Mingshi Scenic Area

| Winter Travel Guide. Travel to the treasure land of Guangxi-Chongzuo🍃 If you want to travel to Chongzuo, please save this guide💕 🚗Travel route: Day1: Detian Transnational Waterfall→Mingshi Pastoral Day2: White-headed Leaf Monkey Ecological Park→Taiping Ancient City Day3: Pingxiang Friendship Pass→Chongzuo Museum-Huashan Rock Painting 🍖Food recommendation: ·Betel nut powder🥣: It is a specialty of Chongzuo, with anti-inflammatory effects. Pour a little boiling water into a bowl with betel nut powder, stir while adding boiling water, and the cooked betel nut powder is transparent and pasty. ·Sweet potato glutinous rice cake🧈: It is a traditional snack in Chongzuo, with sweet potatoes as the main ingredient. The glutinous rice cake is soft, sweet, nutritious, and loved by diners. ·Chongzuo sour porridge🍲: Also known as sour zao porridge, it is a famous snack of the Zhuang people in Chongzuo, mainly made from glutinous rice, chili, sour bamboo shoots, shredded meat, etc. ·Bahe fish balls🍡: One of the local specialty foods, fish balls made from fresh fish, with a delicious and tender taste, rich in nutrition, and loved by many. ⛰️Scenic spot recommendation: 1️⃣Detian Transnational Waterfall: It is the first in Asia and the fourth in the world. The waterfall is magnificent and spectacular. The main attractions also include Green Island Clouds and Dayang Yougu, etc. 2️⃣Pingxiang Friendship Pass: Formerly known as Zhenan Pass. High mountains stand on both sides, and the situation is dangerous. Because of its majestic architecture and dangerous situation, it is one of the nine famous passes in China. 3️⃣Chongzuo Museum: It is a museum that integrates cultural relics collection and research, and displays Zhuang culture. There are permanent cultural exhibitions such as "Baili Rock Painting" and "Ou Luo Inheritance". 4️⃣Taiping Ancient City: Located on the bank of the Zuojiang River. The ancient city is surrounded by rivers on three sides, relying on steep mountains and beautiful waters, and the scenery is natural. The ancient city preserves well-preserved Ming and Qing period buildings and unique folk customs. If you want to travel to Chongzuo, please click three times💕 Welcome to ask questions in the comment area🍁

🌼【Mingshi Countryside】 1) Mingshi Countryside is a scenic area, with hotels divided into Mingshi Villa, Mingshi Courtyard, and Mingshi Elegant Residence (free boat ride once a day in the scenic area, breakfast and dinner included? Bicycles are free, free beer), which are guest houses, four-star hotels, and boutique hotels respectively. Personally, I don't recommend staying here, mainly because the prices are quite high, but if money is not an issue, feel free to choose~ 🌼2) Ways to explore Mingshi Countryside (I rented an electric bike) 🔵1. Bamboo Raft The whole bamboo raft journey takes 40 minutes, costs 120 yuan, and because the exit of the bamboo raft is in the Zhuang Ethnic Museum, it also includes the museum ticket (80 yuan if bought separately). The bamboo raft mainly sails in the river, many places are not accessible, many views are not visible, so I don't recommend spending this unnecessary money. 🔵2. Bicycle/Electric Bike There are bicycle/electric bike rentals along the road. The scenic area has built a bicycle lane, you can ride without a ticket. The road condition is good with no slopes, you can go deep into the countryside, and have a complete experience. You can enter from the entrance near Longtou Mountain Viewing Platform, cross a bridge in the middle. The price is about 10 yuan/hour for a bicycle, 10 yuan/hour or 20 yuan/hour for an electric bike, depending on the model. 🔵3. Randomly Find a Tuk-tuk on the Road Most of the tricycles parked on the side of the road are tuk-tuks soliciting business. They can go on the bicycle lane, saving time and effort, and you can have a complete experience. Basically, you can play from near Longtou Mountain Viewing Platform to the Happiness Bridge (100 meters in front of the Secret Hotel). 🌼3) Mingshi Countryside has two large parking lots, which are the upper and lower points of the bamboo raft. For the upper point, navigate to 'Mingshi Countryside Scenic Area West Parking Lot' or 'Bamboo Raft Tourist Boarding Dock'. For the lower point, navigate to 'Zhuang Ethnic Museum'. However, there is also a shuttle bus between the two points.

