Things to do & places to visit in Sanjiang, Guangxi, China

Sanjiang city in Guangxi, China. Timezone: Asia/Chongqing, current date and time: Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 3:53.

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Top things to do (8)

• Multi-day Tours
• Points of Interest & Landmarks
• Bridges
• Sightseeing Tours
• Architectural Buildings
• Private Tours
• Historic Walking Areas
• Historic Sites

Top places to visit (11 attractions)

1. 4.5 Chengyang Wind and Rain Bridge (91 reviews)
   - Stay a night after Longji
   Architectural Buildings • Bridges
   
   
   I wouldn't visit from Guilin, but from the rice terraces it was worthwhile. I stayed two nights, but one night would've been enough if you leave the next day later in the afternoon. The bridge is best enjoyed early morning or at night without the chaos of salesladies and tourists. The villages were pleaant to wander around, though I felt really intrusive as a tourist. The Dong minority performances (3x daily, they get you to take a sip of baijiu at the beginning which you tip them for, most gave 10rmb) was interesting. Getting there: From Pingan (Dazhai would work too) I took a bus to Longsheng (10rmb) then another bus to Sanjiang (19rmb). At Sanjiang east bus station (he dong) there are minivan drivers outside who repeat "chengyang qiao" and will likely approach you if you look like a traveler. One charged 60rmb for 2 people but wouldn't go lower than 50rmb for 1. I ended up going with a driver for 80rmb (ticket "included") who transferred me to another driver at the very end who got me in without buying an official ticket, but who provided me with an old ticket (I was adament ahout wanting a ticket just in case, but no one ever asked for it). That driver helped me get a room for 50 rmb at Yang Yang Lv Guan (call Mr Yang2 136-7780-4018, no English), to the right side of Long Feng Hotel (80rmb). I bargained to a better room for the same price (instead of 60rmb) by staying two nights. Pleasant twin room with a nice view of village roofs and mountains, so-so bathroom, but I did see a roach taking shelter on the wall one night when it rained buckets outside. Going back to Sanjiang, I caught one of the local minivans for 10rmb though it should've been 6rmb. Buses from Sanjiang go to Nanning too, but i caught one to Guilin for 50rmb. See more..
   
2. 4.5 Mapang Drum-Tower (4 reviews)
   - An older and more authentic drum tower
   Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
   The Dong people take their drum tower as a place to discuss important matters and hold special events. Mapang Drum Tower is in Mapang Country, 1 hour away from Sanjiang. I stayed overnight at a friend's near the Chinese Spring Festival and the next morning we took a walk to the tower. On the way, we saw villagers killing pigs and washing veggies in the river, in busy preparation for the big day. The tower is older and more authentic than the one in Sanjiang. Sadly nowadays, it is not as live-up as it used to be, since the youth generation enjoys something more high-tech than an old-fashion gather-up or celebration, my friend told me. See more..
   
3. 4.5 Batuan Bridge (2 reviews)
   Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Bridges
   
   
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4. 4.0 Sanjiang Drum Tower (21 reviews)
   - Excellent structure
   Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
   
   
   I didnt know about this tower before travell to SanJiang. But when i entered it i was shocked. Such a great structure! I had only 20' after lunch, so make sure that u have more time to for exploring. See more..
   
5. 4.0 Sanjiang Dong Nationality Country (13 reviews)
   - Deep in the villages
   Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 11:30 PM Historic Sites
   
   
   We came here with our tour group and spent a couple of hours walking around after having lunch up on the 'tree house' of a restaurant right off the Yongji bridge on the village side. We walked to three different villages and saw the real life of the minority people. We did not see any shows but enjoyed just simply checking out the sights. Children were playing in the village during their lunch breaks in the early afternoon and it was fun just chatting with them a little. A memorable visit of the villages. See more..
   
6. 4.0 Chengyang Bridge Scenic Resort (9 reviews)
   - Land of the Dong
   Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Historic Walking Areas
   
   
   This minority area is set among rivers, forests and tea plantations and is in the throes of a tourist upgrade, so has quite a few boardwalks, tea houses and a bunch of shows with Dong women doing a fair bit of costumed singing and dancing. This is all in a rural setting and the endless stacks of tall wooden, and now disguised concrete, buildings in this unique bustling set of laneways. Lots of interesting architecture, friendly people and a bunch of longer walks through the countryside give the area enough interest for a couple of days, or longer if relaxation in an exotic location is the brief. The taxi fare from Sanjiangnan fast train station is 100 quai and takes about 45 min depending on traffic flow through Sanjiang Town. See more..
   
7. 4.0 Danzhou Ancient City (5 reviews)
   - Unique, Slow-Paced Island Community
   Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Historic Sites
   
   
   Danzhou Ancient City is a unique island community on the road from Sanjiang to Liuzhou in north-central Guangxi. I stopped off during a three-day bike trip through the region. I was there on a weekday, so travelers were fewer than otherwise would be. The locals are eager to chat away about the unique history of the island, which s God because the official tourist office at the ferry launch from which you take the boats to the island is not in the least bit helpful. Great food options on the island, by the way. See more..
   
8. 3.5 Cheng7yang Dongzubazhai Scenic Spot (2 reviews)
   Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
   
   
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9. Sanjiang Chengyang One Day Tours (0 review)
   Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Multi-day Tours • Sightseeing Tours • Private Tours
   
   
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10. SanJiangYou ChaJie (0 review)
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
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11. Sanwang Palace (0 review)
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