Mingshi Scenic Area

KennGor's weekly share is online again🙋🏻‍♂️ For those who like niche tourism🧳 and enjoy a slow pace, look here👀 This remote small town is perfect for you🚲 Here you can rent a bicycle and ride slowly through the mountains to embrace nature⛰️ or buy a cup of Vietnamese coffee, sit down, and space out☕️ 📍Location: Ming Shi Pastoral, Chongzuo, Guangxi 🚄Transport: Depart from Chongzuo South Station🚙 Self-drive 1.5h or take the shuttle bus from the high-speed rail station🚌 🎫Ticket: Free 🕰️Touring time: About 3 hours 📝Travel tips: 1️⃣The parking fee at the scenic spot's parking lot is quite expensive🅿️ 15 yuan/hour on holidays, capped at 80 yuan💰 You can drive further into the scenic area where there are private parking lots (20 yuan/day) 2️⃣There are many shops outside the scenic area that rent electric scooters and bicycles🛵 The kind of electric scooter with a basket costs 60 yuan/hour🚴 Bicycles cost 10 yuan/hour💰 I recommend renting a bicycle more because there is a cycling greenway right next to the rice fields in the scenic area🌾 Electric scooters are not allowed in🙅🏻‍♂️ 3️⃣There is also a bamboo rafting project in the scenic area, 110 yuan per person💰 Not very cost-effective, not really recommended More travel strategies and check-in photos are on my homepage👀 See you in the next issue👋🏻

Address: Ming Shi Pastoral, Kanwei Township, Daxin County, Chongzuo City, Guangxi Opening Hours: 08:00-17:30 open (no entry after 17:30) Ticket Price: 110 yuan An ideal leisure tourism and vacation destination. The pastoral scenery is charming, a place people yearn for as a paradise on earth. Mountains overlap and water surrounds, greenery fills the eyes, three villages connect, each with its own uniqueness. Beautiful scenery. The scenic area is high-end, with golden rice fields swaying in the breeze, like waves on the earth. Farmhouses are dotted among them, exuding a strong rural atmosphere. Ming Shi Pastoral is truly a must-visit for tourists! So beautiful. Drifting downstream, one can enjoy the enchanting landscape on both sides of the river. You can also see ducks. What we see is a typical karst peak forest landscape. Visiting Ming Shi Pastoral on a rainy day is quite a special experience. It can be considered a valuable addition to the Detian Waterfall trip. The scenery is very good, very satisfying! Very impressive. The waterfall has plenty of rainwater.

|||The lasting appeal of traveling in Guangxi. I thought Guilin and Yangshuo were beautiful enough, until I went to Chongzuo and Baise❗|||The lasting appeal of traveling in Guangxi is tremendous❗ Waterfalls, lakes, karst peaks, caves, springs, countryside... Guangxi is not just Guilin and Yangshuo, Baise and Chongzuo have beautiful scenery with fewer people❗ Traveled with friends by car for 5 days and 4 nights, the cost per person was less than 1600💰 For a May Day trip to Guangxi, save this self-driving itinerary from Baise to Chongzuo❗ - 【Itinerary Reference🚘】 Day❶ Baise Station→Haokun Lake 🏠Fengshan County Town - Day❷ Fengshan County Town→Sanmenhai→Longkalai 🏠E'quan - Day❸ E'quan→Jiuzhou Scenic Area→Tongling Grand Canyon→Sandie Ridge Waterfall 🏠Mingshi Countryside - Day❹ Mingshi Countryside→Detian Waterfall 🏠Mingshi Countryside - Day❺ Mingshi Countryside→Jianlong Mountain→Nanning - 【About the Attractions】 1️⃣Longkalai Surrounded by mountains on three sides⛰️, streams, green trees, grasslands, and sheep together compose a pastoral landscape painting, as if in Xinjiang - 2️⃣Detian Transnational Waterfall Spanning China and Vietnam, boating under the waterfall, then going up through various viewing platforms The water flow is the largest at noon - 3️⃣Sanmenhai Seen from the sky, the skylight looks like a sapphire in the forest Boating through the skylight feels like an adventure to the center of the earth Choose a 6-person boat for a better experience when there are fewer people, and the water is bluer on sunny days - 4️⃣Tongling Grand Canyon The waterfall that attracted me here plunges down from a great height, if you're short on time you can just take aerial photos - 5️⃣Mingshi Countryside A pastoral town with mountains and water, filming location for 'Hua Qian Gu' Ride a bike or walk along the trail to the Fish Scale Dam to play in the water and watch the sunset - 6️⃣Haokun Lake No need to enter the scenic area, free🆓 to get the same photo spot as Zhang Xinyu The view from the mountaintop is even better than taking a boat inside the scenic area 🅿️Parking lot about a 15-minute walk - 7️⃣E'quan The source of Detian Waterfall, the spring water never dries up all year round, and is clear to the bottom Free🆓 entry to the scenic area before 8 am - 8️⃣Jianlong Mountain Continuous green peaks, the highest peak of Jianlong Mountain A panoramic view of Guangxi's unique karst topography 🅿️Jianlong Mountain parking lot about a 30-minute climb - 9️⃣Sandie Ridge Waterfall The waterfall is vertically divided into multiple layers and cascades down from the cliff 🅿️Parking lot a 3-minute walk - 1️⃣0️⃣Jiuzhou Scenic Area Mountains and water complement each other, the ancient Wenchang Pavilion is suitable for photography The nearby most beautiful highway is also worth checking out -

