Daxin Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Detian Transnational Waterfall Scenic Area Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Chongzuo, here is a severely underestimated fairyland
Guangxi Chongzuo, an underestimated border town, surrounded by the mysterious karst topography, as if in a fairyland.
✅Geographical location and transportation
Chongzuo is located in the southwest of Guangxi, bordering Vietnam, and is the prefecture-level city with the longest border line in Guangxi. It takes about 2 hours to drive from Nanning.
✅Must-visit attractions
✨Detian Transnational Waterfall: The first transnational waterfall in Asia, feel the Vietnamese style up close, and enjoy the fun of flying carpet and high-altitude slide.
✨Zuojiang Huashan Rock Paintings: Listed as a World Cultural Heritage, take a boat tour and admire the mysterious murals on the cliff.
✨White-headed Leaf Monkey Ecological Scenic Area: There are probably only 1,000 left in the world, and its research value is no less than that of the national treasure panda.
✨Mingshi Countryside: A paradise on the bank of Heishui River, ride through the rice fields and feel the healing power of nature.
✨Anping Xianhe: The filming location of the famous drama 'The Journey of Flower', the picturesque river scenery
✨Longtou Mountain: Climb the small hill to overlook the magnificent scenery of Mingshi Countryside, especially charming at sunset
✨Taiping Ancient City: The Taiping Ancient City at night has a different charm, immersed in the charming night view
✨Old Kapok Scenic Area: Located on the river bank of the China-Vietnam border, the scenery is unique, and it is recommended to stay here for one night.
✅Recommended itinerary (6 days and 5 nights)
✨D1: Arrive in Nanning, go to the White-headed Leaf Monkey Ecological Scenic Area, get close to rare animals, Chongzuo is the 'Hometown of White-headed Leaf Monkeys in China', go to Taiping Ancient City at night, indulge in the charm of the night, and stay in Daxin County
✨D2: Go to Detian Transnational Waterfall for a tour, experience different natural wonders, and stay in Shuolong Town
✨D3: Visit Anping Xianhe, take a boat tour, then ride through Mingshi Countryside, enjoy the rural scenery, climb Longtou Mountain at night, admire the sunset scenery, and stay in Mingshi Countryside Scenic Area
✨D4: Explore Zuojiang Huashan Rock Paintings, appreciate the charm of ancient art, then go to Pingxiang Friendship Pass, feel the majesty of Zhenan Pass, and stay in Pingxiang City
✨D5: Go to Huashan Rock Painting Scenic Area, watch the world intangible heritage up close
✨D6: Sleep until you wake up naturally, and return
✅Accommodation suggestions
Chongzuo offers a variety of accommodation options, from high-end hotels to chic homestays for you to choose from. You can choose a suitable place to stay near Daxin County or Old Kapok Scenic Area according to your budget and preferences
✅Food recommendations
In addition to tasting local roast suckling pig, roast chicken, passion fruit ribs, fake lotus meat, wild vegetable soup and sour bamboo beef offal and other special dishes, be sure to taste local various powder food and fresh fruits, such as Wogan, Satsuma and sugarcane, every bite is full of delicious and fresh
❤️Pack your bags, bring a good mood, accompany the natural scenery and food of Chongzuo, and start an unforgettable journey.
I thought Guilin was already very beautiful, until I came to Chongzuo, Guangxi
**Chongzuo Three-Day Two-Night Non-Self-Driving Tour Complete Guide**
**Best Travel Time:**
- It is recommended to choose between July and October for travel, which is the flood season, and the experience of waterfalls and drifting is better.
**Transportation Arrangement:**
- **Departing from Guangzhou:**
- Take the high-speed train to Chongzuo South Station, which takes about 4.5 hours.
- Pre-book a ride on the Hello app to Mingshi Countryside, the cost is reasonable, about 100 yuan.
**Accommodation Recommendation:**
- The budget is around 200 yuan per person per night.
**Detailed Itinerary Planning:**
**Day One: Mingshi Countryside**
- After arriving at Mingshi Countryside at four in the afternoon, take a short rest at the homestay.
- Rent a bicycle at five o'clock to tour Mingshi Countryside, no need to buy tickets. Enjoy the surrounding scenery along the dedicated cycling path.
**Day Two: Mingshi Countryside - Detian Transnational Waterfall - Anping Xianhe**
- **Detian Transnational Waterfall:**
- Take the 9:15 am bus to get there, if you miss it you need to take a taxi.
- The ticket and bamboo raft cost about 140 yuan per person, which can be purchased at Qubian Pass.
- Recommended photo spot: Rice Field Coffee, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the waterfall.
- Bus return time: 16:00.
- **Anping Xianhe:**
- Charter a car to go there, the cost is about 300 yuan per day (including the itinerary to Gulong Mountain on the third day).
- The cruise operates until 17:30, you can charter a private boat (180 yuan) to experience the original scenery.
**Day Three: Mingshi Countryside - Gulong Mountain**
- The journey time is about 1 hour.
- The ticket and drifting cost about 170 yuan per person, book one day in advance, including tickets and classic drifting.
- After drifting, walk to Gulong Waterfall, you can't get close to the waterfall, you need to return through the underground cave.
- Note: It takes 30 minutes to walk downhill from the ticket office to the starting point of the drift, so be prepared for physical exertion.
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**Precautions:**
- Please book accommodation and necessary transportation in advance to ensure a smooth journey.
- Some scenic spots may ask for tips, please decide whether to give them according to your personal wishes.
- Maintain environmental awareness and do not litter in the scenic area.
