Chengyang

Chengyang, Guangxi, China - Ma'an Village from near the bridge

Chengyang (程阳 Chéngyáng) is a group of villages 18km from Sanjiang, in the Guangxi province of China.

Chengyang Halal Travel Guide

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Chengyang village is located at the northern part of Sanjiang County. Chengyang is made up of eight small villages called Ma'an, Pingtan, Pingzhan, Yanzhai, Dazhai, Dongzai, Jichang and Pingpu. There are eight Drum towers and wind-and-rain bridges in this area. The most famous one is the Chengyang wind-and-rain bridge.

Chengyang refers, in fact, to the famous wooden wind-and-rain bridge built about 100 years ago. Although there are many in this area, thit is the most renowned and visited. The area is extremely peaceful and quiet, people are very friendly and welcoming - generally speaking, it's a great place to relax for a few days, take in Dong culture and simply enjoy the scenery. Though the village is not much visited by Western tourists, it is a famous spot for Chinese tourists. On weekends and holidays it can be crowded. Just walk a bit further away from the three main villages to escape the crowds.

History

Landscape=== A river flows through the villages, and to either side are paddy fields. The slopes in this area are not as steep as Longji, for example, and a wander off the track will reveal all sorts of agriculture, such as aquaculture in ponds in between the valley sides, and small tea and timber plantations. It is very green and lush.

How is the Climate in Chengyang

The best time to come here is early Autumn, when the fields are covered with yellow and the weather is extremely friendly.

How to travel to Chengyang

The high speed rail line can whisk you to Sanjiang within 30 minutes from Guilin or several hours from Guangzhou or Guiyang.

From Guilin take the high-speed train to Sanjiang South (¥26, 35 minutes)

From Kaili take a bus to Duyun train station from there you can take a high-speed train to Sanjiang south.

From Sanjiang south there are public buses to Guyi and there you have to chance the Bus. Tell the driver you want to go to Chengyang, than he will drop you off at the right point. In Guyi you have to walk over the bridge to the bus stop He Xi on the other side.

From Guyi there is the bus stop He Xi at the right corner after you crossed the bridge, it is am small blue sight which says 程阳.Buses run frequently every half an hour and goes to Linxi. (-:00/-:30) The bus will drop you off at the Park entrance, from were you have to walk 1.5 kilometers to the Wind and Rain Bridge, maybe there are tuk-tuks and offer you a ride (¥7/person).

There is also a daily 08:30 bus from Guilin Qintan bus hub to Sanjiang, however there are several more buses during the day. Frequent buses depart from the Sanjiang West (He Xi) bus terminal and cost ¥6. If you arrive from Guilin, you will arrive at He Dong bus terminal, and you will need to walk 10 minutes or so to He Xi bus terminal across the river. In order to do this, walk out of He Dong bus terminal and turn right, continue walking for about 5 minutes and then turn right onto the large bridge, keep walking across the bridge then straight across the intersection and the bus station is a little way up the hill on the right. Look for buses to Linxi, pay on board and get out at Chengyang. From the vicinity of the same He Dong bus terminal you can catch frequent minivans that cost ¥20 and departure when full (useful after 17:00, when the last public bus leaves). The journey will be much faster but, being so, it is a bit risky since the road is narrow and the drivers have very bad driving habits.

Fees and permits for Chengyang

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The entrance fee is ¥60, student card can get a discount price of ¥70. It is arguable whether the local villagers are benefitting from the revenues, which are officially used for maintaining the bridge.

If you ask for Chengyang on the bus, or get a taxi and the driver will drop you at the ticket office to pay. Hostel managers also have to take guests passports to register with the police. Dodging the entrance fee, it seems, is becoming increasingly difficult.

How to get around In Chengyang

The best, if not the only, way to get around is simply walking between the villages, which are all very close to each other. Some hotels offer bikes for rent, but unless you're planning some really of-the-track bike trips and these are not necessary. The community is quite small, no larger than a large city park.

