Chongzuo's Hidden Gem: A Borderland Landscape More Enchanting Than Guilin!

"Guilin's scenery tops the world, but Chongzuo's surpasses Guilin"—this is no exaggeration! This small border town between China and Vietnam hides karst landscapes rivaling Guilin's, with fewer crowds and breathtaking views that make every snapshot postcard-perfect. Check out this must-visit list for an otherworldly experience👇 🌊 Detian Transnational Waterfall A waterfall shared by two nations, Asia's largest transnational cascade Stand on the viewing platform to witness the waterfall cascading like a silver river—Vietnam lies just across the stream! Hop on a bamboo raft and plunge into the mist, feeling the awe of "a waterfall flying down three thousand feet." The spectacle is even grander during the rainy season, with canyons, peak forests, and rapids framing a visual feast. ✨ Tip: Best lighting for photos at 3 PM—don’t miss the border monument! 🌾 Mingshi Countryside A real-life Peach Blossom Spring and filming location for fantasy dramas Drift on emerald-green waterways by bamboo raft, where swaying fishtail bamboos and karst peaks reflect on the water, as if stepping into the fairyland of *The Journey of Flower*! Cycle through rice fields, listen to Zhuang folk songs, and stay overnight in a riverside homestay under a starry sky 🌌. 📸 Photo spot: Golden rice fields at sunset—absolutely stunning! 💧 Goose Spring One of Southwest China's three famous springs, a crystal-clear hidden paradise The spring is so transparent you can see fish "swimming in nothingness"! Cross the centuries-old 15-arch bridge, touch the ancient Goose Spring stele, and meditate in the Yixin Pavilion. Paddle a bamboo raft to the lake’s center, where inverted emerald mountains paint a serene masterpiece. ⏰ Best time: At dawn when mist lingers—pure magic~ 💦 Canyon Waterfalls A combo of waterfalls, sinkholes, and caves! - **Gulong Grand Canyon**: A thrilling 4.6km rafting adventure through three caves and gorges, with waterfalls pouring from cavern ceilings! - **Tongling Grand Canyon**: A 188m-drop waterfall + primal forest, where Jurassic-era ferns thrive 🌿. 💥 Rainy season drone shots: Waterfalls like silver chains on cliffs—speechlessly breathtaking! 🕳️ Longyang Tiankeng A 3-hour drive to "Zelda on Earth" A colossal sinkhole engulfed in greenery, where cattle graze meadows dappled with sunlight streaming through the cave roof (hello, Tyndall effect!). Hike to explore underground rivers or camp under a starry sky—wild yet romantic. 🚙 Navigate to: Longyang Village, Daxin County (undeveloped, go with companions). 🏮 Taiping Ancient Town Time-travel guide to a Tang Dynasty night market Lanterns illuminate the ancient town at night, where hanfu-clad girls carrying lanterns cross wind-and-rain bridges—transporting you straight to Chang’an! Savor sour porridge fish and five-color sticky rice, snap vintage-style photos 📸, then hit a bar for folk music—an electric blend of old and new. 🎫 Free! Street food costs just ~30 RMB per person. 📌 Travel Tips 1. **Transport**: Scattered attractions—rent a car in Nanning (2h to Chongzuo). 2. **Stay**: Mingshi homestays or Taiping Ancient Town inns are top picks. 3. **Outfits**: Light-colored dresses + straw hats = perfect for countryside/waterfall photos! "Landscape lovers," "photo buffs," and "escape artists"—charge ahead! Chongzuo’s beauty deserves repeat visits~ ❤️