- Carry common medicines and insect repellent spray with you to meet the needs of outdoor travel.
Chongzuo - Natural Scenery
Chongzuo Travel
1 Stay:
Mingshi Countryside and Detian Scenic Area nearby (close to the scenic spots, comfortable environment, expensive accommodation)
Shuolong, Xialei Town (a little distance from the scenic spots, convenient for eating, affordable accommodation)
2 Travel: High-speed rail/self-driving
Chongzuo's development is slow, transportation is unchanged, scenic spots are scattered, unless self-driving or group tour.
The bus to Mingshi Countryside and Detian Waterfall departs from the south of Chongzuo. It's very expensive to take a taxi to the scenic area! It's better to charter a car
3 Eat:
There are too many delicious foods in Chongzuo!
River fresh! Stuffed vegetables! Sour things! Don't love to be careful!
Several major types:
Passion fruit ribs: Cooking food with fruit, sour and sweet, especially appetizing.
Recommended
Stuffed vegetables: green pepper stuffed meat, tofu stuffed meat, bitter gourd stuffed meat, eggplant stuffed meat, tofu skin stuffed meat, etc.
Recommended
Sour things: sour cucumber, sour radish, sour papaya, sour lettuce, sour cauliflower, etc.
Recommended:
Vietnamese chicken rice noodles: Vietnamese authentic snacks, with a special exotic flavor.
Recommended:
Bamboo insects stir-fried with bees: Zhongxuan is a Zhuang ethnic specialty dish, the taste is okay.
Recommended:
Vietnamese chicken rice noodles: Vietnamese authentic snacks, with a special exotic flavor.
Recommended:
Bamboo insects stir-fried with bees: Insect feast is a Zhuang ethnic specialty dish, it won't be very dry when eaten, the outside is crispy and the inside is slightly sweet and soft.
Recommended:
Fragrant leaf roasted suckling pig: The suckling pig skin is roasted super tender and crispy like a piece of paper, but the inside meat is very tender and juicy, not very oily, and it smells fragrant.
Recommended:
Play:
Detian Waterfall: Must go, Asia's first transnational waterfall, adjacent to Vietnam's Ban Gioc Waterfall, the waterfall is very spectacular!
Mingshi Countryside: You can see the green mountains and rivers, whether you are walking or cycling on the winding country roads, it is very comfortable.
White-headed Leaf Monkey Ecological Scenic Area: Give you and your baby a chance to get close to rare wild animals.
Friendship Pass: Pingxiang Friendship Pass is one of China's top ten famous passes, and it is also the only one of the nine passes that is still in use.
Huashan Rock Paintings: China's only rock painting world cultural heritage, painting on such a high cliff, and the pattern does not fall for a thousand years, it is still clear and bright now.
5 Wear:
Guangxi can be said to have 9 months of summer in all four seasons of the year. It is recommended to wear summer clothes in October, November, and December. If you are afraid of cooling down, just bring a thin jacket.
Detian Waterfall Travel Notes | A Natural Wonder on the China-Vietnam Border
🏞 Coming to Detian Waterfall, I deeply understand why Li Bai is fascinated by the mountains and rivers. The scenery here is poetic and picturesque, with the waterfall on one side being Vietnam and the other side being China, just like a vivid landscape painting scroll.
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🌊 Bamboo raft experience (30 yuan): Feel the spectacular waterfall up close, with the water splashing up, enjoying the beauty of nature.
🚶 Easy tour: Suitable for all ages, including the elderly and children. The magic carpet journey is very interesting, overlooking the panoramic view of the waterfall.
📷 Excellent photo spot: A coffee shop provides a perfect photo angle, tasting Vietnamese specialty coffee while admiring the waterfall scenery, it's wonderful.
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🎫 Ticket information:
Adult ticket price: 115 yuan/person.
Reminder: It is recommended to book tickets in advance to avoid long queues during the peak season.
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🌟 Highlights of the tour:
Observation deck: Overlooking the magnificent waterfall, feeling the shock of nature.
Walking on the trail: Explore the unique rocks and scenery next to the waterfall, and take beautiful photos.
Magic carpet experience: Slide down from a high place and overlook the full view of the waterfall.
Local food: Taste special dishes, such as ant egg omelette and passion fruit ribs, to bring a different experience to the taste buds.
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Guangxi-Chongzuo | Winter Travel Guide
| Winter Travel Guide. Travel to the treasure land of Guangxi-Chongzuo🍃
If you want to travel to Chongzuo, please save this guide💕
🚗Travel route:
Day1: Detian Transnational Waterfall→Mingshi Pastoral
Day2: White-headed Leaf Monkey Ecological Park→Taiping Ancient City
Day3: Pingxiang Friendship Pass→Chongzuo Museum-Huashan Rock Painting
🍖Food recommendation:
·Betel nut powder🥣: It is a specialty of Chongzuo, with anti-inflammatory effects. Pour a little boiling water into a bowl with betel nut powder, stir while adding boiling water, and the cooked betel nut powder is transparent and pasty.
·Sweet potato glutinous rice cake🧈: It is a traditional snack in Chongzuo, with sweet potatoes as the main ingredient. The glutinous rice cake is soft, sweet, nutritious, and loved by diners.
·Chongzuo sour porridge🍲: Also known as sour zao porridge, it is a famous snack of the Zhuang people in Chongzuo, mainly made from glutinous rice, chili, sour bamboo shoots, shredded meat, etc.
·Bahe fish balls🍡: One of the local specialty foods, fish balls made from fresh fish, with a delicious and tender taste, rich in nutrition, and loved by many.
