01City Guide
Qingxiu Mountain
青秀山
All Ages
Admission
Adult ticket is CNY 20; sightseeing bus tickets are sold separately by ride or section.
Typical Visit
3-5 hours
Quick Facts
Ticket
Free entry; individual museums, shops, and restaurants may have their own charges.
Hours
Open walking district; individual shops, venues, and food stalls keep their own hours.
Transport
Chaoyang Square Station (朝阳广场站), Line 1/2, Exit C or Exit F
Duration
1-2 hours; longer with food stops
Best Time
Year-round; afternoon and evening are best
Visitors
All ages
How to Visit
1
Visit in the afternoon or evening
The district is free to enter and works best when shops, snack stalls, and old-city lanes are active.
Tip:It feels livelier after daytime heat drops, especially if you want food stops.
2
Arrive by metro at Chaoyang Square
Take Metro Line 1 or Line 2 to Chaoyang Square Station (朝阳广场站), then use Exit C or Exit F for the walking area.
Tip:The metro is easier than driving into the central old-city area.
3
Walk through the old lanes before the busiest food sections
Start with Jinshi Lane and Silver Lion Lane, then move toward the main commercial street.
Tip:This order gives the walk more old-city texture before it becomes mostly food and shopping.
4
Add one or two small cultural stops
Nanning Establishment Museum, Deng Yingchao Memorial Hall, and the City God Temple area give the walk more context than food alone.
Tip:Choose one or two rather than trying to turn the district into a museum-heavy afternoon.
5
Continue toward the river if you plan an evening route
Minsheng Pier, Changyou Pavilion, and the Yong River night cruise area are close enough to link with this district.
Tip:Check your cruise pier before walking too far in the wrong direction.
Highlights
- A convenient old-city walking area in central Nanning.
- The lanes mix restored historic buildings, local snacks, shops, and small museums.
- It is easy to reach by metro and does not require a separate ticket.
- The district works well before or after a Yong River evening cruise.
- It is more useful as a food-and-walking stop than as a perfectly preserved old town.
Insider Tips
✦Expect a restored commercial district, not an untouched historic neighborhood.
✦Evening is livelier, but it can also be crowded around popular food spots.
✦Keep the visit flexible: 1-2 hours is enough for most travelers.
✦Use the museums and memorial halls to make the walk feel less like a shopping street.
✦If you are taking a night cruise, check your pier location before walking too far from the river side.
More Nanning Attractions
02Cultural Stop
Guangxi Museum of Nationalities
广西民族博物馆
All Ages
Admission
Free entry
Typical Visit
2-4 hours
03City Guide
Yong River Night Cruise
邕江夜游
All Ages
Admission
Usually CNY 98-128 depending on boat, cabin, and included services.
Typical Visit
About 1 hour on the boat; allow extra time for boarding
04City Guide
Nanning Fantawild Asian Legend
南宁方特东盟神画
All Ages
Admission
Adult full-day ticket is CNY 299; child and senior tickets are usually CNY 199.
Typical Visit
Full day
05Food District
Yangmei Ancient Town
扬美古镇
All Ages
Admission
Admission is CNY 10; parking is usually around CNY 10 extra.
Typical Visit
2-3 hours
06City Guide
Nanhu Park
南湖公园
All Ages
Admission
Free entry
Typical Visit
1-2 hours for a short lakeside route