A Hidden Gem in Guangxi: Jingxi, a Border Town with Stunning Scenery and Surprises

🌿In the southwest of Guangxi, there is a hidden paradise called Jingxi. This border town is known for its stunning natural scenery and rich food culture, attracting countless tourists. Jingxi not only has scenery comparable to Guilin, but also has magnificent gorges and waterfalls that rival Jiuzhaigou. Here is a detailed travel guide to Jingxi to help you plan your trip. 💯Must-visit Attractions 1. Tongling Grand Canyon • Location: Xinling Village, Hurun Town, 32 km southeast of Jingxi City • Features: Tongling Grand Canyon is a rectangular, fully enclosed canyon, about 1,000 meters long and more than 200 meters wide. The canyon is full of spiritual energy, and the 168-meter-high and 30-meter-wide Tongling Waterfall descends from the sky, making it known as "China's Greenest Canyon". 2. Sandieling Waterfall • Features: The waterfall is over 100 meters high and about 30 meters wide, and is one of the eight ancient scenic spots of Jingxi. The water of the waterfall flows from Tongling Grand Canyon, surrounded by lush trees and beautiful scenery. 3. Goose Spring Scenic Area • Features: Goose Spring is the source of Detian Transnational Waterfall and one of the three famous springs in southwest China. The water of Goose Spring is crystal clear, and the surrounding peaks are like screens, with beautiful scenery. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful natural scenery and taste local specialties. 4. Detian Transnational Waterfall • Location: China-Vietnam border • Features: The waterfall is 100 meters wide and over 70 meters high, with three levels of waterfalls connected to the Ban Gioc Waterfall in Vietnam. Detian Transnational Waterfall is magnificent and beautiful, and is the largest transnational waterfall in Asia and the fourth largest in the world. 5. Jingxi Old Town Zhuang Ethnic Ecological Museum • Features: This is a museum showcasing Zhuang culture and ecological features, displaying the history, culture, and customs of the Zhuang people. The architectural style of the museum is also unique and worth seeing. 6. Quyang Lake • Features: Quyang Lake is a large karst plateau lake reservoir, with more than a dozen unique peaks standing in the lake, competing for beauty. Boating on Quyang Lake, you can enjoy the lake and mountain scenery and feel the gentle ripples of the water. 7. Bazhe Terraces • Features: The layers of terraces are like stairs to heaven, full of mystery and charm. Standing high, the flowing lines of Bazhe Terraces are like clouds and water, making people instantly intoxicated. 🍝Food Recommendations 1. Jingxi Fragrant Glutinous Rice • Features: Known for its unique aroma and taste, it is one of the specialties of Jingxi. 2. Jingxi Zongzi • Features: Known for its unique production process and taste, it is one of the specialties of Jingxi. 3. Jingxi Sour Food • Features: Known for its unique sour taste and texture, it is one of the specialties of Jingxi. 4. Jingxi Roast Chicken • Features: Known for its unique aroma and taste, it is one of the specialties of Jingxi. 5. Jingxi Rice Noodles • Features: Known for its unique taste and production process, it is one of the specialties of Jingxi. 6. Zhang's Rice Dumplings • Location: No. 134, Renmin Street, Jingxi City, Baise City • Features: Two choices of fresh meat filling and wood ear mushroom filling, with thick and chewy rice dumpling skin, soft and sweet, paired with special sour sauce, refreshing and delicious. 7. Debao Xu's Pig Blood Sausage • Location: Next to Zhang's Rice Dumplings • Features: Sour and spicy stir-fry method, with sour bamboo shoots, pickled vegetables, and mint, with glutinous rice and peanuts inside, pig blood sausage is glutinous and fragrant. 8. Jingxi Snack Shop • Location: No. 218, Xinsheng Street, Jingxi City, Baise City • Features: Recommended delicious snacks such as Fanji Du (glutinous rice and sweet potato fried until golden, sprinkled with powdered sugar), mixed noodles, and sweet rice wine. 9. Miso • Features: A unique "fried pancake" in Jingxi, with a flour outer layer and fillings such as duck meat, pickled vegetables, bean sprouts, red beans, and glutinous rice, fried together until golden and crispy, with a crunchy bite. 📍Transportation Guide • Airplane: Jingxi City has Baise Bama Airport, and you can take a plane to get there. • Train: You can take a train to Nanning first, and then transfer to a car or train to Jingxi. There are three trains from Nanning Railway Station to Jingxi every day, with a journey time of about 4 hours and a ticket price of 43.5 yuan. • Car: Jingxi City has several bus stations, and you can take a car to get there. The bus ticket from Nanning to Jingxi is about 100 yuan, with a journey time of about 4 hours. There are two routes for cars, one is to take the G80 highway from Nanning to Baise, and then transfer to the S210 provincial road and Yinbai highway; the other is to take the G7211 highway from Nanning to Youyiguan, and then transfer to the Hena highway. 🌆Accommodation Recommendations Jingxi offers a variety of accommodation options, from high-end hotels to homestays. Here are some recommended places to stay: 1. Borrman Hotel (Baise Jingxi Jinxiu Ancient Town Branch) • Features: Close to Jinxiu Ancient Town, delicious breakfast, buffet breakfast, newly opened, free parking, laundry room. 2. Yunmanman High-end Resort Hotel (Jingxi Xiaocheng Story Branch) • Features: Close to Jinxiu Ancient Town, Chinese courtyard, leisure vacation, scenic center, free parking, river view room, mountain view room, cafe. 3. Jingxi Nianba Tribe Homestay (Tongling Grand Canyon Branch) • Features: Close to Tongling Grand Canyon, nice surrounding environment, great in summer, mountain scenery, water park, free parking. 4. Jingxi Quanyun Mountain Residence Boutique Homestay • Features: Close to Goose Spring and Old Town Scenic Area, with a balcony overlooking Goose Spring, beautiful scenery, river view room, chess room, bamboo raft boat. ‼️Travel Tips 1. Climate and Clothing: Jingxi has a subtropical monsoon climate, with hot and humid summers and mild and rainy winters. It is recommended to choose appropriate clothing and shoes according to the local climate, and wear comfortable shoes for better sightseeing. 2. Food: Jingxi's food is mainly Zhuang ethnic specialties, with a strong flavor. It is recommended to choose suitable food according to your taste. 3. Transportation: Jingxi's transportation is not very convenient, so it is recommended to plan your transportation in advance to avoid delays. 4. Culture and Customs: Jingxi's culture and customs are different from other regions, so it is recommended to respect local culture and customs to avoid unnecessary trouble. 🌾Jingxi, with its stunning natural scenery and rich food culture, has become a paradise that people yearn for. Every visitor will be deeply moved by the beauty here and reluctant to leave. I hope this travel guide to Jingxi can help you better plan your trip and enjoy an unforgettable travel experience.