⛰️Scenic spot recommendation:
1️⃣Detian Transnational Waterfall: It is the first in Asia and the fourth in the world. The waterfall is magnificent and spectacular. The main attractions also include Green Island Clouds and Dayang Yougu, etc.
2️⃣Pingxiang Friendship Pass: Formerly known as Zhenan Pass. High mountains stand on both sides, and the situation is dangerous. Because of its majestic architecture and dangerous situation, it is one of the nine famous passes in China.
3️⃣Chongzuo Museum: It is a museum that integrates cultural relics collection and research, and displays Zhuang culture. There are permanent cultural exhibitions such as "Baili Rock Painting" and "Ou Luo Inheritance".
4️⃣Taiping Ancient City: Located on the bank of the Zuojiang River. The ancient city is surrounded by rivers on three sides, relying on steep mountains and beautiful waters, and the scenery is natural. The ancient city preserves well-preserved Ming and Qing period buildings and unique folk customs.
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Welcome to ask questions in the comment area🍁
The Ultimate Tour Guide to Mingshi Countryside
🌼【Mingshi Countryside】
1) Mingshi Countryside is a scenic area, with hotels divided into Mingshi Villa, Mingshi Courtyard, and Mingshi Elegant Residence (free boat ride once a day in the scenic area, breakfast and dinner included? Bicycles are free, free beer), which are guest houses, four-star hotels, and boutique hotels respectively.
Personally, I don't recommend staying here, mainly because the prices are quite high, but if money is not an issue, feel free to choose~
🌼2) Ways to explore Mingshi Countryside (I rented an electric bike)
🔵1. Bamboo Raft
The whole bamboo raft journey takes 40 minutes, costs 120 yuan, and because the exit of the bamboo raft is in the Zhuang Ethnic Museum, it also includes the museum ticket (80 yuan if bought separately). The bamboo raft mainly sails in the river, many places are not accessible, many views are not visible, so I don't recommend spending this unnecessary money.
🔵2. Bicycle/Electric Bike
There are bicycle/electric bike rentals along the road. The scenic area has built a bicycle lane, you can ride without a ticket. The road condition is good with no slopes, you can go deep into the countryside, and have a complete experience. You can enter from the entrance near Longtou Mountain Viewing Platform, cross a bridge in the middle. The price is about 10 yuan/hour for a bicycle, 10 yuan/hour or 20 yuan/hour for an electric bike, depending on the model.
🔵3. Randomly Find a Tuk-tuk on the Road
Most of the tricycles parked on the side of the road are tuk-tuks soliciting business. They can go on the bicycle lane, saving time and effort, and you can have a complete experience. Basically, you can play from near Longtou Mountain Viewing Platform to the Happiness Bridge (100 meters in front of the Secret Hotel).
🌼3) Mingshi Countryside has two large parking lots, which are the upper and lower points of the bamboo raft. For the upper point, navigate to 'Mingshi Countryside Scenic Area West Parking Lot' or 'Bamboo Raft Tourist Boarding Dock'. For the lower point, navigate to 'Zhuang Ethnic Museum'. However, there is also a shuttle bus between the two points.
I thought Guilin was already very beautiful, until I came to Chongzuo, Guangxi
**Chongzuo Three-Day Two-Night Non-Self-Driving Tour Complete Guide**
**Best Travel Time:**
- It is recommended to choose between July and October for travel, which is the flood season, and the experience of waterfalls and drifting is better.
**Transportation Arrangement:**
- **Departing from Guangzhou:**
- Take the high-speed train to Chongzuo South Station, which takes about 4.5 hours.
- Pre-book a ride on the Hello app to Mingshi Countryside, the cost is reasonable, about 100 yuan.
**Accommodation Recommendation:**
- The budget is around 200 yuan per person per night.
**Detailed Itinerary Planning:**
**Day One: Mingshi Countryside**
- After arriving at Mingshi Countryside at four in the afternoon, take a short rest at the homestay.
- Rent a bicycle at five o'clock to tour Mingshi Countryside, no need to buy tickets. Enjoy the surrounding scenery along the dedicated cycling path.
**Day Two: Mingshi Countryside - Detian Transnational Waterfall - Anping Xianhe**
- **Detian Transnational Waterfall:**
- Take the 9:15 am bus to get there, if you miss it you need to take a taxi.
- The ticket and bamboo raft cost about 140 yuan per person, which can be purchased at Qubian Pass.
- Recommended photo spot: Rice Field Coffee, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the waterfall.
- Bus return time: 16:00.
- **Anping Xianhe:**
- Charter a car to go there, the cost is about 300 yuan per day (including the itinerary to Gulong Mountain on the third day).
- The cruise operates until 17:30, you can charter a private boat (180 yuan) to experience the original scenery.
**Day Three: Mingshi Countryside - Gulong Mountain**
- The journey time is about 1 hour.
- The ticket and drifting cost about 170 yuan per person, book one day in advance, including tickets and classic drifting.
- After drifting, walk to Gulong Waterfall, you can't get close to the waterfall, you need to return through the underground cave.
- Note: It takes 30 minutes to walk downhill from the ticket office to the starting point of the drift, so be prepared for physical exertion.
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**Precautions:**
- Please book accommodation and necessary transportation in advance to ensure a smooth journey.
- Some scenic spots may ask for tips, please decide whether to give them according to your personal wishes.
- Maintain environmental awareness and do not litter in the scenic area.
- Carry common medicines and insect repellent spray with you to meet the needs of outdoor travel.