**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. --- **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.

Address - No.57 Nongpengtun, Mingshi Village, Daxin County Ambiance/Facilities - mountain views everywhere, nice bathtub, projector in the room, spacious balcony. Highlights - swimming pool Avg. Price per Night - 500-600rmb Rating - 8/10 We had an absolutely wonderful experience staying in this hotel. The design of the room and the hotel itself is very modern and bright. It is located on the back of the small village, so it was nice seeing local people around. It also close to Detian waterfalls, so you can easily organize a day trip there! Not too many shops and restaurants are available nearby, so we had our meals mainly in the hotel. Overall, it has been a fantastic stay, and I'd love to come back there again! #staycation #mountainview #bestview #nicehotel #detian

We spent three nights at Mingshi county near Vietnam border. Landscape is amazing and you are immersed among the typical southern China peaks. Life goes slows among corn fields, rivers , and local customs. some twenty minutes by car you can admire Detian transnational waterfall which border Vietnam. These waterfall are amazing and very picturesque. it is more recommended to rent a car and self drive since the area is not serviced by any public transportation and also didi or taxi are impossible to find. your local guesthouse/hotel can help you booking a car but self driving would allow more flexibility to the traveller

Chongzuo, a hidden gem in China 🇨🇳 #chongzuo #summervacation

Getting There - bus from Chongzuo Attractions - Biking in the country side, boating down the river, spit roast suckling pig ,hiking, walking, museums Hotels - MingshiNali Food & Restaurants - Outside roast chicken pork stands Shopping - Souvenirs, Vietnam goods The peaceful walking and cycle track through the country side and by the river is amazing. In the evening you can eat roast suckling pig and drink local beer very cheaply. Ebikes are easily available for rent. The local people are very friendly. #summervacation#hikingtrails

Day1. Nanning → Gulong Mountain Grand Canyon → Sandie Ridge Waterfall → Detian Waterfall Scenic Area Accommodation. The itinerary is quite rushed, after playing at Sandie Ridge head to Leizhen for dinner, by the time it's completely dark, there is a section of mountain road about 30 minutes long, pitch black, quite difficult to drive. Gulong Mountain has very high waterfalls and caves, Sandie Ridge is a free attraction, the waterfall is not high but wins in its delicate beauty, few people and you can take photos freely. Day2, Detian Waterfall → Longtou Mountain Viewing Platform → Mingshi Pastoral Accommodation. The homestay is within walking distance to the scenic area, saving the trouble of a 35 yuan round-trip bus, and right across the river is Vietnam, quite interesting. Passing by the No. 837 boundary marker, no one around, free to take photos. The No. 836 boundary marker in the Detian scenic area instantly lost its appeal. Longtou Mountain is the drone view of Mingshi Pastoral, with a small platform, shed, resting tables and chairs, and trash bins, definitely worth the 20 yuan. Stay at Daxin Hualu, this homestay is beyond reproach, with great scenery, large rooms with complete facilities, Shiseido toiletries, priced between 500-1000, very good value for money. Day3. Mingshi Pastoral Cycling Mingshi Pastoral can be said to be full of beautiful scenery everywhere, such as Fish Scale Dam, Happiness Bridge, Big Cartoon, etc., all very photogenic. Even at the edge of the fields, by the river, on the bridge, you can sit quietly for a good while. There are many cycling routes, some places are not clearly marked, still need improvement. Continue to stay at Daxin Hualu at night Day4. Mingshi Pastoral → Tongna Bay → Qiaomiao Reservoir, stay in Daxin County. Originally wanted to drive along Anping Xianhe, but encountered a farm vehicle transporting sugarcane that had a flat tire on the way, blocking the road, so had to walk along the river and check a few ferries before leaving, very few tourists. The forest sea of Qiaomiao Reservoir is a bit like the waterborne karst, with people camping and barbecuing by the lake. Wanted to drive around the reservoir, but the roads in the sugarcane fields were too small, winding with many forks, got lost in a short while, and navigation was useless. So had to give up Day5. Daxin County → Buquan Township → Nanning Airport. Going to Buquan Township requires driving another forty to fifty minutes of winding mountain roads, but it's absolutely worth it, the beauty of Buquan Township is like a gem hidden in the deep mountains. Along the way, there will also be large fields of red heart dragon fruit, quite spectacular, for those accustomed to plains and small hills, Guangxi's scenery is both grand and delicate. Perhaps for people from mountainous provinces, the shock may not be as strong, you can say I'm inexperienced, but please do not belittle the mountains and rivers of Guangxi. This self-driving experience in Guangxi was really good, met all warm and hospitable people, even the 80-year-old gatekeeper at the foot of Longtou Mountain, we could chat for a while. In school, the geography textbook described Guangxi as the largest sugar-producing area, and being there in person truly made me appreciate the vast sugarcane fields. It is said that the Yangtze River Delta is a sweet food area, and I can't help but think that more than half of every spoonful of sugar we add to our dishes may come from Guangxi.

