Things to do & places to visit in Daxin County, Guangxi, China

Daxin County city in Guangxi, China. Timezone: Asia/Chongqing, current date and time: Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 4:38.

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Top things to do

• Points of Interest & Landmarks
• Civic Centres
• Waterfalls

Top places to visit

1. 4.5 Detian Scenic Resort (209 reviews)
   - Well Worth a Visit
   Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks • Waterfalls
   
   
   First off let me say you need to be reasonaly fit to enjoy all features of this park. As a foreigner we found it necessary to obtain tickets at the visitor centre some 15kms distant from the park entry. There are ticket machines at the actual park entrance but these would not work for our Chinese guest and rejected all attempts as a foreigner. Similarly the online ticketing facility would not accpet foreigner details. The ticket booth personnel at the park entry and at the main visitor centre spoke no English. Entry includes a return bus trip to the park entrance. You can hire English speaking guides at the visitor centre. The guide (Chinese speak only) on our bus was excellent - even advising against shopping within the park where the goods were more expensive than the same goods in shops outside the park. He held the additional tickets for the boat ride up to the falls (30RMB) and also the mechanised 'path' (58RMB). There are 2 main, one way, visitor routes around the park. One is by foot, the other includes mechanised people movers at a considerable height above the park. These are rubberised belts that you sit on. Entry to the upward lift is via 2 flights of some 250 steps of stairway; frankly I gave up at the first staging area - half way to the top. The paths around the park are now paved and equipped with stairways (in wood and concrete, the latter with a timber appearance). These stairways are quite steep and numerous, hence the need for fitness. We travelled here by road from Beihai. Basically Highway S60 and then to County Road S325. We ran into a check point after being on S325; the officials were very friendly and we were passed through, after showing our visas, in no time. After hours on S60 the motoring around the county roads was a dream - much like the UK country roads\lanes. Gorgeous countryside everwhere, including off S60. See more..
   
2. 4.5 Mingshi Rurality (23 reviews)
   - Stunning and quiet beauty
   Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks • Civic Centres
   
   
   We stayed one night in Mingshi rurality during our 4-day self guided tour of this part of Guangxi. This place is really easy to get to from Daxin (Check you my other review of Detian for travel details). It might sound exaggerated, but this is one of the most beautiful places to watch a sunset in China. This is not only because of the natural beauty of the karst landscape, but also due to the quiet serenity and relatively small crowds. There is still a country calmness and charm to this place. Eating at one of the local restaurants is a culinary experience in itself. Try their open roasted duck and pork in particular, as well as their pickled root vegetables, very unique to this part of the world! See more..
   
3. 3.5 No.53 Boundary Marker (13 reviews)
   - vietnam-china boundary marker
   Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
   To get to the vietnam-china boundary marker, one needs to walk through the no.3 platform, the highest waterfall viewing platform. From the waterfall, it takes around 20 mins to the marker. One can opt for a pony ride at 30 yuan per ride. Random stalls are set up along the trail. There is a flea market selling Vietnamese products at the boundary marker. Products sold are almost the same for all stalls. Vietnam coffee, slippers, decorations etc. Price negotiating is a must as prices are set randomly. A good deal comes with good bargaining skills. See more..
   
4. 2.0 Shatun Waterfall (2 reviews)
   - Not accessible to visitors
   Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Waterfalls
   
   
   The ShaTun waterfall can be seen from a distance. It's truly beautiful. It's located shortly after the hydro powerplant and before the tunnel entrance, on the river side (obviously!) As per 18.01.2019, the waterfall is visible on two spots from the road, however you'll have to be careful with the local traffic. There is small slippery and muddy path next to the tunnel entrance, that might bring you down to the river. I can't garanty that the view will be the best from there. Unfortunately, no platform or effort from the local authorities to make this splendid waterfall/landscape enjoyable. Thus, one star. (I am not rating the waterfall, it's magnificent per se). See more..