Lost in Nature Hotel - absolute pleasure
Address - No.57 Nongpengtun, Mingshi Village, Daxin County
Ambiance/Facilities - mountain views everywhere, nice bathtub, projector in the room, spacious balcony.
Highlights - swimming pool
Avg. Price per Night - 500-600rmb
Rating - 8/10
We had an absolutely wonderful experience staying in this hotel. The design of the room and the hotel itself is very modern and bright. It is located on the back of the small village, so it was nice seeing local people around. It also close to Detian waterfalls, so you can easily organize a day trip there! Not too many shops and restaurants are available nearby, so we had our meals mainly in the hotel. Overall, it has been a fantastic stay, and I'd love to come back there again! #staycation #mountainview #bestview #nicehotel #detian
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I thought Guilin was already very beautiful, until I came to Chongzuo, Guangxi
**Chongzuo Three-Day Two-Night Non-Self-Driving Tour Complete Guide**
**Best Travel Time:**
- It is recommended to choose between July and October for travel, which is the flood season, and the experience of waterfalls and drifting is better.
**Transportation Arrangement:**
- **Departing from Guangzhou:**
- Take the high-speed train to Chongzuo South Station, which takes about 4.5 hours.
- Pre-book a ride on the Hello app to Mingshi Countryside, the cost is reasonable, about 100 yuan.
**Accommodation Recommendation:**
- The budget is around 200 yuan per person per night.
**Detailed Itinerary Planning:**
**Day One: Mingshi Countryside**
- After arriving at Mingshi Countryside at four in the afternoon, take a short rest at the homestay.
- Rent a bicycle at five o'clock to tour Mingshi Countryside, no need to buy tickets. Enjoy the surrounding scenery along the dedicated cycling path.
**Day Two: Mingshi Countryside - Detian Transnational Waterfall - Anping Xianhe**
- **Detian Transnational Waterfall:**
- Take the 9:15 am bus to get there, if you miss it you need to take a taxi.
- The ticket and bamboo raft cost about 140 yuan per person, which can be purchased at Qubian Pass.
- Recommended photo spot: Rice Field Coffee, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the waterfall.
- Bus return time: 16:00.
- **Anping Xianhe:**
- Charter a car to go there, the cost is about 300 yuan per day (including the itinerary to Gulong Mountain on the third day).
- The cruise operates until 17:30, you can charter a private boat (180 yuan) to experience the original scenery.
**Day Three: Mingshi Countryside - Gulong Mountain**
- The journey time is about 1 hour.
- The ticket and drifting cost about 170 yuan per person, book one day in advance, including tickets and classic drifting.
- After drifting, walk to Gulong Waterfall, you can't get close to the waterfall, you need to return through the underground cave.
- Note: It takes 30 minutes to walk downhill from the ticket office to the starting point of the drift, so be prepared for physical exertion.
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**Precautions:**
- Please book accommodation and necessary transportation in advance to ensure a smooth journey.
- Some scenic spots may ask for tips, please decide whether to give them according to your personal wishes.
- Maintain environmental awareness and do not litter in the scenic area.
- Carry common medicines and insect repellent spray with you to meet the needs of outdoor travel.
Idyllic waterfall boat trip
A very nice slow boat trip through green water to very beautiful waterfalls. Along the way I saw a falcon circling the boat high in the sky. There were lots of birds chasing insects in the trees and also I saw a watersnake. The Chinese didn't find any of this interesting, they pulled all the curtains and took selfies instead and played Douyin. A private boat with no roof or curtains would be an excellent way to spend time here but I couldn't afford this been a solo traveler.
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I thought Guilin was already beautiful enough until I came to Chongzuo in Guangxi
When it comes to Guangxi, everyone's first impression is Guilin.
But compared to the crowded Guilin, I prefer Chongzuo, Guangxi.
This quiet and lesser-known border town
In the misty rain, with clear mountains and beautiful waters, shrouded in clouds
It's like a secret landscape painting of mountains and rivers.
Chongzuo, this small town, is really hard not to love.
Here's my travel itinerary for sharing↓↓
✅Daxin County, Chongzuo City, Guangxi
✈️Fly to Nanning Wuxu Airport, then take the high-speed train to Chongzuo
🚄Direct high-speed train to 'Chongzuo South Station'
🚗Attractions are scattered and transportation is inconvenient, it is recommended to rent a car for a road trip
🚌There is a tourist bus line from Nanning to Mingshi to Detian.
📍Detian Transnational Waterfall Scenic Area
▪️Located on the China-Vietnam border, Detian Waterfall and Guichun River are shared by both countries, and it is the largest transnational waterfall in Asia
▪️The flood season is from May to October, with large river flow and more spectacular waterfalls, while November to next April is the dry season, with large waterfall flow when water is released at noon every day
▪️It is recommended to check in at the paddy field huts, climb the mountain to walk the Ring of the Sky, and you can also look at the small villages in Vietnam across the river.
📍Mingshi Pastoral
▪️Free scenic area, beautiful scenery, highly recommended
▪️The scenic area is quite large, it is recommended to rent a bicycle and ride along the river, the experience is amazing
▪️Essential route check-in points: Fish Scale Dam - Mingshi Bridge - Happiness Bridge and other attractions.
📍Tongna Bay Scenic Area
▪️Waterfalls, ancient bridges, green mountains, and clear waters, the scenery is beautiful, and when you encounter the flowering season, the scenery is even more beautiful.
ℹ️These three scenic areas are all filming locations for the TV series 'The Journey of Flower', and I must say, the director really knows how to choose locations, as if this place is really Bai Zihua's eternal fairyland!
