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Ningming Huashan Rock Art Scenic Area
No. 7 of Best Things to Do in Chongzuo

Ningming Huashan Rock Art Scenic Area

7.1
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The Ningming Huashan Rock Art Scenic Area is located by the Ming River in Ningming County, Chongzuo, Guangxi. In 2016, the "Zuojiang Huashan Rock Art Cultural Landscape" was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, and this site is the core component of that cultural landscape. On the steep limestone cliffs facing the river, dense clusters of ochre-red images painted by the ancient Luoyue people during the Warring States to Eastern Han periods can be seen. The main panel stretches over 100 m in width and dozens of meters in height, with over a thousand identifiable images, making its scale and preservation remarkably outstanding among similar rock art discoveries in China. In the local Zhuang language, this mountain is called "Bālái," meaning "the mountain with paintings." To see the rock paintings at Huashan, taking a cruise is the classic way. The boat sails on the Ming River flanked by karst peaks, offering picturesque views along the way. When approaching the cliff, look up to see images suspended dozens of meters above the river—frontal human figures with raised arms and spread legs in a frog-like squatting posture, densely covering the cliff face, interspersed with motifs like bronze drums, ring-pommel knives, ferries, and dogs. Scholars generally believe these cliff images depict sacrificial rituals of the ancient Luoyue people. Yet, why the hematite-painted patterns remain unfaded after over 2,000 years and how the ancestors climbed the high cliffs to create them remain debated. The cruise usually comes with a guide, making it far more engaging to listen to Luoyue legends while identifying the cliff images than a cursory glance. Don't rush to return after viewing the rock paintings. The traditional Zhuang villages of Laijiangtun and Bayaotun in the core area, built along mountains and rivers, are called the "living museum of rock art." Among bamboo fences, rice fields, and old houses, you can witness traditional crafts like bamboo basket weaving, Zhuang cloth making, and Zhuang embroidery, as well as taste local delicacies such as winnowing basket feasts, pounded glutinous rice cakes, and sugarcane wine. Every year on the third day of the third lunar month, the attraction hosts the Luoyue ancestor worship ceremony, with bronze drums, tianqin music, and folk songs creating a vibrant atmosphere—a perfect opportunity to experience Zhuang culture. A small tip: The rock paintings are high above the river, appearing as reddish-brown patches to the naked eye from a distance. To see the details of the figures clearly, secure a good viewing spot on the boat in advance, and bring a telephoto lens or binoculars for a more enjoyable experience.

Ningming · 9.3km from downtown
White-Headed Langur Ecological Tourism Area
No. 7 of Family-friendly Attractions in Guangxi

White-Headed Langur Ecological Tourism Area

7.4
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The White-Headed Langur Ecological Tourism Area consists of four discontinuous rocky mountain areas: Bapen, Daling, Tuozhu, and Banli. The white-headed langur is named for the snow-white hair on top of its head and its diet consisting mainly of leaves. It is a primate species discovered and named by Chinese scholars, found only among the karst rocky mountains within Chongzuo. With a global population of just over one thousand, it is listed as Critically Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, and Chongzuo is therefore known as "the hometown of the white-headed langur in China." After entering the park, a sightseeing bus ride of about ten minutes or a hike of a few hundred meters will bring you near the cliffs where the langur troops reside. The troops follow a fairly regular pattern: they leave to forage in the early morning, rest in the shade of the rock faces at noon, and return to their nests one after another before dusk, with relatively fixed routes, so patient waiting will most likely be rewarded. Infants born within half a year are golden all over and stand out strikingly in the arms of their black-furred mothers, making them a target that many nature photography enthusiasts come specifically for. The area is also home to protected animals such as the black langur and the macaque, and rare and endangered wild plants such as cycads and golden camellia. Relying on the rocky mountain forest ecosystem, the park carries out science education, ecological experience, and scientific research activities year-round. When observing the langurs, please keep quiet and do not feed or chase the troops; bringing your own binoculars or a telephoto lens makes it easier to see details on the cliffs, and avoiding noon in favor of early morning or dusk gives you a better chance of encountering active troops.

