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A Guide to Detian Waterfall, Guangxi
Getting There:
Many people will come from Nanning by bus to get to the Detian Waterfalls. I did a different option, as I was staying in the Mingshi Scenic area and traveling solo. The difficult thing is the transportation: there are not any public buses or even reliable Didi from Mingshi. Best to arrange cars with your hotel (which is what I did) or even rent a car yourself and drive! It’s about a 40 minute drive from Mingshi to the Tourist area where you buy tickets. From there, you’ll take a bus 10 minutes to the waterfall.
Attractions:
1. Detian Falls on the China / Vietnam border in Guangxi. Absolutely stunning! (CNY 115/pp for the entrance fee plus the sightseeing bus)
2. Take a boat ride close to the falls (CNY 30/pp for the bamboo rafting)
3. Ride the “Magic Carpet” up to the Glass Walk for a great view over the whole area. (CNY 68/pp)
4. Enjoy Vietnamese coffee or snacks at the various shops around.
Hotels:
I stayed in the Mingshi scenic area at the Kongshan Xiaozhu Hotel (大新孔山小筑酒店) for 2 days, then stayed at the Mingshi Mountain Hotel for 2 days.
Some people choose to stay close to the Waterfall area, and there are lots of hotels and shops around so it’s also a good choice.
Food & Restaurants:
There are many restaurants, Vietnamese coffee shops, and snack options around the tourist center, the hotel areas, and the Detian Waterfall area itself.
Important notes:
Bring your passport to Detian Waterfall! On the drive there from Mingshi I was stopped at a border security point, and needed to show my passport to the officer (all was fine though). I also needed to show my passport for buying a waterfall ticket - your ID is linked and printed on your ticket. I went to the ticket counter because the mini program on WeChat didn’t support entering a passport. #detian #guangxi #china
Detian waterfalls, the way of water 🤍
Getting There - flight to Nanning wuxu international airport. Then take a railway from the airport to Chongzuo south railway station. Then finally take a taxi from there toMingshi scenic area.
Alternatively, take a taxi straight from Nanning airport to mingshi. Could be a little more expensive than the first route.
Attractions - Detian Waterfalls, on the China 🇨🇳 Vietnam 🇻🇳 border. Cycling to explore Mingshi Village.
Tip - make sure to carry your passport when traveling to the waterfalls. Border checks are inevitable!
Hotels - find a suitable hotel in Mingshi Village. preferably one that provides guests with bikes. #newyearadventure #2023travelwish #campingglamping #waterfalls #detian
Detian waterfalls
Well what to say about the Detian waterfalls? Amazing!! isn’t it? That scenery was just amazing and so beautiful and peaceful. Not too many people there when visited because of Covid, so easier to enjoy the view I believe. At the border with Vietnam, you can enjoy food and products coming from there. I bought the cashews and believe me those are the best. I highly recommend it 🥰. #detian#waterfall#travel#travel Inspiration#traveling#traveler#china#mytripvlog
Lost in Nature Hotel - absolute pleasure
Address - No.57 Nongpengtun, Mingshi Village, Daxin County
Ambiance/Facilities - mountain views everywhere, nice bathtub, projector in the room, spacious balcony.
Highlights - swimming pool
Avg. Price per Night - 500-600rmb
Rating - 8/10
We had an absolutely wonderful experience staying in this hotel. The design of the room and the hotel itself is very modern and bright. It is located on the back of the small village, so it was nice seeing local people around. It also close to Detian waterfalls, so you can easily organize a day trip there! Not too many shops and restaurants are available nearby, so we had our meals mainly in the hotel. Overall, it has been a fantastic stay, and I'd love to come back there again! #staycation #mountainview #bestview #nicehotel #detian
The place of inner peace 🧘♀️
Detian waterfall is located on the China-Vietnam border. It took us long time to get there but it’s worth it!
#detian #detianwaterfall #waterfall