Lingyun Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Haokun Lake Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Zhang Xinyu didn't deceive me! It turns out that Guangxi is an underestimated tourism powerhouse
Guangxi is in my top 5 scenic provinces in China.
Before coming to Guangxi, I thought it only had Guilin.
After several visits, I discovered just as 'National Geographic' says,
'Guilin's landscape is the best under heaven, but every part of Guangxi is like Guilin.'
Not only does it have the only nearshore island where you can see whale pods,
but it also boasts the world's most beautiful highway and Asia's number one transnational waterfall.
No wonder Zhang Xinyu also loves to travel and enjoy the waters and mountains of Guangxi.
Over the years, I've collected many of Guangxi's little-known beautiful sights.
If you come to Guangxi, you definitely don't want to miss them~
1️⃣ Detian Transnational Waterfall
It can be said to be the most worthwhile place to visit in Guangxi, and in my opinion, it's the most beautiful waterfall in China. Zhang Xinyu has just been there recently. Personally, I think it's much more beautiful than the Huangguoshu Waterfall, and right next door is the Vietnamese waterfall, which is quite magical~
2️⃣ Goose Spring
In my opinion, it's the best of Jingxi's eight scenic spots. The spring here never dries up throughout the year, the water is clear to the bottom, surrounded by mountains, especially in summer, it's like a paradise on earth~
3️⃣ Weizhou Island
If you want to go to the seaside and ride an electric scooter around the island with your girlfriend, you can do it in Beihai, instantly feeling like you're back in Taiwan (where we met), with a youthful vibe coming right at you.
4️⃣ Mingshi Pastoral
It's perfect for idling away two days here, with the most beautiful pastoral scenery in Guangxi. You can also taste the special Saigon coffee on the way, and the view from the observation deck at sunset is absolutely stunning.
5️⃣ Haokun Lake
I've revisited Haokun Lake, with its vast and clear waters, it's like a forgotten paradise on earth, a casual snapshot is a beautiful landscape painting~
Zhang Xinyu's hiking route:
No ticket needed, navigate to Wai Tun, go up from the basketball court for 10min to reach the place overlooking Haokun Lake, the scenery along the cliff edge is all breathtaking, like jade embedded in the mountains.
6️⃣ Xianggong Mountain
The ancients did not deceive me, it turns out that the 'Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains' painting really exists! If you go to only one place in Guilin, it must be Xianggong Mountain, you must choose a good weather, everything you see is picturesque.
7️⃣ Jiu Zhou Ancient Town
Known as the hometown of hydrangeas, Jiu Zhou has been making hydrangeas for over a thousand years. It hasn't been overly commercialized, surrounded by green mountains, and the local snacks nearby are a must-try.
8️⃣ Dashiwei Tiankeng
In addition to Jingxi's karst landscape and the red culture theme of the city area in Baise, there is also the world's largest sinkhole group in Leye, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery while having coffee in a cliffside café.
9️⃣ Tongling Grand Canyon
It's like coming to the end of the world, the canyon is known as the 'Earth's Crack', especially the waterfall, which looks like a scene from a fantasy martial arts drama. The ancient Longshan Grand Canyon next to it is worth visiting together.
As a future son-in-law of Guangxi, my mission is to share the beauty of Guangxi with everyone!!
I declare! Guangxi can be enshrined as divine now!
