A Nanny-Level Guide to Enjoying the Stunning Attractions of Fangchenggang

「🗺️Fangchenggang 3-Day Tour | Classic Combo of Wanwei Golden Beach and Transnational Waterfall・Suitable for All Groups」 Fangchenggang, a city embraced by the charm of the China-Vietnam border and its turquoise sea and silver beaches. Take your parents to see the cascading Transnational Waterfall, accompany friends to wade and hunt sea creatures at Wanwei Golden Beach, bring children to learn net fishing in the Jing ethnic fishing village. A relaxed 3-day pace, from seafood porridge to wind-blown cakes, the whole family can immerse themselves in this coastal border atmosphere～ 🗓️Itinerary Overview Day 1: Detian Transnational Waterfall → Mingshi Pastoral Day 2: Wanwei Golden Beach → Jing Ethnic Museum → Dongxing Port Day 3: Jiangshan Peninsula Bailang Beach → Strange Rock Beach → Return Daily Detailed Schedule 💦Day 1: Transnational Wonder · Pastoral Poetry 📍Detian Transnational Waterfall (5A) Highlights: Asia’s largest transnational waterfall, half in China and half in Vietnam. Take a bamboo raft (30 RMB/person) for a close-up view of the waterfall “plunging down three thousand feet,” with mist creating a fairyland atmosphere. Bring elders to enjoy the view from the observation deck, kids wear raincoats to feel the splash up close, the whole family will be amazed by nature’s power. 🕙Opening Hours: 8:00-18:00 💰Fee: 80 RMB, half price for seniors over 60, free for children under 1.2 meters 📸Photo Spots: Observation deck (full view of waterfall and Vietnamese mountains), on the bamboo raft (people and waterfall in the same frame) 💡Tips: Electric shuttle in the park costs 35 RMB/person, recommended for elders; rainy season (June-August) has larger water flow and more spectacular scenery. 📍Mingshi Pastoral Highlights: “Little Guilin” scenery, drift down the Mingshi River on a bamboo raft (120 RMB/person), see karst peaks reflected in the water on both sides, elders listen to boatmen singing mountain songs, kids count water buffaloes, like traveling through a Chinese ink painting. 🕙Opening Hours: 8:00-17:30 📸Photo Spots: On the bamboo raft (with mountains and rice fields as background), beside the waterwheel on the shore 🍖Recommended Food: “Zhuang family restaurant” near the scenic area, must-try lemon duck (sour and spicy appetizer), bamboo tube rice (fragrant, soft, and sweet), about 60 RMB per person; try the five-color glutinous rice (10 RMB/serving, visually appealing and delicious). 🏨Recommended Accommodation: “Mingshi Art Hotel” (pastoral scenery, 200-400 RMB/night); for closer to the city, choose Fangchenggang “Vienna Hotel” (300-500 RMB/night) 🌊Day 2: Golden Beach Wading · Border Exploration 📍Wanwei Golden Beach Highlights: A 10-kilometer-long golden sandy beach with fine soft sand. At low tide, you can hunt sea creatures like sandworms and crabs (bring small shovels for kids). Elders relax under umbrellas (30 RMB/set) watching fishing boats, friends capture “sky mirror” reflections, and the sunset in the evening is super romantic. 🕙Opening Hours: All day (recommended 15:00-18:00 for sea hunting + sunset viewing) 💰Fee: Free 📸Photo Spots: Jing ethnic Hat Pavilion at the beach end (ethnic-style architecture with the sea in the background), coastline at sunset 💡Tips: Rent an electric scooter for 50 RMB/day to easily circle the beach; experience net fishing with Jing fishermen (20 RMB/person) to enjoy the fun of the catch. 📍Jing Ethnic Museum Highlights: Learn about the culture of China’s only marine ethnic group, the Jing people. Exhibits include the single-stringed instrument and fishing boat models. Bring kids to listen to the single-stringed instrument performance (11:00/15:00), elders can reminisce with old fishing gear, educational and fun. 