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First Bay of Honghe River
The First Bay of Hongshui River is a scenic spot located in Banwen Village, Sanshi Town, Donglan County, Hechi City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The Hongshui River makes a big turn at a place where it flows through Banwen Village, forming a "U"-shaped canyon, which is the First Bay of Hongshui River. Its river channel is narrow, with towering mountains on both sides, reaching the sky, with a height difference of hundreds of meters from the water surface, and clouds and mist swirling in the canyon, which is a rare landscape for seeking wonders, viewing beauties and exploring the mysteries.Donglan · 26.6 km from downtown
Sanmenhai Area
Nestled among the karst peaks of Fengshan County, Hechi, Guangxi, the Sanmenhai Area is a cluster of collapsed skylights connected by an underground river. The cave ceilings collapsed and linked with the surface, leaving seven skylights arranged like a string of beads resembling the Big Dipper, with three currently accessible by boat. The journey begins on a bright lake before entering a dark cave, then emerging back into the light, with the scenery of mountains, water, caves, and sky alternating before your eyes—creating the illusion of "seas within mountains and gates above seas," which inspired the name Sanmenhai. Geologists and cave researchers call this skylight cluster the "Window of the World" and the "Karst Geology Museum," as it remains largely untouched by human development. During the boat tour, the first stretch of water forms a lake encircled by cliffs, its surface a deep blue. The second skylight, known as the "Half-moon Skylight," reveals a rock opening resembling a crescent moon hanging above. The innermost skylight passage is deep and maintains a constant temperature—warm in winter and cool in summer. When sunlight slants through the opening onto the water, the turquoise lake and submerged rock walls reflect like a piece of jade immersed in water. The tour is primarily by boat, alternating between bright lakes and dark caves. Each passage through shadowy waterways is met with light from the skylights, offering perfect photo opportunities on sunny days when the water displays distinct layers of color. Due to its remote location, a round-trip to Fengshan town requires planning for travel time. The experience is boat-centric and pairs well with other karst views in the county on the same day.Fengshan · 36.3 km from Donglan
Donglan Pohao Lake National Wetland Park
Donglan Pohao Lake National Wetland Park is located in Datong Township, Donglan County, Hechi City, Guangxi Province. It is an ecological haven integrating karst landscapes, reservoirs, wetlands, and ethnic culture. The park centers on Pohao Lake, whose waters originate from the Hongshui River. Due to its karst topography, it features a unique landscape of islands within lakes and lakes within islands. The lake is perpetually crystal clear, reflecting the surrounding mountains, and at dawn and dusk, it is shrouded in mist, creating a scene reminiscent of a fairyland. The wetland park covers an area of approximately 500 hectares, with a wetland rate exceeding 85%, making it an important stopover for migratory birds. Every autumn and winter, flocks of egrets and herons inhabit the area, creating a picturesque scene against the backdrop of the stilted houses of the local Zhuang and Yao ethnic villages. Visitors can take bamboo rafts through the winding waterways, admiring the blooming bougainvillea and wild banana groves along the banks, experiencing the idyllic feeling of "boating on the clear water, traveling in a painting."The park also blends revolutionary history with bronze drum culture—Donglan is a renowned "hometown of generals," and nearby villages retain the ancient custom of celebrating a bountiful harvest by beating bronze drums. Currently, the lakeside trail and birdwatching platform are open to the public, making it an ideal destination for road trips, camping, photography, and sketching.Donglan · 16.9 km from downtown
Baimo Cave
Located in the western Poyue Village, Jiazhuan Country, Bama County, Hechi City, Guangxi Province, Baimo Cave is a splendid limestone cave. Panyang River runs through it. The main scenic spots include Peacock Greeting, Monkey King of Jin Mountain and Du Fu statue, which shows the poet reciting a poem. Springs at the bottom of the cave fill up the ponds. You can wade through them in the shallow area and paddle a boat in the deep area. In the west, the springs from the cave converge with the Panyang River from Renxiang in the cave.Bama · 36.4 km from Donglan
Bama Birds Rock
Bama Birds Rock is also known as Birds Cave because of swallows inhabiting, and bats flying around the cave. There are stones of various shapes such as stone eagle, stone pillar, stone curtain and stone Guanyin. Around the stone platform are fairy dressing and conch stone, and opposite the stone snail are stone desks, stone jars and stone pine cones. The peculiar sight is like Guilin reed flute rock and is also reputed by visitors as "water reed flute rock" because it cannot be visited without boating.Bama · 41.4 km from Donglan