Chongzuo · 47.4km from Ningming
Detian Transnational Waterfall Scenic Spot
2026 Asia 100 - Best Things to Do

Detian Transnational Waterfall Scenic Spot

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Detian Transnational Waterfall Scenic Spot is located on the Guichun River along the China-Vietnam border in Guangxi. Here the border river meets a cliff, and the water drops in three tiers with a fall of about 60 m, facing Vietnam's Ban Gioc Waterfall across the cliff. In the rainy season, when the water is abundant, the two waterfalls almost merge into one, with a combined width of more than 200 m, and the roar can be heard across the valley. This is also one of the filming locations for the TV drama The Journey of Flower. The highlights of the visit mostly unfold around this border river: after passing through the Detian Archway, you can take a bamboo raft from the bank toward the foot of the waterfall, look up as the curtain of water crashes down from the cliff top and mist hits your face, and experience up close the unique atmosphere of two countries just a step apart on the border river; on the river, you can often encounter Vietnamese border residents rowing small bamboo rafts to sell coffee, dried fruit, and other small goods, and the bargaining has much of the fun of a cross-border market. After coming ashore, follow the waterfall-viewing boardwalk and the multi-level viewing platforms to look back at the full panorama of the waterfall from different heights. The No. 53 boundary marker, erected in the Qing Dynasty and inscribed with "China Guangxi Boundary," is a popular photo spot. The waterfall view changes noticeably with water volume: during the summer wet season, the water is surging and visually stunning, while in the dry season it is relatively delicate; bamboo raft docks have long queues during peak season, so if you want to view the waterfall up close, it is recommended to plan an early start; there is heavy mist on the bamboo raft, so remember to protect your phone and camera from water.

Daxin · 80.9km from Ningming
Dalian Ancient Town
No. 2 of Best Things to Do in Pingxiang

Dalian Ancient Town

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4.4/5
177 reviews

Dalian City is located 1.5 kilometers north of Pingxiang City. It is also known as Dalei City, or Liancheng for short. There are eight medium-sized artillery forts built on the hills around Dalian City, like a ring-shaped Great Wall. It is known as the "Liancheng Natural Barrier", which is the origin of the name "Dalian City". In the valley, there are large-scale buildings built in those days: the governor's office, the martial arts hall, the celebration palace, the training ground, the ordnance bureau, the selection tent, the cow tent, the mansion, the stage, the martial arts temple, the wealth temple, and the kitchen god temple. Four wells with different uses of "blessing", "lu", "shou" and "xi" were also dug, all built with stone. In August 1981, the Dalian City Ruins were listed as a key cultural relic protection unit of the autonomous region. After the Sino-French War, the imperial court appointed Su Yuanchun as the governor of Guangxi border defense. Considering the need to consolidate border defense, Su Yuanchun moved the governor's office from Liuzhou to Longzhou. Because Longzhou was too far from Zhennan Pass, in order to facilitate the command and mobilization of troops, he opened up Dalian City in Pingxiang, established the governor's office and personally guarded it. Dalian City thus became the military command center of Guangxi border defense at that time, equivalent to the current Guangxi Military Region Command. Baiyu Cave next to Dalian City is a natural cave. It is named for the stalactites in the cave, which are smooth and crystal, as bright as jade, and exquisite. It is one of the eight old scenic spots in Pingxiang, called "Jade Cave Natural". In 1885, Su Yuanchun supervised the border defense of Guangxi. The next year, he took the lead in donating and building Dalian City and Baiyu Cave. He left in 1903 and stayed here for 19 years. He used Dalian City as the command center for the entire border of Guangxi. At the same time, he chose to build a "Heart-nourishing Place" and a military secret place in Baiyu Cave as a place to study military secrets and escape the summer heat.

Pingxiang · 32.2km from Ningming
Zuojiang Scenic Area
No. 5 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Chongzuo

Zuojiang Scenic Area

4.2
4.6/5
60 reviews

Zuojiang River is a natural scenic tourist area with water scenery. It originates in northern Vietnam, flows through Longzhou, Chongzuo and Fusui in Guangxi, and merges with Youjiang River at Sanjiangkou, Songcun, Yongning County. It passes through "three counties, one city and one district", namely Pingxiang City, Jiangzhou District, Longzhou County, Ningming County and Fusui County, with a total length of 345 kilometers. The water flow of Zuojiang River is gentle and winding. The most beautiful part is its upper reaches, that is, the Longzhou section of Zuojiang River in Longzhou County. People like to call it "Lijiang" because of its beautiful scenery. It originates from the confluence of Shuikou River in Vietnam and Ximatan in Longzhou Town, Pinger River, and flows through Longzhou, Xiaxiu Township, Shangjin Township, Xiangshui Town, and ends at Tuomian Village in Xiangshui Town. It is 72 kilometers long. Mingjiang River, where the famous Zuojiang rock paintings are located, is its tributary and converges at Shangjin Street. The two banks of the Zuojiang River are karst landforms, with mountains winding around them. The trees on both sides are lush, the peaks are upright, and the reflections of strange mountains and rocks are in various shapes and forms, reflecting each other with the rugged rocks on the riverside. The green water on the river surface is winding and winding. The beautiful scenery and beautiful legends are full of mystery, which intoxicates tourists from all directions. It can be called a model of harmonious coexistence between man and nature. People often say "there is the Zuojiang River in the south and the Lijiang River in the north". The characteristics of the Zuojiang River are dangerous mountains, clear water and strange caves. After witnessing the beautiful scenery of the Zuojiang River, Xu Xiake, a geographer and traveler in the Ming Dynasty, could not help but admire it in "Xu Xiake's Travel Notes": "Yangshuo's steep mountains are close to the river, and there are no stones on this bank; Jianxi's water is turbulent and has many stones, but there are no strange stones like this" and "Yangshuo's painted mountains are inferior to this one." A generation of geographers who have seen all the strange mountains and beautiful waters in the world praised the Zuojiang River so much, which shows that the scenery of the Zuojiang River is charming and unique.

