Chongzuo | The right way to visit Mingshi Pastoral Scenic Area!

Here is a guide to Mingshi Pastoral Scenic Area: Basic Information - Address: County Road 532, Daxin County, Chongzuo City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. - Opening hours: 08:00-17:30. - Tickets: Free admission, CNY 120 for bamboo rafting + Zhuang Folk Museum. - Discount policy: Free for children under 1.2 meters (exclusive), discount for children between 1.2 meters (inclusive) and 1.4 meters (exclusive); discount for seniors aged 60 and above (inclusive) with a senior card or ID card. Transportation - From Nanning: Take a bus from Nanning Xixiangtang Bus Station to Daxin County, CNY 74/person for express bus, CNY 64/person for regular bus, one bus every half an hour from 7:30 to 20:30. There is a "Daxin-Mingshi-Detian" tourist bus line at Daxin County Bus Station, CNY 10 to Mingshi. - Self-driving: Depart from Nanning City, take Nanyou Expressway-Hena Expressway-Bayou Expressway-Mingshi Pastoral Scenic Area, about 200 km, about 2.5 hours. Tour Route - Regular route: Visit Zhuang Folk Museum from the entrance of the scenic area to learn about history and culture; go to Mingshi River to enjoy the reflection of mountains and rivers; then experience bamboo rafting, enjoy the pastoral scenery along the river, the end of the rafting is Zhuang Folk Museum, where you can watch Zhuang song and dance performances. - Cycling route: You can rent a bicycle or electric bike in the scenic area, ride along the north bank of Mingshi River, from Mingshi Village to Fish Scale Dam, and enjoy the karst landform, pastoral scenery and Fish Scale Dam along the way. Recommended Attractions - Mingshi River Bamboo Rafting: Take a bamboo raft to visit Mingshi River, enjoy the pastoral scenery of green bamboos and farmhouses on both sides of the river, and see the typical karst peak cluster landform. - Zhuang Folk Museum: Located at the end of bamboo rafting, it has Totem Square, artificial lake, Zhuang village, Tusi residence, exotic street, etc., displaying sculptures of Zhuang customs, residential buildings, etc. - Fish Scale Dam: A popular check-in point, the dam body is fish scale-shaped, you can walk on the dam to take photos and enjoy the pastoral scenery. - Nine-Curved Bridge: Located in Zhuang Folk Museum, the round holes on the bridge are suitable for taking photos, you can take photos with the effect of "flowers and full moon", with a beautiful landscape painting in the background. Recommended Food - Mingshi Roast Pig: Crispy skin and tender meat, rich aroma. - White Cut Chicken: Tender chicken, original flavor. - Zhuang Tofu: Tender and smooth, full of bean aroma. - Five-Color Glutinous Rice: Dyed with natural plant pigments, bright colors, sweet taste. Accommodation Suggestions - Mingshi Villa: Accommodation in the scenic area, beautiful environment, with view rooms and special ethnic decorations. - Surrounding Homestays: Relatively affordable, you can feel the local rural life atmosphere.