↪️Two-day tour itinerary
Day 1 Chongzuo ➡️ Tongna Bay ➡️ Mingshi Pastoral, stay at Mingshi Pastoral
Day 2 Mingshi Pastoral ➡️ Detian Transnational Waterfall, return trip.
Chongzuo, a small Southeast Asian paradise that's even more breathtaking than Guilin, is worth a visit!
Guangxi Chongzuo, an underestimated border town adjacent to Vietnam, is truly a hidden Southeast Asian gem and a pristine sanctuary🏞️. Even 'National Geographic' has praised it, saying: 'Guilin's landscape is the best under heaven, but Chongzuo's scenery rivals that of Guilin.'
Here, you'll find karst topography similar to Guilin's, idyllic pastoral views, and picturesque waterfalls and mountainscapes that fulfill all the fantastical imaginations of a xianxia drama🌸.
This summer, join Xiao Ye on a journey with Chongzuo's natural beauty, and give yourself the best midsummer light-year travel experience.
📌Poetic Chongzuo 5 days and 4 nights
⭕Minimum of 2 people to book, exclusive guide, private car
⭕One group per booking, boutique pure play group, no shopping
✔️All-inclusive scenic spot tickets + VIP scenic shuttle
✔️Complimentary airport transfer service, providing drinking water and vegetables
🏠High-end Accommodations
📍In the Wild Lodge Collection
Mysterious Southeast Asian mushroom houses in the mountains, full of exotic charm and a simple Instagram-worthy style, are perfect for a luxurious wilderness retreat
📍Mingshi There
Located within the Mingshi Pastoral Scenery Area, rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows and large balconies, with views of rice fields, rivers, and peaks right outside the door
📍Longguang Nalian
At the top of Nanning, with an excellent aerial view, the cityscape of Nanning is visible through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the guest rooms, making it easy to capture stunning photos
🛤️Natural Landscapes
📍Mingshi Pastoral
Ticket: Free, bamboo raft 120/person
A hidden paradise by the Heishui River, where you can cycle through the rice fields
📍Detian Transnational Waterfall
Ticket: 115/person
The filming location of 'The Journey of Flower', Asia's leading large waterfall
📍Tongna Bay
Ticket: Essence tour 60/person, full tour 160/person
Boat among the green waves, viewing the layered peaks from the perspective of a fish
📍Gulong Mountain Grand Canyon
Ticket: 140/person + rafting
Trek and raft in the natural oxygen bar, exploring two essential caves
📍Goose Spring
Ticket: 43/person
One of China's three famous springs, the water is clear and never dries up all year round
📍White-headed Langur Conservation Area
Ticket: 80/person
There are approximately 1,000 left worldwide, valued no less than the national treasure, the giant panda
💫Exquisite Enjoyment
✅Mingshi River Bamboo Raft Afternoon Tea: Listen to music, taste tea, and drift through the beautiful mountain and water scenery on a bamboo raft
✅Mingshi Pastoral Cycling: Ride through the rice fields between the mountains and waters of the natural oxygen bar, facing the wind
✅Waterfall Viewing Coffee: Savor coffee leisurely while admiring the majestic Detian Transnational Waterfall
✈️Itinerary
D1: Nanning airport pick-up—Free time (museum, Jianzheng Road night market)
D2: Nanning—Detian Waterfall—Mingshi Pastoral
D3: Mingshi Pastoral—Gulong Mountain Grand Canyon—Goose Spring
D4: Pastoral cycling—Tongna Bay—In the Wild Lodge Collection—Bamboo raft afternoon tea
D5: In the Wild Lodge Collection—White-headed Langur Conservation Area—Nanning airport drop-off
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LUX* CHONGZUO, GUANGXI RESORT Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Pull back the curtains and see what happens
Behold the stunning Ban Gioc Waterfall 🌊, the largest transnational waterfall in Asia! 🌏
📍LUX* CHONGZUO, GUANGXI RESORT, China
🌟Immerse yourself in the breathtaking scenery of a waterfall that straddles both China and Vietnam! 🚣♀️Cruise along crystal-clear waters, explore lush green forests🌳, and discover all the natural wonders that make this destination a must-visit! 👍
Credit by @sophoebelous
The best resort in China? Lux* Chongzuo
The Lux Resort Chongzuo in Guangxi province is an exceptional destination for those seeking luxury and relaxation in a stunning natural setting. The hotel is located in the heart of Chongzuo city, with easy access to nearby attractions.
The hotel itself is absolutely stunning, with beautifully designed rooms and suites that offer all the modern amenities and comforts one could wish for. The staff are friendly and accommodating, ensuring that guests feel welcomed and taken care of throughout their stay.
The pricing is also reasonable, with options for different budgets and needs. The resort's many amenities include a fitness center, spa, and swimming pool, as well as a restaurant serving delicious local and international cuisine.
One of the highlights of our stay was exploring the nearby attractions, including the stunning Detian Waterfall and the Nonggang National Nature Reserve. These natural wonders provided the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable holiday.
Overall, we highly recommend the Lux Resort Chongzuo to anyone seeking a luxurious and relaxing holiday in a stunning natural setting. The hotel's exceptional service, amenities, and location make it the perfect choice for travelers looking for a truly memorable experience.
