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Huangyao Ancient Town
5A Tourism Area
Designated 2022

Huangyao Ancient Town

贺州市黄姚古镇景区

Guangxi, Hezhou4.3Designated 2022·22.6365°N, 108.0816°E
Ticket Price
CNY 65; CNY 44; CNY 118
Duration
12 hours to 3 days
Rating
4.3 / 5.0
Designated
2022

About Huangyao Ancient Town

A charming ancient town in Hezhou, Guangxi, with well-preserved traditional architecture and cobblestone streets.

Highlights

A well-preserved Ming-Qing riverside town with stone alleys, ancestral halls and banyan-shaded canals.

Suggested Route

Stroll the old lanes, bridges and halls; half to full day.

Food & Lodging

Huangyao fermented tofu and river fish in town; guesthouses inside.

Facilities

Restrooms and flat lanes; mostly accessible with some uneven stone.
Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: November to March (dry season, pleasant temperatures)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

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Opening Hours

Open year-round. Individual sites within the area typically operate 8:00-18:00. Evening access available for some areas.

Getting There

Nearest HSR Hezhou (~1 hr 40 min from Guangzhou, shuttle ~40 CNY to town); ~200 km from Guilin.

Reservation

Advance online reservation advised via official platform; ticket 66 CNY (half 44 CNY).

Ticket Price

CNY 65 (≈ $9.0); CNY 44 (≈ $6.1); CNY 118 (≈ $16)

Address

Guangxizhuangzu Autonomous Region Hezhou City Zhaoping County Huangyao Town No. 1 5299070

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
贺州市黄姚古镇景区

广西壮族自治区贺州市昭平县黄姚镇1号 529 9070

Guangxizhuangzu Autonomous Region Hezhou City Zhaoping County Huangyao Town No. 1 5299070

22.6365, 108.0816

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