Things to do in Nanning, China

6 Things to do in Nanning, China

To be honest, I hadn’t even heard of Nanning until prior to this trip. It is one of those Chinese cities you don’t find on … Read more

My Afternoon at Nanning Garden Expo Park with Snapdragon Fields and Zen Gardens

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

Nanning's Walking Streets with Old Arcades and an Ancient City

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

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

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

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

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

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

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