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Longzhou (龙州; Lóngzhōu) is a rural town in Guangxi.

[edit] Understand

Longzhou is southwest of Nanning, near the border of Vietnam.

Longzhou has quite a history despite its current lack of importance. There is a saying in Longzhou, "We have an embassy, but no ambassador. A train station, but no trains. And an airport with no planes."

During the late 1800's as French influence grew in Vietnam they tried to expand into Guangxi province. In Longzhou they set up the first Embassy in Guangxi. Wars were fought along the little great wall to prevent further influence.

In the early 1900's Deng Xiaoping tried to launch a Communist rebellion from Longzhou. Ultimately it failed, and Deng tried again in Baise, where he launched his most famous rebellion. There is a small building where Deng Xiaoping stayed while in Longzhou.

In the mid 1900's the Guomindang (Chinese Nationalists) built up their influence in this important river port, they even built an airport to help them keep control of the city. In the 1950's and 60's Ho Chi Minh had a small house in Longzhou where he would be able to meet with Chinese leaders.

With the development of the Nanyou expressway, Longzhou has been cut out of the main Vietnam-China traderoute and has returned to its backwater status.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By bus

Longzhou has a bus service from the provincial capital of Nanning and the journey takes just over 2.5 hours. There are also regular services from Chongzuo and Pingxiang.

[edit] By train

The nearest train station is at Chongzou, about one and a half hours by bus.

[edit] Get around

The city is small enough to walk most places. Three wheeled taxis are available and cost two or three RMB to get anywhere in the town.

[edit][add listing] See

• Little Great Wall.  edit

• Average rural life in China.  edit

• Du Mountain (独山; Dushan). Hill overlooking the town.  edit

• Longzhou Museum, (In the square across from the bus station.). While Lonzhou is now a sleepy town it has had quite a history. The Longzhou museum has many artifacts and paintings from the Longzhou Rebellion, which was led by Deng Xiaoping.  edit

• Ho Chi Minh's house, (Near the river, walk under the bridge and keep going for about 5-10 minutes, it will be on the right). An interesting museum focused on Ho Chi Minh's time in Longzhou.  edit

• Zhongshan Park. Across the bridge ¥3.  edit

[edit][add listing] Do

• Hua Mountain (Huashan), (Boats leave from the pier below the bridge). Boat tours can be arranged to Hua Mountain, a mountain that was painted with giant images.  edit

[edit][add listing] Buy

[edit][add listing] Eat

Noodles and fried rice is available in small restaurants on the street for ¥2-3. One KFC type restaurant is also in town but otherwise a trip to Nanning is needed for Western food.

[edit][add listing] Drink

There are many KTV options otherwise outdoor restaurants offer an interesting atmosphere.

[edit][add listing] Sleep

[edit] Budget

[edit] Mid-range

• Longzhou Hotel, 30 Chengbei Road. The nicest hotel in town.  edit

[edit] Get out

• Nanning. Long distance buses leave about every hour to the provincial capital. This trip takes just over two and a half hours and allows you access to the rest of the Province and beyond. The cost for this is 55 RMB depending on if you are going to Longzhou or heading to Nanning.

• Surrounding villages. Local buses operate services to nearby villages.