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Port Joint Inspection Building, No. 288 Hedi Road
From € 44
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Gianni: The hotel is just a few hundreds meters from the chinese-vietnamise border post a good location for land travelers
No. 40 Beilun Avenue
From € 8
DaoH: Breakfast selection is very moderate for a 4 stars hotel. There is no hot water and tea. You need to go to the Ramada side to get hot water and be followed by the Ramada staff to ensure you are only get hot water and not use their breakfast. There is no tea bag so I need to bring the tea bag from my room. There is no black coffee available either. Overall, the Vienna breakfast is a bit disappointing for a 4 stars hotel.
1st Floor, Ramada Plaza, No. 288 Hedi Road
From € 33
Xiaocaoriyuexia: Very good, the location is very good, the surrounding dining and transportation are very convenient, there are plenty of parking spaces, and it is not far from the port. You can walk there slowly while enjoying the street view.
No. 83 Minzu Road
From € 11
meruson: i was lucky to be able to check in early so that i can put my luggage before going around. the room is spacious and well equipped. the receptionist is polite and efficient. the door is a bit faulty, difficult to close properly for it to lock. the hotel is well located near to the border.
No. 184-6 Xinhua Road
From € 9
Guest User: Nice hotel, close to the border. Rooms are clean. Bathroom was spotless with good shower pressure. Host very helpful. Would recommend.
No. 163 Beilun Avenue
From € 12
Guest User: A great hotel! The rooms are very clean and tidy, the mattresses are very soft and comfortable, hot water comes quickly, and everything is provided. The rooms are spacious, bright, and well-lit. The service is also very convenient. Highly recommended!
No.303 Beilun Avenue
From € 4
Guest User: The room was clean and tidy, with a cozy ambiance and complete amenities. The location is easy to find, making travel convenient. The host was warm and thoughtful, quickly responding to any issues. The check-in experience was superb! Excellent value for money, I'll definitely choose this place again next time. Highly recommend it! 👍
No. 301 Beilun Avenue
From € 12
Alaguiningyi: I am delighted to write an enthusiastic review for this hotel! Their front desk service and hotel environment have truly impressed me. Firstly, the front desk service at this hotel is incredible. The staff always greet guests with a smile and are extremely friendly. They pay great attention to guests' needs and go above and beyond to provide the best assistance and advice. Whether it's check-in or inquiries about local attractions, they are always patient and attentive. Their professionalism and warm service make me feel right at home. Secondly, the hotel environment is simply stunning. The lobby is spacious, bright, and exquisitely decorated, creating an atmosphere of elegance. The rooms are beautifully furnished, cozy, and the beddings are clean and comfortable, making guests feel completely at ease. The cleanliness throughout the hotel, both in public areas and the rooms, is maintained to a high standard. Additionally, the hotel offers a wide range of facilities and services, enhancing the overall experience. The breakfast buffet is plentiful and delicious, catering to different tastes. The fitness center is well-equipped, allowing me to maintain a healthy exercise routine. The complimentary Wi-Fi covers the entire hotel, ensuring easy connectivity. Overall, this hotel has provided me with an exceptionally satisfying stay. The outstanding front desk service and elegant hotel environment make me feel truly welcomed. I wholeheartedly recommend this hotel to anyone seeking comfort and excellent service. I will not hesitate to choose this hotel again on my next trip.
