A Must-Visit Border Town in Guangxi: A Hidden Wonderland on the China-Vietnam Border!

[Why is Chongzuo Guangxi's last hidden gem?] Karst peaks on one side, Vietnamese rice paddies on the other, the roar of Detian Waterfall hides the magnificence of Asia's largest transnational waterfall, and the bamboo rafts on the Mingshi Pastoral echo the ethereal beauty of *The Journey of Flower*. Few crowds, wild scenery, and Instagram-worthy photos that will have everyone asking if you're abroad! 🚗[Transportation and Accommodation] ✅ High-speed Rail: Nanning Station → Chongzuo South Station (1.5 hrs), chartered car/shared car to Detian Waterfall (2 hrs, approx. 80 yuan/person) ✅ Self-drive: 2.5 hrs from Nanning, recommended stay at Mingshi Pastoral homestay (wake up to mountain views) or Shuolong Town (near the waterfall) ‼️ Avoid: Don't choose hotels too far from attractions! Border roads are complex and self-driving after dark is dangerous. 📸[Must-See Attractions (Including Hidden Photo Spots)] 1️⃣ Detian Transnational Waterfall ▪️ The water volume is highest during the rainy season (June-October)! Take a bamboo raft to the China-Vietnam border river and experience the waterfall mist up close. ▪️ Photo Spots: The second floor of the rice paddy cafe for panoramic waterfall views, the top of the magic carpet slide for overlooking Vietnamese villages. 2️⃣ Mingshi Pastoral ▪️ Cycling Route: Mingshi Bridge → Fish Scale Dam → Longtou Mountain (rent an e-bike for 50 yuan/day, the rice paddies along the way are super healing). ▪️ Outfit Suggestions: White dress + straw bag, backlit photos at sunrise are stunning. 3️⃣ Anping Fairy River ▪️ Filming location of *The Journey of Flower*! Charter a boat for 150 yuan/hour and journey through a hidden water karst wonderland. ▪️ Hidden Gem: Watch villagers cast their nets at dusk and capture silhouette photos with amazing atmosphere. 4️⃣ Taiping Ancient Town ▪️ Transforms into "Little Phoenix" after 7 pm when the lights come on. Capture reflections on the Wind and Rain Bridge, rent Zhuang clothing for 20 yuan/hour. ▪️ Must-try: Zhuang Boji Feast (sour bamboo shoot fish + five-color glutinous rice). 🍜[Border Food Frenzy] 🔥 Chongzuo Must-Eats 1️⃣ Lao Mumian Restaurant (Boji Feast with passion fruit ribs, all-you-can-eat for 60 yuan/person). 2️⃣ Shuolong Street Roast Suckling Pig (freshly roasted crispy skin dipped in sugar, 50 yuan/jin). 3️⃣ Vietnamese Rice Noodle Rolls (3 yuan/roll from street vendors, add fish sauce for extra flavor). 4️⃣ Suan Ye Stalls (green mango + guava sprinkled with chili powder, a 5 yuan palate cleanser). 🌿 Hidden Menu ▪️ Sugarcane Palm Flour Dessert (freshly ground at Mingshi farmhouse restaurants, icy and sweet). ▪️ Vietnamese Drip Coffee (15 yuan at the entrance of Detian Waterfall, condensed milk + ice is the perfect match). ⚠️[Important Tips to Avoid Disappointment] 🔸 Detian Waterfall is backlit in the afternoon! It's recommended to visit before 9 am or on a cloudy day. 🔸 The Mingshi Pastoral bamboo raft is a bit pricey at 128 yuan, cycling is more flexible (remember mosquito repellent). 🔸 Be cautious with border shopping! So-called "Vietnamese specialties" may be from Yiwu. 🔸 Don't trust roadside offers of "free guides to see wild waterfalls," safety first! 🚩[Nearby Attractions] ✨ Tongling Grand Canyon (1.5 hrs drive) ▪️ Explore underground rivers + 100-meter waterfall, wear non-slip shoes! ✨ Friendship Pass (2 hrs drive) ▪️ China-Vietnam border gate, capture retro photos with French architecture. ✨ Zuojiang Inclined Tower ▪️ One of the eight leaning towers of the world, aerial photography reveals a unique island in the river. 🎁[Souvenir List] ✨ Vietnamese G7 Coffee (buy at the supermarket, not at the scenic spot). ✨ Sugarcane Palm Flour (for drinks and digestion, 30 yuan/bag). ✨ Zhuang Brocade Embroidered Bags (bargain down to 50 yuan at Taiping Ancient Town). ✨ Canned Sour Bamboo Shoots (vacuum-packed for air travel). 📝[Inspirational Captions] "When the mist of Detian Waterfall hit my face, I suddenly understood what 'transnational romance' means." "Chasing the wind on an e-bike in Mingshi Pastoral, I found Guangxi's version of *Meet Yourself*." "Every frame on the China-Vietnam border is like the opening scene of a martial arts movie." "The landscapes of Chongzuo will steal your heart, you won't want to leave."