[2025 Longzhou Hotels] Travel Guide for Grand House Hotel LongZhou ChongZuo (Updated Aug)

Move over Guilin! This hidden gem in Guangxi is absolutely mind-blowing! Folks, I can't believe some people still don't know about Tianqin Zhuang Village in Guangxi! Tired of overcrowded tourist spots, I dove headfirst into this off-the-beaten-path paradise and was completely blown away! 🚗 Super convenient transportation: Just a 2.5-hour drive from Nanning city, with picturesque views along the way. Vast sugarcane fields look like an emerald ocean - every shot looks like a fresh Japanese-style photo. 🎫 Completely FREE: While many attractions charge hundreds for tickets, Tianqin Zhuang Village is completely free to enter - what a steal! You can enjoy yourself without worrying about costs. 🌳 Breathtaking scenery: This is a real-life Shangri-La! Surrounded by green mountains and clear waters, the unique karst landscape is mesmerizing. The emerald lake resembles a giant piece of jade. During high water season, water cascades from the dam creating small waterfalls - stand nearby and feel the refreshing mist instantly cool you down. Stroll along the Red Army Trail with dense forests on one side and babbling streams on the other, as if transported back to the revolutionary era - incredibly relaxing for both body and mind. 🎮 Endless activities: Water lovers, this is your paradise! The scenic area has clean swimming pools with tickets just 15 yuan (25 yuan for parent-child combo). Try exciting paddleboarding on the lake - even beginners can enjoy with patient instructors. For kids, the vast lawns are natural playgrounds perfect for running, kite-flying, and picnics. Nearby streams teem with small fish for kids to catch with nets. Don't miss the unique rotating library shaped like a lighthouse - climb to the top for panoramic views and romantic sunset watching. 🍱 Authentic Zhuang cuisine: Must-tries include the village's signature roast chicken with crispy golden skin and juicy, flavorful meat. The mountain stream seafood feast features fresh river fish and shrimp simply steamed or fried to highlight their natural sweetness. Other specialties like sour bamboo shoots with pork and colorful sticky rice will delight your taste buds. After eating, enjoy freshly ground coffee or special iced drinks at the village café while listening to the soothing sounds of flowing water. 🏡 Stay in a landscape painting: For extended stays, I highly recommend Longzhou Guantang Hotel near the scenic area. With Song Dynasty-inspired aesthetics, the grand lobby impresses immediately. Spacious rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows framing stunning karst mountains and sugarcane fields. Amenities include welcome fruits, afternoon tea, minibar, breakfast, and various activities. The butler service provides thoughtful touches like valet parking and transfers. The hotel's restaurants serve excellent local cuisine. Afternoon activities include cycling through sugarcane fields, followed by evening tea by the campfire on the hotel lawn - true vacation bliss. 💡 Pro tips: 1. Bring sun protection and mosquito repellent - the sun is strong and bugs are plentiful. 2. Follow safety instructions when playing in water. 3. Food options may be limited off-season - bring snacks. 4. Respect local customs and be a responsible traveler. Tianqin Zhuang Village is truly an underrated gem with incredible natural beauty and cultural experiences! If you haven't been yet, plan your trip now - I promise you won't want to leave!