No. 194-9 Xinhua Road
From € 23
Guest User: The room was clean. The housekeeping staffs were friendly and checked in with me everyday although I didn't need any housekeeping service during my stay. I like the fact that they have the self-service laundry room where I could do my laundry. I didn't use their breakfast service although I did go to the breakfast area and checked out the place one morning, simple breakfast options, nothing fancy. Overall, it's a good stay. Will stay here if I come back in the area
No. 4-6 Jiaoyu Road
From € 17
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Fangchenggang｜A Hidden Gem in Guangxi That 99% of People Underestimate
When visiting Guangxi for the sea, don’t just crowd into Beihai! Fangchenggang, this treasure border town, combines mountains, sea, ancient villages, and a South Seas old street. Few people, relaxed vibe, 🉑 you can totally copy this itinerary 🌊 Day 1️⃣ 📍 Leshan Ancient Fishing Village A local’s secret pristine ancient village, with old houses + rocky beach + sea-view pavilion, super quiet and comfortable 🛖 📍 Guanglv Baishawan International Health and Leisure Resort For those seeking a high-end vacation experience, this is a must-go! Soft fine sand & clear sea water & sea-view villas/wooden houses, truly Guangxi’s “Maldives” 🏖️, the seaside lighthouse and beach are perfect for photos 📸 · Day 2️⃣ 📍 Beilun Estuary National Nature Reserve (Shijiao Area) Ten thousand acres of pristine mangrove wetlands, with ever-changing scenery at high and low tide, 🉑 stroll along the wooden boardwalk through it all 🌳 📍 Dongxing A border town you absolutely can’t miss, just across the river from Vietnam, full of South Seas local life vibes, every snap looks like a vintage masterpiece 🪭 Must-visit spots: ✔️ Dongxing Qiaopi Museum (feels like the movie "Letters to Grandma" 📝) ✔️ Saigon Drip Coffee ☕️ ✔️ Flip-flop shops 🩴 ✔️ China-Vietnam Border River Scenic Area (Boundary Marker No.1 / Mountain-Sea Connected Landmark Square / Guangxi Border Highway Starting Point Zero Kilometer Memorial Altar) · Day 3️⃣ 📍 Shiwanda Mountain National Forest Park Escape the heat in this natural oxygen bar 🌳, green mountains layered, streams babbling, lush greenery everywhere, hiking trails friendly for both elderly and children 📍 Butou Hot Springs Natural terraced hot springs surrounded by forest, 🉑 relieve all your travel fatigue here ♨️
Guangxi coastal summer escape collection | Beihai + Qinzhou + Fangchenggang summer sea viewing guide
Escape the summer heat—Guangxi Beibu Gulf coastal line is perfect! Islands, mangroves, white sand beaches, and ancient fishing villages all in one trip 🏝️ Weizhou Island A young volcanic island with an average summer temperature of 27℃. Choose from Crocodile Mountain ruins, diving, or coral studies. Ideal for graduation trips and family vacations. 🌫️ Maritime Silk Road’s first port 2 km of stunning coastline. Spend the day wading and playing in the water, and enjoy the immersive live show "Song of Water and Fire" at night. New water activities include paddleboarding and speedboats. 🌳 Jinhai Bay mangroves 2.6 km of wooden boardwalk over the sea, where large mangrove forests are home to egrets. Visit the popular lighthouse and fully immerse yourself in the coastal ecosystem. 🏖️ Baisha Bay & Jing Island Baisha Bay features the "Beibu Gulf sky mirror" crescent-shaped silver beach, with beach bonfires and sea view guesthouses creating a great atmosphere. On Jing Island, experience fishing village sea harvesting and intangible cultural heritage customs. 🦭 Sanniang Bay A well-known white dolphin watching spot with the highest chances from April to May and July to October. Free natural bathing beach, very safe for kids to play in the water. 🌊 Xili Bay A long, curved natural sandy beach offering sea harvesting and shell digging, beach motorbikes, seaside camping, and seafood stalls all in one place. 🏡 Off-the-beaten-path slow travel spots Watch the big tide and sea views at Leshan ancient fishing village, stroll or bike along the canal ruins in Qinzhou old street, and check in by car without detours. 💡 Travel tips Strong coastal sun—bring sunscreen. Many attractions have night performances, so plan half a day for daytime and half a day for night tours. Save this route with one click and enjoy a refreshing summer by the Guangxi sea! Black Diamond release
Chongzuo 3-Day 2-Night Summer Border Escape Guide | Avoid Guilin Crowds, Transnational Karst Landscape
