4 Days 3 Nights Guigang Family Trip｜Nanny-Level Guide to Explore Hidden Gems

Guigang, this low-key small city, actually hides so many family-friendly treasures! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Few people, beautiful scenery, affordable prices—bringing kids here is simply awesome~ Day 1: ⏰ Morning: Guigang City Museum Introduction: Start your trip by gaining knowledge at the museum! Dinosaur fossils and ethnic costume exhibits are the most popular with kids, and there are many interactive installations~ Transportation: Bus No. 8 / 12 to City Government Station Hours: 9:00-17:00 (Closed on Mondays) 🍽️ Noon: Old Neighborhood Food Court Introduction: The local favorite food plaza! Recommended are rolled rice noodles and sour snacks; kids can have non-spicy snail noodles Transportation: 10-minute walk from the museum Hours: 10:30-14:30 🌆 Afternoon: Nanshan Temple Introduction: A thousand-year-old temple + a huge fish release pond, feeding koi is kids’ favorite! The view from the top is amazing Transportation: Taxi about 15 RMB Hours: 8:00-18:00 🌙 Evening: Guigang Wanda Plaza Introduction: Staying in the business district is super convenient! Family hotel includes breakfast, and there’s a children’s playground in the mall Transportation: Taxi 20 minutes from Nanshan Temple Hours: Open all day Day 2: ⏰ Morning: Pingtian Mountain National Forest Park Introduction: Taking the cable car up the mountain is super easy! The primitive forest trails are perfect for hiking with kids, remember to bring mosquito repellent Transportation: 1-hour self-drive / charter about 150 RMB Hours: 8:30-17:00 🍽️ Noon: Farmhouse Restaurant at the Foot of the Mountain Introduction: Freshly caught river fish and wild vegetables! Has children’s dining chairs Transportation: 5-minute walk from park exit Hours: 11:00-15:00 🌆 Afternoon: Qingniu Valley Rafting Introduction: The family-friendly rafting section is very gentle! Suitable for kids over 5 years old, safety staff are present throughout Transportation: 15-minute drive from farmhouse restaurant Hours: 13:00-16:00 (Reservation recommended) 🌙 Evening: Return to City Introduction: Continue staying at Wanda, you can visit the night market and buy fruit in the evening Transportation: Chartered car from rafting site back Hours: - Day 3: ⏰ Morning: Guiping Xishan (West Mountain) Introduction: Famous Buddhist mountain with great spiritual power! Take the sightseeing bus with kids to the mid-mountain, then hike 20 minutes to Longtou Incense Transportation: 30-minute high-speed train to Guiping Station + taxi Hours: 7:30-18:00 🍽️ Noon: Xishan Vegetarian Meal Introduction: The temple’s vegetarian meal is surprisingly delicious! Shiitake mushroom noodles and vegetarian spring rolls are must-tries Transportation: Walking inside the scenic area Hours: 11:00-14:00 🌆 Afternoon: Longtan National Forest Park Introduction: Tropical rainforest secret spot! Suspension bridges and waterfalls are perfect for photos, remember to bring a change of clothes for the kids Transportation: 40-minute taxi from Xishan Hours: 8:00-17:30 🌙 Evening: Stay in Guiping City Introduction: Recommended Vienna Hotel, family rooms have tents and toys Transportation: 20-minute taxi from park Hours: - Day 4: ⏰ Morning: Dateng Gorge Boat Tour Introduction: A Li River alternative! Few people, new boats, the second deck offers stunning views of karst landforms Transportation: 15-minute taxi from hotel to dock Hours: 9:00 / 11:00 two departures (book tickets 1 day in advance) 🍽️ Noon: Xiakou Fish Restaurant Introduction: Freshly killed river fish served three ways, free kids’ meals Transportation: 3-minute walk from dock Hours: 10:30-15:00 🌆 Afternoon: Return to Guigang Introduction: Buy some Guiping dried tofu skin as souvenirs at the high-speed train station Transportation: Taxi to Guiping Station Hours: - Tips: Children under 1.2 meters enter all scenic spots free Bring cash! Some farmhouse restaurants only accept cash 4 days per person costs about 800 RMB, very cost-effective Questions? See you in the comments~ Save this guide even if it just sits in your favorites!