Make the most of the Guanxi province capital, known for its spectacular museums, pretty parks, and delicious cuisine. Visit Kunlun mountain pass, a gateway to Nanning and site of a series of historic battles between the Chinese and Japanese in 1939, check out the beautiful blooms and zoo in Zhonghsan Park, and catch the annual dragon festival at Paolong Old Temple. Browse an impressive collection of artifacts at Guangxi Museum of Nationalities, take in the pagodas, gardens, and dinosaur sculptures at Qingxiu Mountain, and sample Nanning specialties like rolled rice pancakes and paper-wrapped chicken along Zhongshan Road. Hundred Demon Cave and Bapan are famous for a population that lives past the age of 100 while Yangmei Ancient Town features well-reserved architecture from the Ming and Qing dynasties. You can also visit the spectacular Detian Waterfall on the Chinese-Vietnamese border or make a day trip to Hanoi and explore the culturally rich Vietnamese capital.