Want to escape the crowds during the summer? Come and Chong Left is the right one✨ 25°C mountain coolness + Sino-Vietnamese transnational landscape + niche secrets There are few people and the scenery is beautiful! 📸 Hurry up and collect this nanny-level guide ~ ✨【Itinerary Highlights】 ☑️ Avoid the crowds of Guilin and enjoy the karst mountains and rivers ☑️ Transnational waterfall water rainbow 🌈 ☑️ Zhuang B&B push the window to see the rice fields ☑️ Thousand years of rock painting humanistic experience Best for self-driving families & photography enthusiasts 📌Tip before walking: ✅ The waterfall is super spectacular during the abundant water season! ✅ Carry your ID card Border check is very strict ✅ Accommodation three stalls to choose from: urban + Shulong + Mingshi ✅ Core charging items only 3 super cost-effective 📍Day1 City Slow Tour 🔸Zuojiang Leaning Tower 📍Jiangzhou District, Chongzuo City, Guangxi 🎫 Outside shooting free oh ~ It is recommended to navigate Ayutthaya Primary School to shoot a reflection blockbuster! 🔸Night view of Taiping Ancient City 📍No. 178, Taiping Road, Jiangzhou District, Chongzuo City ⏰ 19:00 the city lights up super romantic There is a free ironing flower show at 20:30 on Sundays 2-Sun Night market must-eat: grilled pork eyes, fruit sour things! 📍Day2 Detian Transnational Waterfall 📍Detian Village, Shulong Town, Daxin County ⏰Open from 7:30-22:20 💦12-14 o'clock water release period is the most spectacular! Must-Experience: ✔️ Take pictures of rainbows on bamboo rafts on the boundary river ✔️ Ring of the Sky Observation Deck ✔️ Check-in at boundary marker No. 836 Stay at Shue Lung at night and shop for Vietnamese specialties 📍Day3 Mingshi Pastoral + Huashan Rock Painting 🔸Mingshi Field The filming location of "A Thousand Bones of Flowers"! Rent an electric car for 25 yuan and ride is super chill I can't listen to the folk songs of the Zhuang people on a bamboo raft 🔸Flower Mountain Rock Painting 📍Ningming County X570 ⏰8:30-18:00 90 yuan includes a cruise to see a thousand-year-old mysterious rock painting The World Cultural Heritage Site is not to be missed! 🔥Must-eat food: [Zhuang flavor] Five-color glutinous rice/fake bun meat/passion fruit ribs [Vietnamese Flavor] Vietnamese Chicken Noodles/Roll Powder/Drip Coffee [Farmer's Hard Dishes] Banana Leaf Grilled Fish/Steamed River Bone Fish ⚠️ Guide to avoiding pitfalls: 1️⃣Detian only uses official channels! 2️⃣ Huashan rock paintings to go during the day 3️⃣ Mosquito repellent water + waterproof bag essential Quick code to wear this cool strategy ~ Take your family and go out for the summer! 🌴
Staying in Fangchenggang is the right choice—taking the kids to catch crabs at the beach is so much fun!
Just 1.5 hours from Nanning, Fangchenggang is truly a hidden gem for family short trips! Black sand beaches, golden coastlines, crab catching at low tide, and seafood feasts that leave you stuffed—three days and two nights here cost only about 500 RMB per person. The kids have so much fun they don’t want to leave. This is what summer should be like! ☑️ First Experience at Black Sand Beach The first stop has to be Bailang Beach! The rare black sand beach with white waves is so unique. The sand is very fine and soft underfoot, and the beach is flat with gentle waves, perfect for kids to play in the water. We arrived at 9 AM when it was very quiet and the light was soft—great for photos. The kids played with sand tools, digging and building castles for three hours without wanting to leave. The water was clear and cool, very refreshing in the summer. There are many activities on the beach like dune buggies, jet skis, and banana boats, all reasonably priced. The kids loved riding the dune buggy, speeding along the beach happily. For lunch, we ate fresh seafood at a nearby food stall—freshly caught and cooked shrimp, crabs, and clams. It only cost about 40 RMB per person and was very satisfying and affordable. ☑️ Crab Catching Adventure at Low Tide In the afternoon, we went to the Rocky Beach for crab catching—this place is a paradise for low tide activities! When the tide goes out, large areas of reef are exposed, full of little crabs, snails, and fish. With a small bucket and shovel, kids can play all afternoon. The kids were excited chasing the little crabs. Although we only caught a few, the experience was very enjoyable. The scenery at Rocky Beach is stunning, with red rocks contrasting against the deep blue sea, making for very picturesque photos. Be sure to check the tide schedule! The best time is two hours before and after low tide when seafood is most abundant. Wear non-slip shoes because the reefs have shells that can easily cut you. Bring sun protection—the sun by the sea is very strong. You can buy crab-catching tools locally for just 10 RMB per set, so no need to bring your own. ☑️ Exploring Border Culture On the second day, we visited Dongxing Port, the China-Vietnam border, which has a very exotic vibe. You can see Vietnamese architecture, hear Vietnamese spoken, and find many Vietnamese specialty products for sale. The kids loved watching the big trucks coming from Vietnam one after another—it was quite a spectacle. There are many toy shops near the port with very cheap prices; we bought several toys for the kids, who were thrilled. For lunch in Dongxing, we enjoyed authentic Vietnamese flavors—Vietnamese