Wuzhou is a 2200-year-old historic city in eastern Guangxi, close to Guangdong and Hong Kong. It is the meeting point of Xun, Gui and Xi Rivers, with a slow Lingnan lifestyle and a mix of Cantonese culture. The city has fresh air and beautiful river views, and it’s easy to travel around—high-speed rail takes only 1.5 hours from Guangzhou, making it a perfect short trip destination.
Day 1: Historic Streets & River Views
Start your day at Qilou City, the largest complex of arcade buildings in China with a Nanyang style. Walk along the old streets, see the retro store signs and stone pillars, and take photos at the former Wuzhou Post Office. It’s free and you can spend about 2 hours here. In the afternoon, go to Pearl Hill to watch the confluence of the two rivers—one clear and one muddy, a unique natural sight. You can also visit the Wuzhou Museum nearby to learn about the local tea trade history. As the sun sets, head to Baiyun Mountain, take the battery car up the hill ($1.45 per person) and enjoy the whole city’s river view from the viewing platform. The golden sunset over the river is a must-see.
Day 2: Slow Breakfast And Natural Fun
Wake up early and go to Bingquan Soymilk Restaurant, a local landmark. Try the “dripping pearl soymilk” made with ancient well water—it’s thick and creamy, and can form a thin film on the surface. Pair it with fried dough sticks or rice cakes for a classic breakfast (about $3.61 per person). In the morning, you can choose to hike at Shibiaoshan—it has unique Danxia landform and hanging plank roads, with fresh air and quiet villages. If you don’t like hiking, just wander around the old town, walk along Hexi Park or visit the Guilinggao Culture Museum to make your own guilinggao ($4.34 per person for the experience).
Food Guide(Wuzhou is a paradise for food lovers, with cheap and delicious local dishes.)
Paper-wrapped Chicken: The city’s signature dish, tender chicken fried with spices in paper, locking all the flavor. Try it at Yueyou Restaurant.
Rice Noodles: Bingji Beef Noodles has thin and tasty rice noodles with herbal soup, and Fangji Plain Noodles with fresh chicken soup is a late-night favorite.
Guilinggao: A local intangible cultural heritage, bitter but refreshing. Wufutang is a famous old shop—you can add honey or coconut milk to make it sweet ($1.16 per serving).
Street Snacks: Try sour fruits at Chenji Sour Fruit Stall, spicy river snails at Laobo River Snails, and beef sausage sour—all are local’s beloved snacks.
Useful Tips
Most attractions are in Wanxiu District, walk or rent an electric scooter ($1.45 per hour) to get around.
Local breakfast and tea time are important—many restaurants serve dim sum like shrimp dumplings and chicken feet from morning to noon.
Bring comfortable shoes, as there are many sloped roads in the old town.
Souvenirs to buy: Liubao tea (a famous local tea), vacuum-packed paper-wrapped chicken and hand-woven bamboo baskets.
Wuzhou is not a busy tourist city, but a place to slow down and enjoy life. You can taste authentic Lingnan food, walk on the ancient streets and watch the gentle river flow—this two-day tour will let you feel the unique charm of this river city.
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