2h direct from Nanning! A Southeast Asian-style secret villa hidden by the rice fields

Location 📍
Located in Zaiyeshuji, Sibatun, Xinhe Town, Jiangzhou District, Chongzuo, Guangxi, nestled by the Heishui River 🌊, surrounded tightly by fields, banana groves, and mountains. It’s just a 2-hour drive from Nanning, or a 40-minute private transfer from Chongzuo South High-Speed Rail Station, making it a perfect secluded retreat✨.

Nearby Attractions 🎈
- Heishui River Bamboo Rafting: Right next to the villa, within walking distance. Drift on a bamboo raft to see the karst peaks on both sides and enjoy authentic afternoon tea on the raft. Prices are included in the package or available separately.
- Impatiens Valley: A lesser-known secret spot reachable by bike, covered with wild impatiens flowers, very healing and free to enter, perfect for hiking and photography 📸.
- Xinhe Town Market: A 10-minute drive, where you can find Zhuang brocade, traditional brown sugar, and other handmade goods, experiencing authentic Zhuang local life. No entrance fee.
- Mingshi Pastoral: About 30 minutes from the villa, a popular scenic spot with bamboo raft drifting tickets around 120 RMB/person, with picturesque landscapes.

Room Facilities 🛏️
12 standalone “Wild Mushroom” Villas with strong Southeast Asian vibes 🌴! Each has panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, furnished with rustic solid wood and rattan materials. Amenities use APPELLES Black Label series with a high-end fragrance.
- Some room types feature Tiffany blue private infinity pools, allowing you to change and jump into the pool in three seconds 🏊‍♀️;
- Family rooms have lofts with tube slides and double bathtubs, plus fish-catching pants and insect observation boxes;
- Bathrooms come with floating bathtubs, makeup tables with LED mirrors, and girls receive exclusive gift boxes including makeup remover wipes and steam eye masks.

Photo Tips 📸
- By the villa pool: Wear light-colored dresses to capture the pool reflecting the karst peaks, with stunning light and shadows at sunset 🌅;
- Rice field boardwalk: Ride a vintage bike through the waves of rice with mountains in the background, creating a fresh Japanese-style vibe;
- Outdoor public cinema: Sit on the lawn at night with stars and bonfire as the backdrop for atmospheric shots 🔥;
- Floating afternoon tea: Pose by the pool or on the bamboo raft, using Zhuang sticky rice cakes and fresh fruit as natural props.

Important Tips ⚠️
- Booking requires a 3-day advance reservation; a 500 RMB/night surcharge applies on holidays; breakfast is free for children under 1.2 meters;
- One-on-one butler service is available; missed breakfast can be packed, and you can book Zhuang handicrafts, morning yoga, and other activities;
- Quiet hours start after 10 PM; outdoor shooting is recommended to avoid harsh midday light for softer photos;
- Nearby must-try dishes include lemon leaf grilled river fish and peach gum mango milk stew, with amazingly delicious flavors 🦐.