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Where can a bamboo raft carry mountain songs, drifting slowly into the sunset through a painting woven with peaks and rice fields?

🌟 Mingshi Countryside Travel Guide 🌾 📍 Location: Daxin County, Chongzuo City, Guangxi – the "Little Guilin" on the China-Vietnam border 🚗 Transportation Tips: • Self-drive: ~3 hours from Nanning, with stunning karst scenery along the way! • Bus: From Nanning Langdong Bus Station → Daxin County → Transfer to the scenic area shuttle 🎫 Tickets: • Adult: 💰120 RMB (includes bamboo rafting) • Child/Senior Discount: 💰60 RMB 📸 Must-Visit Spots: 1️⃣ Mingshi Bamboo Rafting 🚣‍♀️ • Glide through a landscape painting—local boatmen sing folk songs (tip in cash!). 2️⃣ Countryside Cycling 🚴‍♂️ • Rent a bike (20 RMB/hour) and ride along serene paths framed by rice fields and peaks—perfect for photos! 3️⃣ Zhuang Culture Experience 🎭 • Try weaving Zhuang brocade or bamboo pole dancing; bonfire parties on holidays! 🔥 4️⃣ Film Locations 🎬 • Recognize scenes from *The Journey of Flower*—find the iconic banyan tree and suspension bridge! 🍜 Food Recs: • Zhuang King’s Feast: Roast suckling pig 🐖, five-color sticky rice 🌈, sour bamboo shoot fish 🐟 • Rural snacks: Bamboo-tube rice 🎋, mugwort cakes 🍡 🏡 Stay Tips: • Mingshi Resort: Mountain views, insta-worthy pool (600+ RMB/night) • Farmstay B&Bs: Budget-friendly, authentic rural vibes (200-400 RMB) 💡 Notes: • Sunscreen! Sunscreen! 🌞 (open fields = no shade) • Raft at dawn/dusk for soft light and fewer crowds • Respect Zhuang customs—ask before photographing locals ✨ Best Seasons: • May-Oct (rice fields: emerald 🌱 → golden 🌾) • Post-Nov: Harvest charm, but rafting gets chilly 📌 Travel Ethically: • Pack out trash 🚮 • No drones over farms (permit required) 🎒 1-Day Itinerary: Morning rafting → Zhuang lunch → Afternoon cycling + photos → Sunset views 🌄 Pack this guide and dive into a "screensaver-worthy" landscape! 💚
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Posted: Jul 15, 2025
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