Discover Jinchengjiang: Karst Mountains, Longevity Village,和

Exploring China's Poorest City, Surrounded by 10,000 Mountains

Destination:ChinaProvince:GuangxiCity:Hechi
Exploring China's Poorest City, Surrounded by 10,000 Mountains
CN Walking2025-04-2738 min

This is Jinchengjiang District in Hechi City, Guangxi Province, celebrated for its dramatic karst scenery and a strong health and longevity culture. The area is framed by mountains, earning it the tag World Karst Landform Museum, with agriculture and mining forming the backbone of its economy. Tourism exists but remains limited by transportation challenges. The video chronicles a daylong exploration from a quick preview through hikes on steep stairs, a visit to a mountain-top viewing platform, peaceful park walks, wandering commercial streets, a stop at the central plaza, time at a civic leisure center, and a riverside stroll. The tone foregrounds wellness and slow living amid striking natural formations, offering a window into a region where economic hardship sits alongside natural grandeur and ancient wellness lore.

--- CN Walking
April 27, 2025, Spring in China

Video Chapters

  1. 0:00Quick Preview of the Video
  2. 01:03Hiking — Climbing Steep Stairs
  3. 03:30Touring the Mountain-Top Viewing Platform
  4. 09:48Strolling Through Beautiful Parks
  5. 15:06Exploring the Commercial Streets
  6. 20:23Visiting the Central Plaza
  7. 22:13Relaxing at the Civic Leisure Center
  8. 30:03Walking Along the Riverside

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