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Donglan · 8.7 km from downtown
Detian Transnational Waterfall Scenic Spot
The Detian Transnational Waterfall Scenic Spot is located on the upper reaches of the Guichun River along the China-Vietnam border in Guangxi. Here, the boundary river meets a cliff, cascading down in three tiers with a width of over 200 m and a drop of more than 70 m, facing Vietnam's Ban Gioc Waterfall across the cliff. During the rainy season, the two waterfalls nearly merge into one, and their roar can be heard across the valley. This site also served as a filming location for the TV series The Journey of Flower. The highlights of the visit mostly revolve around this border river: after passing through the Detian memorial archway, known as the "transnational gate," you can take a bamboo raft from the shore to the foot of the waterfall, looking up as the curtain of water crashes down from the cliff top, with mist spraying onto your face—effectively "traveling abroad" on the border river. On the river, you'll often encounter Vietnamese locals paddling small bamboo rafts to sell coffee, dried fruit, and other goods, and the haggling adds a fun cross-border market vibe. After disembarking, follow the waterfall-viewing boardwalk and multi-level observation decks to admire the waterfall's full panorama from different heights. Boundary markers No. 53 (erected during the Qing Dynasty and inscribed with "Guangxi, China") and No. 836 are popular photo spots. Along the boardwalk, you'll also find Detian Temple, built by villagers in the 1980s to commemorate the Zhuang historical figure Nong Zhigao—worth a quick visit. The waterfall view varies significantly with water volume: during the summer peak season, the water is torrential and awe-inspiring, while it appears more delicate in the dry season; the bamboo raft dock has long queues in peak season, so it's advisable to arrive early for a close-up view of the waterfall; the rafts get quite misty, so remember to waterproof your phone and camera.China · Daxin
Huangguoshu Scenic Area
The Huangguoshu Scenic Area is located in Anshun, Guizhou, centered around the Huangguoshu Waterfall. Surrounded by deep gorges, dense vegetation, and dotted with limestone caves and stone forests, it is a typical karst landscape area. The waterfall's name originates from the locally abundant "Huangguoshu" (Ficus virens). Ming Dynasty traveler Xu Xiake visited and documented this site, contributing to its fame. The scenic area primarily consists of three main sections: the Great Waterfall, Tianxing Bridge, and Doupotang. Most travelers follow the sequence of Doupotang, Tianxing Bridge, and finally the Great Waterfall, saving the most spectacular view for last. The grand waterfall has a drop of nearly 80 m and a width of over 100 m. The Baishui River plunges from the cliff top into Rhinoceros Pool, creating a vast mist. Multiple viewing platforms around it allow visitors to experience its grandeur, wonder, steepness, and beauty from different angles—above, below, front, back, left, and right. A particularly unique experience lies behind the waterfall: a 100 m long Water Curtain Cave runs horizontally through its midsection, featuring cave windows and halls. Reaching through a window, one can touch the cascading water. The cave served as the filming location for the Water Curtain Cave in the 1986 TV series Journey to the West. Due to the heavy humidity inside, bringing a raincoat in advance is recommended. Tianxing Bridge is renowned for its harmonious blend of rocks, water, trees, and caves—where rocks rise from the water, caves hide within rocks, and trees stand beside caves. The stepping stones along the path are engraved with dates, allowing travelers to find their own "birthday stone." The attraction is divided into upper and lower sections. Many travelers turn back after completing the upper section, missing the Silver Chain Waterfall in the lower part—where water cascades like silver chains into a funnel-shaped pool, the highlight of Tianxing Bridge. The Doupotang waterfall is located approx. 1 km upstream from the grand waterfall. With a width of over 100 m at its crest, the water spreads out smoothly like a beaded curtain. During the high-water season, its deep roar earns it the nickname "roaring waterfall." The scene of the four pilgrims leading their horse across the river in the 1986 TV series Journey to the West was filmed here. In summer and fall, the waterfalls are full and powerful, while in winter and spring, the flow becomes gentler, offering different viewing experiences. Nearby, visitors can also enjoy local snacks like sticky rice, love tofu, and Anshun spring rolls.China · Zhenning
Panyang River Scenic Area
