Ganzhuang Mountain
敢壮山
A sacred site in Tianyang dedicated to Bloto, the ancestral creator of the Zhuang people. Every year on the third lunar month, a grand sacrifice and Ganzhuang song fair take place, making it a place to experience Zhuang culture.
Ganzhuang Mountain is in Baiyu Town, Tianyang District, Baise. In the Zhuang language, its name means 'the cave of the Zhuang people'. It is considered the sacred site of Bloto, the Zhuang ancestor who created the world, and the mountain holds the Ancestor Temple, a statue of Bloto and other sites. From the 7th to the 9th day of the third lunar month each year, the Bloto Sacrifice and the Ganzhuang Song Fair are held. Tens of thousands of Zhuang people sing folk songs and pay homage to their ancestor, creating a lively scene. The related customs are listed as national intangible cultural heritage. The site is usually quiet, and visitors can climb the mountain to look out over the Youjiang River valley. Opening hours are subject to on-site information. It is about 45 km from Baise's urban area and can be combined with the mango orchards of the Youjiang Valley on the same day.
Opening hours
Daytime (different arrangements during festivals)
Nearby sights
- Youjiang Valley Mango Orchards
- Baise Uprising Memorial Park
- Youjiang Ethnic Museum
- Yuedong Guild Hall (Former HQ of the 7th Red Army)
- Baise Old Town (Jiefang Street)
- Chengbi Lake
- Haokun Lake
- Dawangling Scenic Area