Huangyao Travel Guide

Huangyao is an ancient city dating back to 927 BC. It is located in Guangxi Province and boasts an array of spectacular scenery, a wealth of attractions and a history which is both turbulent and fascinating.

Worth It?: Only if you have time and fancy a long journey.
What to Do: walk round the town, visit the ancient sites
Best Time to Go: March to October is the best time to visit.
How Long?: One or two days are long enough in Huangyao.
Trivia: The city was home to the great ancient scholar, Hanyu.

The city is overlooked by rolling hills and towering trees which are thousands of years old. Caves dot the landscape and clear waters are home to an abundance of fish and other fresh water species.

Huangyao city center is a mix of old meets new, with ancient architecture sitting next to modern office blocks and sacred temples. There are over 30 halls, pavilions and temples dating back hundreds of years as well as many cultural relics such as the calligraphy of Hanyu (the great scholar) and Gao Shuqi's former residence.

Every inch of the town oozes traditional Chinese style and simply walking around it will provide countless photo opportunities and chances to learn more about the history of this culturally important and historical province.

Travel to Huangyao - Getting There

The nearest airport is found in Nanning and has connections to and from Beijing taking just 3 hours. Once in Nanning, there are buses available to Hezhou, from which there are daily buses to Huangyao. Buses from Hezhou take about 4 hours.

Huangyao Things to Do

Huangyao Attractions

Ancient architecture

Huangyao is basically an open-air museum. There are many well-protected buildings which date back to the founding of the city in 927 BC and many of the sites have been very well preserved. There are temples to explore, museums, houses, ruins and much more.

Side trips from Huangyao

Surrounding countryside: boasting tall mountains, an intricate cave network, towering trees and a beautiful landscape, the area just outside the city is perfect for nature lovers who want to get close to some of China's most stunning settings.