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Ningming Huashan Rock Art Scenic Area
The Ningming Huashan Rock Art Scenic Area is located by the Ming River in Ningming County, Chongzuo, Guangxi. In 2016, the "Zuojiang Huashan Rock Art Cultural Landscape" was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, and this site is the core component of that cultural landscape. On the steep limestone cliffs facing the river, dense clusters of ochre-red images painted by the ancient Luoyue people during the Warring States to Eastern Han periods can be seen. The main panel stretches over 100 m in width and dozens of meters in height, with over a thousand identifiable images, making its scale and preservation remarkably outstanding among similar rock art discoveries in China. In the local Zhuang language, this mountain is called "Bālái," meaning "the mountain with paintings." To see the rock paintings at Huashan, taking a cruise is the classic way. The boat sails on the Ming River flanked by karst peaks, offering picturesque views along the way. When approaching the cliff, look up to see images suspended dozens of meters above the river—frontal human figures with raised arms and spread legs in a frog-like squatting posture, densely covering the cliff face, interspersed with motifs like bronze drums, ring-pommel knives, ferries, and dogs. Scholars generally believe these cliff images depict sacrificial rituals of the ancient Luoyue people. Yet, why the hematite-painted patterns remain unfaded after over 2,000 years and how the ancestors climbed the high cliffs to create them remain debated. The cruise usually comes with a guide, making it far more engaging to listen to Luoyue legends while identifying the cliff images than a cursory glance. Don't rush to return after viewing the rock paintings. The traditional Zhuang villages of Laijiangtun and Bayaotun in the core area, built along mountains and rivers, are called the "living museum of rock art." Among bamboo fences, rice fields, and old houses, you can witness traditional crafts like bamboo basket weaving, Zhuang cloth making, and Zhuang embroidery, as well as taste local delicacies such as winnowing basket feasts, pounded glutinous rice cakes, and sugarcane wine. Every year on the third day of the third lunar month, the attraction hosts the Luoyue ancestor worship ceremony, with bronze drums, tianqin music, and folk songs creating a vibrant atmosphere—a perfect opportunity to experience Zhuang culture. A small tip: The rock paintings are high above the river, appearing as reddish-brown patches to the naked eye from a distance. To see the details of the figures clearly, secure a good viewing spot on the boat in advance, and bring a telephoto lens or binoculars for a more enjoyable experience.Ningming · 9.3km from downtown
Chongzuo Taiping Ancient City
崇左太平古城景区is a cultural tourism zone rebuilt on the foundation of the former Taiping Prefecture city. Its history dates back over a thousand years to the Taiping Stockade of the Zuojiang Circuit, established during the Taiping Xingguo era of Emperor Taizong of the Song Dynasty, from which the name Taiping originates. It was reorganized as Taiping Road in the Yuan Dynasty and served as the seat of Taiping Prefecture during both the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The city walls, rammed during the Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty, once encircled the city with gates, a layout that persisted for centuries. The Zuojiang River winds and loops around the city here. Surrounded by mountains and water, it resembles a gourd, which earned old Chongzuo the ancient nickname Hucheng (Pot City). Today, walking into the ancient city, you will find groups of antique-style buildings with blue bricks and black tiles spread along stone-paved alleys. The main city gate tower, ancient stage, Misty Rain Corridor, and cascading waterfalls connect the tour route, and you can also see remnants of the Ming Dynasty city walls. After nightfall, the lantern corridor and the city tower lights turn on one after another, reflecting on the river surface. Intangible cultural heritage performances, such as molten iron fireworks on the water, are also frequently staged at night.Chongzuo · 4.5km from downtown
Heishui River Scenic Area
Heishui River Scenic Area is a stretch of river valley scenery in the karst landscape belt on the China-Vietnam border, located in the same area as Detian Transnational Waterfall Scenic Spot andTongling Grand Canyon. Although the river's name contains the character for "black," the water is not actually black: green peaks line both banks, ancient trees tower into the sky, and the deep emerald river water reflects the peaks, looking from afar like a dark ink wash painting, which is how the name "Heishui River" originated. Taking a boat is the way most tourists choose to explore, with the round-trip boat ride taking approx. one hour. Along the way, there are layers of peaks and jagged rocks, with emerald bamboo and shrubs spreading along the banks. When the water is calm, the reflections of the mountains on both sides are symmetrically spread across the river surface, reminiscent of the atmosphere of theGuilin Li River Scenic Area. If you catch it in the early morning before the mist clears, the peaks are half-hidden and half-visible, as if you have walked into a scene from a fantasy drama—the TV series "The Journey of Flower" was filmed in this area of the river.Daxin · 31.1km from downtown
