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Southern Coast 6-Day Itinerary: Yangshuo · Hong Kong · Nanning (2026)

Thinking about Yangshuo, Hong Kong, Nanning? This 6-day plan strings them together with realistic pacing, short flight or rail hops and seafood coasts, plus a printable day-by-day breakdown.

Route map for Southern Coast 6-Day Itinerary: Yangshuo · Hong Kong · Nanning (2026)
Route map — 3 stops · 6 days · Southern Coast

Route at a glance

YangshuoHong KongNanning

Why this route works

  • 6 days, 3 bases — sequenced so travel days fall between sightseeing days and every stop gets real time on the ground, not just transfers.
  • Seafood coasts is the through-line: Yangshuo, Hong Kong, Nanning.
  • Southern Coast — one continuous trip instead of two separate holidays, so you only unpack and re-pack when the route really demands it.

Day-by-day itinerary

DAY
1

Yangshuo

Arrival & first look
Yangshuo
09:00Arrive in Yangshuo. Your private driver meets you and transfers you to the hotel (about 45–90 min from the airport).
11:00Early check-in, drop your bags and freshen up.
12:30Welcome lunch — a local lunch spot recommended by your guide.
14:30Gentle orientation: a guided stroll through Yangshuo old quarter with short photo stops.
17:00Return to the hotel to rest. Activate your eSIM and set up Alipay / WeChat Pay with your card.
19:00Dinner at a recommended local restaurant — a regional dinner.
20:30Easy evening: a night view or free time. Your guide briefs you for tomorrow.
Overnightin Yangshuo.

Daily reminders · applies every day

  • Carry your passport (plus a visa copy) — hotels and sites may check ID.
  • Confirm tomorrow’s driver pickup time with your guide.
  • Keep both cash and a topped-up mobile-payment app (Alipay / WeChat Pay).
  • Charge your phone and power bank before heading out.
  • Download the offline map for today’s area.
  • Complete hotel check-in registration.
  • Activate your eSIM / local SIM and test the data.
  • Save the hotel address in Chinese to show taxi drivers.
DAY
2

Yangshuo

On the road to Hong Kong
07:30Breakfast at the hotel and pack.
09:00Free morning for a last stroll or souvenir shopping in Yangshuo.
11:00Check out; private transfer to the station / airport for the intercity leg to Hong Kong.
13:00Arrive Hong Kong; check in or drop your bags at the hotel.
14:30Afternoon orientation of Hong Kong with your guide — A guided visit to a second attraction..
18:30Dinner in Hong Kong — a regional dinner.
20:30Free evening. Overnight in Hong Kong.
DAY
3

Hong Kong

Settle in & explore
Hong Kong
07:30Breakfast at the hotel.
08:30Depart with your guide for this morning’s highlights.
09:15A walking tour of Hong Kong's centre and landmarks.
11:15A café break in a lively neighbourhood.
12:30Lunch — a local lunch spot recommended by your guide.
14:00Free time for shopping and strolling.
16:00A relaxed afternoon activity of your choice.
17:30Return to the hotel to freshen up; free time.
19:00Dinner — a regional dinner.
20:30Free evening to relax at the hotel.
22:00Back to the hotel. Overnight in Hong Kong.
DAY
4

Hong Kong

On the road to Nanning
07:30Breakfast at the hotel and pack.
09:00Free morning for a last stroll or souvenir shopping in Hong Kong.
11:00Check out; private transfer to the station / airport for the intercity leg to Nanning.
13:00Arrive Nanning; check in or drop your bags at the hotel.
14:30Afternoon orientation of Nanning with your guide — A guided visit to a second attraction..
18:30Dinner in Nanning — a regional dinner.
20:30Free evening. Overnight in Nanning.
DAY
5

Nanning

Settle in & explore
Nanning
07:30Breakfast at the hotel.
08:30Depart with your guide for this morning’s highlights.
09:15A walking tour of Nanning's centre and landmarks.
11:15A café break in a lively neighbourhood.
12:30Lunch — a local lunch spot recommended by your guide.
14:00Free time for shopping and strolling.
16:00A relaxed afternoon activity of your choice.
17:30Return to the hotel to freshen up; free time.
19:00Dinner — a regional dinner.
20:30Free evening to relax at the hotel.
22:00Back to the hotel. Overnight in Nanning.
DAY
6

Nanning

Final morning & departure
07:30Breakfast at the hotel and pack.
09:00Final stroll or last souvenir shopping near the hotel.
11:00Check out and settle any incidentals.
12:00Private transfer to the airport / station; your guide assists with check-in.
—End of services. Safe travels — thank you for travelling with WingPhoenix!

Getting around

Leg Distance Recommended
Yangshuo → Hong Kong 463 km High-speed rail
Hong Kong → Nanning 598 km High-speed rail

Practical tips

  • Set up Alipay / WeChat Pay and install a China eSIM before you land.
  • Pre-book timed-entry tickets for major sights (Forbidden City, Terracotta Army, Panda Base).
  • Verify your visa / 240-hour visa-free transit before booking flights.
  • Emergencies: Police 110 · Ambulance 120 · Tourism hotline 12301 · WingPhoenix 24/7 WhatsApp +86 180 3801 6100.
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From Ho Chi Minh City to Nanning: a 7-Day Two-Country Route (2026)

Plan 7 days across Ho Chi Minh City, Haikou, Nanning on this ready-to-go China + Southeast Asia route — day-by-day timings, inter-city distances and a route map, all tweakable in minutes.