The best time to visit: Personally, I think Chongzuo is worth visiting all year round, but if you want to avoid the crowds, you can choose to travel in the off-season, such as from October to December, when the weather is cool and there are not many people. Travel tips: Day 1: After arriving in Chongzuo, go to the hotel to rest for a while, then you can stroll around the downtown area of Chongzuo to feel the local atmosphere. In the evening, you can go taste the local specialties, such as sour soup fish and sticky rice. Day 2: In the morning, you can visit the iconic scenic spot of Chongzuo - the Zuojiang Scenic Area, to appreciate the beautiful natural scenery. In the afternoon, you can go to Mingshi Countryside to take photos that will absolutely blow up your social circle! In the evening, you can choose to stay in Mingshi Countryside to experience rural life. Day 3: In the morning, you can go to Detian Waterfall to feel the grandeur of nature. In the afternoon, you can visit the Friendship Pass to learn about the rich history and culture of Chongzuo. In the evening, back in the city, you can go to the night market to taste more delicious food. Trip highlights: The most unforgettable part of this trip for me was the experience in Mingshi Countryside. I rented an electric bike, shuttled through the country lanes, and admired the beautiful rural scenery, feeling as if I was in a painting. Travel advice: When going to Chongzuo, be sure to prepare sunscreen and rain gear, as the weather is unpredictable. Also, if you like photography, remember to bring your camera, as the scenery here will definitely keep you snapping photos. Personal experience: When I was in Mingshi Countryside, I accidentally entered a