Mingshi Village
Mingshi Village is situated on the banks of theMingshi Riverand is a village primarily inhabited by the Zhuang people. Outside the village, karst peaks stand in a circle, with the forest of peaks meeting rice paddies, green bamboo, and ponds. The river flows slowly in front of the village, and the landscape and farming activities interweave to create a typical pastoral scene of southwestern Guangxi. The village preserves traditional Zhuang dwellings with blue-tiled roofs and wooden walls. Most villagers make a living through farming, and water buffalo, waves of rice, and sugarcane fields are common sights in the fields. Here, you can take a bamboo raft for a slow drift along theMingshi Riverto view the reflections of the karst peaks from the water. The entire journey is approx. 6 km, and the raft operator will sing Zhuang folk songs along the way. You can also cycle or take a walk along the greenways in the fields, passing through village houses, bamboo groves, and rice paddies. The overall atmosphere is quiet and pristine, and the pastoral scenery under the morning mist and evening glow is a classic time for photography.Daxin · 32km from downtown
Jianlong Mountain
剑龙山 leverages the region's unique geographical resources, including mountains, water, forests, fields, and peaks, while prioritizing ecology. With specialized scenic tourism in the core area as its focus, the project expands international mountain outdoor sports and integrates culture, tourism, agriculture, sports, and wellness. Covering a total area of approx. 2,285 hectares, development includes mountaineering and sightseeing centered on the main Jianlong Mountain range, as well as camping experience tourism centered on the Fuman Reservoir and its shoreline. The project will gradually complete extended offerings such as water recreation, riverside leisure, and outdoor camping to increase its overall traffic, scale, and reputation, ultimately creating a unique ecological landscape and experience tourism destination, a mecca for mountain outdoor sports, and a new national landmark for karst landscape tourism.Tiandeng · 13.3km from downtown
Zuojiang Scenic Area
Zuojiang River is a natural scenic tourist area with water scenery. It originates in northern Vietnam, flows through Longzhou, Chongzuo and Fusui in Guangxi, and merges with Youjiang River at Sanjiangkou, Songcun, Yongning County. It passes through "three counties, one city and one district", namely Pingxiang City, Jiangzhou District, Longzhou County, Ningming County and Fusui County, with a total length of 345 kilometers. The water flow of Zuojiang River is gentle and winding. The most beautiful part is its upper reaches, that is, the Longzhou section of Zuojiang River in Longzhou County. People like to call it "Lijiang" because of its beautiful scenery. It originates from the confluence of Shuikou River in Vietnam and Ximatan in Longzhou Town, Pinger River, and flows through Longzhou, Xiaxiu Township, Shangjin Township, Xiangshui Town, and ends at Tuomian Village in Xiangshui Town. It is 72 kilometers long. Mingjiang River, where the famous Zuojiang rock paintings are located, is its tributary and converges at Shangjin Street. The two banks of the Zuojiang River are karst landforms, with mountains winding around them. The trees on both sides are lush, the peaks are upright, and the reflections of strange mountains and rocks are in various shapes and forms, reflecting each other with the rugged rocks on the riverside. The green water on the river surface is winding and winding. The beautiful scenery and beautiful legends are full of mystery, which intoxicates tourists from all directions. It can be called a model of harmonious coexistence between man and nature. People often say "there is the Zuojiang River in the south and the Lijiang River in the north". The characteristics of the Zuojiang River are dangerous mountains, clear water and strange caves. After witnessing the beautiful scenery of the Zuojiang River, Xu Xiake, a geographer and traveler in the Ming Dynasty, could not help but admire it in "Xu Xiake's Travel Notes": "Yangshuo's steep mountains are close to the river, and there are no stones on this bank; Jianxi's water is turbulent and has many stones, but there are no strange stones like this" and "Yangshuo's painted mountains are inferior to this one." A generation of geographers who have seen all the strange mountains and beautiful waters in the world praised the Zuojiang River so much, which shows that the scenery of the Zuojiang River is charming and unique.Longzhou · 14.8km from downtown
ming shi tian yuan yu lin ba
This spot is a natural water-friendly sightseeing attraction, located in the core water system area of Chongzuo Mingshi Pastoral. It features multi-tiered fish-scale dams built along the natural river channel, creating staggered water flows that form gentle shallow waters. Core activities include shallow water play, karst peak forest photography, and riverside countryside trail hiking. The gentle water flow is ideal for short leisure water activities. Surrounded by expansive rice fields and isolated peaks, the area offers picturesque rural landscapes perfect for photography. Play tips: The bottom of the shallow water area is slippery. It is recommended to wear anti-slip water shoes. UV radiation is strong on sunny days, so prepare a sun umbrella and sunscreen. Water levels are abundant in summer, offering better viewing experiences.Daxin · 30.4km from downtown