🕙Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00 💰Fee: Free 📍Dongxing Port Highlights: China-Vietnam border port, view the Vietnamese Mong Cai cityscape. Bring elders to buy Vietnamese ointment (50 RMB/bottle, said to relieve joint pain), kids pick Vietnamese candies (20 RMB/bag), friends photograph the “Qing Dynasty No.1 Boundary Marker.” 🕙Opening Hours: 8:00-20:00 💰Fee: Free (passport required for exit, sightseeing only does not require) 💡Tips: Buy Vietnamese specialties at official stores to avoid fakes; try the “Vietnamese chicken noodle soup” (15 RMB/bowl) near the port, fresh broth and smooth noodles. 🍖Recommended Food: Dongxing “Seafood Market,” choose and cook fresh lobster and blue crab (about 100 RMB per person); wind-blown cakes (5 RMB/bag, thin, crispy, and sweet) are perfect snacks. ⛰️Day 3: Mudflat Adventure · Strange Rocks and Sea Views 📍Jiangshan Peninsula Bailang Beach Highlights: Named for its white waves, the quartz sand on the beach contains titanium minerals, known as the “Black Gold Sand Beach.” Bring kids to play with beach cars (80 RMB/30 minutes), elders take photos by the “Sea Dry Stone Rot” reef, friends try surfing (150 RMB/hour). 🕙Opening Hours: All day 💰Fee: Free 📸Photo Spots: “Sea Dry Stone Rot” reef (people with waves) 💡Tips: The beach has freshwater showers (10 RMB/person); titanium sand is good for skin, kids’ skin will be smooth after playing in the sand. 📍Strange Rock Beach Highlights: Volcanic rock reef cluster, jagged rocks like the “Red Cliffs at Sea,” spectacular waves crashing at high tide. Bring elders to watch waves from the observation deck, kids look for small crabs in rock crevices, friends shoot slow-shutter photos of “rocks and waves,” wild and dramatic. 🕙Opening Hours: All day 💰Fee: Free 💡Tips: Rocks are slippery, wear non-slip shoes; at low tide, you can walk deep into the reef for better photos. 🍖Recommended Food: Before returning, eat at “Jiangshan Peninsula Seafood Food Stall,” recommended sandworm porridge (25 RMB/bowl, sweet and nourishing), steamed grouper, about 80 RMB per person. ✨Fangchenggang Survival Guide 1️⃣Transportation: - City to Detian Waterfall: 2.5 hours by car or take the tourist shuttle (80 RMB/person); - Coastal spots like Golden Beach and Bailang Beach are best reached by car (car rental 200 RMB/day), free parking; - Taxi starting fare in the city is 7 RMB, Dongxing to Wanwei Golden Beach taxi costs 20 RMB. 2️⃣Clothing: - Spring (March-May): thin long sleeves + jacket, windy by the sea; - Summer (June-August): short sleeves + shorts + sun protection clothing, quick-dry clothes for sea hunting; - Autumn and winter: long sleeves + light jacket, can remove jacket at noon when warm. 3️⃣Taboos: - Do not casually photograph military or police facilities at the border port, follow regulations; - Do not damage mangroves or collect protected marine life when hunting sea creatures; - Respect Jing ethnic customs, be quiet in the Hat Pavilion, do not touch offerings casually. 4️⃣Accommodation: - Choose Mingshi Pastoral homestay for the transnational waterfall; - Choose Wanwei Village for Golden Beach (seafood convenient, 200-400 RMB/night); - For elders and children, prioritize hotels with elevators and close to the beach; beware of moisture in seaside accommodations. 🛍️Must-Buy Souvenirs ① Vietnamese cashews (50 RMB/jin, fragrant and crispy, loved by elders and kids) ② Jing ethnic wind-blown cakes (10 RMB/bag, thin, crispy, no additives) ③ Fangchenggang dried sandworms (80 RMB/jin, great for soup) ④ Vietnamese White Tiger Balm (50 RMB/bottle, effective for insect bites and joint pain) Closing Interaction Fangchenggang’s waterfall crosses countries, the beach is golden, and the border trade street hides flavors of two nations～ Whether accompanying parents to see the transnational wonder, wading and hunting sea creatures with friends, or bringing kids to learn Jing ethnic culture, you can find your own surprise. If you come to Fangchenggang, would you rather first visit Detian Waterfall to see the waves embraced by two countries, or step on the golden sand at Golden Beach?