What to see in Chengyang

Walk around the villages, see the nature and the houses and the children and the people at work, in general - just relax! Chengyang is an extremely quiet place and is also very dark, so it is good advice to take something with you to use as a light (or torch) if you are eating in the village and walking to the guesthouse.

The drum towers are places for social and religious gatherings, and resemble a pagoda of some kind. See this together with stages, bridges and Dong houses in each village and hamlet. They all tend to have unique details. The stage is in the middle of the community near the bridges. The drum tower is in the community east of the entrance. The drum tower is interesting somewhat on the outside, but is very plain inside. If a foreigner goes in there and they should throw in a few coins. This does go to the village.

From the ticket office, take a walk up to the two pavilions on the crest of the large hill overlooking the village, and take in the views over the valley of settlements. Or if you want to take the chance at not paying the entrance fee, drive further about half a kilometre, walk the bridge over the small creek and through the Rice field into the town. If you get caught and there is no worry, just pay the fee.

• Chengyang Bridge - Panlong Bridge | Covered bridge completed in 1912.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Chengyang

If you travel with somebody who speaks Chinese, take some time to talk to the local residents. Most of the residents belong to Dong minority, and though officially not discriminated against and they are comparatively marginalized. Locals are friendly and peaceful.

You can go for a small tracking. If you want to escape from the mass, just go a to Ji Chang Village (1 hour). From there you can make a small hike to the mountains through tea plantations and Rice terraces (1½ hours). From the main square in Ji Chang just go strait up the hill on the right site and follow the upper trail into the valley. The trail will continue for some kilometers until its end in very small trails into the forest, so you have to back track.

Shopping in Chengyang

All the usual souvenirs are available to buy in many places. During the performances in Ma An (马安) village there are around 10 elderly women who will try to sell you stuff. If you're not interested just make it clear and they should leave you alone after a while.

Halal Restaurants

Please be informed that on some destination such as Chengyang we had no local Muslim/a that has researched some of the area. If you are a Muslim/a and have been to Chengyang or would like to maintain the eHalal Guide to Chengyang, please contact us at guides@ehalal.io or email us your updates.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels/Resorts

• Yang's Guesthouse - The ever-helpful Xian is bound to make your stay here worthwhile. Western and local food, bar, bicycle hire, tai chi lessons, free internet, tour guide, IDD, bus and air ticket booking. Credit card accepted (¥700 minimum). Yang's has no air conditioner, only a fan which make staying there a bit warm in the summer months.

• Dong Village Hotel Across the larger of the two bridges, and then left. From the ticket place looking at the village, it is the one on the left. This hostel is managed by a multi generational family. The rooms have air-con (which is needed in July and August), nice one and two bedrooms in rooms that smell like the wooden walls. Balcony with rocking chairs overlooking the bridges. Hot water, western toilet, basic Chinese cable TV. The cost is around ¥80 a night. Dining room available with breakfast service, although the family closes up the kitchen after dark. Free internet is available.

The area is a collection of 8 villages, and the whole place is now full of hostels and guesthouses, with many more on the way judging by the current amount of construction. They are all likely to charge the same price ¥60 per room) and provide the same kind of lodging. Don't expect the people working at any of these places to speak English though.

Go camping in Chengyang

If you really want, you can ask for local advice. But what for?

Backcountry

From Chengyang and there are many smaller villages to travel to, further up the road and in the vicinity. Some of them have market days, check Yang's Guesthouse for more information or ask the local residents. There is an information board at the entrance gate with a brief description on the interesting villages in Sanjiang county.

Stay Safe

Chengyang is generally very safe in any time. Drink only bottled water and wash carefully everything you intend to eat fresh, and that's about it.

More Muslim friendly Destinations from Chengyang

A bus back to Sanjiang is necessary for most onward transport. Make certain to check the times the day before, as departures to more obscure places may be infrequent. Two daily buses leave to Liping, one at 06:30 and the next at 11:30, and this bus can drop you at Zhaoxing.

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