My Afternoon at Nanning Garden Expo Park with Snapdragon Fields and Zen Gardens
In early March I spent an afternoon at the Nanning Garden Expo Park and let me tell you: It was one of those days when … Read more
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Nanning’s Walking Streets with Old Arcades and an Ancient City
Nanning has old pedestrian street. These include Three Streets Two Alleys district and area surrounding Xingning Road, but they didn’t wow me when I went … Read more
Mingehu in Nanning with Live Music on a Floating Stage
While wandering down to Mingehu one evening, I was surprised to see floating stage set up with live music. I had heard that there was … Read more
Hana Shio in Nanning Where I Ate Caviar, King Crab, and Hot Stone Wagyu
Full disclosure: If someone asked me to write about Nanning, Japanese fusion fine dining wouldn’t be at the top of my list. That’s not what … Read more
My Morning at Qingxiu Mountain in Nanning with Bougainvillea, Lanterns, and a God of Wealth
I went to Qingxiu Mountain in Nanning one morning and didn’t really expect much from it, just a walk through the park and be done … Read more
My Quick Night at Vienna Hotel in Nanning Near the Train Station
The Vienna Hotel right by the train station ended up being just what I was looking for in Nanning: a spot to crash for a … Read more
My Night at Nanning Zhiye with Big Elephants, Dragon Drums, and Neon Lights
After spending an evening walking aimlessly through Nanning Zhiye, let me say that this place is basicly what happens when you put a cultural theme … Read more
Xiangsi Town in Nanning with Its Red Lanterns and a Dong Drum Tower
While in Nanning, I wandered for an afternoon around Xiangsi Town and, franky, it’s one of those places that’s a little difficult to describe. It’s … Read more
Jiangbin Park in Liuzhou with Its Flowering Trees and a Red Bridge
While in Liuzhou, I wandered around its Jiangbin Park one morning, and truth be told, my expectations were low. Yet there was that river, those … Read more
Longtan Park in Liuzhou Where I Saw Peach Blossoms and Karst Mountains
My afternoon in Liuzhou’s Longtan Park left me fairly impressed. Much larger than I had imagined, with nice gardens near front entrance, the park are … Read more
Qingyun Minsheng Market in Liuzhou Where I Found Dragon Murals, Snail Noodles, and Dim Sum
Before my trip to Liuzhou, I’d read enough to know that the town was known for its famous snail noodles, but I had no idea … Read more