Majestic mountains, steaming waters. To capture this millennia-old landscape in your eyes is to do justice to its beauty . Here lies a paradise named 'Chongzuo', perfect for leisurely travel and family trips . One can fully enjoy the idyllic charm The most worthy places to visit in Chongzuo Detian Waterfall Location: Detian Village, Shuolong Town, Daxin County, Chongzuo City 🎫 Ticket: 115 , combo ticket + sightseeing car + bamboo raft 145 Spanning China and Vietnam, it is the largest transnational waterfall in Asia and the fourth largest in the world. If you can only choose one spot to visit, this is the place to be! Take a bamboo raft ride in the river, enjoy the green mountains and waters on both sides, pleasing to the eye and comfortable Mingshi Pastoral Location: Next to Mingshi Village, Kanwei Township, Daxin County, Chongzuo City 🎫 Ticket: Free, bamboo raft 120 , electric car 20r/h, bicycle 10r/h Guangxi's hidden gem, known as 'Little Guilin', is surrounded by continuous green mountains, with clear streams winding around, and the simple and pure village farmland scattered among them, as if stepping into a beautiful landscape painting, a feast for the eyes Transportation Suggestions Fly directly to Nanning, there are also high-speed trains from Guangzhou, Nanning and other places to Chongzuo, or you can drive from Nanning for about 2h to reach The attractions in Chongzuo are quite far apart! It is recommended to charter a car or join a reliable group tour after landing in Nanning Tips For those with ample holidays, it is recommended to add Weizhou Island or Guilin to your itinerary for a 5-6 day trip

The hotel is located in the Mingshi Pastoral Scenic Area, and it is a homestay with leisure, simplicity, and nostalgia as its themes. All guest rooms are equipped with private bathrooms, LCD TVs, hairdryers, and other modern facilities. Free WIFI is provided in each room, making it an ideal choice for business, tourism, and leisure. Romantic nostalgia and purity, rusticity, and elements that soothe the soul. Adhering to the design philosophy of 'exquisite not rough', 'elegant not vulgar', and 'comfortable not tiring', the modern style is integrated with the ethnic elements of the Zhuang people. The design style is elegant and warm yet simple and restrained, blending humanity with nature. If the familiar places no longer have scenery, and you want to escape the city you've long lived in to cleanse your soul, why not come to Mingshi Qianzhu Garden? Immerse yourself in the hermit's dwelling, as the hustle and bustle fades away, granting you a piece of serenity!