Guangxi is truly an underrated gem, with every scene here just as breathtaking as 'Guilin'. I've been to many provinces in China, and Guangxi definitely ranks in my top three! 🥳
🌊Sanmenhai: The awe it inspires is beyond words! When the weather is good, the water glows!! Paired with the magical caves above, it's like a real-life version of 'Ghost Blows Out the Light'! 😱
🏞Detian Transnational Waterfall Scenic Area: This is the waterfall I used to see on calendars when I was a kid! In my mind, waterfalls should look like Detian, but I've never seen such a beautiful one in person. Coming to Guangxi, I realized that the waterfall from the calendars is right here! 🤩
🌌Haokun Lake: Only by hiking to overlook can you see such beauty! Isn't this Guangxi's 'Nam Co'? So stunning! You must climb to the top, the view of Haokun Lake will give you the answer! 👏
🐎Qinglong Lake: This might be an abandoned scenic area, so it's quite niche and not crowded. But it's like Guangxi's 'Xinjiang', with streams, grasslands, herds of cattle and horses, as well as milky water surfaces and ducks. Lie on the lawn and relax to your heart's content! 😄
🌾Mingshi Pastoral: The charm of Mingshi Pastoral lies in quietly enjoying the elegance of the fields. There are no grandiose scenes here, but it will definitely relax your mood. Especially the morning jog, with a bit of mist, feels like being in a fairyland. 🧚
🏔Tongling Grand Canyon: After visiting Detian Waterfall, I thought I wouldn't be shocked by the sight of waterfalls again, but Tongling Grand Canyon brought me even more surprises! And it's super photogenic! 📷
🕳Shegeng Chuandong: Right next to Sanmenhai, just a few minutes' drive away. This is a naturally formed large mountain cave, with many uniquely shaped stones inside, truly magical! Don't miss it when you visit Sanmenhai! 🤗
🌸Tongyu Bay: The filming location for 'The Journey of Flower', also known as Anping Fairy River. The whole scenic area requires a boat tour, and you'll visit an island in the middle, giving you a sense of entering a peach blossom utopia, enlightening and uplifting. 🤩
🌳Qingxiu Mountain: Although Qingxiu Mountain is in the city of Nanning, promise me to spare a day for it, okay? The variety of plants here compete in beauty, and the garden planning is also particularly gorgeous! 🤩
Guangxi, waiting for you to explore! 🎉
Baise Haokun Lake
Haokun Lake is located beside the Baise to Lingyun highway, formed by the damming of the Chengbi River system. The Haokun Lake tourist resort is situated in Lingzhan Township, Lingyun County.
The lake is broad and the water is clear. Surrounded by undulating mountains that stretch continuously, the lake features a prominent peak and visible islets. Haokun Lake is the largest body of water in the mountainous region of Lingyun, with beautiful lake and mountain scenery, a winding shoreline, and numerous islands dotted with dozens of peaks closely embracing the clear waters. The interlacing islands in the lake merge with the sky, and the unique cliffs on both banks are enchanting. Therefore, Haokun Lake is known as the 'Nam Co of Guangxi', surrounded by mountains and islands, with a calm surface that mirrors the embracing mountains.
Please be cautious when driving for the first time, as the mountain roads into the village are rugged, steep, and have several corrugated sections. It is recommended to drive a high-chassis, powerful SUV (During times of high tourist traffic, the mountain roads may be closed, and you can take a motorcycle ride from the foot of the mountain for 20 yuan per trip, approximately a 15-minute journey, with a parking fee of 10 yuan.
Ticket: 50 yuan/person (8:00-18:00)
Shuttle bus: 16 yuan/person (8:30-18:00)
Boat ticket: 50 yuan/person (round trip from Fisherman's Wharf, 30 minutes in total)
Bicycle rental: 15 yuan/person
Pedal boat: 30 yuan/20 minutes
Zhang Xinyu's same style Haokun Lake|Super detailed strategy secret one step in place
|Super detailed strategy secret one step in place.