chicken pho, spring rolls, and baguettes. The food was very authentic and affordable, costing about 30 RMB per person for a full meal. In the afternoon, we went to Wanwei Golden Beach, a 10-kilometer stretch of golden coastline that is vast and spectacular. The beach is very flat, and the water stays shallow far out, perfect for kids to play in. The kids ran around happily in the water. The sunset was breathtaking, with golden sunlight reflecting on the sea, turning the whole world golden. ☑️ Seafood Feast to the Fullest You can’t visit Fangchenggang without eating seafood! We recommend Qisha Fishing Port, where fishermen sell seafood directly at very low prices—mantis shrimp at 25 RMB per jin, crabs at 30 RMB per jin, and clams at 5 RMB per jin, truly bargain prices. We bought seafood and had it cooked at a nearby food stall, with cooking fees of 10-20 RMB per dish. Fresh and cheap, our family of three spent 200 RMB and ate until we were stuffed—it was amazing. Leshan Ancient Fishing Village is also worth a visit, with its blue brick, gray tile, and oyster shell walls giving a very rustic feel. You can also catch crabs at low tide here. The mangrove boardwalk is beautiful, and strolling there while feeling the sea breeze is very relaxing. The village has many local farmhouses serving fresh seafood caught on the spot, with excellent flavors. Accommodation 🏨 Days Wyndham Hotel Bailang Beach, Fangchenggang Right on the beach, beautiful sea view rooms, great family facilities 🏨 Saville Resort Hotel, Fangchenggang European castle style, large pool, excellent environment 🏨 Jingdao Hotel, Dongxing Next to Wanwei Golden Beach, very convenient for sunrise and sunset, great value 🏨 Gangchen International Hotel, Fangchenggang Five-star hotel in the city, spacious rooms, good service, rich breakfast
If you want to avoid crowds during the May Day holiday, I recommend this romantic seaside city.
Fangchenggang, a relatively unknown seaside city in Guangxi, is still quite popular! Recently, my best friend and I went to Liuzhou for snail rice noodles and took the high-speed train there on the way! This seaside town is perfect for a short trip 🌊 The pace is leisurely, the sea views are stunning, and you can even experience Vietnamese culture in one go. Everything you need for food, drinks, and entertainment is fantastic. For those planning a trip to Guangxi during the May Day holiday, a two-day, one-night trip to Fangchenggang is just right! 🚗Two-day, one-night itinerary👇 ✅Day 1: Arrive in Fangchenggang → Strange Stone Beach → Beach walk → Enjoy a local seafood feast ✅Day 2: Dongxing Port → Vietnamese Style Street → Shopping for local specialties → Return trip 1️⃣First stop: Strange Stone Beach 🌋 The beach is full of strangely shaped volcanic rocks. The dark brown rocks against the azure sea create a truly immersive atmosphere! Be sure to wait until dusk to watch the sunset 🌅 The setting sun dyes the sea orange-red, the sea breeze gently blows, and every snapshot is a masterpiece of atmosphere! You can stroll slowly along the rocks, wade in the water, escape the hustle and bustle of the city, and experience a truly healing and breathtakingly beautiful atmosphere. 2️⃣ After strolling along the beach, head straight to Fangchenggang for some local delicacies 🍤 Seafood from this coastal city is incredibly fresh and affordable! Salt and pepper mantis shrimp, steamed flower crab, stir-fried snails, and seafood noodles are all must-orders—the meat is tender and incredibly flavorful. Also, there are local specialties like Vietnamese chicken noodles and wind-dried flatbread, with a unique texture. Affordable and generous portions, seafood lovers will absolutely adore this—the value is off the charts! 💥 3️⃣ The next day, head to Dongxing Port 🇻🇳 to immerse yourself in the Vietnamese atmosphere! Right next to the border crossing is a Vietnamese-themed street, lined with stalls selling Vietnamese specialties: coffee, dried fruit, latex products, and a dazzling array of Vietnamese snacks. Numerous small Vietnamese shops offer authentic Vietnamese baguettes and drip coffee. Stroll leisurely, browse for trinkets, and experience the unique, vibrant atmosphere of this border town – it's off the beaten path and quite interesting. 🚄Transportation Tips🚗 1. Driving is the most convenient! We rented a car at the Fangchenggang high-speed rail station after arriving in Fangchenggang. The attractions are a bit far apart, but this allows for more freedom of movement. 2. Visitors from out of town can take the high-speed rail to Fangchenggang North Station and then take a taxi or hire a car. 3. There are buses from the city center to the Dongxing Port; they are affordable, convenient, and easy to use. Overall, Fangchenggang is perfect for a short getaway. It avoids crowds, offers the sea, sunsets, border charm, and affordable food – a perfect escape from the city for a short trip.
