#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.
Scarlett.Rogers.66
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.
Z3r0_Cr1msonbl@d3
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:
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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.
STEVEN LANG
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.
Madison Ellsworth
Must-visit scenic spots in Guangxi in this lifetime! The Detian Transnational Waterfall in Chongzuo is incredibly breathtaking
Must-visit scenic spots in Guangxi in this lifetime! The Detian Transnational Waterfall in Chongzuo is incredibly breathtaking.
My impression of the Detian Waterfall dates back to my childhood. This time, driving back to this beautiful place, I have a different feeling.
The evergreen Detian Transnational Waterfall is a gift from nature. The beauty and mystery of nature are fully displayed here. Sitting on a bamboo raft to the bottom of the waterfall, the water splashes all over. The rushing water hits the rocks, and looking up is incredibly shocking. The splashing mist is like a fairyland. Drinking a cup of Vietnamese coffee by the rice fields on the mountain. The beautiful scenery of mountains and rivers is in front of you, that is a place where people yearn for.
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🌀Close view of the waterfall on a bamboo raft
This is a must-visit project. The ticket for the Jie River bamboo raft is 20r. Slowly approaching the waterfall, it is like entering a fairyland. The water splashes are particularly large, and it is especially cool in summer. You can also see the rainbow 🌈. It is really shocking to see it up close.
🌀Paddy Field Coffee
A beautiful photo spot has been set up in the paddy fields on the mountainside. Enjoy coffee and sunshine here, there is a straw house where you can see the waterfall in the distance, and there is also a swing to see the paddy fields. Completely integrated into nature, it's really beautiful.
🌀Find the Ring of the Sky
Overlooking the Detian Waterfall from the college entrance examination, it solves its beauty in another way. Hidden surprise "Heart of Detian" unlocks love, the God's perspective is very shocking.
🎫Tickets:
The scenic spot ticket is 80r, and the sightseeing shuttle bus is 35r. Generally buy together, it is at least 2km from the visitor center to the waterfall.
DiscoveringDaze
Stunning Detian Falls and Mountain Stroll
Located in Shuolong Town，Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the Detian Waterfall originates from the Guichun River which passes Vietnam and winds back Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. When the Guichun River arriving at the bluff in Detian Village, Daxin County, then the Detian Waterfall formed. Up on the about 200-meter wide bluff, the waterfall pours down with the drop of 70 meters.
I travelled from Mingshi, the road was terrible, not even a road. The falls were stunning from every angle. The higher you go on the mountain walk the more amazing the view becomes. There is some delicious Vietnamese noodles and coffee available after the falls. There is also a fun escalator and a slide to get to the exit. When you get near the falls on the boat trip, the spray causes a rainbow to form, very beautiful.
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GerryOnTour
Detian Waterfall CHINA 🇨🇳
Started 2023 with an interesting trip to the Detian Waterfall in Guangxi province, on the border of Vietnam.
Coming from Shenzhen, it took me a couple of hours travelling by train to Nanning, then a car from Nanning to Chongzuo. I would recommend you rent a car or hire a driver for a smooth travel experience.
I spent the night in Chongzuo then woke up early and made my way to the waterfall, this was quite a drive so be prepared for that.
Once you arrive, you need to get your ticket then make your way to the bus which will drive you to the scenic area. There is a lot to explore once you’re inside so be prepared to walk. The whole China side is unfortunately barricaded so I could only see the waterfall from afar. You can see the Vietnam side is fully operational.
One of my favourite parts of the grounds was the hike to the top of the mountain (you can also just take the elevator belt up if you’re not up for the hike) the view from the top is phenomenal.
There’s a food street which is semi operational and some restaurants which are open inside.
Overall the scenic area is a great place to explore for a couple of hours.