Panyang River is the mother river of Bama. It originates from Qiaoyin Township, Fengshan County. It flows through Fengshan Shuiyuan Cave and passes through Baimo Cave and Bainiao Rock in Jiazhuang Township, Bama County. The latter outlet is injected into Blessing. The lake is 145 kilometers long. Among them, it flows through the Bama River section for about 60 kilometers. Because Panyang Village is the middle section, it is named Panyang River. Panyang River has beautiful scenery, winding all the way, the river is green and the environment is very natural. By the Panyang River, there are Bilian, Duxiu, Rongyin Ancient Ferry, Pingfeng Mountain, Tiger Mountain, Elephant Mountain, Peacock Mountain, and Dashui Karst Cave, which resemble the Guilin landscape. The scenery is very diverse, which is very suitable for bamboo. Rafting. The starting point of rafting on the Panyang River is located at the foot of Mozhai Mountain in Jiazhuan Township, Bama. You can enjoy the beautiful landscape while rafting on a bamboo raft all the way. If you are not rafting, you can also stop by the river to enjoy the beautiful scenery. In the evening, the Panyang River, the fishing boats swaying gently, the leisurely white geese, and the curling smoke from the cooking, are a poetic pastoral scenery.Bama · 41.2 km from Donglan
Libo Xiaoqikong Scenic Area
The Libo Seven Small Arches Scenic Area is located among the karst peaks south of the Libo County urban area. The attraction gets its name from a seven-arched bluestone bridge that crosses the noisy river there. The site incorporates all the beauty of mountains, water, trees, caves, lakes, and waterfalls. This natural splendor has combined with the authentic cultural flavor of the Tujia and Yao people of the area to bring fame to the area. Attractions like the ancient seven-arched bridge, the water forest, the crouching dragon pool, and Mandarin Duck Lake make the area like an earthly fairyland.Libo · 89.2 km from Donglan
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M60***11August 13, 2023
5.0
I usually have doubts about scenic spots that claim to be the best. After a few days of heavy rain, the weather finally cleared up and I decided to go and see what it was like. I climbed up the Tonggu Glass Bridge and looked down. I took a deep breath and said, "This is so beautiful!" The First Bay is indeed worthy of its reputation. I was even more shocked by the U-shaped bay from the satellite 3D map. The clear water hugged the green mountains in an ultra-long U-shaped hug. This is a masterpiece of nature's magic!
First Bay of Honghe River
曾經滄海🐇October 21, 2026
4.0
The scenery is beautiful, and the entire tour is by boat. It is suitable for families with elderly people and children. There are many photo spots. The rainy season is not suitable for visiting. The best time to visit is spring and autumn when the water is beautiful and the scenery is captivating, making you want to stay longer!
Sanmenhai Area
Anonymous userOctober 23, 2026
5.0
The Baimo Cave isn't as exaggerated as the media portrays it. There are indeed quite a few elderly people inside undergoing so-called magnetic therapy. Personally, I think it's damp inside and could easily lead to rheumatoid arthritis.
Baimo Cave
King亦铭October 12, 2026
5.0
Bai Niao Yan Scenic Area is truly a hidden gem nestled amidst mountains and waters. A boat trip through the cave reveals stalactites of various shapes, and the light shimmering on the water is incredibly soothing. The air inside is fresh, and the sounds of birdsong fill the air, making for a relaxing and enjoyable experience, perfect for visitors seeking tranquility.
Bama Birds Rock
M52***24October 27, 2026
5.0
This place is definitely worth seeing. It's the only waterfall in China that crosses national borders. Unfortunately, when we went, there was road construction, and the 9-kilometer journey from the scenic area to the waterfall was quite difficult. But once we got there, it was definitely worth it. It's truly, truly beautiful.
Detian Transnational Waterfall Scenic Spot
Sunny_SaniOctober 25, 2026
5.0
Huangguoshu was one of my favorite things we did in Guizhou Province! I highly recommend purchasing this ticket. Once at the main Visitor Center, simply present your passport and they will give you the physical ticket. This ticket included the escalator ride and internal bus transportation, but it does not include the water curtain cave so if that is something you want to do, look into booking that in advance. Huangguoshu is a lot of walking with spectacular scenery! Wear comfortable shoes and sunscreen and get ready to have an amazing time! ☀️🏞❤️
Huangguoshu Scenic Area
TWHSNFebruary 20, 2026
5.0
This cave is quite famous, and it's said that the Earth's magnetic field can cure diseases, which attracts many tourists. Actually, you only visit two caves. The second cave is quite ordinary and requires climbing up and down ladders inside. The highlight is the first cave, where you can sit down, have tea with your parents, and experience the Earth's magnetic field.
Panyang River Scenic Area
M58***24October 25, 2026
5.0
Choosing to enter and exit from the East Gate offers a high-value option, allowing you to visit attractions along the way such as the Xiaoqikong Ancient Bridge, Laya Waterfall, Cuigu Waterfall, Yuanyang Lake, and Wolongtan. On a sunny day, each scenic spot is perfect for taking photos, giving you the feeling of "walking in a painting." It truly deserves to be called "the emerald on the Earth's belt."
Libo Xiaoqikong Scenic Area