Forever moved by the landscapes of Guangxi!!! On a spontaneous trip, I came to Chongzuo, this small border city. After arriving by high-speed train, I was immediately amazed by the city. It boasts ink-painting-like countryside, mountains all around, cascading waterfalls and springs, and the cost of living is very low. This city fulfills all the fantasies of 'choosing a city to grow old in.' In such beautiful landscapes, time seems to stop flowing, and there is nothing that the landscapes of Chongzuo can't cure; if once isn't enough, then come twice! Next, follow my route and start your Chongzuo journey! 🛻 Chongzuo 3 Days 2 Nights Self-Drive Tour Itinerary Day 1: Rent a car from Chongzuo South Station and head to Detian Transnational Waterfall Group, then go to Mingshi Countryside (watch the sunset here, accommodation prices are about 200-300 yuan). Day 2: First visit Mingshi Countryside, then go to Gulong Canyon, Sandiequan Waterfall, Tongling Grand Canyon, Aibu Waterfall, and finally arrive at E'quan (watch the sunset here, accommodation prices are about 100-200 yuan). Day 3: Depart from E'quan, head to Jiuzhou Ancient Town, and then to Longyang Tiankeng (if time permits, you can also visit Jianlong Mountain, which is on the way to Longyang Tiankeng), and finally return to Chongzuo South Station (if there is a relevant high-speed train, you can leave on the same day, if not, you can leave the next morning, accommodation prices are about 100-200 yuan). ⚠️ Sincerely recommend the following places worth visiting 📷 1️⃣ Detian Transnational Waterfall: Take a bamboo raft and drift under the waterfall, feeling the first healing that Chongzuo brings to you. It is famous at home and abroad for its unique beauty of mountains and rivers. ⚠️ The rainy season starts around June, and if you go now, water will be released upstream from 12-14 o'clock, and the flow is smaller at other times. 2️⃣ Mingshi Countryside: This place gave me a new understanding of the phrase 'Not accustomed to the mundane world, naturally loving the hills and mountains.' Drifting on a bamboo raft under the sunset with the sky and clouds, the distant mountains under the karst topography are like ink, like a scroll of landscape paintings. 3️⃣ E'quan: The water here is crystal clear, reaching the state of 'seemingly swimming in emptiness without reliance.' The fried fish here is both cheap and delicious, and a bamboo raft trip around costs only 10 yuan per person. 4️⃣ Longyang Tiankeng: Near Chongzuo in Baise Pingguo, there hides a place like a Zelda in the real world. 'The wind blows low and reveals the cattle and sheep' is vividly presented here, and the round trip hike takes about 3 hours, remember to bring a walking stick and water, and take sun protection measures. 5️⃣ Jiuzhou Ancient Town: Known as the 'Town of Hydrangea,' it is largely uncommercialized. Taking photos on the bridge is very photogenic, and you can enter for free after 6 pm. 6️⃣ Waterfall Canyon Group: Gulong Canyon, Tongling Grand Canyon, Aibu Waterfall, and Sandiequan Waterfall each have their own characteristics. Among them, Gulong Canyon offers rafting, Tongling Grand Canyon offers rainforest hiking, Aibu Waterfall and Sandiequan Waterfall are free, and the aerial photography effect is better during the rainy season.

| Winter Travel Guide. Travel to the treasure land of Guangxi-Chongzuo🍃 If you want to travel to Chongzuo, please save this guide💕 🚗Travel route: Day1: Detian Transnational Waterfall→Mingshi Pastoral Day2: White-headed Leaf Monkey Ecological Park→Taiping Ancient City Day3: Pingxiang Friendship Pass→Chongzuo Museum-Huashan Rock Painting 🍖Food recommendation: ·Betel nut powder🥣: It is a specialty of Chongzuo, with anti-inflammatory effects. Pour a little boiling water into a bowl with betel nut powder, stir while adding boiling water, and the cooked betel nut powder is transparent and pasty. ·Sweet potato glutinous rice cake🧈: It is a traditional snack in Chongzuo, with sweet potatoes as the main ingredient. The glutinous rice cake is soft, sweet, nutritious, and loved by diners. ·Chongzuo sour porridge🍲: Also known as sour zao porridge, it is a famous snack of the Zhuang people in Chongzuo, mainly made from glutinous rice, chili, sour bamboo shoots, shredded meat, etc. ·Bahe fish balls🍡: One of the local specialty foods, fish balls made from fresh fish, with a delicious and tender taste, rich in nutrition, and loved by many. ⛰️Scenic spot recommendation: 1️⃣Detian Transnational Waterfall: It is the first in Asia and the fourth in the world. The waterfall is magnificent and spectacular. The main attractions also include Green Island Clouds and Dayang Yougu, etc. 2️⃣Pingxiang Friendship Pass: Formerly known as Zhenan Pass. High mountains stand on both sides, and the situation is dangerous. Because of its majestic architecture and dangerous situation, it is one of the nine famous passes in China. 3️⃣Chongzuo Museum: It is a museum that integrates cultural relics collection and research, and displays Zhuang culture. There are permanent cultural exhibitions such as "Baili Rock Painting" and "Ou Luo Inheritance". 4️⃣Taiping Ancient City: Located on the bank of the Zuojiang River. The ancient city is surrounded by rivers on three sides, relying on steep mountains and beautiful waters, and the scenery is natural. The ancient city preserves well-preserved Ming and Qing period buildings and unique folk customs. If you want to travel to Chongzuo, please click three times💕 Welcome to ask questions in the comment area🍁