Haokun Lake is known as "Guangxi Namtso", she is surrounded by mountains, islands are scattered, the water surface is calm as a mirror to embrace the mountains. We experienced 2 routes of Haokun Lake, the first one is naturally the hiking route brought by Zhang Xinyu alone, and the other is the traditional lake route
Internet celebrity hiking route overlooking Haokun Lake
Ticket: FREE
Address: Nongwai Village, Lingyun County, Baise City, Guangxi
Note: The mountain road into the village is very rugged, with a large slope and several washboard roads. It is recommended to drive a high-chassis and powerful SUV (when there are many tourists, the mountain road into the village will be closed, you can take a motorcycle at the foot of the mountain-20 yuan per trip, about 15 minutes by car)
Park the car in the small parking lot of the basketball court, the parking fee is 10 yuan, and you can go up the trail along the small road on the side of the basketball court. About 15 minutes of hiking can reach the edge of the cliff. After taking a picture of that tree, you can continue to go down the mountain trail along the cliff (not the way back) to the lake plank road, and then take a boat or walk to the Fisherman's Wharf from the slope leak pier (about 3 hours in total)
2 Lake tour
Ticket: 50 yuan/person (8:00-18:00)
Shuttle bus: 16 yuan/person (8:30-18:00)
Boat ticket: 50 yuan/person (Fisherman's Wharf slope leak return, 30 minutes in total)
Bicycle: 15 yuan/person
Pedal boat: 30 yuan/20 minutes
Paddle board: 98 yuan
Address: Haokun Lake Scenic Area, Lingyun County, Baise City, Guangxi
Lake hiking: If you take the shuttle bus into the scenic area, you can get off at the pig cage hole first: Pig cage hole→Fisherman's Wharf→Wind and Rain Corridor→Glass Bridge→Haokun Camping Ground→Internet celebrity floating bridge→Lake Heart Island→Fish Immortal Pavilion→Sanhe Viewing Platform→Marriage Platform→Sanhe Homestay→Wetland Commercial Street→Science Popularization Center Plank Road→Fisherman's Wharf (2-3 hours in total)
Lake cycling: Fisherman's Wharf→Wind and Rain Corridor→Cycling starting point (Haokun Village Department)→Internet celebrity floating bridge→Sanhe Wharf→Slope leak wharf→Twelve bends→Return (28km in total, about 3 hours)
Self-driving can directly navigate according to the addresses of the above two routes
Tram: After arriving at Baise Railway Station, take the Lingyun High-speed Rail Tram, buy a ticket to Ling Station Village in Lingyun County, arrive at Ling Station Village and take the Ling Station→Lingyun bus to the scenic area visitor center
Passenger bus: After arriving at Lingyun County Passenger Station, take the Lingyun→Ling Station bus to the scenic area visitor center
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Sanmenhai Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Hechi Fengshan! Surrounded by mountains like a phoenix, surrounded by phoenix are mountains! Enjoy the Karst spectacle!
Fengshan County, Hechi City, Guangxi is located in the northwest of Guangxi, named for its 'surrounded by mountains like a phoenix, surrounded by phoenix are mountains'. Fengshan has a beautiful natural ecological environment, unique Karst landscape, unique cultural history and ethnic customs, and is one of the few counties that have both 'World Geological Park' and 'International Longevity Health Base' world brands.
Picture 1-2: Sanmenhai Scenic Area is located in Poxin Village, Sanmenhai Town, Fengshan County. It is a national 4A tourist attraction. Here, seven string bead-like karst skylights have developed. It is a hidden spot. It is not a 'blue hole' but it is better than a 'blue hole'. It has a blue-green color that is more astonishing than the sea. Overlooking from the mountain, the Sanmenhai in the green mountains is like a sapphire inlaid on the green brocade, shining brightly.
Picture 3: Shima Lake is located in Xiaya Village, Jinya Yao Township, Fengshan County. The surface of Shima Lake is wide, with green waves rippling, the water is shining, surrounded by peaks, and the boat is moving in the middle, the scenery changes with the boat, which is pleasing to the eye. In spring, it will be full of golden rapeseed flowers.
Picture 4: Bara Monkey Mountain Rural Tourism Area is located in Bara Tun, Jiulong Village, Qiaoyin Township, Fengshan County. It is surrounded by mountains and is a typical Karst forest land. Walking into Bara Monkey Mountain, in addition to nearly 700 gentle macaques allowing everyone to get close, watch, and take pictures.
Picture 5: Mandarin Duck Cave is located 3 kilometers east of Fengshan County, on the waist of Phoenix Mountain. It is a high-level double-layer cave with a winding journey of 1200 meters. The cave is beautiful, with stalactites in the cave, stalagmites, stone pillars, stone mantles, and stalactites. The strange stones are exquisitely shaped and lifelike, forming a unique cave stone forest landscape.
