Laibin Travel Guide

Chinese Name: ??? (l?i b?n sh?)

Population: 2,460,000

Area: 13,450 square kilometers (5,193 square miles)

Nationalities: Zhuang, Han, Yao

Administrative Division: 1 district (Xingbin); 3 counties (Xiangzhou, Wuxuan, Xincheng); 1 autonomous county (Jinxiu Yao Autonomous County); 1 county-level city (Heshan)

Seat of the City Government: Bei'er Lu, Xingbin District, Laibin City

Useful Telephone Numbers:
Tourist Complaints: 0772-4221490
Weather Forecast: 121
Zip Code Inquiry: 184

Bank of China Laibin Branch: No.333, Bei'er Lu, Xingbin District, Laibin City

China Post Laibin Branch: No.179, Zhongnan Lu, Xingbin District, Laibin City

Location: Situated in the central region of Guangxi Province, Laibin City is bordered on the north by Guilin and Liuzhou in neighborhood of Guigang and Nanning in the south. It is also connected with Hechi in the west and Wuzhou in the east.

History: Before the Qin Dynasty (221BC-206BC) unified the whole nation and brought it into the domain of Guilin Shire, Laibin had been inhabited by many ethnic minorities. In 111BC, the Western Han Court (206BC-24AD) established counties in present Laibin area, and this event is considered to be the start of its administrative history. Laibin City was formally founded in 2002.

Physical Features: Mountains, hills and river valleys make up the main types of landform of the city, and its terrain slopes downward from the north to the south. Its eastern region is the Dayao Mountain, while the west is made up of karsts hills. Plains and mesas constitute the flat and broad central region of the city.

Climatic Features:Laibin is situated in the subtropical monsoon climate, and the tropic of cancer passes through the south of the city proper. It enjoys moderate weather and boasting sufficient rainfall. The average temperatures during the hottest July and the coldest January are respectively 28.6C and 10.9C (83.5 and 51.6F).

When to Go: spring, summer and autumn

Special Local Products: Imacadamia, longan, honey orange, taro

Local Highlights:

Population of ethnic minorities is as large as 1,836,000, which makes up about seventy-five percent of Laibin City's total population. It is another important resident area of Guangxi where the Zhuang ethnic minority lives in compact community. Apart from the Zhuang, Han and Yao ethnic groups, there are also Miao, Mulam, and Dong people. Jinxiu Yao Autonomous County is an important residence for the Yao group, and there are in total five branch tribes of Yao living there.

Attractions:

Jinxiu: is the largest county where the Yao people live, making it the perfect place to better learn about the Yao ethnic minority. It also has the Dayao Mountain, a national forest park and a national nature reserve, which gathers the essence of the natural beauty in the green land.

Baiya Grand Canyon: in Wuxuan County is the best destination to explore the stunning gorge view of the city.Other Scenic Spots: Xiangzhou Hot Spring, Local Government Architecture of Moshi

Other Scenic Spots: Xiangzhou Hot Spring, Local Government Architecture of Moshi

Travel Tips:

Xianggui (Hunan-Guangxi) Railway passes through Binzhou City linking the city with Guilin, Liuzhou and Nanning, and cities of Hunan Province. Nanning, the capital city of Guangxi, it is about 153 kilometers (95 miles) to the south; and the important industrial city, Liuzhou is 71 kilometers (44 miles) northward. Both may be reached via the Guilin-Beihai Expressway.