At the moment when the boatman pushed the bamboo raft, I understood what Su Dongpo's 'Jiang Hai Ji Yu Sheng' really meant. It's not just a casual remark. The treasure city of Chongzuo can't be hidden after all🫢 ✅How to get there 🚄Take the high-speed train directly to Chongzuo ✈️Fly to Nanning, then take the high-speed train to Chongzuo, or drive from Nanning for 2 hours ⚠️Public transportation in Chongzuo is inconvenient, suitable for self-driving, parking here is convenient and almost free ✅The most worthwhile places to go in Chongzuo: 📍Detian Transnational Waterfall 🎫Ticket: 115r/person The most worthwhile place to go in Chongzuo, no doubt!! In my opinion, it's the most beautiful waterfall in China, much better than Huangguoshu, and next door is the waterfall in Vietnam, very magical~ 📍Mingshi Countryside 🎫Ticket: Free, bamboo raft 120r/person, electric car 20r/h, bicycle 10r/h It's very suitable to daze here for two days, not losing to the rural scenery of Guilin, you can taste Saigon coffee on the way, and go to Longtou Mountain viewing platform for beautiful sunset 📍Taiping Ancient City 🎫Ticket: Free, city wall 10r/person The only worthwhile night view in Chongzuo, the lights turn on around 7:30 in the evening, not many tourists, very comfortable to stroll around, there are many Hanfu and ethnic costumes for rent for photos 📍Dongna Yubay 🎫Ticket: Essence tour 60r/person, full tour 160r/person The filming location of the TV series 'The Journey of Flower', immersive ancient style experience, follow the guide 'Xu Xiake' to enjoy the beautiful scenery by boat, the sunset light is the best 📍Jianlong Mountain 🎫Ticket: Free I would call it the most beautiful mountain in Guangxi❗️The ridge line is like a sword dragon, very charming, the hiking loop is about 3-5 hours, the sunset is beautiful, you can go back and forth from Nanning in one day ✅Chongzuo 3-day 2-night itinerary ✔️D1: Arrive in Chongzuo➖Taiping Ancient City ✔️D2: Huashan Rock Paintings➖Longzhou Uprising Memorial Hall➖Former Site of French Consulate➖Former Site of Red Eighth Army ✔️D3: Detian Transnational Waterfall➖Mingshi Countryside 📝Note tips: ⚠️If you want to appreciate the grandeur of Detian Waterfall, you must take a bamboo raft, the bamboo raft in Mingshi Countryside is not necessary ⚠️Guangxi is hot in summer, the best travel season is winter, around 20℃ is really comfortable ⚠️When you come to Guangxi, don't forget to taste the rice noodles, all kinds of rice noodles are delicious!

Chongzuo, this mysterious land hidden deep in Guangxi, may not be as famous as the landscape of Guilin, but it also boasts breathtaking natural scenery. Here, the karst topography rivals that of Guilin, with overlapping peaks and peculiar stone forests, as if crafted by the supernatural powers of nature. What's more spectacular is that it is also home to the largest transnational waterfall in Asia—the Detian Waterfall, where the water roars and rushes, creating a grand spectacle like a huge ink painting scroll. Chongzuo is also the filming location for the fantasy TV drama 'The Journey of Flower,' where those dreamlike scenes were shot. If you want to experience a different misty and rainy Guangxi, then why not visit Chongzuo. Here, you can feel the magical charm of nature and also pursue the fantastical scenes from fairy tales. Chongzuo awaits your exploration and discovery. ➤Transportation ❶Self-driving: About a 2-hour drive from Nanning to Chongzuo, with beautiful scenery along the way ❷High-speed train: Take the train from Nanning, it is recommended to stay in Chongzuo for one night to enjoy the charm of Taiping Ancient Town The Detian Transnational Waterfall, reigning as the crown of Asia and ranking fourth in the world, stands side by side with Vietnam's Ban Gioc Waterfall, together painting a transnational ink scroll. 💦 Setting foot here, you can take a bamboo raft 🛶 and drift in front of the waterfall, as if traveling through a fairyland, surrounded by lush greenery and refreshing purity. Sip a cup of Vietnamese coffee ☕, and feel the harmonious blend of exotic culture and nature. Beneath the glass walkway, there is transparent glass, with a verdant jungle underfoot and the magnificent scenery of Vietnam 🇻🇳 above, as if standing in the clouds, overlooking the full view of the waterfall. Mingshi Pastoral, just like the dreamy scenes from the TV drama 'The Journey of Flower,' this place is a pastoral poem of the border, a paradise on earth 🌸. Wander among the karst landscapes, marvel at the natural wonders, visit the 'Zhuang Minority Dwelling Museum,' and immerse yourself in the most primitive and simple life of the Zhuang people 🍀. Taiping Ancient Town, the magnificent border town, charming Chongzuo, known as the 'Ever-bright City of the Tang Dynasty,' lives up to its name. As night falls, the lights of the ancient town shine brightly, and Hanfu rental becomes a new favorite among tourists, as if traveling through time back to the glorious Tang Dynasty. The variety of snacks in the ancient town 🍖 is dazzling, making visitors linger. Gulongshan Grand Canyon, hidden deep within the mountains, the secluded beauty is breathtaking. The misty canyon is picturesque, and the scenery of 'Three Gorges and Two Caves' is even more impressive 👍. This place is a masterpiece of nature, a paradise for photography enthusiasts, with every frame being a beautiful painting.

