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View Plans & PricingArea: 22,189 km²
Population: ~8.7 million (2020)
Nanning means "southern peace" in Chinese. It is the capital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and is known as the "Green City."
7.0/10 — Residents enjoy a balanced lifestyle with modern amenities and cultural richness.
Nanning Wuxu International Airport (NNG) has domestic and international flights. Nanning Railway Station and East Station are major rail hubs. The city has five metro lines (Lines 1–5).
Guangxi University, Guangxi Minzu University, and Guangxi Medical University are major institutions.
Nanning lies on the Yong River in southern Guangxi with a subtropical monsoon climate. It has many parks, rivers, and is known as the Green City of China.
Visit Qingxiu Mountain, Nanhu Lake Park, Guangxi Museum of Nationalities, Guangxi University, and the Yong River waterfront.
Day 1: Qingxiu Mountain and Nanhu Lake.
Day 2: Guangxi Museum of Nationalities and Yong River.
Try Nanning old friend rice noodles (laoyou fen), lemon duck, rolled rice noodles, and Zhuang ethnic dishes.
Buy Zhuang ethnic crafts, Nanning old friend rice noodles, dried fruits, and Guangxi tea. Main shopping is on Chaoyang Road.
Local Vibe: Nanning (南宁) is riverside and easygoing, with Zhuang culture, rice noodles, and karst mountains that make every commute look like a postcard. Visitors love the authentic atmosphere, friendly advice, and the way Nanning old friend rice noodles (laoyou fen) shows up on every local menu.
Fun Facts:
• Nanning is home to Qingxiu Mountain, a local highlight that reflects the city's character and history.
• The city blends everyday modern life with long-standing traditions, making it a great place to experience real China.
• Nanning old friend rice noodles (laoyou fen) is one of the local flavors visitors remember most — ask a local where they eat it.
Locals in Nanning have their own regional flavor of Mandarin. Try these to sound like one of the crowd:
吃米粉 (chī mǐfěn) — Eat rice noodles.
好耍 (hǎo shuǎ) — Fun.
慢点 (màn diǎn) — Slow down.
• Liu Sanjie — The legendary Zhuang folk singer is celebrated across Guangxi.
• Li Zongren — The Guilin-born general and vice president of Republican China.
• Bai Juyi — The Tang poet served as an official in the Guangxi region.
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