On a road trip to Chongzuo, I happened to come across "Tianqin Zhuang Village" and spontaneously changed my itinerary. I was completely captivated—— 🌊 In the turquoise deep pool, water plants swayed gently; the shallow area under the waterfall was perfect for chilling watermelon; my kid fell off the rocks eight times but still shouted, "I want to keep playing!" Best of all, admission is free, and there were so few people it felt like we had the whole mountain and water to ourselves. This is the perfect way to spend summer with kids! 💦 Playing in the water at Tianqin Zhuang Village: turning "natural ecology" into fun ▶️ Admission surprise: the free scenery is just too amazing! Navigate directly to "Tianqin Zhuang Village," and the gatekeeper uncle waves with a smile: "Feel free to play~" The moment we entered, my kid’s eyes widened: "Mom! There’s ‘green hair’ in the water!" It turned out the water plants in the deep pool swayed with the waves, looking just like an underwater forest🌿 (locals say, "As long as the water plants are alive, the water quality is top-notch!") ▶️ Waterfall + shallow pool: your own natural water park • Upper deep pool: standing under the waterfall, water droplets pelted down, instantly shattering the summer heat! My kid held a small net trying to catch fish but ended up scooping a bunch of water plants, then angrily threw them back into the water (laughing out loud🤣). • Lower shallow pool: the stones are so big they can be used as "natural sofas." We soaked watermelon in the water and munched on the cool fruit while watching the kid splash around. Even better, the water gets clearer the further downstream you go. Barefoot on the pebbles, my kid jumped around because it tickled so much~ (⚠️ The stones are super slippery! Both my kid and I fell once each, so I recommend wearing water shoes!) 🏨 Winning accommodation: mountain spring pool + bathtub under the stars By chance, we chose Longzhou Guantang Hotel, a newly opened 2024 modern Chinese-style hotel right next to the Zhuang village! • Ground floor courtyard room: open the door to a small courtyard, my kid chased butterflies while I lounged on a rattan chair scrolling on my phone. Suddenly I heard, "Mom, look! The bathtub can be filled with mountain spring water!" Soaking in the tub at night under the stars, the mountain spring water was refreshingly cool, making even dreams sweet✨. • Mountain spring pool: water is directly drawn from the reservoir. At dusk, the sunset dyed the water pink and purple, and my kid suddenly said, "Mom, there’s a rainbow in the water!" This moment was a photo frenzy for this proud mom—an image to remember forever📸. 🍢 Longzhou BBQ: only the brave dare to try pig’s eyes! At night, we headed to Longzhou town where the BBQ stalls were smoky and lively. The locals’ recommended "life-changing skewer" was truly wild: • Grilled pig’s tendon: so crispy it made a "crack" sound when bitten. My kid grabbed it thinking it was "crispy grilled meat" (I didn’t dare tell the truth…); • Charcoal-grilled pig’s eyes: Dad tricked the kid saying it was "bursting candy," but the moment we bit into it, juice sprayed all over us! My kid was scared and hid under the table but secretly peeked out asking, "Can I have more?" (the curiosity of little humans…); • Grilled tofu rolls: wrapped in sour and spicy sauce, tangy and spicy to the max, paired with chilled Lijiang beer, and with the river breeze blowing, it was simply divine🍻! 💡 Hidden kid-friendly activities (locals’ secret spots) 1. Zhuang Village Cultural Bureau: a rotating library by the creek, with bookshelves blooming like flowers. My kid hugged a picture book sitting by the window, sunlight streaming through the glass warming their face, even the air felt gentle📖 (great for photos, recommend wearing light colors!). 2. Sugarcane Sea Wind Chase: borrow a bike from the hotel and ride to the neighboring sugarcane fields! The rustling leaves are everywhere, and my kid shouted, "Mom, the sugarcane is taller than me!" The sweet scent in the breeze beats air conditioning by 100 times🚲. 3. Sunscreen survival tips: don’t be like me! Went to play in the water at 2 PM and got "zebra stripes" on my neck… I recommend going after 4 PM, applying sunscreen on kids like painting walls, and firmly securing a sun hat on their heads! For just over 300 RMB per person, you can have the whole mountain and water to yourself. Compared to crowded popular spots, Longzhou’s natural ecology is truly a "hidden paradise for kids"🌿. Now, every day when I look at the photos, my kid still shouts, "Let’s go splash and catch fish!" — Save this guide and take your kids to experience Guangxi’s hidden romance this summer!

Longzhou Tianqin Zhuang Village Cultural Tourism Zone is located in Shuilong Village, Shanglong Township, Longzhou County, Chongzuo City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. It is an eco-cultural leisure tourism destination. 🌴🌴Featured Landscapes & Experiences -🌱Folk Culture Experience: Features live performances like Tianqin (a traditional Zhuang string instrument) playing and Zhuang brocade weaving, with intangible cultural heritage inheritors demonstrating the craftsmanship on-site. Visitors can also participate in Zhuang wedding customs for an immersive experience of Zhuang marriage culture. 🌱Unique Architecture Viewing: The scenic area has reconstructed wooden stilt houses of Longzhou's Black-Clothed Zhuang people at a 1:1 scale, optimizing the space and functions of the elevated ground floor and upper floors to showcase traditional Zhuang living scenes. 🏃‍♂️Waterfront Leisure Activities: The area utilizes natural spring water from the ancient town to create a natural aquatic space, with pools fed by flowing spring water. Pool hours: 11:00-20:00, featuring activities like bubble battles and water play. 🌴Dining & Accommodation: 🍜Zhuang-style cuisine focuses on local ingredients, reviving authentic culinary memories, while light options like coffee and tea expand dining choices. 🏡Nearby Longzhou Guantang Hotel provides comfortable lodging options. 🚌🛣Transportation From Nanning: Take a train from Nanning East Station, then transfer to a bus at Langdong Bus Station to Longzhou Bus Station (~22 minutes to scenic area). By car: 180km from Nanning (~2h20m drive), plus 18 minutes after exiting the highway.

