Fengshan, Guangxi, to embark on this journey of karst fairyland exploration filled with surprises and emotions. Unleash your travel dreams, set off!