Sanmen Sea | The Blue Hole that belongs to the Chinese
| The Blue Hole that belongs to the Chinese. When I was watching 'The Five Flowers', I really liked the Blue Hole in Croatia😍, but when I was making a travel guide for Guangxi, I stumbled upon Sanmen Sea🤩! It's not that I can't afford to go to Croatia, but Sanmen Sea offers better value for money✨! I was instantly attracted and decisively added it to my itinerary!
I arrived at noon today (the third day of the lunar month, 2.12), and the weather was fantastic😄! You need to exchange your ticket at the second-floor ticket office🎫 (you can buy it online in advance), and then you will get a number and go downstairs to wait for your number to be called to board the ship🚢. There weren't too many people, no crowding, and I waited for about 50 minutes⏰. Just wandering around nearby, and soon it was my turn😜! Traveling during the Spring Festival, this speed is very OK👍!
There are a limited number of boats, with options for 10-person boats and 6-person boats🚤. One comes back, another goes, and as soon as it's full, the boat departs. The boat tour lasts about 45 minutes, and there are seven caves in total, with three currently developed. Each section of water has a slightly different color, with shades of sea blue, Tiffany blue, emerald green... In short, it's really beautiful🤩! Everyone was going 'wow——' all the way, and the photos just can't capture the shock of what the eyes see📷! Here, I felt completely healed😚, it's really too beautiful!
I declare!! Guangxi can be enshrined as divine!!!
I declare!! Guangxi can be enshrined as divine!!!
Guangxi is really an underestimated place, every spot here is no less than "Guilin". Having visited so many provinces in China, Guangxi is definitely in my top three!
1. Sanmenhai (p1)
The awe that Sanmenhai brings to me is indescribable, when the weather is good, the water glows!! There is a magical cave overhead, isn't this the real "Ghost Blows Out the Light"?
2. Detian Waterfall (p2-p3)
It turns out this is the calendar I saw when I was a child. In my memory, waterfalls should look like Detian Waterfall, but I really haven't seen such a beautiful waterfall in my daily life. I haven't been to Guangxi. I know the waterfall on the calendar is right here!
3. Haokun Lake (p4)
Only by hiking and overlooking Haokun Lake can you see such beautiful scenery. Isn't this Guangxi's "Nam Co"? Shocking! You must walk to the top of the mountain, the scenery of Haokun Lake will tell you the answer.
4. Qinglong Lake (p5)
This should be an abandoned attraction, so very few people come here, but it can be said to be Guangxi's Xinjiang, streams, grasslands, cattle, horses, milk water, and ducks, lying on the lawn and letting yourself relax.
5. Mingshi Pastoral (p6)
The essence of Mingshi countryside lies in quietly enjoying the elegance of the fields here. There are no magnificent landscapes, but it will definitely relax you, especially the morning jog, with some fog it's like a fairyland.
6. Tongling Grand Canyon (p7p8p9)
After visiting Detian Waterfall, I thought I would not be shocked by the beauty of waterfalls again. Unexpectedly, Tongling Grand Canyon brought me surprises that go far beyond that. Super cinematic!
Social Drilling (p10)
Right next to Sanmenhai, a few minutes' drive away. This is a natural cave, very spectacular. Inside there are many stones of different shapes. Don't miss it when you come to Sanmenhai, it's too magical
8. Dongyu Bay (p11p12)
The filming location of "The Journey of Flower", previously known as Anping Xianhe, the whole scenic area is toured by boat, there will be an island in the middle, there is a sense of memory of "The Peach Blossom Spring", suddenly becoming bright and open
Qingxiu Mountain (p13p14)
Although Qingxiu Mountain is only in the urban area of Nanning, please promise me to leave a day for it, okay? The garden planning with various plants competing for beauty is also particularly beautiful.