| Lazy days amidst mountains and waters. 🌄 Wake up to picturesque views outside your window, nestled against the mountains. Greet the morning kissed by sunlight, with floor-to-ceiling windows framing Longzhou's rolling green hills and mist weaving through the forests. Fall asleep under a blanket of stars, serenaded only by nature's gentle whispers. 🛏️ Cloud-Like Comfort • High-thread-count cotton bedding for a restful night's sleep • Silent fresh air system, breathing in pristine mountain air • Butler-style luggage service for a stress-free journey • Crystal-clear mountain spring water pools (indoor & outdoor) 🏊 • Bathtub 🛁 with spring water—you might even spot tiny fish 🐟 🍍 A Bountiful Breakfast to Start Your Day Local rice noodles (with abundant toppings), Longzhou zongzi, delicate pastries, freshly brewed coffee, tropical fruits galore… Fuel your adventures with authentic flavors! 🚴 Explore the Surroundings • Complimentary single/double bicycles for rides through sugarcane fields • Tianqin Zhuang Village: Just a 5-minute walk to experience ancient Tianqin music (intangible cultural heritage), explore stilt houses, and join evening bonfires with bamboo pole dancing (comfortable flats recommended) ⚠️ Helpful Tips • Mountain insects are active—rooms are equipped with electric mosquito repellent and spray • Strong UV rays—bring sun hats and sunscreen • Resort features stone steps—pack light for convenience —— 🌿 At Guantang, dream a mountain escape 📍 Longzhou Guantang Hotel, Chongzuo

🍀 This time we visited Chongzuo, a small border city in Guangxi, which perfectly embodies this saying. Mingshi Countryside in Chongzuo, once a filming location for "The Journey of Flower," is surrounded by rice fields amidst its mountains and waters, filling the view with lush greenery. Less bustling than Yangshuo, it offers more tranquility and simplicity. 👉 Stay in the scenery—Chongzuo, Guangxi, is truly ideal for relaxation. Mingshi Countryside in Daxin County is best visited in October. Renting a car from Nanning Airport, our first stop was Mingshi Countryside in Chongzuo. The hotel we booked is right within the Mingshi Countryside Scenic Area, exuding a full vacation vibe, perfect for unwinding~ The front desk offers free bicycle rentals, and cycling through the breeze-swept rice fields is simply magical—instantly washing away all work stress. The hotel pool is also stunning, perfect for swimming and playing under the frangipani trees. 🌈 We experienced morning yoga in the rice fields, sipped rice field coffee, and enjoyed live music at the restaurant and fireworks in the fields at night—utterly cozy and delightful~ 🚗 Transportation: 1. By bus: Take a bus from Xixiangtang Passenger Station or Langdong Passenger Station to the Daxin line. Express tickets cost 74 yuan, regular buses 64 yuan. Then transfer to the Mingshi Countryside tourist shuttle for 10 yuan, taking about 5 hours. 2. By train + bus: First, take a train from Nanning to Chongzuo (70 yuan), then a bus from Chongzuo to Mingshi Countryside (40 yuan), totaling 3 hours. 3. Private car: Direct from anywhere in Nanning to Mingshi Countryside, with the option to visit Detian Waterfall, taking about 2.5 hours. Round-trip costs average around 220 yuan per person. 😴 Accommodation: 1. Nali Hotel Focuses on returning to nature with rich rural views—the surrounding fields belong to the hotel. Offers rice field or fruit banquets, with ample rooms. 2. Yaju Hotel A high-end homestay by the Mingshi River (inside the scenic area), featuring rooms with river views, poolside afternoon tea, and a private butler. Limited rooms, all king beds. 3. Changliu Mountain Retreat Nestled near the Mingshi Countryside Scenic Area, built against mountains and rivers, beautifully blending into the borderland landscape—every window frames a unique view. 4. Longzhou Guantang Located next to Tianqin Zhuang Village Scenic Area in Longzhou County, offering various amenities like an outdoor pool, fine dining, lakeside trails, and family-friendly activities.

