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Hechi (河池; Héchí) is a city and region in North Guangxi.

Understand[edit]

Hechi is a city dominated by ethnic minorities. It is at the foot of mountains and gives opportunities to watch karsts and forests. The actual city itself it named Jinchengjiang (金城江).

Get in[edit]

Hechi is two hours by bus away from Nanning. The central bus station is at 40 Jincheng East Rd, Jinchengjiang District.

Get around[edit]

Buses are priced at ¥2 per ride and can generally take you anywhere around the city. There are also local taxis and ride hailing apps like Didi Dache (滴滴打车).

See[edit]

  • Dahua Hongshui River.
  • Desheng Scenic Area.
  • Lihu. Town dominated by the Yao minority.
  • Muluojia Goddess Gorge.
  • Sanmenhai Ecological Tourist Zone. Karsts, caves and underground rivers.
  • Xiajian River, Yizhou.
  • Jinchengjiang Public Park filled with many Zhuang motifs and mountain carvings.

Do[edit]

Hiking is always a popular past time for the people of Hechi. Also, Hechi can get really hot in the summer so the local water park is a great idea to go and cool down.

Buy[edit]

There is a Bank of China at Jiefang East Rd, Jinchengjiang District. Baima Street (白马步行街) is one of the most recognised food and shopping street in Jinchengjiang.

Eat[edit]

Suanrou (酸肉),(螺蛳粉) and Guilin Noodles (桂林米粉) are staples of the local cuisine.

Drink[edit]

  • Black Cafe, Baima Street, +86 778-2281280. Modern cafe serving steaks and Taiwanese cuisine.
  • Gong Cha (貢茶), is a famous Taiwanese milk tea chain that has a branch in Hechi.

Sleep[edit]

  • Holiday Villa Hotel & Suites, 368 Xinjian Rd, Bama County, +86 778 6096888. Doubles from ¥207.
  • Numerous City Inn hotels offer accommodation for foreigners.
  • Qian'An Interntional Hotel is the more proeminent hotel available for foreigners.

Connect[edit]

  • China Post 50, Xinjian Rd, Jinchengjiang District.

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