Longzhou · 22.2km from Ningming
Weizhou Island
2026 Global 50 - Cool Water Escapes

Weizhou Island

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4.4/5
22.7k reviews

Weizhou Island is located in the southern part of Beihai. It is a large extinct volcanic island in China. Many people choose it as a graduation trip destination. The volcanic rocks in the Crocodile Mountain Attraction, the sea erosion landscape of Dishui Danping, the beaches with different styles, and the beautiful sunrise and sunset are all the charms of Weizhou Island. For food lovers, the delicious seafood is not to be missed. Island beauty: Various volcanic rocks Traces of volcanic rocks can be seen everywhere on the entire Weizhou Island, and the Crocodile Mountain Attraction is the essence of the volcanic geological landscape of Weizhou Island. Here you can see the crater of Weizhou Island, volcanic lava in various shapes and forms, and the peculiar landforms formed by volcanic eruptions. You can also take photos with the Weizhou Lighthouse. Beaches with different styles Weizhou Island is surrounded by the sea, and each beach has its own style. Dishuidanping has a large area of ​​sea cliffs, with layers of rock textures and continuous dripping, and is also a place to watch the sunset on the island; Shiluokou Beach has a variety of water sports; Wucai Beach has a unique geological landscape and is also a good place to wait for the sunrise; Shell Beach is relatively primitive, quiet and beautiful. Long-standing religious culture In addition to beautiful scenery, Weizhou Island is also rich in cultural heritage. The Catholic Church is very old and still solemn and sacred. Not far away is a quiet and simple Church of Our Lady. There are also many residents on the island who believe in Mazu. The Sanpo Temple (also known as Tianhou Temple) in Nanwan is still popular today. Popular Experiences: Enjoy the gorgeous sunrise and sunset at the seaside Weizhou Island has many geological wonders and its beaches are clear and flat. No matter where you are on the island, the sunrise and sunset here are unforgettable. Shell Beach and Wucai Beach on the east side are popular sunrise viewing spots on the island. Tourists usually choose to wait for the rising of the red sun here at four or five in the morning. Dishui Danping and Shiluokou Beach on the west side are good locations for watching the sunset. Enjoy a variety of water sports In addition to the scenery, Weizhou Island is also a paradise for water sports. Among them, the activities near Nanwan Beach are more abundant, including jet skis, sea fishing, etc. It is also a popular diving spot on Weizhou Island. The suitable diving time is from 9:00 to 16:00. There are also fishermen who provide fishing projects at sea at Shell Beach. Enjoy a leisurely bike ride around the island Weizhou Island is not very big, and the transportation on the island is mainly bicycles and electric vehicles. There are car rental points near the docks where you land on the island. The colorful highway on the east coast is a famous ring road on Weizhou Island. It is black asphalt in the middle and red asphalt on both sides, which is very beautiful. The sea view along the way is very pristine. Whether you walk or rent a bicycle or electric bike, it is a very good experience. Recommended route: When visiting Weizhou Island, you will usually stay for one night. The recommended routes are:On the same day: Crocodile Mountain Attraction- Nanwan Ocean Sports Park - Dishui Danping - Nanwan Street; the next day: Wucai Beach - Catholic Church - Shiluokou Beach - Shell Beach”. Start to the Crocodile Mountain Attraction. You can also see the main sign of Weizhou Island along the way. Then go to Nanwan Ocean Sports Park. There are many photo-taking spots, Complimentary beach chairs and baths in the park. You can also experience regular water sports. In the evening, go to Dishui Danping to enjoy the sunset and sunset glow here. Eat and stay in Nanwan Street at night. Get up early the next day to watch the sunrise at Wucai Beach. Then you can rent a bicycle or battery car nearby and ride to visit the Catholic Church. Then ride along the colorful road. You can also go to Shell Beach on the way. Leave the island by boat in the late afternoon. So far, the fulfilling two-day tour of Weizhou Island has come to an end. Food and accommodation tips: The seafood on Weizhou Island is famous for its deliciousness. Nanwan Street is the agricultural trade center here, where you can buy seafood and take it back to the store for processing. Nanwan Street is also where bars are concentrated. In addition, there is a small market outside the Catholic Church, where many villagers set up stalls to sell local snacks, such as jelly, glutinous rice cakes, sweet potato cakes, etc., which are very affordable. Accommodation in Weizhou is mainly private inns. Nanwan is a popular place to stay. It is very convenient for eating and shopping, and the distance to the island's highlights is also suitable. May to October every year is the peak tourist season for Weizhou Island. It is recommended to book a room in advance when traveling to Weizhou Island during holidays.