Phila
A Guide to Detian Waterfall, Guangxi
Getting There:
Many people will come from Nanning by bus to get to the Detian Waterfalls. I did a different option, as I was staying in the Mingshi Scenic area and traveling solo. The difficult thing is the transportation: there are not any public buses or even reliable Didi from Mingshi. Best to arrange cars with your hotel (which is what I did) or even rent a car yourself and drive! It’s about a 40 minute drive from Mingshi to the Tourist area where you buy tickets. From there, you’ll take a bus 10 minutes to the waterfall.
Attractions:
1. Detian Falls on the China / Vietnam border in Guangxi. Absolutely stunning! (CNY 115/pp for the entrance fee plus the sightseeing bus)
2. Take a boat ride close to the falls (CNY 30/pp for the bamboo rafting)
3. Ride the “Magic Carpet” up to the Glass Walk for a great view over the whole area. (CNY 68/pp)
4. Enjoy Vietnamese coffee or snacks at the various shops around.
Hotels:
I stayed in the Mingshi scenic area at the Kongshan Xiaozhu Hotel (大新孔山小筑酒店) for 2 days, then stayed at the Mingshi Mountain Hotel for 2 days.
Some people choose to stay close to the Waterfall area, and there are lots of hotels and shops around so it’s also a good choice.
Food & Restaurants:
There are many restaurants, Vietnamese coffee shops, and snack options around the tourist center, the hotel areas, and the Detian Waterfall area itself.
Important notes:
Bring your passport to Detian Waterfall! On the drive there from Mingshi I was stopped at a border security point, and needed to show my passport to the officer (all was fine though). I also needed to show my passport for buying a waterfall ticket - your ID is linked and printed on your ticket. I went to the ticket counter because the mini program on WeChat didn’t support entering a passport. #detian #guangxi #china
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rachelmeetsworld
Detian waterfalls, the way of water 🤍
Getting There - flight to Nanning wuxu international airport. Then take a railway from the airport to Chongzuo south railway station. Then finally take a taxi from there toMingshi scenic area.
Alternatively, take a taxi straight from Nanning airport to mingshi. Could be a little more expensive than the first route.
Attractions - Detian Waterfalls, on the China 🇨🇳 Vietnam 🇻🇳 border. Cycling to explore Mingshi Village.
Tip - make sure to carry your passport when traveling to the waterfalls. Border checks are inevitable!
Hotels - find a suitable hotel in Mingshi Village. preferably one that provides guests with bikes. #newyearadventure #2023travelwish #campingglamping #waterfalls #detian
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The_antihero
Detian waterfalls
Well what to say about the Detian waterfalls? Amazing!! isn’t it? That scenery was just amazing and so beautiful and peaceful. Not too many people there when visited because of Covid, so easier to enjoy the view I believe. At the border with Vietnam, you can enjoy food and products coming from there. I bought the cashews and believe me those are the best. I highly recommend it 🥰. #detian#waterfall#travel#travel Inspiration#traveling#traveler#china#mytripvlog
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Laurie972
2 Countries 1 Location
Getting There - Private car rental
Attractions - Scenic views, mountains and waterfalls, conveyor belt ride, glass bridge and slide Hotels - few in local area
Food & Restaurants - few local restaurants before the entrance
Shopping - N/A
beautiful waterfalls, one in china and across the water is vietnam, keep climbing the stairs or take a conveyor belt ride and the mountains will open up, stunning views all around, if you pick the right time you can even watch the sun fall behind the mountains and catch an arial view of both waterfalls, then to get back down you can take a slide down #2023travelwish #mytripvlog #tripblazers
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Kendrick
Wondrous Waterfalls
This waterfall is truly one of the most beautiful in the world. It’s the largest transnational waterfall and is located on the border between China and Vietnam. The Chinese Side is larger and appears to be more developed for tourism. One of the best parts of this trip is that you can travel up part of the mountain via a travel belt and there is a slide to use to come down the mountain! It’s a unique experience and the views are sublime. There is even a glass bottom walk way around the top of the mountain to instill a sense of awe, exhilaration, and slight fear. You can purchase Chinese and Vietnamese souvenirs and snacks from coffee, to jewellery, from medicinal tinctures to sweets and key rings. This was a truly amazing experience and a highly recommended excursion.
