LIUZHOU TRIP IN DEC.

Hi, firstly, besides this city, I also recommend you go to the nearby Guilin city or Nanning city for traveling.
Anyway, here is something I know as for your enquiry:
1. The major attractions there are Huilong Mountain Natural Reserve. Junwu Forest Park, Mentou Xiangshui River Resort and Beigong Reservoir.
2. Actually, it can be better to stay in a hotel near the railway station or the coach station 'cause the transport there will be very convenient. Among the hotels, I suggest you go to Nantian Hotel or Huaxi Plaza Hotel. Or you can also easily find the express hotel there for a short stay.
3. As you are a photography lover, you do make a good choice to travel there for the natural scenery there for any of the attractions are very suitable for taking pictures.
4. It is relatively easy to find a SPA center there. You can go and find one at Luochi Road or Middle Zhongshan Road.
5. Qingyun Street is a famous food street where you can nearly taste all the local food.
6. It will have the average temperature of about 16C. Most days will be sunny. You can take along a thin sweater and an overcoat there.
7. As you will arrive that late, you will have no choice but to take a cab to the city center.
Hope the information help!