Tiandeng Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Walking on the edge of the knife | Jianlong Mountain
🅿️ Tiandeng Ninggan County-Jianlong Mountain
✅ It takes 3 hours from Nanning to Ninggan Village, Tiandeng County, and about 2 kilometers further in, there will be a sign for Jianlong Mountain at the intersection. There is a P parking lot at the foot of the mountain, and there are villagers to guide the way!
The whole journey of Jianlong Mountain is about 7 kilometers. Because Jianlong Mountain is a wild mountain that has not been fully developed, the slope is very high at the beginning of the mountain, and those with acrophobia and unstable center of gravity should be careful. The whole journey requires gloves, and you need to climb up with your hands and feet. You need to be very careful when going up and down the slope. Walking along the ridge, there are cliffs on both sides. However, for me, it is not difficult to go up the mountain, the most difficult thing is to go down the mountain,! The first half has been downhill, bring gloves and slowly climb down the grass, the second half is all high shrubs, for my walking route, the way down the mountain passes through the Fuman Reservoir, the scenery is very good!
✅ Required equipment: hat, sunscreen mask (you will eat a lot of dust when climbing), long clothes and trousers (try to prepare a set of clothes, the clothes are soaked in sweat all the way down in hot weather), climbing shoes (essential), gloves, climbing sticks (can effectively reduce the pressure on the knee in the second half of the downhill)
Food: 3-4 bottles of water, dry food (actually there is no appetite to eat in hot weather), fruit (you can eat some to replenish water when resting)
Although climbing is very tiring, the process is very happy and immersed in it! Where the body can go, you have to see it with your own eyes!
Finally, of course, take beautiful photos! Record a beautiful life
In Guangxi's Chongzuo, Jianlong Mountain does not see me, but I come to see the mountain
🚶🏻♂️Taking on Jianlong Mountain is a steep yet beautiful challenge. Conquering this peak is a trek that blends adventure with magnificent scenery. The mountain stands tall against the sky, and though the path is perilous, it beckons. Reaching the summit, one looks back at the winding mountain range, as if standing atop a giant dragon. It is a challenge, as well as an adventure to appreciate the grandeur of nature. Respect nature, dare to face challenges, and Jianlong Mountain will show you the endless wonders of its beauty.
1⃣️Two-thirds of the journey involves climbing, mainly steep ascents where you rely on grabbing rocks and moving up step by step, using both hands and feet (don't look back, it's really steep!! Hold onto your phone!)
It takes about 1 hour to reach the first peak, where you can see the most beautiful ridge line, which is very spectacular.
2⃣️Continue forward to the highest peak, quickly reaching the first descent point along the ridge, where those who are physically exhausted can descend to the trail from here➡️. It takes about 20 minutes.
(For the descent, follow the red flag🚩 markers to avoid getting lost and to prevent trampling on the farms)
3⃣️Continue along the ridge for about 1 hour to reach another mountaintop⛰️. It is also very straight and steep, climbing by grabbing onto rocks.
4⃣️Descend from the mountaintop, and after about 1 hour, you will reach a trail.
There are self-service QR code scanning for buying water and snacks at the summit🏔️, so you don't have to carry so much water if you don't want to.
🌟🌟Those with acrophobia and cardiovascular diseases should climb with caution.
🌟🌟🌟Equipment suggestion: Gloves🧤. (for climbing)
The scenery is better on a sunny day☀️.
Mode of travel: Round-trip bus
Climbing time: Five hours.
Jianlong Mountain tour
For you, a Jianlong Mountain without filters
You can climb Jianlong Mountain at will, the great rivers and mountains of the motherland cannot be sealed!
Navigate to 'Jianlong Mountain Parking Lot', where villagers charge a parking fee of 20 yuan. If you continue along the road to the uphill entrance on the other side of the mountain, there is free parking space.
Friends who reach the summit can go down the mountain in the direction of the reservoir, passing through a cave that can be explored, and there is also a camping spot by the reservoir. When the flood season comes, the scenery will be even better.
It's really not the grassland on the mountains of Xinjiang and Guangxi
It's really not the grassland on the mountains of Xinjiang and Guangxi
The 'Sword Dragon Mountain' that has gone viral on the internet, finally came to check in Navigation: Tiantai County, Chongzuo City, Guangxi Province
When you get close to the destination, you will see the 'Sword Dragon Mountain Parking Lot' sign indicating to take another left turn at the fork (relatively steeper to climb), continue driving according to the navigation destination, and park at the 'Party Mass Service Center'.