Miss Explorer
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.
The Culinary Cruise
I've decided to go to this border town with its huge ink painting scroll for the May Day holiday
Chongzuo, the filming location for the fantasy TV series 'The Journey of Flower'. Here, you can experience the magical charm of nature and also pursue the fantastical scenes from those fairy tales.
Transportation:
Take a flight to Nanning, then transfer to a high-speed train to Chongzuo
Or rent a car from Nanning and drive for 2 hours to get there
PS: Chongzuo is not very accessible, more suitable for self-driving tours
Tour route:
Chongzuo city center - Taiping Ancient Town - Detian Waterfall - Mingshi Pastoral
Detian Waterfall:
You must set off early! Early! Early! You can take a magic carpet up the mountain to the viewing platform, and slide down the mountain, which is thrilling and fun, and can save a lot of time! Personal suggestion: You must take a bamboo raft, it's a 'cross-border experience' without leaving the country!
Mingshi Pastoral:
This is an area centered around Mingshi Village, surrounded by pastoral fields, with the Mingshi River running through it, and a forest of karst peaks.
Taiping Ancient Town:
Taiping Ancient Town is known as the 'Ever-bright City of the Great Tang'. As night falls, the lights of the ancient town shine brightly, and Hanfu rental becomes a new favorite among tourists, as if traveling through time. The variety of snacks in the ancient town is dazzling, making people linger and forget to return.
QuestSeeker
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.
lunastra_2740
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
Epicurean Escapes
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 🍜 🤤.
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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
NAOMI WISE
Take a one-day trip around Nanning to see the cross-border waterfall
🏨 Detian Cross-border Waterfall
🗓 Itinerary:
Leave the city center at 7:30 in the morning, arrive at Detian Waterfall Scenic Area at 11:00, leave the scenic area at 4:30, and return to the city center at 8:00 in the evening. The round trip takes about 6-7 hours, with 5 hours of playtime.
1. Ticket + round-trip scenic area sightseeing bus (mandatory): Visitors need to take a sightseeing bus from the entrance of the scenic area to the center, which takes about 20 minutes.
2. Border river bamboo raft: The only project that allows you to get close to Detian Waterfall and is also the closest point to Vietnamese tourists where you can parallel the Vietnamese tourists' boats!
The tour lasts about 5 minutes, basically you take the boat to the bottom of the waterfall to take a photo and then you have to return to the shore (if you don't take the bamboo raft, you can also take photos on the shore, which is better than on the boat, because you have to wear a life jacket on the boat!)
3. Cross-border Street/Food Street: After checking in at the 836 boundary marker, head straight to Cross-border Street, grab some food and drink, and then start climbing;
4. Magic carpet, which takes you directly to the top of the mountain, check in at the Ring of Sky and the glass walkway, overlooking the China-Vietnam border scenery, the landscape is beautiful, very pretty! (After riding the magic carpet, you still need to climb hundreds of steps to reach the top of the mountain, there is no turning back, not recommended for the elderly)
5. After walking the glass walkway, you come to the slide point, first go to the window to collect pants, gloves, and shoe covers set, put them on, and then go to queue.
This is a large slide, with fast and slow lanes, but both queue at the same entrance; the elderly and children can only sit in the slow lane; (If you don't want to slide, you can also walk the footpath and slowly go down the stairs to enjoy the scenery)
6. Five viewing platforms: From the exit of the slide or along the main road of the China-Vietnam Style Street, you can see the viewing platforms; recommended are platforms 3, 4, and 5 for good photo opportunities; platforms 1 and 2 have poor views.
7. Shopping Center/Exit: Once you enter the shopping center, you reach the exit of the scenic area, if you still want to go back to the shore to take photos, don't enter the shopping center! Going down the stairs from the entrance of the shopping center will take you to the riverbank!
