Liuzhou

柳州|KarstRiverGuangxi

At a Glance

Visa Policy
Plan visa or transit eligibility by your China entry route
Best Season
Oct-Apr for cooler city walks; spring and autumn for Sanjiang villages, karst parks, and river views
Climate
Humid subtropical Guangxi river-city climate with hot wet summers, mild winters, strong sun in open parks, and cooler evenings along the Liujiang River

Top Attractions

01City Guide

Longtan Park

龙潭公园

All Ages

Admission

Free entry; sightseeing carts, photo services, and some small in-park experiences cost extra.

Typical Visit

1.5-3.5 hours

02City Guide

Ma'anshan Park

马鞍山公园

All Ages

Admission

Park entry is free; common elevator prices are CNY 20 up, CNY 10 down, or CNY 30 round trip.

Typical Visit

1-2 hours

03Historic Walk

Liuhou Park

柳侯公园

All Ages

Admission

Park entry is free; Liuhou Shrine may require a separate low-price ticket.

Typical Visit

1-2 hours

04Food District

Yaobu Ancient Town

窑埠古镇

All Ages

Admission

Free entry; costume rental, photography, food, and boat tickets cost extra.

Typical Visit

1-2 hours

05City Guide

Liujiang River Night Cruise

柳江夜游

All Ages

Admission

Standard adult night-cruise tickets commonly fall around CNY 68-118; luxury or dinner-included boats cost more.

Typical Visit

40-60 minutes on the boat; allow extra time for boarding

06Historic Walk

Liuzhou Industrial Museum

柳州工业博物馆

All Ages

Admission

Free entry.

Typical Visit

1-3 hours

07Historic Walk

Liuzhou Museum

柳州博物馆

All Ages

Admission

Free entry.

Typical Visit

2-3 hours

08Built Heritage

Liuzhou Confucian Temple

柳州文庙

All Ages

Admission

Free entry.

Typical Visit

45-60 minutes

09Food District

Liuzhou Snail Noodles Specialty Town

柳州螺蛳粉特色小镇

All Ages

Admission

The wider town area is not a single ticketed site; the hilltop lawn or camp commonly charges around CNY 20, with parking, paragliding, camping, and barbecue extra.

Typical Visit

1-2 hours

10Built Heritage

Chengyang Bazhai

程阳八寨

All Ages

Admission

Scenic-area ticket is CNY 80; sightseeing bus is CNY 15. Packages with performances or other activities cost differently.

Typical Visit

Half day to 1 day

11Built Heritage

Chengyang Yongji Bridge

程阳永济桥

All Ages

Admission

Included with the Chengyang Bazhai scenic-area ticket; do not treat it as a separate ticketed attraction.

Typical Visit

45-60 minutes for the bridge; half day with the villages

12Urban Landmark

Sanjiang Drum Tower

三江鼓楼

All Ages

Admission

Exterior and square viewing are free; tower-entry rules depend on on-site arrangements.

Typical Visit

30-60 minutes

13City Guide

Luzhai Xiangqiao Karst National Geopark

鹿寨香桥岩溶国家地质公园

All Ages

Admission

Adult tickets are commonly CNY 40; sightseeing bus is commonly CNY 10.

Typical Visit

2-3 hours in the park; half day with transport