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A trendy small town on the China-Vietnam border, experience Southeast Asian vibes without leaving the country, check in to the secret mountain and sea paradise

This is Dongxing, a lesser-known border town in Fangchenggang City, Guangxi It is separated from Mong Cai, Vietnam by just a river Here you can experience the novelty of a one-day walking tour across the border Here you can taste many authentic Vietnamese dishes Here, the people of China and Vietnam are closely connected and frequently interact Traveling here truly offers a unique experience! How to get there? 🚗 Self-driving: 2.5 hours from Nanning directly to the China-Vietnam border 🚌 Bus: Direct buses available from Fangchenggang and Nanning 🚄 High-speed rail: 40 minutes by taxi from Fangchenggang North Station Must-visit attractions ✅ Dongxing Port ▪️ Get free Vietnamese street photography! The 1368 boundary marker at China-Vietnam Friendship Park ▪️ Cross-border morning market shopping: Vietnamese coffee, rosewood crafts, tropical fruits ▪️ Take photos with the Vietnamese flag on the second-floor terrace of Saigon Coffee ✅ Wanwei Golden Beach ▪️ 10 km crescent-shaped coastline, spectacular large net fishing by the Jing ethnic fishermen ▪️ Take a fishing boat out to sea at sunset (only 30 RMB per person, great value!) ▪️ Hidden activities: digging for sand worms and collecting sea snails at low tide ✅ Jing Ethnic Three Islands (Wutou, Wanwei, Shanxin) ▪️ The only marine ethnic community in China, stilt fishing intangible cultural heritage performances ▪️ Listen to the heavenly sound of the single-stringed instrument at Hating, with the annual "Ha Festival" drawing thousands ▪️ Watch egrets return to roost at Wanhe Mountain Wetland ✅ Beilun River Mangrove Reserve ▪️ Paddle a transparent boat through the sea forest secret realm (stunning aerial views!) ▪️ Encounter mudskippers and fiddler crabs in this ecological paradise Cross-border delicacies on the tip of your tongue 🔥 Jing ethnic flavors ▪️ Jing-style stir-fried snails: the soul-stirring combo of sour bamboo shoots and Jiaolu leaves ▪️ Wind-blown cake: wafer-thin, crispy rice crackers ▪️ "Niding porridge" for the brave challengers 🔥 Vietnamese specialties ✔️ Sister Hua’s chicken pho: perfect with Vietnamese bread and lime! ✔️ Three Sisters grilled meat pho: mint, lemongrass grilled meat with cool rice noodles ✔️ Menghuo fried chicken: crispy skin and tender meat paired with Vietnamese draft beer 🔥 Night market must-eats ▪️ Guizhou Road Night Market: Quetou eggs, Vietnamese spring rolls, coconut jelly ▪️ Vietnamese Street: freshly ground drip coffee and durian yogurt 🏡 Accommodation recommendations 🌴 For sea view lovers: Wanwei Golden Beach homestays (average 200+ RMB, watch the sunrise over the sea) Foodies’ first choice: hotels near the port (Guomen Hotel, Vienna Hotel) Instagram-worthy check-in: French-style guesthouses on Vietnamese Street Travel tips ❶ Bring your ID card! Border area requires random checks ❷ Best season: September to November (fishing season + typhoon avoidance) ❸ For a Vietnam one-day tour, use a reputable travel agency ❹ When buying specialties, look for: Vietnamese Huanglong mung bean cake and Baihu medicinal plaster ❺ Hidden gem: Dongxing and Mong Cai, Vietnam, synchronize their New Year’s fireworks! ✨ "Visit two countries in one day, enjoy both mountain and sea"—this border town that has Vietnamese charm woven into its DNA is perfect for a spontaneous weekend trip! Save this guide now,
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Posted: Jul 14, 2025
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