🍽 Dining Recommendations:
There are only Vietnamese pho and some snacks in the scenic area, and there's nothing to eat once you leave the cross-border street! There are many restaurants at the exit of the scenic area, if you don't want Vietnamese pho, you can bring your own dry food or eat out.
If you want to shop, don't rush, the further out you go, the cheaper it gets!
📝 Tips:
If you don't want to play on the magic carpet and slide, but still want to check in at the highest point, you can take the free hiking trail;
Walk directly from the cross-border street to the exit of the sightseeing avenue slide, next to it is the hiking trail, follow the stairs up, the whole journey takes about 2 hours (you can still see the Ring of Sky and the glass walkway!)
During the high water season (May to October), watch the time to come! You can also experience the China-Vietnam cross-border one-day tour!
From Nanning to Chongzuo, it is very suitable for self-driving
A two-day trip is just about right✌🏻!
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🚗Transportation
Since the attractions in Chongzuo are quite scattered, self-driving is the most convenient. It takes just over 2 hours to drive there from Nanning. It is recommended to depart at nine in the morning, and you can probably arrive by noon!
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✅Attraction Check-in
👉🏻Huashan Rock Paintings: The two-thousand-year-old murals are really cool, take a look at this cultural heritage unique to Guangxi!! Navigate to 'Huashan Rock Paintings Parking Lot', parking fee is 10r/time, then you need to buy a boat ticket for a tour🚢, which takes about 2 hours in total. In the summer evenings🉑, you can watch the Huashan live-action performance, which is also very stunning!
👉🏻Friendship Pass: Not only a historic pass but also a border crossing between China and Vietnam, where you can get a taste of Southeast Asian charm.
👉🏻Detian Waterfall: The transnational waterfall is really magnificent! You can also gaze at Vietnam🇻🇳, it's very beautiful now, with many photo spots.🉑You can take a bamboo raft, magic carpet, Hetian Wild Coffee, and take photos with the Ring of Sky💍
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🏡Accommodation Recommendation
Stayed at Huashan Shengmei Resort, which has an environment that combines Chinese courtyard and landscape garden. The setting is very wild and luxurious, backed by mountains and facing the river, offering a secluded leisure vacation vibe. The bedding in the guest rooms is very soft, making for a comfortable and relaxing stay, and it also includes breakfast/afternoon tea/dinner/exclusive butler service... It also comes with kayaks, paddleboards, motorboats, a riverside infinity pool, Bali Spa... Staying here is very chill～
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🗺️Route Planning
Day 1 Depart from Nanning→Huashan Rock Paintings→Huashan Shengmei Resort→Evening Huashan live-action performance
Day 2 Hotel dining→Detian Waterfall→Return to Nanning
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A 2-day 1-night self-driving tour treasure in Baise, Chongzuo, Guangxi
This route is very easy to drive, and the scenery along the way is also very beautiful, worth a self-drive!
✅ Detian Waterfall
🌊 The transnational waterfall is super spectacular, and every angle offers a different view
☕ Viewing the waterfall. Rice Field Coffee, drinking coffee next to the waterfall☕️ is cool and comfortable, and the photos are super beautiful
🌿 Pastoral swing, taking photos is very photogenic, it's the pastoral life you long for!
⛰️ Climb high to see the waterfall, you must climb to a high place to see Vietnam, lazy people can also sit on the magic carpet to easily reach the top, and slide down the mountain
✅ Tongling Grand Canyon
The canyon is not only super cool, but also the waterfall with the largest single drop in Asia
⭕ Tour route:
👉🏻 Tongling Treasure Passage - Flame Tree - Hidden Gold Cave - Tongling Treasure Cave/Treasure Cave Waterfall - Tongling Canyon - Biting Tree - Tongling Grand Waterfall - Mandarin Duck Pool/Water Curtain Cave - Dark River Tunnel - Cliff Official Cave
✅ Mingshi Pastoral
✔️ The place is less crowded and the scenery is beautiful. It's like touring in a painting
✔️ Cycling along the river, taking photos and checking in at the rice fields🌾, lotus flowers🌸
✔️ Check in at Na·Na Culture, Happiness Bridge, Fish Scale Dam, 🉑 one-stop play, very convenient～
SparkleByte
Nanning Weekend Getaway Guide! Stay
It's not that Guilin is unaffordable, but Chongzuo offers better value for money!
