1. Trip Overview

This itinerary leverages the natural and cultural endowments of Bama, Guangxi—the World Longevity Hometown—integrating distinctive elements such as Bama longevity culture, Yao ethnic intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, and local specialty food preparation. It is specifically designed for travelers seeking a slow-paced lifestyle and wellness experiences.

The entire itinerary is hosted at Bama's only officially designated five-star resort hotel—the Bama Cifu Lake Junlan Resort Hotel. This experience combines visits to karst natural landscapes, exploration of longevity culture, and immersive engagement with intangible cultural heritage. Here, amidst this "natural oxygen bar," you will breathe in high-potency negative oxygen ion air, uncover the secrets of longevity, experience authentic Yao ethnic culture, and embark on a healing wellness journey.

2. Itinerary Overview Table

3. Daily itinerary details

Day 1: Arrival in Bama – Embarking on the Healing Journey of Longevity Village

14:00-15:00

We provide dedicated shuttle services from Nanning/Baise Airport or high-speed railway station to Bama, with the entire journey taking approximately 3 hours. Upon arrival, guests will check into Junlan Resort Hotel by Cifu Lake, Bama's first five-star standard resort hotel. Nestled amidst the serene beauty of Cifu Lake and featuring traditional Yao stilt house architecture, this tranquil retreat offers an ideal setting to recharge after a long journey.

15:00-17:00

The hotel offers rest and relaxation facilities, including access to its heated swimming pool or leisurely strolls along the lakeside. Each guest room enjoys the nourishing waters of natural springs. Guests may savor fresh-fresh-fresh-fresh-fresh-fresh-fresh-fresh-fresh-fresh-fresh-fresh-fresh-fresh-fresh-fresh-fresh-fresh-fresh-fresh-fresh-fresh-fresh-fresh-fresh-fresh-fresh-fresh-fresh-fresh-fresh-fresh-fresh-fresh-fresh-fresh-fresh-fresh-fresh

18:00-19:30

Welcome to the banquet: Savor the signature longevity feast of Bama, featuring local delicacies such as fragrant pork, hemp seed soup, and oily fish, and experience the dietary culture of longevity in Bama.

20:00-21:00

The itinerary briefing session will include distributing a travel guidebook, explaining the subsequent itinerary arrangements, answering your questions, and helping you quickly adapt to Bama's slow-paced lifestyle.

Day 2: Pan Yang River Stroll • Intangible Cultural Heritage Journey of Indigo Tie-Dye

08:00-08:30

Hotel's nutritious breakfast offers a Bama-style buffet breakfast featuring local specialties such as corn porridge and five-color glutinous rice.

08:30-11:00

Head to the Panyang River, known as Bama's' Longevity River,' where the water is crystal clear to the bottom and surrounded by picturesque karst peaks along its banks. Take a leisurely stroll along the riverside path, breathe in the high negative oxygen ion-rich air, and experience the therapeutic effects of the natural landscape. You may also observe local villagers washing clothes by the river, immersing yourself in the simple and authentic rural life.

11:00-13:00

Indigo tie-dye experience: The traditional intangible cultural heritage technique of Bama indigo Yao. Under the guidance of local intangible cultural heritage inheritors, participants learn the production of indigo dyeing and personally tie-dye a small square scarf, experiencing traditional handicraft techniques similar to tie-dyeing and immersing themselves in the intangible cultural heritage of Yao ethnic communities. This is a traditional craft passed down for over a thousand years in Bama.

13:00-14:00

Enjoy a farm-to-table lunch around Pan Yang River, savoring fresh river fish and organic vegetables from local farmers—all sourced from authentic, eco-friendly ingredients.

14:30-17:00

Return to the hotel for a relaxing break, where you can enjoy the hotel's geomagnetic hot springs. Soak in the natural thermal waters to rejuvenate your body and mind.

18:30-20:00

Dine at the hotel and savor Bama's signature wellness cuisine.

Day 3: Wellness Journey to Baimo Cave Tiankeng and Natural Oxygen Bar

08:30-09:00

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Baimo Cave.

09:00-12:00

A visit to Bama's iconic Baomo Cave reveals a massive sinkhole containing negative oxygen ions at concentrations of 20,000-50,000/cm³, creating a natural oxygen-rich environment. Many locals come here to breathe in the oxygen-rich air, and visitors can sit quietly within the sinkhole to experience geomagnetic therapy. The cave's geomagnetic field intensity matches the most comfortable range for human comfort, offering significant health benefits. The stalactites inside display diverse shapes, creating a truly spectacular sight.

12:30-13:30

Enjoy specialty lunches around the scenic area, savor local farmhouse cuisine, and try Bama's fragrant pork dishes.

14:30-17:00

Oily Tea Experience: The unique culinary culture of Bama. Under the guidance of local villagers, learn to prepare Bama's oily tea by stir-frying tea leaves and pounding the oil, creating a fragrant and rich cup of oily tea by hand. This experience allows you to appreciate Bama's distinctive dietary traditions. Oily tea is also a daily beverage consumed by the people of Bama, renowned for its health benefits.

18:30-20:00

Return to the hotel for dinner, then enjoy the hot springs.

Day 4: Culinary Experience of the Bird Rock Spectacle and Five-Colored Glutinous Rice

08:30-09:00

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Bird Rock.

09:00-12:00

Take a small wooden boat tour of Hundred Birds Rock, a 'water sinkhole' where the river water inside the karst cave is crystal clear to the bottom. Under the light, the water displays a spectrum of colors, creating a truly magical scene. The cave is home to numerous swallows, hence its name Hundred Birds Rock. As you navigate through the cave by boat, experience the mesmerizing light and shadow changes that last for 'three days and three nights' —an absolutely awe-inspiring experience.

