Ziyuan, Guilin selected as one of Guangxi's key counties

Four counties (districts) in Guangxi were recently designated as key counties (districts) for leisure agriculture in Guangxi, namely Ziyuan county in Guilin, Rongshui Miao autonomous county in Liuzhou, Pingnan county in Guigang, and Yizhou district in Hechi.

Ziyuan county, with its abundant tourism offerings, boasts world-class attractions such as the world's most beautiful drifting base — the Wupai River, and the top drifting spot in South China — the Zijiang River.

It showcases the essence of Danxia landforms with attractions like Bajiao village and features the star-rated rural leisure demonstration area Longdong Gorge, known for its integrated development of agriculture, culture, and tourism.

The area also highlights the culture of the Miao and Yao ethnic minorities through folk songs, river lanterns, and oil tea. In addition, Ziyuan county is an unparalleled destination for summer retreats, health recuperation, and leisurely vacations, offering an incomparable "green oxygen bar."

Ziyuan county hosts the annual River Lantern and Song Festival. [Photo by Deng Zhenfu/Guangxi Daily]