3-Day Summer Escape Guide to Chongzuo, Guangxi: Exploring the Border Town

Ultimate Summer Retreat Destination | July-Sept Chongzuo Travel Guide Hey travelers! Discover this hidden summer paradise 😍 Chongzuo in Guangxi offers stunning scenery with fewer crowds and affordable prices. From sightseeing to dining, this detailed guide has it all – bookmark it now! 🌈 【TOP 4 Must-Visit Attractions】 1️⃣ **Detian Transnational Waterfall** (5A Scenic Spot) ✨ Asia's No.1 cross-border waterfall! Stand right on the China-Vietnam border. 💦 Peak season makes the falls even more spectacular! - Bamboo raft ride (¥30) – Feel the cool spray up close! - Don’t miss the Sino-Vietnamese market 🛍️ – Vietnamese coffee/slippers are dirt cheap! 📍 Location: Detian Village, Shuolong Town, Daxin County, Chongzuo ⏰ 8:00-17:30 | 🎫 ¥80 (includes shuttle) 2️⃣ **Mingshi Pastoral** (Filming site of *The Journey of Flower*) 🏞️ Stunning karst peaks + idyllic countryside views. Best experiences: - Bamboo rafting with folk songs 🎵 (included in ticket) - Cycling through rice fields 🚴‍♀️ – Every shot is wallpaper-worthy! 🌅 Golden peaks at sunset are breathtaking! 📍 Kanxu Township, Daxin County | 🎫 ¥120 3️⃣ **Friendship Pass** (One of China’s Nine Great Passes) 🏰 French architecture + ancient city walls blend beautifully. Pro tips: - Haggle at the Vietnamese market 💸 - Night light show is a must! 🌠 📍 Pingxiang City | 🎫 ¥42 4️⃣ **Zuojiang Huashan Rock Art** (UNESCO World Heritage) ⛰️ Mysterious 2,000-year-old cliff paintings! 🚢 2.5-hour boat tour is totally worth it – enjoy Zuo River’s scenery along the way. 📍 Tuolong Town, Ningming County | 🎫 ¥198 (includes boat) 🍜 【Food Hits & Misses】 ✅ Vietnamese chicken noodles (¥15/bowl) – Refreshing & tender! ✅ Five-color sticky rice (Instagram-worthy) ✅ Pingxiang durian (¥20 = feast!) ✅ Crispy roasted pork skin (¥10/serving) 🏨 【Stay Recommendations】 ▫️ Detian homestays: Wake up to waterfall views 🌊 ▫️ Mingshi homestays: Rice-field vista rooms 🌾 🚗 【Getting There】 ✈️ Fly to Nanning + 2hr drive 🚄 1hr high-speed train 🚙 Road trip = epic scenery 💡 【Travel Tips】 ☀️ Sunscreen/hat/sunglasses are a must! 🌧️ Carry an umbrella (sudden showers) 🦟 Bug spray = essential! 🎫 Book tickets early in peak season