We need strategies and positioning. From the strategies on my homepage, we can find the Guangxi line. We have already made the strategy:
Haokun Lake hiking Detian Waterfall Tongling Grand Canyon
Mingshi Pastoral Nanning Qingxiu Mountain Dongyu Bay
Longkara Qinglong Lake
Guangxi's Human Green Gem
"There is a sea in the mountains, and there is a door on the sea."
One cannot help but marvel at the landscape of Guangxi, beautiful everywhere like a painting🍃
The place is particularly beautiful and not fully developed yet, and the locals are super enthusiastic. Highly recommend visiting🚶🏻♀️🚶🏻
🔖The most comprehensive guide, take note❗❗❗
⚠️How to get there
1️⃣You can drive yourself
2️⃣Take a high-speed train🚅 to Baise and then a bus to the scenic area, which is very convenient. But friends, pay attention, the last bus back to Baise from the scenic area is around 3:30 to 4:00 pm.
Ticket🎫98
Actually, the Sanmenhai Scenic Area does not require an entrance ticket; the 98 yuan is the cost of the boat ride🚢
After the boat ride, you can climb the mountain, and the scenery on the mountain is also very beautiful.
Warm tips❗❗❗
1️⃣Friends, make sure to hold your phones tightly when on the boat, as it can be as deep as 80m
2️⃣It is recommended to bring mosquito repellent or insect repellent, as there are many bugs🐛.
3️⃣It's better to avoid holidays or weekends, as it gets too crowded. It might be possible that boat tickets are sold out by noon, making the trip in vain.
When it's less crowded, a boat can comfortably fit six people, which is more relaxing and convenient for taking photos.✌🏻
4️⃣The items in the scenic area are not expensive, they are sold at the original price, and there are fruits for sale on the roadside, all grown by the villagers themselves and particularly sweet🍅
5️⃣Only on sunny days is the water clear and bright! It is not recommended on cloudy days
6️⃣You can bring pets🐶
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Weizhou Island Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
It's not that Hainan is unaffordable, but Beihai offers more value for money!
Who understands the value of this moment! Why go to Hokkaido
Forest on the sea, beach walk, dripping water cliff
Whale chasing and shell picking, sand digging and sea chasing, sunset restaurant
The huge pink sunset floats on the sea surface shining with golden light
Flocks of seagulls hover around the whales that appear and disappear
Weizhou Island! Just one glance, and it captures the soul
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Sisters who want to go can take a look at my 4 days and 3 nights strategy💯
Spend a wonderful holiday with friends and family during the Spring Festival~
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🚇Travel & Expenses
⭕Major transportation: High-speed rail: Guangzhou South→Beihai (¥291, 5h)
⭕Entering the island
▪ Exit Beihai Station, take bus 20/21→International Passenger Port (Search for Guangxi Mincheng Code on Alipay, ¥2, 40min)
▪ Take a boat from the dock (about 1.5h) to the island: Search for the official website of Laiyouba on vx to book boat tickets (round trip ¥150) + island entrance ticket (¥98)
⭕Island transportation: Sightseeing car or small electric donkey, 50-70 yuan/day, can bargain
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🌟4-day tour route reference
Day 1 Beihai-Golden Bay Mangrove Bird Watching-Beihai Silver Beach Sea Chasing
DAY2 Weizhou Island Small Electric Donkey Island Tour (Catholic Church-Beck Beach-Blue Bridge-Conch Mouth)
DAY3 Hiking Crocodile Mountain Geological Park-South Bay Ocean Sports Center Sea Whale Searching
DAY4 Weizhou Island-Qiaogang Style Street-Return
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🌈Worth playing on the island
📍Dripping Water Danping
The best place to watch the sunset on the island, the sea and sky are reflected in pairs
Minutes to shoot the mirror of the sky
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📍Crocodile Mountain Park
See the complete volcanic relics: volcanic crater site, Moon Bay, coral sedimentary rock
Check in at the scenic spots such as Sea Dried Stone Rotten, the position of the crocodile's head can take pictures with the lighthouse
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📍Volcano Geological Museum
Experience the thrilling volcanic eruption of ten thousand years ago through science and technology
