Guangxi - Chongzuo Travel Guide

1. Detian Transnational Waterfall Detian Waterfall spans China and Vietnam and is the largest transnational waterfall in Asia. The waterfall originates from the Guichun River in Jingxi County, Guangxi, with water cascading down a cliff over 60 meters high in three tiers, creating a magnificent spectacle. · Ticket reference: Basic ticket + round-trip sightseeing bus about 110 RMB; package including bamboo raft about 140 RMB; full package (including magic carpet and slide) about 228 RMB. · Opening hours: It is recommended to check the official platform for the latest information before traveling. · Featured experiences: Take a bamboo raft for a close-up view of the waterfall (bamboo raft 30 RMB/person); experience the magic carpet ride up the mountain and slide down; stroll through the Sino-Vietnamese style street; take photos with the Qing Dynasty’s Boundary Marker No. 53. · Tips to avoid pitfalls: · Choose the right time: The water volume is abundant during the flood season (June to November), making the scenery most spectacular. The scenic area usually releases water from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, which is the best time to watch. · Transportation tips: On the sightseeing bus, sit on the left side going up and on the right side returning for better views of Vietnam across the river. · Shopping reminder: The "Cross-border Shopping Street" in the scenic area has overpriced goods, so purchase cautiously. 2. Mingshi Tianyuan Mingshi Tianyuan is known as the "Hermit's Residence" and features typical southwest Guangxi karst landforms. Its name originates from the late Western Jin Dynasty when the Central Plains gentry migrating south saw the landscape resembling their homeland’s fields and named it "Mingshi Tianyuan," later changed to "Mingshi" inspired by the Book of Changes. · Ticket reference: Free admission to the scenic area. However, bamboo raft drifting inside costs 120 RMB/person; Longtoushan Viewing Platform costs 20 RMB/person. · Opening hours: 08:00–18:00. · Featured experiences: Bamboo raft drifting on the Mingshi River is the core activity; take photos at the Nine-Bend Kong Bridge and Fish Scale Dam; cycling or hiking on the rural greenway; experience Zhuang culture and taste bamboo tube rice and five-colored glutinous rice. · Tips to avoid pitfalls: · Activity choice: For bamboo rafting, it is recommended to choose manually propelled rafts for a slower speed and better experience; boatmen sometimes share local legends. · Spending tips: Additional activities like "Bamboo Raft Afternoon Tea" are overpriced, so choose according to your budget. · Best time: Early morning (7-8 AM) often has mist over the river, creating a fairyland-like scene; soft light at dusk is ideal for photography. 3. Huashan Rock Art Huashan Rock Art is Guangxi’s first World Cultural Heritage site. These "little red men" rock paintings on the cliffs along the Zuojiang and Mingjiang rivers are over 2,000 years old. · Tickets and opening hours: It is recommended to check the official platform for the latest information before traveling. · Features and culture: The rock art depicts ancient Luoyue people's sacrificial scenes and daily life, mysterious and magnificent. 4. Taiping Ancient City Taiping Ancient City is a great place for nighttime activities in Chongzuo city. The city streets are laid out in a grid, featuring Zhuang ethnic group’s enclosed buildings and wind-and-rain bridges, exuding strong Zhuang cultural charm. · Ticket reference: Free. · Opening hours: It is recommended to check the official platform for the latest information before traveling. · Featured experiences: Enjoy the ancient city’s night views and lighting; shop on the cultural commercial street; taste local snacks.