A Guangxi mom accidentally discovered a "natural water park" while taking her kids out to cool off—kids had so much fun playing in the water they didn’t want to go home

On a road trip to Chongzuo, I happened to come across "Tianqin Zhuang Village" and spontaneously changed my itinerary. I was completely captivated—— 🌊 In the turquoise deep pool, water plants swayed gently; the shallow area under the waterfall was perfect for chilling watermelon; my kid fell off the rocks eight times but still shouted, "I want to keep playing!" Best of all, admission is free, and there were so few people it felt like we had the whole mountain and water to ourselves. This is the perfect way to spend summer with kids! 💦 Playing in the water at Tianqin Zhuang Village: turning "natural ecology" into fun ▶️ Admission surprise: the free scenery is just too amazing! Navigate directly to "Tianqin Zhuang Village," and the gatekeeper uncle waves with a smile: "Feel free to play~" The moment we entered, my kid’s eyes widened: "Mom! There’s ‘green hair’ in the water!" It turned out the water plants in the deep pool swayed with the waves, looking just like an underwater forest🌿 (locals say, "As long as the water plants are alive, the water quality is top-notch!") ▶️ Waterfall + shallow pool: your own natural water park • Upper deep pool: standing under the waterfall, water droplets pelted down, instantly shattering the summer heat! My kid held a small net trying to catch fish but ended up scooping a bunch of water plants, then angrily threw them back into the water (laughing out loud🤣). • Lower shallow pool: the stones are so big they can be used as "natural sofas." We soaked watermelon in the water and munched on the cool fruit while watching the kid splash around. Even better, the water gets clearer the further downstream you go. Barefoot on the pebbles, my kid jumped around because it tickled so much~ (⚠️ The stones are super slippery! Both my kid and I fell once each, so I recommend wearing water shoes!) 🏨 Winning accommodation: mountain spring pool + bathtub under the stars By chance, we chose Longzhou Guantang Hotel, a newly opened 2024 modern Chinese-style hotel right next to the Zhuang village! • Ground floor courtyard room: open the door to a small courtyard, my kid chased butterflies while I lounged on a rattan chair scrolling on my phone. Suddenly I heard, "Mom, look! The bathtub can be filled with mountain spring water!" Soaking in the tub at night under the stars, the mountain spring water was refreshingly cool, making even dreams sweet✨. • Mountain spring pool: water is directly drawn from the reservoir. At dusk, the sunset dyed the water pink and purple, and my kid suddenly said, "Mom, there’s a rainbow in the water!" This moment was a photo frenzy for this proud mom—an image to remember forever📸. 🍢 Longzhou BBQ: only the brave dare to try pig’s eyes! At night, we headed to Longzhou town where the BBQ stalls were smoky and lively. The locals’ recommended "life-changing skewer" was truly wild: • Grilled pig’s tendon: so crispy it made a "crack" sound when bitten. My kid grabbed it thinking it was "crispy grilled meat" (I didn’t dare tell the truth…); • Charcoal-grilled pig’s eyes: Dad tricked the kid saying it was "bursting candy," but the moment we bit into it, juice sprayed all over us! My kid was scared and hid under the table but secretly peeked out asking, "Can I have more?" (the curiosity of little humans…); • Grilled tofu rolls: wrapped in sour and spicy sauce, tangy and spicy to the max, paired with chilled Lijiang beer, and with the river breeze blowing, it was simply divine🍻! 💡 Hidden kid-friendly activities (locals’ secret spots) 1. Zhuang Village Cultural Bureau: a rotating library by the creek, with bookshelves blooming like flowers. My kid hugged a picture book sitting by the window, sunlight streaming through the glass warming their face, even the air felt gentle📖 (great for photos, recommend wearing light colors!). 2. Sugarcane Sea Wind Chase: borrow a bike from the hotel and ride to the neighboring sugarcane fields! The rustling leaves are everywhere, and my kid shouted, "Mom, the sugarcane is taller than me!" The sweet scent in the breeze beats air conditioning by 100 times🚲. 3. Sunscreen survival tips: don’t be like me! Went to play in the water at 2 PM and got "zebra stripes" on my neck… I recommend going after 4 PM, applying sunscreen on kids like painting walls, and firmly securing a sun hat on their heads! For just over 300 RMB per person, you can have the whole mountain and water to yourself. Compared to crowded popular spots, Longzhou’s natural ecology is truly a "hidden paradise for kids"🌿. Now, every day when I look at the photos, my kid still shouts, "Let’s go splash and catch fish!" — Save this guide and take your kids to experience Guangxi’s hidden romance this summer!