Baise
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Understand
Baise Prefecture is in northwestern Guangxi covering an area of 3,726 square km and holds a population of around 4 million. The landscape is dominated by mountains and forests with the highest areas in the northwest. The city is in a bassin in the middle of the prefecture and is encircled by mountains.
Baise has mild and dry winters, and hot and humid summers. In the mountains, especially in northwest of the prefecture, the climate is somewhat cooler.
Baise is woth visiting for its landscape, for being the spot for one of the most famous communist rebellions and for the numerous ethnic groups being represented here.
Baise has mild and dry winters, and hot and humid summers. In the mountains, especially in northwest of the prefecture, the climate is somewhat cooler.
Baise is woth visiting for its landscape, for being the spot for one of the most famous communist rebellions and for the numerous ethnic groups being represented here.
Get in
By air
Baise Airport (AEB) is 38 kilometers (19 miles) from the city and has direct airlines to Guilin, Guangzhou and Kunming.By rail
The railway from Nanning to Kunming runs through the city.By road
Nanning-Kunming, Shantou-Kunming, and Baotou-Youyi Pass Expressways, State Highway 323 and State Highway 324 run through the city.Get around
The city has more than ten city bus routes, primarily covering the central part of town. There are also plenty of taxis.
The railway station is at the northeast end of Jinzhan Rd (进站路, bus 1 will take you there, telephone +86 776 2825862). The long distance bus station is at Chengbei 1st Rd (城北一路, many of the local buses will take you there, telephone +86 776 2987262).
The railway station is at the northeast end of Jinzhan Rd (进站路, bus 1 will take you there, telephone +86 776 2825862). The long distance bus station is at Chengbei 1st Rd (城北一路, many of the local buses will take you there, telephone +86 776 2987262).
See
Karsts
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Chuandong Heavenly Pit
address: Leye County (乐业县; Lèyèxiàn)Karst pit formed about 2 million years ago. The cave is a couple of houndred meters wide and deep. You can walk down to the trees in the bottom and also into a side chamber. -
Daweishi Heavenly Pit
address: Leye CountyKarst pit with underground rivers. -
Naling Cave
address: Lingyun County (凌云县; Língyúnxiàn -
Shuiyuan Cave
address: Lingyun County Dashiwei Sky Hole Cluster Scenic Spot
Ganzhuang Mountain
Luomei Lotus Cave
Other parks and landscape
Chengbi LakeRecreational center with lakes, islands and mountains. Here you can sail and learn about the local ethnic groups.
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Buliu River
address: Tianlin, Lingyun, Leye and Tian'er countiesRiver running through forests with plenty of fish, plants and birds. The Xianren Qiao (Fairy Bridge) world's longest natural archby a wide margin--spans the river. You can go boating on the river and through the arch. -
Youjiang River
address: Tianlinwa Village, Youjiang District Jingxi Grand Canyon
Revolutionary sights
Baise Rebellion Memorial Hall
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Yuedong Meeting Hall
address: 39 Jiefang Road, Youjiang District (右江区解放街39号)Here you can learn more about the Baise rebellion. -
Baise Uprising Martyrs Monument
address: Houlong Mountain, Youjiang District
Other attractions
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Jiangmei Debao Short Horse Paradise
address: Debao CountyIn this garden you can go horse riding and listen to the local music. These horses are really short, usually less than one meter. -
Nanning Mosque
address: Zhonghua Street, Youjiang District -
Qingfeng Building
address: 55 Zhongshan 1st Road, Youjiang District Jiuzhou Embroidery Street
Eat
The area grows lots of fruits. Try the mango, hawthorn, fennel and pekoe.