②From the parking lot, follow a very clear (colorful flags fluttering all the way) easy path up the mountain to the 'mountain depression', which only takes about 20 minutes, from the 'mountain depression' continue to walk left for about ten minutes to reach the highest peak (the first picture was taken here)
If you are just taking pictures, you can return the same way from the 'highest peak'. This is the most recent and easiest route, it is recommended for inexperienced outdoor players to take this route back and forth, don't be too hard on yourself!
The Sword Dragon Mountain can see the sunrise in the morning and the sunset in the afternoon, so just choose a sunny day to come. The green hills and the endless mountains behind are reflected in the reservoir, a bit like the terrain of Komodo Island.
There are not many hotels and restaurants nearby, most of them are day-trip tourists from Nanning. For tourists from other places, it is recommended to stay in 'Tiantai County', where there are more choices for food and accommodation.1
Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Self-Guided Tour in Eastern Yunnan and Guangxi (5) / The Detian Waterfall, the largest in Asia and the fourth largest transnational waterfall in the world
📍 Following the most beautiful Hena Expressway, you will reach Detian Village, Shuolong Town, Daxin County, Chongzuo City, Guangxi, where the Detian Transnational Waterfall is located—the largest in Asia and the fourth largest in the world.
📍 The waterfall is situated upstream of the Guichun River at the border with Vietnam, and is majestic and powerful, connected to the nearby Ban Gioc Waterfall in Vietnam. Its average annual water flow is about three times that of the Huangguoshu Waterfall in Guizhou. In 2018, it was rated as a national 5A scenic area.
📍 In the scenic area, you can admire the magical waterfall in various ways, such as from a distance, up close, from above, below, or on a bamboo raft magic carpet. It is best to allow half a day for a leisurely walk, a climb to get a view of Vietnam. The ticket includes a scenic shuttle bus. Ticket prices are subject to seasonal adjustments.
Transnational waterfall between China and Vietnam! Every step in Chongzuo is a postcard! So beautiful
➡️🔛Chongzuo is so beautiful and worthwhile!! The water is green, the mountains are beautiful, and the place is gentle!! Every step is a postcard;
Day trip, Nanning—Chongzuo round trip by chartered car (the driver is the airport pick-up driver, the cost performance is really high)
⛰️
8:30 Depart from Nanning; (Eat Yongji old friend powder! Recommend pork board tendons are too fragrant!! I went to eat at eight o'clock and there was no one, I finished eating quickly)
🌤️🌤️The Hena Expressway is very beautiful, the low hills and golden rice fields are pushed in front of you, I highly recommend self-driving this expressway!
11:00 Arrive at Detian Waterfall, eat across the street, the green bamboo fish🐟 is said to be a waterfall fish, not bad;
12:40 Take the sightseeing car to the foot of the waterfall
13:00 Take a bamboo raft (very beautiful, gentle waterfall, different from the rushing of Iguazu, the water is green and the mountains are green, the bamboo raft will go to the waterfall to admire at close range, the small vendors in Vietnam across the river will take the bamboo raft to sell Vietnamese food)
14:00 Arrive at the third viewing platform, take pictures (the magic carpet is not open before November 1, a little regret)
14:15 Arrive at the rice field coffee, a very suitable place for taking pictures;
15:00 Return to the parking lot, 10 yuan parking fee
15:30 Arrive at Mingshi Countryside
17:00 Ride a small electric donkey for an hour and a half, it feels very comfortable, but if there is not enough time, I feel that this itinerary can be omitted
🔥But!! The waterfall is very worthwhile!!! It's especially beautiful
✨The waterfall is very dependent on the weather, it will be very beautiful if the weather is good;
🍀There are not many tourists in Chongzuo, it is very comfortable, the pace of life is very slow, it is really suitable to go if you want to avoid the world
🌾There are several cycling paths in Mingshi Countryside, leisurely cycling to pass the time, the whole person will be healed;
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.
---
**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.
---
🌊 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.
---
🎫 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.
---
🌟 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.
Show More
Mingshi Scenic Area Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
The Ultimate Tour Guide to Mingshi Countryside
🌼【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.
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.
---
**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.
Lost in Nature Hotel - absolute pleasure
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
Mingshi county for a touch of Vietnam
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
Show More
Recommended Attractions at Popular Destinations
Popular Restaurants in Tiandeng