12:30-13:30

Enjoy lunch at the scenic area and savor local delicacies.

14:30-17:00

A Five-Color Glutinous Rice Making Experience: A signature dish of Bama and a traditional delicacy of the Zhuang ethnic group. Using natural plant dyes such as red-blue grass, purple-blue grass, maple leaves, and yellow gardenia to color glutinous rice, then steaming it, you can personally prepare a portion of this colorful rice. This hands-on activity allows you to experience local culinary craftsmanship, much like making specialty snacks, while immersing yourself in Bama's food culture. The finished rice boasts a fragrant aroma and soft texture, infused with the natural essence of botanical ingredients.

18:30-20:00

Return to the hotel for dinner.

Day 5: Visit to Longevity Village and Experience the Longevity Code of Hemp

08:30-09:00

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Bama Longevity Village.

09:00-12:00

A visit to Changshou Village, the heart of the World Longevity Capital, reveals a remarkable demographic: over 30 centenarians per 100,000 residents. You can meet local centenarians, engage in conversations to learn about their longevity practices, and even present them with small gifts to experience the authentic culture of longevity. The village's elderly population maintains excellent hearing and vision, with many over 90 years old still active in farm work—a truly remarkable phenomenon.

12:30-13:30

Enjoy a rural lunch in the village, savoring the signature dishes of Changshou Village, including hemp soup and pearl yellow corn porridge, all crafted with local ingredients renowned for longevity.

14:30-17:00

Hemp Processing Experience: Hemp is a longevity-promoting ingredient in Bama. Participants will learn the processing techniques of hemp, prepare hemp soup and hemp paste by hand, and understand the health benefits of hemp, which is one of the secrets to the longevity of Bama residents. Hemp possesses intestinal lubricating and laxative effects as well as skin-nourishing properties, making it a distinctive local health-promoting ingredient.

18:30-20:00

Return to the hotel for dinner.

Day 6: Crystal Palace Secret Realm – Experience the Artistry of Yao Ethnic Brocade Weaving

08:30-09:00

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Bama Crystal Palace.

09:00-12:00

A visit to the Crystal Palace, a magical karst cave in Bama, reveals stalactites of pristine white and crystalline clarity resembling pure crystal—a phenomenon of extraordinary rarity. The cave's formations, including stalactitic hair and stalactitic flowers, have been sculpted over hundreds of millions of years, creating a breathtaking spectacle that transports visitors into a palace of crystal, allowing them to marvel at nature's masterful craftsmanship.

12:30-13:30

Enjoy lunch at the scenic area and savor local mountain delicacies.

14:30-17:00

Yao Brocade Weaving Experience: Traditional handicraft techniques of the Yao ethnic group in Bama, where participants learn the production process of Yao brocade weaving. Using traditional looms, they personally craft a small brocade pendant, immersing themselves in the traditional artisanal culture of the Yao people. The patterns on the brocades are all traditional Yao motifs, exquisitely designed, and represent Bama's intangible cultural heritage.

18:30-20:00

Return to the hotel for a farewell dinner and review your journey.

Day 7: Renshouyuan Folk Customs – A Journey Toward Perfect Longevity

08:30-09:00

Hotel breakfast.

09:00-12:00

Visit Renshouyuan Scenic Area, a longevity culture site in Bama, to learn about the history of Bama's longevity culture, experience the Yao ethnic group's long-table banquet, dine with local villagers, and participate in bamboo pole dancing to immerse yourself in Yao folk traditions.

12:30-13:30

Enjoy a long-table banquet lunch featuring authentic Yao ethnic cuisine, accompanied by ceremonial toasting songs to experience their warm hospitality.

13:30-14:00

Check out, pack your luggage, and enjoy free time. You may purchase local specialties from Bama, such as hemp seeds, camellia oil, and handcrafted products dyed with indigo.

14:00

We will provide a dedicated shuttle service to the airport and return to Nanning/Baise Airport or high-speed railway station, concluding this 7-day immersive cultural experience of longevity in Bama. Wishing you a smooth journey, and looking forward to meeting you again.

4. Service Standards and Guidelines

Service Team: Our dedicated full-service team includes a Chinese-speaking guide, intangible cultural heritage instructors, and local folklore experts, providing comprehensive support throughout your journey.

Dietary Standards: Throughout the program, locally sourced and eco-friendly ingredients from Bama are exclusively used, balancing longevity preservation with regional characteristics. The menu includes specialty dishes such as longevity banquets and Yao ethnic long-table feasts, with customized dietary services available upon request.

The package includes: five-star resort hotel accommodation throughout the trip, all meals and beverages, attraction tickets, full range of cultural experience activities, complimentary shuttle services, and dedicated tour guide assistance.

Customized Upgrade: Tailor travel itineraries and physiotherapy programs specifically to meet your wellness needs.

matters need attention ：

Please bring your commonly used personal medications. The temperature in Bama is relatively comfortable, so a light jacket may be necessary.

For the hot spring experience, please adhere to the hotel's etiquette guidelines. All hiking activities during the itinerary are low-intensity light hikes suitable for tourists of all age groups.

When visiting elderly residents in Longevity Village, please respect local customs and refrain from arbitrarily disrupting their daily lives.

All experience items will be adjusted based on your daily condition to ensure comfort.

We can assist you with customized services. Please contact us in advance if needed.