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📍Catholic Church
"Check in the most original Weizhou Island coral stone house" at the century-old Catholic Church
It has witnessed the history of the integration and coexistence of Chinese and Western cultures
Now it has become a location for many new people to take wedding photos
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📍Qiaogang Style Street (outside the island)
Many Vietnamese returnees live here, and it is easy to see Vietnamese specialties
And there are all kinds of Vietnamese snacks that make people linger
It seems to have "gone abroad"
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🏨Accommodation recommendation
⭐Like the sea view: Seaside Beauty House
One of the few real sea-facing landscape beauties on the island
Private beach, also comes with an invincible sea view infinity pool
⭐Like quiet: Wild House Courtyard
Locally sourced, built with local coral stone
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🍜Local delicacies
Flower crab porridge, sea duck eggs, crab baby powder, shrimp baby cake, taro cake
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❗Tips
❶Choose a sunny time to see better scenery, suitable for any island travel
❷Those who want to catch the sea can choose the first and fifteenth of each month, the tide is lower, and you can pick up more types of marine life when catching the sea
❸The average temperature of Weizhou Island in winter is around 15~20℃. It is recommended to wear short sleeves as a base, add a thin jacket in the morning and evening, and do sun protection at noon
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Beihai & Weizhou Island Winter Travel Guide
Explore the warm winter of Beihai and the natural wonders of Weizhou Island, a perfect winter vacation choice!
🍃 Winter in Beihai:
Average temperature: about 25°C, warm and comfortable.
Off-peak tourist season: fewer people, enjoy the quiet beach time.
❣ Classic 5-day travel route:
DAY1: Beihai pick-up → Island tour → Qiaogang style street.
DAY2: Beihai city → Beihai Silver Beach → Liuxia Village → Weizhou Island.
DAY3: Weizhou Island Volcano Geological Mouth → Catholic Church → Colorful Beach.
DAY4: Weizhou Island → Watch the sunrise at Colorful Beach → Return to Beihai.
DAY5: Free activities in Beihai city, return.
🌅 Must experience in Weizhou Island:
1. Watch the sunrise at Colorful Beach and the sunset at Dripping Water Dan Screen.
2. Visit the coral community at Shiluokou.
3. The spectacular mountain geological relics of Crocodile Mountain.
4. Pick up beautiful shells on the shell beach.
Sea entertainment projects:
Rich choices: yachts, catamarans, small yachts, motorboats, beach barbecues, leisure snorkeling, etc.
Suitable for the preferences and needs of various tourists.
Food recommendations:
Seafood: Pipi shrimp, bamboo clam, grouper on the island.
Special dishes: Thai food, Vietnamese food.
Local snacks: shrimp cake, banana chicken, banana pig, mango ice sand.
Beihai and Weizhou Island, a perfect winter travel destination, waiting for you to experience a different seaside style!
Weizhou Island : Volcanic beaches
This island is found off the coast of Beihai, accessible by Ferry. It has beautiful beaches filled with interesting geological formations. I went in March and the weather was perfect - sunny in the middle of the day but breezy enough to feel comfortable.
The Island itself is very expensive to visit (2x ferry tickets & an entrance fee for the island) so I would recommend taking a couple of days and doing some diving or swimming while you are there to make the most of the trip.
Weizhou , Come for the fun, stay 4the people!
Weizhou Island is a must visit, if you are looking for a great escape off the beaten path! Located in Guangxi province, this island is only accessible by ferry and is home to some amazing, historical scenic spots like the cathedral and volcanic beach; just to name a few, as well as many beautiful beaches.
If seafood is your thing, well fret not because you will be quite at home in seafood paradise! The locals are friendly and helpful and the togetherness of the villagers is quite admirable!
On your journey, be sure to enjoy a jet ski ride and also go whale watching. oh, and do not miss out on the amazing opportunity of seeing the sun rise or set on 1 of the many beautiful beaches.
