I found a hidden gem in Chongzuo, Guangxi.

Dongna Yawan (formerly Anping Xianhe) is located in Anping Village, Leiping Town, Daxin County, Chongzuo City. Based on the original Anping Xianhe boat tour scenic area, it has expanded the island's hiking trails and facilities. The main way to enjoy the area is by boat tour + island hike. The boat tour allows you to see the typical karst landscape of Chongzuo. Compared to Detian Waterfall and Mingshi Pastoral, the scenery here is more beautiful and graceful. Its relative obscurity makes it even more of a treasure. 📍Address: Anping Village, Leiping Town, Daxin County, Chongzuo 🚘Self-driving: Navigate to Dongna Yawan Scenic Area 🅿️Parking: 10 RMB/time 🎫Tickets: 160 RMB (including boat ticket) 🕰️Opening hours: 08:00–18:00 🌈Recommended Spots 1️⃣Boat Tour Experience Full tour: The first leg of the boat trip takes about 30 mins. There is a guide on board who explains the local history, culture, and customs. You can enjoy the scenery on both sides of the Heishui River and see the filming location of *The Journey of Flower*. Then, you disembark onto the island. The second leg is the return trip, which takes about 10 mins. Boats depart every half hour. 2️⃣Dongna Flower House After disembarking at Guantian Pier and walking onto the island, you can taste rice wine. Walking further in, you'll see a field of cosmos flowers 🌸 and rice paddies 🌾, surrounded by mountains and water, creating a feeling of paradise. 3️⃣Chadong This is a large cave where you can find milk tea and coffee at regular prices. 4️⃣Longbi Beach The cascading waterfalls have three viewing platforms, offering different perspectives of the magnificent scenery. 5️⃣Pushang Market Here, you can find some snacks and stilt houses with interesting decorations inside. ⚠️Tips 1. If you have plenty of time, take your time and enjoy the area for about three hours. 2. Check the weather forecast before you go, as the water is very green on sunny days.