🌿 Nanning: Waterfalls, Ancient Streets & Karst Dreams 🌄

Known as the “Green City” of China, Nanning is more than just a gateway to Guangxi—it’s a blend of breathtaking nature, timeless villages, and authentic local life.

✨ Highlights from My Trip:
📍 Detian Waterfall – Straddling the border with Vietnam, this massive cascade is one of Asia’s largest transnational waterfalls. Drifting close by boat, I felt the mist rise as the turquoise waters roared down in layers. 🌊
📍 Tongling Grand Canyon – Hidden pools and tiered waterfalls carved through lush cliffs create a fairytale setting straight out of nature’s imagination. 🍃
📍 Yangmei Ancient Town – Cobblestone streets, Ming and Qing-era houses, and shopfronts adorned with hanging red lanterns make this riverside town a living postcard.
📍 Countryside Charm – Walking across arched stone bridges at sunset, with karst peaks reflecting in the water and villagers leading buffalo home, felt like stepping into a Chinese ink painting.

💡 Pro Tip: Visit in autumn when the air is crisp, the rivers glow emerald green, and the rice fields ripple golden under the karst mountains.

Would you explore the ancient streets first or head straight to Detian for the waterfall adventure? 🌊🏯

Post by pym106 | Sep 22, 2025