Guangxi, China · Asia
Nanning sits on the route: 10 minutes from Jiangnan.
Nanning is a major city located in Guangxi, China. With a population of 3,839,800, it is one of the largest urban centers in Asia.
On a road trip, Nanning sits in China, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Nanning to your route.
Nanning is the capital of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in southern China. It is known as the "Green City (绿城)" because of its abundance of lush subtropical foliage. Located in the South of Guangxi, Nanning is surrounded by a hilly basin, with a warm, monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate.
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1949, as it underwent sustained industrial growth, Nanning's economy began developing beyond its former role, and the city became essentially a commercial and administrative centre. Today, Nanning is considered the economic, financial and cultural center of Guangxi, and the chief centre for the training of the Zhuang minority in Guangxi. The People's Park is located in the center of the city. The city also serves as a gateway for the China-ASEAN opening up and cooperation.
As of 2025, Nanning was ranked one of the top 150 science cities in the world by scientific research outputs. The city is home to several notable universities in South China, including Guangxi University, Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi University for Nationalities, Guangxi University of Finance and Economics and Guangxi Arts University.
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Nanning is located in Guangxi, China, Asia. The coordinates are 22.8167 latitude, 108.3167 longitude.
Nanning has a population of approximately 3,839,800 people, making it a major city in China.
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