Chongzuo, here we come!

Below is a detailed three-day, two-night travel guide for Chongzuo, Guangxi, covering natural scenery, border customs, and Zhuang culture, suitable for a relaxing and in-depth tour: --- ### **Day 1: Arrive in Chongzuo → Mingshi Pastoral Scenery** **Morning: Departure and Arrival** - **Transportation recommendations**: Rent a car and drive from Nanning Wuxu International Airport/Nanning East Railway Station (about 2 hours to downtown Chongzuo), or take the high-speed train to Chongzuo South Railway Station (about 1 hour from Nanning). - **Downtown Chongzuo**: Take a short break and enjoy a local breakfast of Jipi Fen (chicken rice noodles) (recommended: Laoyou Fen Dian). **Afternoon: Mingshi Pastoral Scenery** - **Transportation**: 1.5 hours by car from downtown Chongzuo (or chartered car for about CNY 200). - **Highlights**: - Bamboo raft drifting (CNY 80/person, about 1 hour), traveling through the karst landscape. - Cycling through the countryside (bicycle rental CNY 20/hour), visit the filming location of *The Journey of Flower*. - Photograph the sunset over the peaks and forests in the evening. Mingshi Bridge is a recommended viewing spot. **Accommodation**: - **High-end**: Mingshi Nali Hotel (swimming pool + mountain view rooms, about CNY 1000/night). - **Cost-effective**: Mingshi Villa (Zhuang style, about CNY 400/night). **Dinner**: Try Xiangye Kao Yu (herb-roasted fish) and Zhutong Fan (bamboo rice) at a local restaurant, paired with Zhuang glutinous rice wine. --- ### **Day 2: Detian Transnational Waterfall → Tongling Grand Canyon/Anping Fairy River** **Morning: Detian Transnational Waterfall (Asia's largest transnational waterfall)** - **Transportation**: 40 minutes by car from Mingshi Pastoral Scenery (or chartered car for about CNY 150). - **Travel tips**: - Tickets include sightseeing bus (CNY 140/person). It is recommended to arrive before 9am to avoid crowds. - Take a bamboo raft to see the waterfall up close (CNY 30/person) and visit the Sino-Vietnamese border marker. - Climb to the Detian Temple viewing platform for a bird's-eye view of the Banyue Falls in Vietnam. **Lunch**: Vietnamese food street in the scenic area. Vietnamese spring rolls and coconut coffee are recommended. **Afternoon (choose one)**: - **Option 1: Tongling Grand Canyon** (1 hour by car) - Hike through the primeval canyon (entrance fee CNY 115) and explore the underground river and ancient hanging coffins. - **Option 2: Anping Fairy River** (30 minutes by car) - Take a chartered boat trip on the river (CNY 200/boat, 1.5 hours), visit the filming location of Changliu Wonderland in *The Journey of Flower*. **Accommodation**: - **Near Detian**: Detian Laomumian Hotel (border river view, about CNY 600/night). - **Shuolong Town**: Border Hotel (budget-friendly, about CNY 200/night). **Dinner**: Try Ningmeng Suanzhou Huoguo (sour porridge hot pot) in Ningming County (featuring fermented rice soup base, recommended: Luoyue Suanzhou). --- ### **Day 3: Huashan Rock Paintings → Return** **Morning: Ningming Huashan Rock Paintings (World Cultural Heritage Site)** - **Transportation**: 2 hours by car from Detian Waterfall (or 1 hour from downtown Chongzuo). - **Highlights**: - Take a boat to view the murals of the Luoyue people, ancestors of the Zhuang people, from 2,000 years ago (tickets CNY 80 including boat fare). - Explore the sacrificial and dancing scenes in the rock paintings and experience the mysterious culture. **Lunch**: Try Ningmeng Suanzhou Huoguo (sour porridge hot pot) in Ningming County (featuring fermented rice soup base, recommended: Luoyue Suanzhou). **Afternoon Return**: - Drive back to Nanning (about 2.5 hours), or take the high-speed train from Chongzuo South Railway Station (30 minutes to Nanning). --- ### **📌 Practical Tips** 1. **Best season**: May-October has the highest waterfall volume, while spring and autumn offer pleasant weather. 2. **Border tips**: Bring your ID card to Detian Waterfall. Drones are prohibited. 3. **Alternative for a shorter trip**: If time is limited, skip Tongling Grand Canyon and spend an extra half day at Mingshi Pastoral Scenery. 4. **Cultural experience**: Mingshi Pastoral Scenery offers Zhuang bonfire performances in the evening (free at some hotels). --- **Budget reference (per person)**: - Transportation: Car rental CNY 300/day + fuel, or chartered car CNY 500/day. - Tickets: About CNY 400 (including all major attractions). - Accommodation and food: CNY 600/day (mid-range standard). Chongzuo combines the landscape of Guilin, the beauty of Jiuzhaigou, and the exotic charm of Vietnam. A three-day trip is enough to experience the unique charm of "Little Southeast Asia"!🌿