Strikingly beautiful. Surrounded by lush, picture-perfect tropical gardens and set on the banks of Mingshi river, at the border of China and Vietnam, this boutique resort is defined by its modernist design, the unmistakable Karst rock formations, and the seductively slow pace of riverside living. This luxurious sanctuary is designed for astute travelers who crave meaningful connections and out-of-this-world experiences.
"I'm the kind of person who came to Guangxi for a whole month just for the amazing view from the Lux Chongzuo!
The hotel is a 15-minute bike ride from Yu Lin Ba, which is quite small, but great for a workout. Detian Transnational Waterfall isn't far by car either, very convenient! But the hotel itself offers the best views.
The room was fully equipped. When the front desk lady saw I was going cycling, she prepared sunscreen, mosquito repellent, anti-itch cream, bottled water, and an umbrella… It felt like the warm gesture of family packing a small bag for a trip. There were welcome snacks and champagne, and the daily fruit and mini-bar were replenished promptly. Even better, there were sweet soups and desserts around 6 PM. (Eating like this, I definitely gained a few pounds!)
I stayed for 5 nights and tried 3 restaurants. The Thai restaurant was the best; the Tom Yum Goong and Pad Krapow Moo were incredibly delicious! The pastry chef here is my favorite; I'd blindly order anything pistachio-flavored. Breakfast was a bit repetitive, semi-buffet style with à la carte options. Every day, I alternated between Luosifen and Laoyoufen.
The laundry room was very convenient. It was actually empty all day during the daytime, so avoid going at night when everyone else crowds in. The pool view is stunning, and I swam for an hour every day, which was refreshing. So, I didn't even bother with the gym.
I booked the bamboo raft ride from 5 PM to 6 PM, and the scenery was beautiful. The afternoon tea was also delicious, especially the pink non-alcoholic champagne, which was so good we ordered two more bottles.
We did a travel photoshoot, thanks to Earl Travel Photography for taking such amazing photos – truly life-changing! I selected over 50 retouched photos.
There was an incident where the entire village experienced a power outage, and I only slept for 3 hours on the first night. However, I was able to contact the front desk staff on duty even in the middle of the night. They responded promptly and helped by providing information, unlike what some others have said about not being able to reach staff. I reached them even at 4 AM.
Finally, a suggestion: regarding staff not remembering guests, this is something I haven't encountered at other hotels of this caliber. We usually stay at least 4 nights or more at every resort (including in other countries), and typically by the second or third day, the hotel staff at breakfast and other restaurants remember guests and don't keep asking for our room number. But on our last night, when we enthusiastically greeted a restaurant staff member we'd chatted with quite a bit before, she had forgotten us! She even reminded us that the breakfast restaurant for the next day was also there… It was both frustrating and amusing. Of course, this isn't an isolated incident; it seems that aside from managers and butlers, most staff don't remember guests."