Shanglin County

A Zhuang mountain-and-water county north of Nanning, with Dalong Lake and beautiful karst countryside, ideal for relaxed rural trips.

Shanglin County lies in the northeast of Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, at the eastern foot of Daming Mountain, and is a mountainous county inhabited by the Zhuang people. Dalong Lake in the county has a broad surface ringed by peak forests, and is often described as a karst mountain lake. The countryside is dotted with stone hills, farmland and streams, ideal for cycling and leisurely rambles, and the Daming Mountain Nature Reserve is nearby. Spring and autumn bring pleasant weather, and in summer you can head to the mountains to escape the heat. You can drive from downtown Nanning via expressway or take a coach.

Destinations

• Shanglin
• Nanning Urban Area

Itineraries

• Nanning, Jingxi, Detian & Mingshi Border Loop – A self-drive loop from Nanning connecting Tongling Grand Canyon, Equan Spring, Detian Waterfall, and Mingshi Scenic Are…
• Bama, Leye Sinkholes & Baise Loop from Nanning – A loop from Nanning through northwestern Guangxi, featuring the Panyang River, Haokun Lake, and the Dashidui Sinkhole G…
• Guangxi Western Grand Loop: Guilin to Nanning – An in-depth self-drive tour starting from Guilin and passing through Dong villages, Mulun, Bama, Leye, and Detian to Na…
• Beibu Gulf Coast & Weizhou Island Self-Drive Tour – Depart from Nanning and drive along the coast to Sanniang Bay, Jiangshan Peninsula, Dongxing, and Weizhou Island.