➡️🔛Chongzuo is so beautiful and worthwhile!! The water is green, the mountains are beautiful, and the place is gentle!! Every step is a postcard; Day trip, Nanning—Chongzuo round trip by chartered car (the driver is the airport pick-up driver, the cost performance is really high) ⛰️ 8:30 Depart from Nanning; (Eat Yongji old friend powder! Recommend pork board tendons are too fragrant!! I went to eat at eight o'clock and there was no one, I finished eating quickly) 🌤️🌤️The Hena Expressway is very beautiful, the low hills and golden rice fields are pushed in front of you, I highly recommend self-driving this expressway! 11:00 Arrive at Detian Waterfall, eat across the street, the green bamboo fish🐟 is said to be a waterfall fish, not bad; 12:40 Take the sightseeing car to the foot of the waterfall 13:00 Take a bamboo raft (very beautiful, gentle waterfall, different from the rushing of Iguazu, the water is green and the mountains are green, the bamboo raft will go to the waterfall to admire at close range, the small vendors in Vietnam across the river will take the bamboo raft to sell Vietnamese food) 14:00 Arrive at the third viewing platform, take pictures (the magic carpet is not open before November 1, a little regret) 14:15 Arrive at the rice field coffee, a very suitable place for taking pictures; 15:00 Return to the parking lot, 10 yuan parking fee 15:30 Arrive at Mingshi Countryside 17:00 Ride a small electric donkey for an hour and a half, it feels very comfortable, but if there is not enough time, I feel that this itinerary can be omitted 🔥But!! The waterfall is very worthwhile!!! It's especially beautiful ✨The waterfall is very dependent on the weather, it will be very beautiful if the weather is good; 🍀There are not many tourists in Chongzuo, it is very comfortable, the pace of life is very slow, it is really suitable to go if you want to avoid the world 🌾There are several cycling paths in Mingshi Countryside, leisurely cycling to pass the time, the whole person will be healed;

Mingshi Pastoral is a purely natural attraction, featuring farmhouses, fields, water wheels, phoenix-tail bamboo, green mountains, and clear waters, which remind me of the compositions in those famous landscape paintings from the Song Dynasty, proving that such scenes truly exist in reality. It's a hidden gem in Guangxi. Surrounded by continuous green mountains, with clear streams winding around, and the simple and pure village farmlands scattered, it feels like stepping into a beautiful landscape painting. Feeling the mountain breeze and listening to the Zhuang people's folk songs, the green mountains and waters in front of you are overwhelmingly beautiful. The beauty of Mingshi Pastoral is not only reflected in the natural scenery but also in the many man-made attractions that make this place even more enchanting. Green bamboo surrounds the banks, farmhouses are dotted in between, a single-log bridge spans the water surface, and rice ears sway in the breeze, creating a handsome and elegant landscape. Whether taking a sightseeing car, bamboo raft, or cycling, one can experience the wonderful scenery of 'bamboo groves, mountain peaks, blue sky, white clouds, and reflections like a mirror.' Here, there are small bridges over flowing water, the heavenly sounds of birds singing, and the crowing of roosters and barking of dogs from the cottages, everywhere is the intoxicating rural scenery.

