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I thought Guilin was already beautiful enough, until I came to Chongzuo

3-day 2-night off-the-beaten-path itinerary in Chongzuo - this border town hides a fairyland on earth! 👏 Day1️⃣: 📍Detian Waterfall: Asia's largest transnational waterfall, take a bamboo raft to experience its power up close (Address: Detian Village, Shuolong Town, Daxin County) 📍Mingshi Pastoral: Cycle through karst landscapes, the pastoral scenery at dusk is breathtaking Food recommendation: Old Cottonwood Restaurant (inside Detian Waterfall scenic area), try border specialty dishes Day2️⃣: 📍Tongling Grand Canyon: Hike through primeval forest to see underground rivers and spectacular waterfalls (Friendly reminder: wear anti-slip shoes!) 📍Gulongshan Canyon: Experience thrilling canyon rafting - perfect for summer Accommodation recommendation: Mingshi Resort, wake up to landscape paintings outside your window Day3️⃣: 📍White-headed Langur Eco-tourism Area: See the adorable endangered white-headed langurs (Best viewing: 8-10am) 📍Friendship Pass: Important China-Vietnam border crossing, check in at "China's Southern Gate" 💡Practical Tips: 1️⃣Transport: Recommended to self-drive or charter a car as attractions are far apart (~3 hours from Nanning) 2️⃣Essentials: Mosquito repellent! Sun protection trio! Raincoat during wet season 3️⃣Border areas require ID card, some sites need border pass - apply in advance 4️⃣Best season: May-October when water volume is highest and waterfalls most spectacular 🍜Food checklist: ▫️Bamboo Tray Feast: Mingshi specialty with various dishes served on bamboo trays ▫️Five-color Glutinous Rice: Zhuang traditional food dyed with plants ▫️Vietnamese Rice Rolls: Popular border snack available everywhere
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Posted: Jul 15, 2025
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