History of Laibin
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.

What to see in Laibin?
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. It has rich tourism resource, here lists top attractions in Laibin.

Jinxiu Dayao Mountain	Lianhua Mountain	Shengtang Mountain
Shengtang Lake	Baiya Grand Canyon	Guxiang Hot Spring Resort

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.

When to visit Laibin?
Laibin City is located in a monsoon climate zone with a transition from central subtropics to south subtropics. The Tropic of Cancer passes through the southern edge of the city, with a mild climate and abundant rainfall. The annual average temperature is 20.30 ℃. spring, summer and autumn are the best time to visit.

How to reach Laibin?
Xianggui (Hunan-Guangxi) Railway passes through Binzhou City linking Laibin 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.

Laibin Travel Tips
Special Local Products: Imacadamia, longan, honey orange, taro
Useful Telephone Numbers:
Tourist Complaints: 0772-4221490
Weather Forecast: 121
Zip Code Inquiry: 184
Bank of China Branch: No.333, Bei'er Lu, Xingbin District
China Post Branch: No.179, Zhongnan Lu, Xingbin District

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