It takes about 2.5 hours to depart from Nanning.
Gather your girlfriends for a weekend trip to take beautiful photos together.
✔️day1 Nanning→Mingshi Pastoral
Depart from Nanning in the morning, and you'll arrive by noon.
Book a homestay in the scenic area in advance, so you can rest upon arrival.
After lunch, enjoy a bamboo raft tour.
Also, try the special Saigon coffee, it's so relaxing～
Have a local delicacy for dinner.
✔️day2 Mingshi Pastoral→Detian Waterfall→Tongling Grand Canyon
Leave for Detian Waterfall after breakfast.
It takes about an hour to reach the scenic spot.
The Detian Waterfall spans China and Vietnam and is truly worth seeing.
The popular fairy tale drama 'The Journey of Flower' was filmed here.
Take a bamboo raft to get a close view of the waterfall.
After lunch, head to Tongling Grand Canyon.
It's also about an hour's drive.
The canyon is not long, it takes about 50 minutes to walk through.
Many people feel that Tongling Grand Canyon is not cost-effective.
Maybe because they didn't visit during the high water season.
But actually, every spot has its uniqueness.
If you continue to play, it is recommended to return to the city to stay.
The next day you can also visit the border.
Now there are joint tickets for scenic spots, it's more cost-effective to buy tickets for both spots together💰You can purchase them on major travel platforms😝😝😝
CuriosityUnleashed
Chongzuo Self-Drive | Experience the unique romance of spring in Guangxi
If you're looking for a beautiful and off-the-beaten-path border self-drive tour❗️I really urge you to come here, where you'll find the most beautiful border lines, the largest transnational waterfall, and now there are joint tickets for scenic spots on the platform, which are really cost-effective!!! It takes less than three hours to drive from Nanning to reach various attractions, which is super suitable for a leisurely trip🥳.
Day 1️⃣ Ming Shi Pastoral
The natural scenery is excellent🌿, you can rent a bike🚴 and slowly experience the natural rural landscape👒, very comfortable💕. If you have enough time, you can stay here for one night, which is quite comfortable😌.
Day 2️⃣ Detian Waterfall
You can park at the visitor center and then take a sightseeing bus into the scenic area. After entering the scenic area, you can walk down to the boat dock, take a bamboo raft to feel the majestic waterfall, the whole journey is about 15 minutes, you can face the waterfall directly, and the experience is very good✔️. The water flow is the largest at noon, and your clothes may get wet🤣😃.
Additionally, you can check in at the Paddy Field Coffee, where the photos are super cinematic🥰, and the stairs on the left lead down to the famous swing.
The magic carpet + slide (additional charge) is quite interesting, and children love it, worth experiencing.
ps: Platform 3 is the best viewing deck for the waterfall～～
Day 3️⃣ Tongling Grand Canyon
The mysterious underground river valley is full of adventure fun, but it requires physical strength🤭. Caves, underground rivers, waterfalls are truly stunning, and the 188-meter waterfall falls straight down, a magnificent natural landscape that is breathtaking❗️
Benjamin Walker
What is it like to stay in a picturesque landscape during the March 3rd holiday?
🌈Detian Waterfall——————
✅The 4th largest transnational waterfall in the world/The 1st in Asia
✅Filming location for 'The Journey of Flower'
The waterfall is majestic, with a large volume of water and clear quality during the high water season, surrounded by lush vegetation and verdant greenery.
🌈Mingshi Pastoral——————
Known as the 'Little Guilin', it is acclaimed as the most beautiful scenery, picturesque, nestled between mountains and rivers, with the unique karst topography creating a Guangxi-like landscape painting.