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Anonymous user6 November 2026
5.0
The visitor center is very large. After exchanging tickets, we took a shuttle bus to the pier to board the ship. With the explanation of the tour guide, we toured the Mingjiang River and saw the Huashan Rock Paintings, a World Cultural Heritage site. It was a feast for the eyes.

Ningming Huashan Rock Art Scenic Area

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M23***196 July 2022
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It's really affordable. You can soak in the hot springs as many times as you want during your stay. Because it's far from the county town, my family and I went there in the morning to feel the morning air and the quietness of nature. At noon, the sun was a little bit hot, so we played in the hot spring room and went to have lunch. The local specialties recommended by the waiter were really delicious. At night, the lights of the entire scenic area were on. I didn't bring my camera with me when I went out. The hot springs were so lively at night. Looking at the laughter of the children, I felt like I was back in my childhood... This trip was really great

Ningming Huashan Hot Spring Resort

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旅游达人00000122 October 2026
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A taxi ride from the city center costs a flat rate of 30 yuan for about 15 kilometers. Once you arrive at the scenic area entrance, the left-hand side is the entrance itself, featuring the Friendship Pass fortress and the French building, which explain the history of Friendship Pass. There are also artillery emplacements on both sides. At the end of the scenic area is the Friendship Pass border crossing, where you can exchange money.

youyiguan Scenic Area

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M2w***q824 October 2026
5.0
Stepping into the white-headed langur base, these spirits of the rocky mountains leap gracefully between the cliffs, their golden cubs nestled in their mothers' arms—a heartwarming scene. The guide explained that only about a thousand remain globally, found only in the karst mountains of Chongzuo. Watching them carefree as they nibble on leaves, I felt both gratified and burdened. Protecting them is protecting the unique lifeblood of this land. May more people pay attention to these "hermits of the rocky mountains," allowing them to forever thrive in their homeland.

White-Headed Langur Ecological Tourism Area

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Anonymous user1 November 2026
5.0
Aside from the water being a bit low when I went, everything else was fine. The boat ride past the waterfall was worth seeing, and the path to the viewing platform after disembarking was also okay. It was a bit commercialized but not overly so, and the facilities along the way blended well with the surrounding environment.

Detian Transnational Waterfall Scenic Spot

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ronggang7 January 2021
5.0
Beautiful scenery and strong interest are the benefits of tourism and vacation

Paiyang Mountain Forest Park

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Anonymous user25 March 2026
5.0
This is a place I longed to visit since middle school, the ancient battlefield of the Zhennanguan Victory. Visiting with anticipation and reverence, I bowed deeply in respect for the heroic deeds of General Feng Zicai and the anti-French heroes in defending the homeland against foreign invaders! Zhennanguan, the heroic pass, stands tall and its spirit endures! 👍👍👍

Dalian Ancient Town

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冰雪17 December 2024
5.0
The cruise ship is very good and cost-effective. The tour guide on the boat gave explanations throughout the trip and also accompanied us off the boat for tours and explanations. It was a very good experience. The scenery was beautiful and made people linger. I saw the Huashan rock paintings up close and was very shocked!

Zuojiang Scenic Area

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GG布山白丁6 November 2026
5.0
The youngest volcanic crater, Crocodile Mountain, and the ancient rock formations of Moon Bay are masterpieces of nature, breathtaking and awe-inspiring. The sunset at Shiluokou Beach and the sunrise at Wucai Beach offer a magnificent view of the sea and sky merging into one. The Western Shengtang Catholic Church and the Eastern Mazu Temple, with their mystical power, jointly protect the island's fishermen, ensuring their prosperity and safety. The brightly lit Nanwan Wharf is the best place to savor Weizhou Island's seafood. The exhilarating experience of strolling through banana plantations, the fun of early morning beachcombing, the thrill of speedboat rides around the island… and the warm hospitality of guesthouse owners offering pick-up and drop-off services, electric scooter rides around the island, and carefully prepared banana chicken and seafood… you'll always feel at home. You can't refuse Weizhou Island! You can't miss Weizhou Island! Stay for three to five days, escape the hustle and bustle, and embrace nature.

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