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
Quick Facts
Ticket
Scenic-area ticket is CNY 80; sightseeing bus is CNY 15. Packages with performances or other activities cost differently.
Hours
Village scenic area operates during daytime visitor hours; village stays and evening activities follow local arrangements.
Transport
No direct metro; arrive via Sanjiang South Railway Station (三江南站), then taxi or scenic-area transport to Chengyang Bazhai
Duration
Half day to 1 day
Best Time
Spring and autumn for village walks; stay overnight for quieter mornings and evenings
Visitors
All ages
How to Visit
1
Plan the Sanjiang transfer first
Chengyang Bazhai is in Linxi Town, Sanjiang County, and it takes time to reach from central Liuzhou. A steadier plan is to first arrive at Sanjiang South Railway Station, then take a taxi or scenic-area transport toward the villages.
Tip:This avoids treating the villages like an easy city stop when the transfer is a real part of the day.
2
Buy the main ticket and decide on the bus
The scenic-area ticket is CNY 80, and the sightseeing bus is CNY 15. Packages that include performances or other activities cost differently.
Tip:The bus is useful if you want to reduce walking between entry points and core village areas.
3
Focus on the core villages first
For a first visit, focus on Ma'an Village, Ping Village, Yan Village, and Chengyang Yongji Bridge. A half day covers the core; a full day feels more relaxed.
Tip:Do not force yourself to cover all eight villages if time is tight.
4
Stay overnight if you want quieter village time
If you stay inside the villages, early morning and evening will be much quieter than the main tour-group arrival periods.
Tip:A same-day round trip from Liuzhou can feel rushed if you want to slow down in Sanjiang.
Highlights
- Eight Dong villages are linked together here, making this the most complete Dong-village experience around Liuzhou.
- Chengyang Yongji Bridge, drum towers, stilted wooden houses, fields, and streams form the core scenery.
- Ma'an Village, Ping Village, and Yan Village are the easiest areas for a first visit because the route is concentrated.
- If you are interested in Dong wooden architecture, wind-and-rain bridges, drum towers, and village life, this has more depth than the county-town landmarks.
- Evening communal meals, Dong Grand Song, or bonfire activities can add to the experience, but you do not need to join every activity.
Insider Tips
✦Wear comfortable shoes. Stone lanes, slopes, and walking between villages add up.
✦The most commercial areas are near the main street and entrance. Walk farther into the villages for a quieter feel.
✦If time is tight, do not force yourself to cover all eight villages. Focus on Yongji Bridge, the drum towers, and the core villages.
✦A same-day round trip from Liuzhou can feel rushed. Staying one night is more comfortable if you want to slow down in Sanjiang.
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Admission
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