On the March 3rd holiday🏖️, I finally had the chance to visit Detian and Mingshi Pastoral. Departing from Nanning at over 7 am🚘, the journey is 200 kilometers, about 3 hours. I bought a joint ticket for Detian and Mingshi🎫, which is more economical than individual tickets (there are other joint tickets for the scenic area, sisters who want to go to Chongzuo recently can search online for joint tickets.)
✔️Detian Waterfall is still worth visiting even though it's not the high water season, and I happened to encounter a cross-border singing between China and Vietnam, which was quite interesting as it was my first time seeing it.
✔️Mingshi Pastoral is very beautiful, like a fairyland, and is a seriously underrated niche tourist spot for taking photos📷. While sitting on a bamboo raft, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides, rivers, streams, rice fields🌾, mountains⛰️, and curling smoke from kitchen chimneys🏚️. Staying in such beautiful scenery, you can slow down and feel the tranquility and beauty.
✔️For outfits, light-colored dresses and clothes are more photogenic, and you can also wear ethnic minority clothing, which is more distinctive and memorable.
📝📝Tips:
Many friends have privately asked me where to take the bus to Detian scenic area, so I have compiled the following information for your reference:
✔️From Nanning Langdong Station, there is one bus at 8:00/8:30, the journey takes 3.5 hours, and return trips are at 15:30/16:00
✔️From Chongzuo South Station, there are two buses: ①9:15 departure/15:15 return, ②9:30 departure/16:00 return
✔️Chongzuo South Station➡️Mingshi Pastoral: 9:15 departure/16:30 return, the journey takes about 1.5 hours
🚘Self-driving: Departing from Nanning, the journey is about 200 kilometers and takes around 3 hours.
ISABEL KLEIN
Step into the fairyland of 'The Journey of Flower' and encounter the Detian Cross-Border Waterfall
🌿 Hidden in Guangxi's mysterious fairyland, I have finally found it! This is none other than the majestic and enchanting Detian Cross-Border Waterfall. Not only is it a filming location for 'The Journey of Flower', but it is also the largest cross-border waterfall in Asia and the fourth largest in the world, showcasing the miraculous work of nature.
💦 The Detian Waterfall, like a flowing scroll of art, tightly connects the landscapes of China and Vietnam. Standing beneath the waterfall, you can feel the awe of the cascading water, the refreshing mist on your face, as if you are in a fairyland. Take a bamboo raft to admire the splendor of the waterfall up close, where every droplet tells the magical story of nature. 🛶
📸 Don't forget to check in at the No. 53 boundary marker! Standing here, you can set foot in two countries at once, experiencing the unique charm of a foreign land. Take a photo with the boundary marker to leave an unforgettable memory, proving that you have visited this magical land.
🌅 The Mandarin Duck Lake is a place of tranquility and comfort. Boating on the lake, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake and mountains, gaze at the pastoral landscape of Vietnam, and feel the natural harmony across borders. Here, time seems to slow down, allowing one to forget the troubles of the world. ⛵
📍 The Detian Cross-Border Waterfall is located in Detian Village, Shuolong Town, Daxin County, Chongzuo City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. If you also long for this fairyland, why not come in person to experience the charm of nature and get up close with the beautiful scenes from 'The Journey of Flower'? 🌈🌈🌈
GameZoneUnleashed
Transnational Waterfall Tour at the China-Vietnam Border: The Magnificence and Romance of Detian Falls
Transnational Waterfall Tour at the China-Vietnam Border: The Magnificence and Romance of Detian Falls
Hidden along the China-Vietnam border lies a stunning transnational waterfall—Detian Falls. Standing before the waterfall, one is instantly struck by the majestic force pouring down from the mountains, a testament to the grandeur and power of nature.