Guangxi|Have you heard this is the most expensive hotel in Guangxi?
|Have you heard this is the most expensive hotel in Guangxi?. Today I'll share a great spot
I booked a suite for 8580 yuan for three days and two nights, and paid an additional 600 yuan to upgrade to the Lisi suite. The total cost was 9180 yuan, including: two nights in a room;
two and a half days of buffet breakfast; two days of boxed lunch; two days of dinner sets;
two cocktails at the Starry Sky Bar; two days of welcome fruit; a 200 yuan Spa voucher;
free mini bar (with various drinks, chips, biscuits, and dried mango, which if consumed on the first day, will be replenished on the second day)
Excluding about 1000 yuan for meals per day (just the dinner set costs 800 yuan), the actual cost of accommodation per night is about 3600 yuan, which is acceptable for enjoying the environment and services here
Everyone says the three Lisi suites are the most beautiful, and I called
ahead to inquire. Actually, the hotel can't specify the room type but can note to try to help keep it. In reality, we stayed in room 3202 on the second floor, and the view didn't seem as good as the legends suggest; maybe the third floor would be better?
This hotel has over 40 rooms, and even if all are occupied, it won't feel crowded. The public space is very large. Because the architecture respects the local Zhuang ethnic building characteristics, there are no rooms on the first floor, which houses the wine cellar, gym, swimming pool, library, etc., public areas, each with a stunning view.
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Upon arrival at the hotel, there will be a simple welcome ceremony, where a local minority sister warmly gives you local decorations and also makes a bowl of local oil tea to welcome you. Luggage can be left here, and someone will take it to your room. The sister will walk you in, explaining some of the plants and local architectural features, passing through a few small houses displaying local labor tools, and the famous online banana leaf road, you will arrive at the hotel's grand lobby.
Taking the elevator to the second floor, you first see a huge wishing tree, adorned with various wishes. Moving forward, you reach the lobby and the picturesque open landscape. A new butler greets you here, offering each person a cup of ginger tea. I had asked before and was told checkout is at 12 pm, check-in at 3 pm. When we arrived at the front desk, it was already past 3 pm, but the room was not ready yet, so we were offered free coffee and ice cream, and we enjoyed strolling around and admiring the beautiful scenery. Just entering the door, we had already enjoyed three different beverages
The service here is obviously professionally trained, with every staff member greeting you. The public restrooms are constantly being cleaned, with new towels being arranged, and the hand dryers are Dyson models I've never seen before, very high-end (excuse my lack of experience
Overall, staying here was a good experience. The biggest complaint online has been about the meals, which I wrote about a few days ago. I personally think that although it's not cheap, the experience is very worthwhile. As for the bamboo raft afternoon tea, chartered car, and shortcomings, we will share in the next article
Wandering in a secret realm, forgetting the outside world | Secret Realm Lishi Resort
Located in Mingshi Village, Daxin County, Chongzuo City, Guangxi, the Secret Realm Lishi Resort is a beautiful holiday destination embraced by karst topography. Nestled along the winding Mingshi River, the resort is surrounded by enchanting tropical scenery, making one feel as if they are in a heavenly fairyland.
Design
The resort was designed by Tianmeng International, with the hotel's theme architecture featuring Tadao Ando-style fair-faced stone walls combined with Southeast Asian-style rattan and green plants, aiming to blend in with the beautiful environment. It harmoniously integrates natural landscapes with modern architecture, creating multi-layered spaces, with a view at every step.
Rooms
The hotel has a total of 56 suites and villas, designed with a minimalist and wild luxury theme, complemented by natural rough stones, solid wood furniture, and other elements, giving the feeling of bringing nature into the room. Each room has a spacious furnished balcony or terrace, with unobstructed views of the karst landscape, allowing guests to enjoy their private scenery.
Cuisine
The hotel has an all-day dining restaurant and a specialty restaurant, offering a variety of different types of cuisine. The specialty restaurant mainly serves Vietnamese-style dishes, as well as Western dishes. For breakfast, there is also the live preparation of Guangxi's specialty Luosifen, where both the type of noodles and various toppings can be chosen at will.
Facilities
The hotel's public areas are not rigidly divided but are a series of shared, open, and free-flowing spaces, allowing the entire building to blend well into the karst topography. Each space is framed by architecture and painted by landscape, allowing travelers to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and find their own piece of pure land here.
Fun
Enjoy tea in the VIP tea room next to the Detian Waterfall while admiring the cascading waterfall, cycle through the Mingshi countryside, a national AAAA-level scenic area, passing through rice fields and forests, and enjoy the beautiful mountains and clear waters along the way. Watch an open-air movie or fireworks under the stars, or have fun with activities like message-in-a-bottle treasure hunts and bamboo raft afternoon tea.
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Chongzuo Taiping Ancient City Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Decided! Go to this fun and less-known border town for the holiday
Guangxi's fun and less-known border town
You shouldn't be unaware of it
Zhang Xinyu's crazy recommendation of Guangxi Chongzuo is really tempting! With the so-called 'Little Southeast Asia' vibe, it has a cross-border waterfall with a fairy-tale atmosphere and pastoral scenery like a poetic karst landscape.
It's not an exaggeration, when the weather is good, even live shots on the phone are super beautiful. The most important thing is that both transportation and accommodation offer great value for money. Even less popular holiday trips can't avoid the crowd.
Below is a practical travel guide to avoid congestion, a worthy grab!
Transportation
Take a plane ✈️ to Nanning, then transfer to a high-speed train to Chongzuo or rent a car from Nanning and drive for 2 hours to reach.
PS: Chongzuo's public transportation is inconvenient, more suitable for self-driving tours.
Recommended Routes
From all over the country - Chongzuo city area - Taiping Ancient Town - Detian Waterfall - Mingshi Pastoral
🌻Detian Waterfall
Before arriving at Detian Waterfall, there will be a border check.