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Daxin · 48km from downtown
Paiyang Mountain Forest Park
Paiyangshan Forest Park is located in the Hongluo Branch of Paiyangshan Forest Farm. The most distinctive attractions here are the Hongluo Reservoir, the Tongmian Pine Mother Forest, the Star Anise Forest, the Mountain Forest Valley, etc. The air here is fresh and the scenery is beautiful. It is a good place to get close to nature. The various infrastructures in the Attraction are also very complete. The 180-square-meter tourist service center is equipped with tour guides, tour touch screens, disabled seats, tourist rest seats, etc.Ningming · 13.8km from downtown
Ruyi Island
The International Ruyi Island Attraction consists of a 6-kilometer natural water lake, forming a natural "Ruyi Island" shape in the lake area. The lake area is full of stone forests and beautiful scenery. It has built a university industrial park, an entrepreneurial park, an exhibition hall, an experience hall), a water recreation experience area, two love theme park areas, and a luxury hotel club area. It features a romantic love garden experience, takes love culture as the main body, takes into account family and friendship culture, and uses blue tones as the background to create a dream tourist destination.Chongzuo · 24.9km from downtown
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Ningming Huashan Rock Art Scenic Area
Ningming · 9.3km from downtownChongzuo Taiping Ancient City
Chongzuo · 4.5km from downtownHeishui River Scenic Area
Daxin · 31.1km from downtownMingshi Village
Daxin · 32km from downtownJianlong Mountain
Tiandeng · 13.3km from downtownZuojiang Scenic Area
Longzhou · 14.8km from downtownming shi tian yuan yu lin ba
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What travellers say about Chongzuo
M28***258 October 2026
5.0
It's my country's only world-class intangible cultural heritage site featuring rock paintings. The tour guide's explanations were excellent, and the souvenirs sold on the cruise ship didn't increase in price. A highly recommended attraction! 👍
Ningming Huashan Rock Art Scenic Area
衔春归玄燕1 March 2026
5.0
Taiping Ancient City in Chongzuo City boasts a long history, dating back to the fifth year of the Hongwu reign of the Ming Dynasty (1372). Initially, it was built with earthen walls. In the sixth year of the Yongle reign, a major flood in the Zuojiang River caused over 400 zhang (approximately 200 meters) of the city walls to collapse. Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, due to urban expansion, the ancient city was demolished and leveled, with the bricks and stones used to pave the streets.
The entire scenic area revolves around themes such as Luoyue culture, Zhuang culture, water culture, and sugar culture. The inner river has been restored and expanded on its original site, and the ancient city walls have been repaired. This is a 4A-level cultural tourism scenic area, offering tourists a one-stop experience encompassing sightseeing, shopping, entertainment, dining, accommodation, and transportation, promoting the integrated development of commercial development with folk performances, technological management, and intangible cultural heritage preservation.
Many Hanfu (traditional Han clothing) and ethnic costumes are available for rent for photo opportunities, making it perfect for taking pictures. Although highly commercialized, it offers a complete range of food, drinks, and entertainment. It gets very crowded on holidays; it's recommended to visit on a sunny afternoon to enjoy the beautiful sunset.
Chongzuo Taiping Ancient City
小七呀，，，22 July 2025
5.0
Unique scenery: The most recommended section of the Chongzuo trip, a very typical karst scenery, under the blessing of cloudy days, it feels like a splash-ink landscape painting. Simple folk customs: There is no commercialization, the villagers are very nice, the prices are reasonable, you can eat in the village, and there are homestays to stay at cheap prices; the Heishui River is like a secret place that has not been conquered by tourists, there is no over-developed commercial sense, only the most authentic appearance of mountains, rivers and villages.
Heishui River Scenic Area
M27***069 April 2025
4.0
明仕村位于崇左，因毗邻闻名的德天跨国瀑布，所以似乎名气被它盖住了。明仕村不大，但景色很美，小巧精致，适合于慢游。村内有许多民宿、咖啡店等，住在村里，早晨或黄昏，慢慢的在村里、田间走走、看看，别有一番风味。此处交通方便，距离高速公路也近，适合于自驾游。
Mingshi Village
Elanie07026 August 2025
4.0
剑龙山这地方可真不赖！远远望过去，山峰一排排跟巨龙背脊似的，石头缝里蹿出来的松树歪歪扭扭的，活像龙鳞上长的毛。太阳一照，整座山金灿灿的，跟镀了层油似的发亮。山道弯弯绕绕，石板路磨得能照见人影，踩上去脚底板凉丝丝的。半山腰那棵老槐树少说也得三四个人才能抱住，树底下总歇着挑山工，扁担往地上一杵，汗珠子啪嗒啪嗒往青苔上砸。最绝的是山顶的云海！白茫茫的雾气跟煮开的牛奶锅似的，风一吹就露出底下黑黝黝的悬崖。有个铁匠铺改的茶摊，老板拿山泉水泡的野茶，苦得人直咧嘴，可回甘能甜到嗓子眼儿。山脚村民都说这山有灵性，下雨前山顶准冒白烟。
Jianlong Mountain
冰雪17 December 2024
5.0
The cruise ship is very good and cost-effective. The tour guide on the boat gave explanations throughout the trip and also accompanied us off the boat for tours and explanations. It was a very good experience. The scenery was beautiful and made people linger. I saw the Huashan rock paintings up close and was very shocked!
Zuojiang Scenic Area
ronggang7 January 2021
5.0
Beautiful scenery and strong interest are the benefits of tourism and vacation
Paiyang Mountain Forest Park