Weizhou Island: come for the fun, stay for the people!
#beachlife #weizhou #celebratewithtrip #island Travel
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Detian Transnational Waterfall Scenic Area Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
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.
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.
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:
Play:
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.
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.
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Chengbi Lake Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Explore Haokun Lake in Lingyun County, Baise, Guangxi, a plateau pearl at an altitude of 1050 meters
Family joy ride during the Spring Festival: Explore Haokun Lake in Lingyun County, Baise, Guangxi, a plateau pearl at an altitude of 1050 meters.
🚗Self-driving route:
Depart from Jingxi City, Baise, Guangxi, and head north along the winding and beautiful secondary road, passing through the magnificent karst landscape, the whole journey is about 120 kilometers, and it takes about two and a half hours to reach Haokun Lake Scenic Area in Lingyun County. Along the way, you can not only enjoy the rolling mountains and rural scenery, but also experience the unique ethnic customs of Guangxi.
📅Play time:
It is recommended to reserve a whole day to deeply visit Haokun Lake and surrounding attractions, set off in the early morning to avoid peak periods, enjoy quiet time by the lake in the afternoon, and watch the sunset on the lake in the evening, and continue to explore the surrounding natural and cultural landscapes the next day.
⛰️Highlights along the way:
- The route will pass through multiple Yao and Zhuang villages, feeling the strong ethnic culture and traditional architecture.
- Pass by the Chengbi River Scenic Area along the way, you can stop for a while to appreciate the clear river and lush trees.
- When approaching Haokun Lake, the scenery on both sides of the mountain road is picturesque, especially overlooking the panoramic view of Haokun Lake from a high place, which is particularly spectacular.
📖Itinerary:
1. Depart from Jingxi City in the morning and drive along the Baise to Lingyun secondary road.
2. Arrive at Haokun Lake at noon, buy tickets (adult ticket price is 47 yuan) and enter the scenic area.
3. Visit Haokun Lake, take a boat to enjoy the lake and mountains or walk around the lake, visit the lone peak and small island in the lake.
4. Visit the nearby Shen Yun Long Palace in the afternoon or camp and picnic by the lake.
5. In the evening, you can enjoy local special dishes at nearby farmhouses, and choose homestays or hotels for accommodation.
🍜Must-eat food:
- Local special dishes such as five-color glutinous rice, sour meat, tofu fish, etc., authentic farmhouse dishes are not to be missed.
- Try the delicacies cooked from local wild fish in Lingyun, which are extremely delicious.
🏠Accommodation recommendation:
- There are various accommodation options in and around Haokun Lake Scenic Area, such as lake view hotels, characteristic homestays, and RV campsites, which can be booked according to family needs.
- If you want to deeply experience local life, you can choose to live in the farmhouses of the Yao and Zhuang villages nearby, and feel the simple folk customs.
✏️Practical Tips:
- Self-driving vehicles need to ensure good performance, pay special attention to mountain road driving safety, some sections are narrow, and you need to be careful when overtaking.
- Pay attention to the weather forecast before traveling, the mountain climate is changeable, prepare rain gear and warm clothing.
- Observe the regulations of the scenic area, protect the environment, do not litter, and try to reduce the impact on the natural ecology.
- Plan your itinerary in advance and understand the opening hours. Some projects may be adjusted due to seasonal influences.
In the hot summer, go to the Chengbi Lake to break the wind and cool down, and also see a lot of fishing lovers of the reservoir, life is very comfortable.
Occasionally there is a small island in the distance. We will go ashore and plan to go to the shore to find out. Because there is no one on the island, there are only lakes and mountains and green bushes around. I feel that the whole island and the whole lake are their own. I seem to be the island owner here. The beautiful lake forms a layered, close to the crystal clear of the island, and the blue is far away.
There are a few white clouds floating in the endless sky. Under the blue sky, the lake is so blue and green, so crystal clear and transparent, the boat travels over the lake and scratches the original calm of the lake. There was a burst of microwaves, and although the ship broke the original calm, it was very harmonious.
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