In the scenic area, you have to queue for boats and magic carpets, avoid traffic jams, and queue.
You must get up early for the trip! Early! Early!
❶For a lazy travel option, you can take the magic carpet up the mountain to the viewing platform and slide down the mountain. It's exciting and fun, and saves a lot of time!
You must take a bamboo raft, this is a shared area between Vietnam and China, it's like a 'cross-border experience' without leaving the country!
Passing in front of the waterfall is really shocking.
No wonder Zhang Xinyu has been here so many times💞
🌻Mingshi Pastoral
❷The main area here is centered around Mingshi Village.
Surrounded by pastoral fields, Mingshi River flowing through, karst peaks standing tall - you can find Guilin's landscape here, featuring a two-in-one tour, and the key is it's free!
No need to enter the scenic area, just navigate to: Saigon Coffee Mingshi Store (there's a large parking lot nearby).
The beautiful scenery is all around, after parking, rent a quadricycle and the roads, paddy fields, and mountains along the way are all very suitable for photography.
❸Taiping Ancient Town
Guangxi's version of the Tang Dynasty's Everbright City, very suitable for night views, and you can also take a boat ride. If you have plenty of time in the afternoon, you can stroll around the old streets near the ancient town, which have a strong cultural atmosphere.
●Food Sharing:
I Awei Noodle Shop: For those who love slurping noodles, it's a bit like a big canteen, recommended for the whole family's noodles.
■Old Chongzuo Specialty Flavor Restaurant: Guangxi's specialty dishes.
❹Accommodation Recommendations:
In Chongzuo city area, choose a business hotel with good value for money.
Near Mingshi Pastoral, the scenery is beautiful, you can choose a resort-type hotel to stay for an extra night, very suitable for a leisurely vacation.
If you have 4-5 days, you can also visit Fangchenggang and Dongxing, Wanwei Golden Beach, Dongxing Port, all are worth a visit!
Friends who are interested can 🔍 for more information.
National Geographic didn't lie to me! Chongzuo is indeed a place worth visiting
Guilin's landscape is the best under heaven, but Chongzuo's scenery rivals that of Guilin.
This small border town of Chongzuo is truly a treasure trove for my travels😍. Every step offers a view, and any casual snapshot is a landscape painting. It's been a long time since I returned, but my heart❤️ is still there.
🚉Transportation Guide
🚄High-speed train: Direct to Chongzuo.
🚗Plane: Fly to Nanning, then take a high-speed train to Chongzuo, or drive from Nanning, 2h away.
🏠Recommended Accommodation
Stay in the wild at Ye Su Ji, by the Heishui River. Mountains, fields, waters, and countryside, you can let loose here~ Wake up to a stunning secret landscape.
3 Days 2 Nights Itinerary
Day1: Arrive in Chongzuo - Taiping Ancient Town
Day2: Detian Cross-border Waterfall - Mingshi Countryside
Day3: Anping Xianhe - Tongling Grand Canyon
Attraction Recommendations
1️⃣Detian Cross-border Waterfall
🎫Ticket: 115r/person, one of the most worthwhile places to visit in Chongzuo! Right next door is Vietnam's waterfall, which is quite magical~
2️⃣Mingshi Countryside
🎫Ticket: Free, bamboo raft 120r/person, electric car 20r/h, bicycle 10r/h. This place is perfect for idly spending two days, with countryside scenery that rivals Guilin's. You can also try Saigon coffee on the way and watch the stunning sunset🌅
3️⃣Taiping Ancient Town
🎫Ticket: Free, city wall 10r/person. The only night view in Chongzuo worth seeing, lights up around 7:30 pm, not many tourists, very comfortable to stroll around, and there are many shops renting Hanfu and ethnic costumes for photos📸
4️⃣Anping Xianhe
🎫Ticket: 60r/person or 160r/person (full journey). The filming location of the TV series 'The Journey of Flower', an immersive experience of ancient fantasy, follow the guide 'Xu Xiake' on a boat to enjoy the beautiful scenery, the sunset light is the best🌇
5️⃣Tongling Grand Canyon
Ticket🎫115r. A natural scenic area combining tropical rainforest, river waterfalls, and canyon caves, where you can stroll among the beautiful landscapes and enjoy the freshness of the forest oxygen bar. The Tongling Grand Waterfall in the scenic area has a drop of 188.6 meters
🔖【Travel Tips】
1To fully appreciate the grandeur of the Detian Waterfall, be sure to take a bamboo raft
2When in Guangxi, don't forget to try the rice noodles, they are all delicious!🍜
3Do not trust roadside solicitors, they are guaranteed to be a trap
4Chongzuo's weather is unpredictable, be prepared with sunscreen & rain gear
I thought Yangshuo was already beautiful, until I came to Chongzuo
👀 The news of Zhang Xinyu checking in at Detian Waterfall spread like the wind 😜, and the city of Chongzuo, like a treasure, can no longer hide 😎!
🚝【How to get there👇】
• 🚄High-speed train: You can easily reach Chongzuo 🎊.
• ✈Plane: First arrive at Nanning, then take a high-speed train or drive 🚗 to Chongzuo, it takes about 2 hours to get there 👏. 🤔But be aware, the public transportation in Chongzuo is not very convenient, self-driving is the way to go 😄, and parking is super easy, most of the time it's even free 😆.
🎉【Worthwhile places to visit in Chongzuo🎈】
1. 🏞️Detian Transnational Waterfall:
• Admission: 115 yuan per person 🎫. This is the most worthy place to visit in Chongzuo, truly unique 👍! In my heart, it is the most beautiful waterfall in the country 😍, even more beautiful than the Huangguoshu Waterfall 😜. Look, the waterfall from Vietnam is just next door, truly amazing 🤩.