When the sun is about to set, it emits Tyndall light on the top of the mountain, illuminating the mountains like a giant dwarf figure, with various shapes and styles. The Mingshi River flows gently between the mountains, the song of the boatwoman echoes in the fields, singing the melody of human happiness. The Mingshi River originates from Vietnam, and after flowing into China, it starts from Niandou Tun, flows southeast through Jing Tang, Mingshi, Kanxi, Lushan, Houyi and other places in our county, and finally merges with the Heishui River in Kedu Tun, Leiping Town. The water of the Mingshi River nourishes the farmland on both sides, becoming the finishing touch of Chongzuo's landscape. In this Mingshi countryside, the beauty of nature blends with the cultural landscape, showing a unique southern countryside atmosphere. The beauty of Mingshi Countryside is not only reflected in the natural scenery, but also many man-made attractions make this place more attractive. Green bamboo surrounds the shore, farmhouses are dotted among them, single wooden bridges span the water surface, rice ears sway in the breeze, and the scenery is handsome and elegant. Whether you are riding a sightseeing car, a bamboo raft or a bicycle, you can feel the wonderful scenery of 'bamboo mountains, blue sky and white clouds reflected like a mirror'. There are small bridges and flowing water, the sound of nature from hundreds of birds singing, and the crowing of chickens and barking of dogs from the village houses, everywhere is the intoxicating rural scenery. Mingshi Countryside is a pure natural attraction, which includes elements such as farmhouses, countryside, water wheels, phoenix tail bamboo, green mountains, and green water, which reminds me of the composition of those landscape paintings in the Song Dynasty, which actually exist in reality.

Guangxi's fun and less-known border town You shouldn't be unaware of it Zhang Xinyu's crazy recommendation of Guangxi Chongzuo is really tempting! With the so-called 'Little Southeast Asia' vibe, it has a cross-border waterfall with a fairy-tale atmosphere and pastoral scenery like a poetic karst landscape. It's not an exaggeration, when the weather is good, even live shots on the phone are super beautiful. The most important thing is that both transportation and accommodation offer great value for money. Even less popular holiday trips can't avoid the crowd. Below is a practical travel guide to avoid congestion, a worthy grab! Transportation Take a plane ✈️ to Nanning, then transfer to a high-speed train to Chongzuo or rent a car from Nanning and drive for 2 hours to reach. PS: Chongzuo's public transportation is inconvenient, more suitable for self-driving tours. Recommended Routes From all over the country - Chongzuo city area - Taiping Ancient Town - Detian Waterfall - Mingshi Pastoral 🌻Detian Waterfall Before arriving at Detian Waterfall, there will be a border check. In the scenic area, you have to queue for boats and magic carpets, avoid traffic jams, and queue. You must get up early for the trip! Early! Early! ❶For a lazy travel option, you can take the magic carpet up the mountain to the viewing platform and slide down the mountain. It's exciting and fun, and saves a lot of time! You must take a bamboo raft, this is a shared area between Vietnam and China, it's like a 'cross-border experience' without leaving the country! Passing in front of the waterfall is really shocking. No wonder Zhang Xinyu has been here so many times💞 🌻Mingshi Pastoral ❷The main area here is centered around Mingshi Village. Surrounded by pastoral fields, Mingshi River flowing through, karst peaks standing tall - you can find Guilin's landscape here, featuring a two-in-one tour, and the key is it's free! No need to enter the scenic area, just navigate to: Saigon Coffee Mingshi Store (there's a large parking lot nearby). The beautiful scenery is all around, after parking, rent a quadricycle and the roads, paddy fields, and mountains along the way are all very suitable for photography. ❸Taiping Ancient Town Guangxi's version of the Tang Dynasty's Everbright City, very suitable for night views, and you can also take a boat ride. If you have plenty of time in the afternoon, you can stroll around the old streets near the ancient town, which have a strong cultural atmosphere. ●Food Sharing: I Awei Noodle Shop: For those who love slurping noodles, it's a bit like a big canteen, recommended for the whole family's noodles. ■Old Chongzuo Specialty Flavor Restaurant: Guangxi's specialty dishes. ❹Accommodation Recommendations: In Chongzuo city area, choose a business hotel with good value for money. Near Mingshi Pastoral, the scenery is beautiful, you can choose a resort-type hotel to stay for an extra night, very suitable for a leisurely vacation. If you have 4-5 days, you can also visit Fangchenggang and Dongxing, Wanwei Golden Beach, Dongxing Port, all are worth a visit! Friends who are interested can 🔍 for more information.