Route map for From Ho Chi Minh City to Nanning: a 7-Day Two-Country Route (2026)
Route map — 3 stops · 7 days · China + Southeast Asia

Route at a glance

Ho Chi Minh CityHaikouNanning

Why this route works

  • 7 days, 3 bases — sequenced so travel days fall between sightseeing days and every stop gets real time on the ground, not just transfers.
  • Tea houses and towers is the through-line: Ho Chi Minh City, Haikou, Nanning.
  • China + Southeast Asia — one continuous trip instead of two separate holidays, so you only unpack and re-pack when the route really demands it.

Day-by-day itinerary

DAY
1

Ho Chi Minh City

Arrival & first look
Ho Chi Minh City
09:00Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City. Your private driver meets you and transfers you to the hotel (about 45–90 min from the airport).
11:00Early check-in, drop your bags and freshen up.
12:30Welcome lunch — a local lunch spot recommended by your guide.
14:30Gentle orientation: a guided stroll through Ho Chi Minh City old quarter with short photo stops.
17:00Return to the hotel to rest. Activate your eSIM and set up Alipay / WeChat Pay with your card.
19:00Dinner at a recommended local restaurant — a regional dinner.
20:30Easy evening: a night view or free time. Your guide briefs you for tomorrow.
Overnightin Ho Chi Minh City.

Daily reminders · applies every day

  • Carry your passport (plus a visa copy) — hotels and sites may check ID.
  • Confirm tomorrow’s driver pickup time with your guide.
  • Keep both cash and a topped-up mobile-payment app (Alipay / WeChat Pay).
  • Charge your phone and power bank before heading out.
  • Download the offline map for today’s area.
  • Complete hotel check-in registration.
  • Activate your eSIM / local SIM and test the data.
  • Save the hotel address in Chinese to show taxi drivers.
DAY
2

Ho Chi Minh City

Full-day exploration
07:30Breakfast at the hotel.
08:30Depart with your guide for this morning’s highlights.
09:15An orientation drive around Ho Chi Minh City with photo stops.
11:15Explore a signature street or square.
12:30Lunch — a local lunch spot recommended by your guide.
14:00A guided visit to a second attraction.
16:00A scenic walk or viewpoint stop.
17:30Return to the hotel to freshen up; free time.
19:00Dinner — a regional dinner.
20:30A local show or night market.
22:00Back to the hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
DAY
3

Ho Chi Minh City

On the road to Haikou
07:30Breakfast at the hotel and pack.
09:00Free morning for a last stroll or souvenir shopping in Ho Chi Minh City.
11:00Check out; private transfer to the station / airport for the intercity leg to Haikou.
13:00Arrive Haikou; check in or drop your bags at the hotel.
14:30Afternoon orientation of Haikou with your guide — Explore a further highlight or a nearby point of interest..
18:30Dinner in Haikou — a regional dinner.
20:30Free evening. Overnight in Haikou.
DAY
4

Haikou

Settle in & explore
Haikou
07:30Breakfast at the hotel.
08:30Depart with your guide for this morning’s highlights.
09:15A walking tour of Haikou's centre and landmarks.
11:15A café break in a lively neighbourhood.
12:30Lunch — a local lunch spot recommended by your guide.
14:00Free time for shopping and strolling.
16:00A relaxed afternoon activity of your choice.
17:30Return to the hotel to freshen up; free time.
19:00Dinner — a regional dinner.
20:30Free evening to relax at the hotel.
22:00Back to the hotel. Overnight in Haikou.
DAY
5

Haikou

On the road to Nanning
07:30Breakfast at the hotel and pack.
09:00Free morning for a last stroll or souvenir shopping in Haikou.
11:00Check out; private transfer to the station / airport for the intercity leg to Nanning.
13:00Arrive Nanning; check in or drop your bags at the hotel.
14:30Afternoon orientation of Nanning with your guide — A guided visit to a second attraction..
18:30Dinner in Nanning — a regional dinner.
20:30Free evening. Overnight in Nanning.
DAY
6

Nanning

Settle in & explore
Nanning
07:30Breakfast at the hotel.
08:30Depart with your guide for this morning’s highlights.
09:15A walking tour of Nanning's centre and landmarks.
11:15A café break in a lively neighbourhood.
12:30Lunch — a local lunch spot recommended by your guide.
14:00Free time for shopping and strolling.
16:00A relaxed afternoon activity of your choice.
17:30Return to the hotel to freshen up; free time.
19:00Dinner — a regional dinner.
20:30Free evening to relax at the hotel.
22:00Back to the hotel. Overnight in Nanning.
DAY
7

Nanning

Final morning & departure
07:30Breakfast at the hotel and pack.
09:00Final stroll or last souvenir shopping near the hotel.
11:00Check out and settle any incidentals.
12:00Private transfer to the airport / station; your guide assists with check-in.
—End of services. Safe travels — thank you for travelling with WingPhoenix!

Getting around

Leg Distance Recommended
Ho Chi Minh City → Haikou 1094 km Domestic flight
Haikou → Nanning 362 km High-speed rail

Practical tips

  • April–May & Sept–Oct are the sweet spot for most of China; avoid the Oct 1–7 National Day crowds.
  • Set up Alipay / WeChat Pay and install a China eSIM before you land.
  • Pre-book timed-entry tickets for major sights (Forbidden City, Terracotta Army, Panda Base).
  • Cross-border trips need entry checks for each country on the route — verify visa and transit rules for every passport in your group before booking flights.
  • Emergencies: Police 110 · Ambulance 120 · Tourism hotline 12301 · WingPhoenix 24/7 WhatsApp +86 180 3801 6100.
Want this as a fully bookable trip — hotels, private car, English guides & live pricing? Build it free in the WingPhoenix AI trip planner or WhatsApp +86 180 3801 6100. Browse all itineraries →