Pingxiang Friendship Pass Scenic Area One-Day Tour Guide

The Friendship Pass has historically been an important land passage between Vietnam and China, known as China's 'Southern Frontier Stronghold.' It was also the forefront of China's 'Reform and Opening Up' to the ASEAN Free Trade Area in the mid-1990s, serving as the major land corridor from China to ASEAN. One-pass clearance, the one-day tour guide is as follows: Tour Route: Duty-Free Shop—Friendship Pass—Vietnam Commodity Street Morning: Take a high-speed train or bus to Pingxiang, it is recommended to book your tickets and hotel in advance. Purchase relevant tickets. Buy a China-Vietnam border tour package for 98 yuan, which includes all attractions and a free sightseeing bus. Afternoon: After arriving at the Friendship Pass scenic area, first take the sightseeing bus to tour the ancient artillery battery and see China's No. 1 boundary marker. The sightseeing bus has three stops; the first stop is the ancient artillery battery, where during the tourist season, there may be performances showcasing cold weapons such as broadswords and spears; then comes the No. 0 boundary marker, facing towards Ningming County in Shanxi on the Chinese side; and finally, the No. 1 boundary marker, with its tail end facing towards Lang Son in Vietnam. After getting off at the second stop of the sightseeing bus, continue walking straight ahead to choose to walk the ancient path built during the Ming Dynasty to Vietnam Commodity Street for shopping. The street is long, with many Vietnamese specialties, and everything can be tasted for free. It is divided into two types: food and specialty products. It is located a few hundred meters from the Friendship Pass and is quite large, generally consisting of bamboo products and crafts such as perfumes and cigarettes that most girls like. After purchasing tickets, stepping outside is Vietnam. If you have a Vietnamese SIM card and activate data, you can use map navigation normally. If you don't have a Vietnamese SIM card, you can scan a QR code on the street to download a Vietnamese translation app—Google Translate. It is recommended to exchange for Vietnamese dong after arriving in Vietnam, as the exchange rate is better. Precautions: Be vigilant when arriving in Pingxiang. If someone asks if you want to buy rosewood, consider it carefully as it may be a scam. It is not recommended to try street food abroad, as it may upset your stomach. If you have enough time, it is recommended to stroll around Pingxiang city, as the transportation, food, and environment are all quite good. The above is the one-day tour guide for the Pingxiang Friendship Pass, wishing you a happy journey.