Even the scorching sun cannot deter my steps towards this hidden sanctuary. I follow a carefully designed path, step by step, into the embrace of the waterfall. The sightseeing car takes me through the dense jungle, while bamboo rafts allow me to experience the waterfall's magnificence up close. And the magic carpet effortlessly carries me to the mountaintop, where I can gaze upon the tranquility and beauty of the Vietnamese villages opposite.
After touring around, I settle at the paddy field coffee shop within the scenic area, order a rich cup of coffee, and sit by the window to quietly admire the beauty along the border. At this moment, I feel as if I am in a beautiful painting, filled with romance and happiness.
A trip to Detian Falls is not just a visual feast but also a spiritual cleansing. Here, I have encountered the wonders and charms of nature, as well as the unique ambiance of the border. It is a journey well worth it and a romantic memory I will never forget.
If you too love to travel and explore the unknown, why not come to the China-Vietnam border and experience the magnificence and romance of Detian Falls for yourself!
David Foster
I can't believe how stunning these two attractions in Guangxi are
Guangxi's border with Vietnam is seriously underrated. The scenery here is truly breathtaking!! During the holidays, a self-driving tour to the Detian Cross-border Waterfall and Tongling Grand Canyon is a must!!
✅Day1, Nanning➡️Detian Waterfall (overnight in Shuolong)
Set off from Nanning early in the morning and head straight to the Detian Cross-border Waterfall to experience the godly beauty. Looking at the waterfall that is half in China🇨🇳 and half in Vietnam🇻🇳, it's particularly majestic and beautiful, and you can see Vietnam up close, with a different charm!!
📸Photo spots at Detian Waterfall:
🔹Bamboo raft or trail viewing, you can see the waterfall up close!
🔹Observation of the waterfall, rice field coffee time set, lush rice fields and the waterfall in the same frame, the most beautiful photo spot here!
🔹Sino-Vietnamese style street, during the March 3rd period, you can experience the Sino-Vietnamese cross-border mountain song duet and the Sino-Vietnamese food thousand people long table feast at Detian Waterfall.
🔹Magic carpet, you can go up the mountain without tiring your legs!
🔹Ring of the Sky, when the sun shines down, it forms a ❤️, and couples embracing in the clouds is really romantic!
🔹Cliff glass walkway, you can overlook the waterfall from high above and gaze at Vietnam!
✅Day2, Shuolong➡️Tongling Grand Canyon➡️Nanning
After breakfast, set off for the Tongling Grand Canyon to explore the mysteries of nature. The magical natural landscape of the Tongling Grand Canyon is like entering a mysterious primeval forest world.
The Tongling Grand Canyon is 3.8 kilometers long, connected by the Tongling Gorge, Nianba Gorge, and an underground river and tunnel, reaching up to the heavens and full of spiritual aura. The Tongling Waterfall has a single drop of 188.6 meters, unimaginable during the flood season!!!
There are also natural caves in the canyon, with variously shaped stalactites inside. Being there is like entering a cool otherworld, especially suitable for hot ☀️ weather!
Matthew Harris
The first time you go to the border to see the transnational waterfall, this article is enough
⛳️The moment I first laid eyes on the Detian Waterfall, I was truly shocked
Left side Vietnam, right side China
Detian Waterfall is as beautiful as a landscape painting
On the other side of the waterfall, you can also see tourists from Vietnam
Taking a bamboo raft (30💰) allows you to feel the grandeur of the waterfall up close,
⛳️Attractions:
1️⃣ Detian Transnational Waterfall Viewing Platform:
Standing on the viewing platform, you can overlook the entire magnificent scenery of the waterfall and feel the shock of nature.
2️⃣ Trails around the waterfall: Stroll along the trail, admire the unique rocks and scenery beside the waterfall, and take beautiful photos along the way
3️⃣ Bamboo raft: You can go to the front of the waterfall to experience the full view of the waterfall!
4️⃣ Magic carpet: Sit down from above, it's fun and you can see the entire panoramic view of the waterfall!
5️⃣ Dining recommendation: Try local specialty dishes.
