3-Day Chongzuo Itinerary: The Ultimate Travel Guide

Come to Chongzuo! This border town hides breathtaking landscapes and a karst gallery along the China-Vietnam frontier - every frame here is like a healing wallpaper✨ This 2-night, 3-day highlights route takes you to filming locations from "The Journey of Flower" + the transnational Detian Waterfall!

🚩DAY1: Leisurely Exploration of Mingshi Pastoral
▪️Mingshi Pastoral: Bamboo rafting is incredibly relaxing (opt for the 4pm slot for magical light) 📍Address: Kanwei Township, Daxin County
▪️Zhuang Folk House Museum: Free entry, photogenic stilt houses
▪️Hidden Gem Hotel: Highly recommend "Mingshi Nali" with its infinity pool + floor-to-ceiling windows facing karst peaks

🚩DAY2: Detian Transnational Waterfall Adventure
▪️Detian Waterfall: Asia's largest transnational waterfall (try the fun magic carpet ride up!) 📍Address: Detian Village, Shuolong Town
▪️China-Vietnam Cultural Street: Must-try Vietnamese rice rolls & coconut sticky rice
▪️Old Kapok Scenic Area: Stay overnight at wisteria homestay on the 30°N border line

🚩DAY3: Light Exploration of Chongzuo City
▪️Taiping Ancient Town: Best for photos in the morning, authentic rice rolls at the gate
▪️Zuojiang Leaning Tower: One of the world's eight major leaning towers (Navigate to: Yaoda Village, Jiangzhou District)
▪️Food Bonus: Don't miss sour porridge fish! Locals swear by "Old Chongzuo Special Flavor Restaurant"

🔥Pro Tips:
1. Get VIP tickets for Detian Waterfall (includes rafting + magic carpet + slide). After 2pm, Vietnam releases more water for spectacular views
2. Bring ID for border checks, drones require prior registration
3. Mingshi cycling routes are stunning but wear long pants - sugarcane fields can scratch

🛎️Transport Tips:
▫️2-hour drive from Nanning Airport (good highway conditions)
▫️Use "Wanshun Call Car" for faster taxi response in the city

📸Outfit Guide:
White maxi dress + straw hat = Mingshi Pastoral signature look
Ethnic shawl = Detian Waterfall photo essential

Anyone else obsessed with the mystique of the China-Vietnam border? In Chongzuo, you'll feel like you're in a blend of Guilin and Vietnam!

Post by AinoKokko | Jul 15, 2025

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