I thought Guilin was already beautiful enough, until I came to Chongzuo

3-day 2-night off-the-beaten-path itinerary in Chongzuo - this border town hides a fairyland on earth! 👏
Day1️⃣:
📍Detian Waterfall: Asia's largest transnational waterfall, take a bamboo raft to experience its power up close (Address: Detian Village, Shuolong Town, Daxin County)
📍Mingshi Pastoral: Cycle through karst landscapes, the pastoral scenery at dusk is breathtaking
Food recommendation: Old Cottonwood Restaurant (inside Detian Waterfall scenic area), try border specialty dishes

Day2️⃣:
📍Tongling Grand Canyon: Hike through primeval forest to see underground rivers and spectacular waterfalls (Friendly reminder: wear anti-slip shoes!)
📍Gulongshan Canyon: Experience thrilling canyon rafting - perfect for summer
Accommodation recommendation: Mingshi Resort, wake up to landscape paintings outside your window

Day3️⃣:
📍White-headed Langur Eco-tourism Area: See the adorable endangered white-headed langurs (Best viewing: 8-10am)
📍Friendship Pass: Important China-Vietnam border crossing, check in at "China's Southern Gate"

💡Practical Tips:
1️⃣Transport: Recommended to self-drive or charter a car as attractions are far apart (~3 hours from Nanning)
2️⃣Essentials: Mosquito repellent! Sun protection trio! Raincoat during wet season
3️⃣Border areas require ID card, some sites need border pass - apply in advance
4️⃣Best season: May-October when water volume is highest and waterfalls most spectacular

🍜Food checklist:
▫️Bamboo Tray Feast: Mingshi specialty with various dishes served on bamboo trays
▫️Five-color Glutinous Rice: Zhuang traditional food dyed with plants
▫️Vietnamese Rice Rolls: Popular border snack available everywhere