Some honest words about taking kids to Chongzuo, Guangxi for a winter vacation in 22°C weather.
Before coming, I thought Guangxi only had Guilin and Yangshuo for mountain and river views. After coming, I found that Chongzuo, Guangxi is a hidden gem for family trips.
Located on the border of Guangxi, it also has karst landforms and mountain and river views comparable to Guilin, but with fewer people. The pure and natural rural atmosphere is refreshing, and it's a comfortable place to take kids on vacation.
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1⃣️The temperature in Chongzuo is very comfortable, with an average winter temperature of around 22°C. There are many sunny days, making it a great place for photos.
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2⃣️Chongzuo doesn't have an airport. You can fly to Nanning Wuxu Airport and then take a high-speed train to Chongzuo. If you have time, you can spend 1-2 days in Nanning.
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3⃣️Winter is the dry season for Detian Waterfall. Water is usually released around noon, making the waterfall more spectacular.
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4⃣️At Detian Waterfall, you can choose to take the magic carpet up the mountain and the slide down. This is a good option for families, as it involves less walking. However, if you take the slide down, don't wear a skirt, as it's not very convenient.
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5⃣️The LUX* Resort in Chongzuo is difficult to book, so if you want to stay there, plan your trip in advance.
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6⃣️At Mingshi Pastoral, you can rent a scooter. It's a relaxing way to travel with kids or friends, and you can enjoy the breeze and take photos along the way.
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7⃣️Tongling Grand Canyon and Gulong Mountain Grand Canyon are similar attractions, both featuring waterfalls, forests, canyons, and caves. If you want to go rafting, go to Gulong Mountain.
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8⃣️Mingshi Pastoral has beautiful scenery. You can take a bamboo raft tour of the Mingshi River and experience Zhuang customs and culture at the Zhuang Cultural Park.
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9⃣️The white-headed langur, which is rarer than the giant panda, only lives in Guangxi. Bring your kids to see this rare animal and broaden their horizons.
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⭕5-day itinerary for Nanning-Chongzuo with kids
D1️⃣From all over the country to Nanning, airport pickup, hotel check-in
D2️⃣Nanning, white-headed langur, Zaiye Hostel
D3️⃣Zaiye Hostel, Detian Transnational Waterfall, Mingshi Pastoral
D4️⃣Mingshi Pastoral, Tongling Grand Canyon, Renshou Spring, Bama
D5️⃣Bama, Baimo Cave, Nanning
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🍭Relaxing vacation with kids
🔸Zaiye Hostel: ✔️Mushroom house villa ✔️Room with pool outside ✔️Island cycling ✔️Fun sandpit ✔️Natural plant crafts ✔️Outdoor movie in sandpit
🔸LUX* Resort: ✔️Riverside fishing ✔️Family cycling ✔️Bamboo rafting with folk songs ✔️Children's library ✔️Ball pit ✔️Ethnic photo experience