Nanning

Basic Introduction to Tian Dong Fragrant Mango The "Mango Hometown of China" - Tian Dong, Baise, Guangxi; Tian Dong is located in the heart of the Youjiang River Valley and has a South Asian tropical monsoon climate, making it one of the most suitable areas for mango cultivation in our country. Since the 1990s, the county's mango production has entered a large-scale introduction and cultivation phase. The Beihai Qifeng Group developed the "Xiangzhou Ten Thousand Mu Mango Farm," while the Nanning Wangui Agricultural Company planted the "Huale 500 Mu Mango Farm." The entry of these companies promoted the local mango planting on a larger scale, standardized management, and commercialization post-harvest. In 1996, the county was named "China's Mango Hometown" by the Ministry of Agriculture, and in 2006, it was rated as the "Guangxi Non-polluted Agricultural Products (Mango) Production Demonstration Base County." Currently, the area dedicated to Tian Dong Fragrant Mango cultivation reaches over 130,000 mu, mainly including varieties such as Tainong No. 1, Guangre No. 7, and Jinhuang Mango, with an annual output of more than 30,000 tons and a value of 120 million yuan. The products are sold across the country and exported to countries like Canada and the…

Gabriel de Moraes Neto teaches as students learn martial arts in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, July 6, 2024. Born in 1978, Gabriel de Moraes Neto hails from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He is now a martial arts coach based in Nanning, Guangxi. ( tasteallchina /Cao Yiming) Inspired by Bruce Lee's Kung Fu at young age, Gabriel developed an interest in Chinese martial arts and began to receive systematic training in 1999. As his understanding of martial arts and traditional Chinese culture deepened, he named himself "Mo Xiaolong," after Bruce Lee's Chinese name, "Li Xiaolong." In 2008, Gabriel visited Beijing University of Chinese Medicine as an exchange student to study acupuncture while practicing martial arts. To him, Kung Fu embodies traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and physical strengthening, displaying the charm of Chinese culture. After completing his studies, Gabriel returned to Brazil where he opened a school specializing in Kung Fu training and acupuncture courses. In 2011, Gabriel revisited China and met his soulmate in Nanning, whom he married the following year back home in Brazil. In 2016, Gabriel and his wife returned to Nanning and decided to stay and work in China. Soon after their return, Gabriel was…

When asked which Chinese provincial capital stays up the latest, many might think of bustling metropolises like Beijing, Shanghai, or Guangzhou. However, the unexpected answer lies further south—in Nanning, the capital city of Guangxi province. Despite its low-key presence among provincial capitals, Nanning shines brightly in the arena of nightlife, consistently topping charts: from being dubbed the "latest to sleep" city with an average bedtime around 0:55 AM, to ranking first in "night snack vitality" among post-1995 generations according to statistics from platforms like Eleme. Nanning's residents are a busy lot who frequent night markets, indulging in skewers and snails, eagerly anticipating the fragrant allure of the first bowl of "old friend noodles (老友面)." Unlike the trendy stalls found in many cities across China, Nanning's night markets boast traditional eateries that have stood the test of time, offering a treasure trove of flavors refined over generations. In this culinary capital at the southern border, every taste has its moment to shine—whether it's raw beef, rice noodles, stir-fried snails, or the distinctive "old friend flavor" unique to Nanning. Nanning's penchant for nocturnal indulgence isn't just about staying up late; it's a cultural affair that blends local flavors with a tropical twist.…