A Hidden Peach Blossom Land in Winter! Stay with Kids in a Landscape Painting and Experience the Most Poetic Countryside Warm Winter

Who says winter is only for watching snow? In the southern border of our country, there is a "warm winter treasure" with an average winter temperature of 18°C! This place is Mingshi Countryside, a karst countryside made famous by the drama "The Journey of Flower," yet it still maintains its tranquility and poetic charm. 🚗 Transportation Guide We drove from Nanning, about a 2.5-hour drive with beautiful scenery all the way. You can also take a taxi from Chongzuo South Station, about 1 hour. Strongly recommend driving yourself for the convenience of stopping anytime to take photos! 🎯 Top 3 Must-Do Parent-Child Experiences Bamboo Rafting, Traveling in a Painting: In winter, the water is emerald green like jade. Drift slowly down the river on a bamboo raft, with phoenix tail bamboo swaying on both banks and mountain reflections, like a slow-motion Chinese landscape painting. Tell the kids the story of "Little Guilin," and they will be completely fascinated! Cycling in the Countryside, Chasing the Sunset: There are many bike rental spots outside the scenic area (including parent-child bikes!). In the evening, ride along the paths through the fields, watching the sunset dye the mountains golden and smoke rising from chimneys. The peaceful beauty is beyond words. Visiting Zhuang Ethnic Village, Be a Zhuang Kid for a Day: Take your little ones to nearby Zhuang villages to see ancient stilted buildings. If you're lucky to meet an auntie making glutinous rice cakes, you can try it yourself—sweet, soft, and kids love it. 🏡 Must-Stay Wild Luxury Hotel: Mingshi Hotels This hotel is a scenic spot itself! We stayed in a family room with huge floor-to-ceiling windows facing the peak forest. The hotel has an outdoor heated pool (you can swim even in winter!), countryside afternoon tea, and Zhuang ethnic song and dance performances at night. Walking in the hotel garden, every step is a new view—you don’t even need to leave the hotel to fill your memory card with photos! 🍜 Food Tips Be sure to try Mingshi roast pork and pearl duck! Locally sourced, the meat is fresh and delicious. We ate at "Old Street Farmhouse Cuisine" outside the scenic area. The owner is genuine, and the bamboo tube rice is especially fragrant. 📌 Practical Tips Tickets: Bamboo raft + sightseeing bus combo tickets are discounted on Trip.com; remember to buy one day in advance. Clothing: In winter, a single layer plus a jacket during the day is enough. Temperatures vary greatly between morning and evening, so bring a thin down jacket. Duration: It’s recommended to stay 2 nights to truly slow down and appreciate its beauty. This winter, if you want to avoid the cold and crowds and find a warm mountain and water paradise, Mingshi Countryside is definitely the perfect answer. Here, time slows down, and happiness becomes simple.