When the April breeze passes through the sugarcane fields 🌾 It always steals a hint of sweetness And sprinkles it onto the linen lounge chair on the balcony 🛋 - 🌈 April is meant for indulgence Open the window in the morning and be greeted by a vast expanse of sugarcane fields and green valleys ⛰ The sugarcane sways and stretches in the mist Dewdrops roll off the tips of the leaves 🍃— it's spring secretly brewing wine - 🏘 Chongzuo Longzhou Guantang Hotel Located next to the Tianqin Zhuang Ethnic Village Scenic Area in Shuilongtun, Shanglong Township, Longzhou County, Chongzuo City, Guangxi - 🍀 Spring Special Activities 🚲 Countryside Cycling + Lake Sightseeing 🍸 Zhuang-style Banquet + Wild Afternoon Tea ⛺️ Valley Camping

April in Chongzuo🍀 The romance and wildness of spring are hidden in the mountains. When I woke up in the morning, the mountain fog was still lingering in the folds of the karst peaks. The dew-soaked sugarcane leaves also add a touch of sweetness to the wind. - Take advantage of the spring and set up camp in the valley surrounded by sugarcane The roasted meat is oozing an amber luster on the cast iron grill pan. A drop of hot oil fell into the charcoal fire, awakening the sleeping sweet sugarcane sea - As the charcoal fire gradually dies down, dusk is about to fall. The glass window cuts the night into a square frame🏞 I am now immersed in warm water The whole sugarcane forest is immersed in the moonlight🌙～ - 🏘Chongzuo Longzhou Guantang Hotel Next to Tianqin Zhuangzhai Scenic Area, Shuilongtun, Shanglong Township, Longzhou County, Chongzuo City, Guangxi 🚗It takes about 2.5 hours to drive from Nanning city

The trees stretch out their new green branches in the spring breeze 🌱 Strolling along the country paths The soil underfoot is soft and moist Every step feels like walking on the pulse of spring 💐 The ten-mile sugarcane fields in front of the yard are full of new green Head to Longzhou for a weekend and embrace the splendor of spring 🙋 - The lake gradually fills up after winter 🌊 Hiking by the lake, watching the locals leisurely fishing 🎣 Gather a few friends, bring a tea set Have a tea party in the pavilion by the shore 🍵 The spring scenery of the lake and mountains is the village's gentle gift to travelers～ － 🏘 Chongzuo Longzhou Guantang Hotel Address: Tianqin Zhuang Village Scenic Area, Shuilongtun, Shanglong Township, Longzhou County, Chongzuo City, Guangxi 🚗 Drive: About two hours' drive from Nanning city center - 🌈 Nearby Attractions: Detian Waterfall | Mingshi Pastoral | Huashan Rock Paintings | Tongnayu Bay | Youyiguan Scenic Area | Xiaoliancheng～

Early spring in the mountains is a different kind of romance The sun moves slowly in the sky The warm golden light shines on a pool of green waves The picture of the warm spring river once again renders this Zhuang village The sugarcane fields in early spring are through the mist Present a faint green The rapeseed flowers not far away are looking up and standing shoulder to shoulder with passers-by Walking aimlessly on the country trails Stop and enjoy the early spring in the mountains 🏘Chongzuo Longzhou Guantang Hotel Address: Next to Tianqin Zhuangzhai Scenic Area, Shuilongtun, Shanglong Township, Longzhou County, Chongzuo City, Guangxi ✅Independent courtyard-style guest rooms ✅Spring Lake View Restaurant🍴 ✅Indoor swimming pool with lake view🏊🏻, gym, children's playground ✅Cycling around the lake🚴🏻

| Discover a different style. 🌳 As soon as you enter the hotel, you can feel a unique charm. The hotel's decoration style combines local characteristic elements with modern fashion design, which is unique. The lobby is spacious and bright, exquisitely and elegantly arranged, which is eye-catching. 🦋 The rooms are clean and comfortable, with complete facilities. The soft bed allows you to sleep well at night, and you can also enjoy the beautiful scenery of Longzhou from the window. Here, you can relax and enjoy a peaceful time. 🌈 The hotel's service is also very thoughtful. The staff is warm and friendly, always able to meet your needs in time, making you feel the warmth of home. 📸 Every corner of Longzhou Guantang Hotel is very suitable for taking pictures. Whether it is the decoration of the lobby, the layout of the room, or the scenery around the hotel, you can easily take a blockbuster. 💕 Come to Longzhou Guantang Hotel and start an unforgettable journey! 💞

Winter in the south always comes late. After the sugarcane forest in front of the door was harvested, new green seedlings were produced, making the winter picture a little warmer. Although the sun is not as blazing as in summer, it gently shines through the clouds, giving this green Zhuangzhai courtyard a faint golden glow. The evergreen trees in the courtyard seem to be unaware of the change of seasons. In the afternoon, brew a pot of hot tea under the pomelo tree and immerse yourself in the good old days with the birds on the treetops. [Homestay address]: Longzhou Guantang Hotel Shuilong Village, Shanglong Township, Longzhou County, Chongzuo City, Guangxi Province. [Entertainment projects]: Local experience Lake tour Sugarcane sea cycling Zhuangzhai dinner Customized travel photography~