Located in Ming Shi Village, Kanwu Township, Daxin County, Chongzuo City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Ming Shi Countryside is a paradise on earth known as the 'hidden Peach Blossom Land'. Here, surrounded by peaks and forests, with clear babbling waters, lush rice fields, bamboo fences, and thatched cottages, one can instantly forget the hustle and bustle of the world and indulge in the beauty of nature. 🍀 Must-visit attractions: 1. Bamboo rafting: Drifting on the Ming Shi River, passing between the reflections of the peaks and forests, the pastoral scenery on both sides is picturesque, as if you are in a real-life version of the 'Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains'. Along the way, you can also listen to the boatman's stories about local customs and feel the tranquil and poetic charm of the countryside. 2. Countryside cycling: Rent a bicycle and ride along the winding paths through the fields, admiring the lush green rice fields and the well-arranged farmhouses, encountering leisurely grazing water buffaloes, and fully enjoying the slow life of the countryside. 3. Viewing platform: Climb up to the viewing platform in the scenic area to overlook the panoramic view of Ming Shi Countryside, where peaks, rivers, and fields form a clear and layered masterpiece of the earth's art, especially during sunrise and sunset when the light and shadows change, creating an incomparably beautiful scene. 4. Ethnic customs experience: Visit the Zhuang ethnic homes, participate in Zhuang brocade weaving, rice cake making, and other folk activities, taste authentic Zhuang cuisine, and deeply experience the authentic local customs of the Zhuang people. 🍀 Detailed address: Ming Shi Village, Kanwu Township, Daxin County, Chongzuo City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region 🍀 Transportation strategy: 1. Self-driving: Depart from Nanning city center, drive about 150 kilometers along the Nan You Expressway to the Daxin exit, then follow the S316 provincial road for about 40 kilometers to reach Ming Shi Countryside. 2. Public transportation: Take a long-distance bus directly to Daxin from Nanning Langdong Bus Station, transfer to a bus to Kanwu Township after arriving in Daxin, and then walk or take a taxi to Ming Shi Countryside. 🍀 Food recommendations: ① Zhuang ethnic five-color glutinous rice: Colorful and fragrant, symbolizing the Zhuang people's beautiful wishes for life, soft and sweet without being cloying. ② Bamboo tube rice: Cooked in fresh bamboo tubes filled with glutinous rice, cured meat, mushrooms, and other ingredients, roasted over charcoal fire, the rice absorbs the bamboo fragrance, offering a unique flavor. 🍀 Nearby attractions recommendations: 1. Detian Transnational Waterfall: Only 37 kilometers from Ming Shi Countryside, it is the largest transnational waterfall in Asia and the fourth largest in the world, a magnificent sight not to be missed. 2. Tongling Grand Canyon: A natural wonder that combines caves, waterfalls, and pristine vegetation, about 50 kilometers from Ming Shi Countryside, it is an ideal place to explore geological wonders and experience the primitive ecology. 3. Heishui River: The scenery along the way is beautiful, and taking a boat tour allows you to appreciate the unique charm of the karst landscape, forming a perfect combination of dynamic and static beauty with Ming Shi Countryside.

Chongzuo, this mysterious land hidden deep in Guangxi, may not be as famous as the landscape of Guilin, but it also boasts breathtaking natural scenery. Here, the karst topography rivals that of Guilin, with overlapping peaks and peculiar stone forests, as if crafted by the supernatural powers of nature. What's more spectacular is that it is also home to the largest transnational waterfall in Asia—the Detian Waterfall, where the water roars and rushes, creating a grand spectacle like a huge ink painting scroll. Chongzuo is also the filming location for the fantasy TV drama 'The Journey of Flower,' where those dreamlike scenes were shot. If you want to experience a different misty and rainy Guangxi, then why not visit Chongzuo. Here, you can feel the magical charm of nature and also pursue the fantastical scenes from fairy tales. Chongzuo awaits your exploration and discovery. ➤Transportation ❶Self-driving: About a 2-hour drive from Nanning to Chongzuo, with beautiful scenery along the way ❷High-speed train: Take the train from Nanning, it is recommended to stay in Chongzuo for one night to enjoy the charm of Taiping Ancient Town The Detian Transnational Waterfall, reigning as the crown of Asia and ranking fourth in the world, stands side by side with Vietnam's Ban Gioc Waterfall, together painting a transnational ink scroll. 💦 Setting foot here, you can take a bamboo raft 🛶 and drift in front of the waterfall, as if traveling through a fairyland, surrounded by lush greenery and refreshing purity. Sip a cup of Vietnamese coffee ☕, and feel the harmonious blend of exotic culture and nature. Beneath the glass walkway, there is transparent glass, with a verdant jungle underfoot and the magnificent scenery of Vietnam 🇻🇳 above, as if standing in the clouds, overlooking the full view of the waterfall. Mingshi Pastoral, just like the dreamy scenes from the TV drama 'The Journey of Flower,' this place is a pastoral poem of the border, a paradise on earth 🌸. Wander among the karst landscapes, marvel at the natural wonders, visit the 'Zhuang Minority Dwelling Museum,' and immerse yourself in the most primitive and simple life of the Zhuang people 🍀. Taiping Ancient Town, the magnificent border town, charming Chongzuo, known as the 'Ever-bright City of the Tang Dynasty,' lives up to its name. As night falls, the lights of the ancient town shine brightly, and Hanfu rental becomes a new favorite among tourists, as if traveling through time back to the glorious Tang Dynasty. The variety of snacks in the ancient town 🍖 is dazzling, making visitors linger. Gulongshan Grand Canyon, hidden deep within the mountains, the secluded beauty is breathtaking. The misty canyon is picturesque, and the scenery of 'Three Gorges and Two Caves' is even more impressive 👍. This place is a masterpiece of nature, a paradise for photography enthusiasts, with every frame being a beautiful painting.