2. 🌾Mingshi Pastoral:
• Admission: Free 😃. Bamboo raft 120 yuan per person, electric car 20 yuan per hour, bicycle 10 yuan per hour 🚲. The scenery here is absolutely beautiful, comparable to Guilin 😃, super suitable for emptying your mind and daydreaming 😌. Along the way, you can also try Saigon coffee 😋, and climb up to the Longtou Mountain viewing platform to watch the magnificent sunset 🌇.
3. 🏯Taiping Ancient Town:
• Admission: Free 😆. Climbing the city wall costs 10 yuan per person 🤑. This is a unique night view spot in Chongzuo, the lights come on around 7:30 pm ✨, with few tourists, walking here is so comfortable and pleasant 🤗🤗🤗. There are also many shops renting Hanfu and ethnic costumes, convenient for taking photos 📷.
4. 🌅Tongna Bay:
• Admission: Essence tour 60 yuan per person, full tour 160 yuan per person 🎁. 'The Journey of Flower' was filmed here, visitors can take a boat and follow the guide 'Xu Xiake' to immerse themselves in the beautiful scenery, the view at sunset is breathtaking 🤗.
5. 🏔️Jianlong Mountain:
• Admission: Free 🤩. This is the most beautiful mountain in Guangxi, the shape of the mountain ridge is exactly like a stegosaurus 😜, fascinating 😍. The hiking loop takes about 3-5 hours, and the sunset is the most charming 😘, you can make a round trip from Nanning in one day 🤝.
🗺【Chongzuo 3 Days 2 Nights Itinerary📋】
D1: Arrive in Chongzuo→Taiping Ancient Town
D2: Huashan Rock Paintings→Longzhou Uprising Memorial Hall→Former Site of the French Consulate→Former Site of the Red Eighth Army Headquarters
D3: Detian Transnational Waterfall→Mingshi Pastoral
📋【Travel Tips📝】
6. If you want to experience the grandeur of Detian Waterfall firsthand, you must take a bamboo raft 🚣. As for the bamboo raft in Mingshi Pastoral, it depends on your mood 😜.
7. The summer in Guangxi is very hot 😅, the temperature in winter is around 20°C, which is very comfortable, the best season for traveling 😆.
8. When in Guangxi, don't miss out on the various delicious rice noodles 🍜 🤤.
A fun and off-the-beaten-path border town
I've decided! I'm going to this fun and off-the-beaten-path border town for the May Day holiday|||Still don't know where to go for the May Day holiday?
This fun and off-the-beaten-path border town in Guangxi
You're not allowed to not know about it
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Chongzuo in Guangxi, crazily recommended by Zhang Xinyu, is really charming!
There's a cross-border waterfall that's been called 'Little Southeast Asia' with a fairy-like aura
And the pastoral scenery that resembles a poetic and picturesque karst landscape
No exaggeration, when the weather is good, even live shots taken with a phone are super beautiful
The most important thing is that both transportation and accommodation offer great value for money
Even if you choose a less popular destination for the holiday, you can't avoid the crowd
Below is a practical strategy to avoid congestion and enjoy your trip, it's a worthy grab～
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✈️Major Transportation
Fly to Nanning, then take the high-speed train to Chongzuo
Or rent a car from Nanning and drive for 2 hours to reach
PS: Public transportation in Chongzuo is inconvenient, more suitable for self-driving tours
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🚌Recommended Route
From all over the country - Chongzuo city center - Taiping Ancient Town - Detian Waterfall - Mingshi Countryside
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📍Detian Waterfall
You will go through a border check before reaching Detian Waterfall
In the scenic area, you have to queue for boats and magic carpets, avoid traffic jams, and queues
You must get up early for the trip! Early! Early!
We arrived around 8 o'clock, basically no queues, no traffic jams
For a lazy person's trip, you can take the magic carpet up to the observation deck and slide down the mountain. It's thrilling and fun, saving a lot of time!
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You must take a bamboo raft, this is a shared area between Vietnam and China
It's like a 'cross-border experience' without leaving the country!
Passing in front of the waterfall is really shocking
No wonder Zhang Xinyu has been here so many times
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📍Mingshi Countryside
This area is mainly centered around Mingshi Village
Surrounded by countryside, the Mingshi River runs through it, with karst peaks standing tall
You can find Guilin's landscape here, featuring two tours in one place, and the key is free!
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No need to enter the scenic area 📍Direct navigation: Saigon Coffee Mingshi Store
(There is a large parking lot nearby)
The beautiful scenery is all around, park the car, rent a 🛺side tricycle
The roads, rice fields, and mountains along the way are very suitable for photography
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📍Taiping Ancient Town
Guangxi's version of the Tang Dynasty Everbright City, very suitable for night views, you can also take a boat, if you have ample time in the afternoon, you can visit the old streets around the ancient town, which have a strong cultural atmosphere
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🥘Food Sharing:
️◼️Awei Noodle Shop: For friends who love slurping noodles, it's a bit like a big canteen, recommend the Old Friend Family Noodles
◼️Old Chongzuo Specialty Flavor Restaurant: Guangxi's specialty dishes
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🏨Accommodation Recommendations:
In Chongzuo city center, just choose a business hotel with a higher cost-performance ratio
The scenery near Mingshi Countryside is beautiful, you can choose a more resort-style hotel to stay for an extra night, very suitable for leisure vacations
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