🚌Transportation:
🚄High-speed train: Chongzuo South Station - Take a shuttle bus directly to Detian Waterfall Scenic Area (bus ticket one-way about 50💰)
🚎Departing from Nanning city area, you can go to the major passenger transport stations to take the Detian Waterfall special line (bus ticket one-way about 65-110💰)
🚗Self-driving (parking fee 10💰), private cars are parked in the parking lot, and you need to transfer to a sightseeing bus to enter the central scenic area.
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The mountains and rivers are not in the painting; they are in my eyes
When it comes to Guangxi, the first impression for everyone is Guilin. Compared to the crowded Guilin, Chongzuo in Guangxi is a quiet and lesser-known border town. Amidst the misty rain, the mountains are clear and the waters are beautiful, with clouds and mist winding around, just like a secret landscape painting of mountains and rivers.
1. Dongna Yubay
Surrounded by a sea of flowers, looking at the layers of mountains, boating on the lake, it feels like stepping into the fairy world of 'The Journey of Flower', with the Jiulong Waterfall close at hand, trembling the soul.
2. Mingshi Pastoral
The eyes are filled with vibrant rice fields, and the village smoke curls up. This is the pastoral song in the heart. Strolling along the field paths, cycling through the green corridor, enjoying the peaceful years.
3. Detian Transnational Waterfall
Close contact with the waterfall group, truly feeling the majesty and grandeur of 'the waterfall plunges down three thousand feet'.
4. Jinlong Reservoir
It's hard to believe that between the steep mountains, there hides a vast grassland, with cattle and sheep grazing leisurely, bamboo rafts floating by, instantly becoming a scene in the painting.
tips:
✓ Do not trust the roadside solicitors, there is no guarantee and it's a trap
✓ When in Chongzuo, be sure to try the Zhuang & Vietnamese cuisine
✓ Choosing the right hotel is really like living in the scenery, very healing
✓ Chongzuo's weather is unpredictable, be prepared for sun protection & rain gear
RACHEL SHARP
Detian Waterfall in Chongzuo | A niche self-driving travel destination
A niche self-driving travel destination. 🌟 Detian Waterfall, the largest transnational waterfall in Asia, half in Vietnam🇻🇳, half in China🇨🇳, offers picturesque scenery. However, when self-driving, remember the following points to easily drive into the main entrance of the scenic area.
🚗 Self-driving route
Drive from Nanning or from other regions, first navigate to the parking lot of the Detian Waterfall Tourist Distribution Center. If you want to drive to the main entrance of the scenic area, remember to bring your ID card to the ticket office to buy a ticket for 80 yuan. Some ticket sellers may say that private cars are not allowed to go up, but just ignore them. After buying the ticket, navigate directly to the main entrance of the Detian Waterfall scenic area. Exit the parking lot of the distribution center and turn right. However, the turn will be marked with a sign that private cars are not allowed to go up. But don't worry, just say you are going to the old kapok, and they will generally let you through.
🅿️ Parking strategy
After entering the scenic area, park your car at the entrance of China-Vietnam Friendship Street, 30 yuan for a whole day, super convenient! 🚘
🍽️ Dining tips
The food in the scenic area, such as 'baguette sandwiches', is really not recommended! Also, those Vietnamese-style foods are quite different from the real Vietnamese cuisine! Therefore, it is suggested that everyone eat and drink well before entering the scenic area, or bring your own dry food! 🍱
🏞️ Sightseeing suggestions
The first stop after ticket verification is the bamboo raft, but if it is the dry season and the water level is low, it might not be worth it. April is the dry season, and the spectacular waterfall can only be seen during the water release time from 12 pm to 2 pm. So, choose your time wisely! 🕰️
Another is the viewing platform, with viewing platform No. 5 and the Rice Field Coffee being great spots for photography, the first choice for taking pictures.
Also regarding reaching the summit. No experience, feel too tired, if the weather is not good, it is not recommended to go up.