Top 3 Warm Winter Wellness Destinations! Escape the Cold + Hot Springs + Medicinal Cuisine, These Three Cities Cover Your Winter
When the north is hit by biting cold winds and withered plants, the warm sun in the south and the hot springs in the mountains are brewing the most pleasant winter wellness moments. Don’t want to feel dry and stuffy in a heated room, nor rush around exhausted trying to keep up with a tight schedule? The answer lies in Trip.com's popular travel notes: choose a city with a comfortable temperature and a relaxed pace, soak in hot springs, enjoy medicinal cuisine, and savor the scenery slowly—this is the right way to enjoy winter wellness. The following three cities, featured on the "2025 China Migratory Bird-Style Winter Retirement Habitat Suitability Index" list, balance warmth and comfort with wellness experiences, making them top choices for winter travel and living 👇 🌴 Fangchenggang, Guangxi: A Warm Winter Travel Secret Between Mountains and Sea ✅ Core Advantages: Ranked in the top 25, average winter daily temperature 18-22℃, humid marine climate, forest coverage over 90%, abundant negative oxygen ions, great for respiratory health ✅ Wellness Highlight: Shiwandashan Hot Springs, 42℃ natural mineral pools hidden in the mountains, morning soaks to drive away cold, evening soaks to aid sleep; after soaking, enjoy a cup of ginger jujube tea to warm you from head to toe ✅ Accommodation Recommendation: Ctrip Four-Diamond Baiyi International Hotel, fully equipped rooms, buffet restaurant with 8 dishes and 1 soup per table, Cantonese + local + Yunnan flavors, light and nourishing, perfect for elders ✅ Leisure Itinerary · Morning: Stroll along Wanwei Golden Beach, fine soft sand, every snapshot is a sea view masterpiece · Afternoon: Visit Dongxing Port, check in at the Qing Dynasty border monument, experience border culture · Evening: Watch the black sand and white waves at Bailang Beach, admire natural sea-eroded stone sculptures at Guai Stone Beach ✅ Must-Try Foods: Medicinal stewed chicken (slow-cooked with astragalus and yam), dried sandworm porridge, steamed fresh seafood; fresh ingredients and simple cooking, stomach-friendly and nourishing 🌿 Xishuangbanna, Yunnan: A Warm Winter Healing Place in the Tropical Rainforest ✅ Core Advantages: Ranked 17th, stable winter temperature 20-25℃, natural greenhouse lush greenery, a top Ctrip family wellness destination ✅ Wellness Highlights · Rainforest Oxygen Boost: Walk the forest boardwalk at the Chinese Academy of Sciences Tropical Botanical Garden, listen to streams and birdsong, fully relax body and mind · Dai-style Health Care: Dai medicinal herb hot spring bath with lemongrass, wormwood, and other herbs, combined with traditional massage, highly effective for relieving shoulder and neck pain ✅ Accommodation Recommendation: Gaozhuang Xishuangjing Hot Spring Homestay, some rooms have non-slip bathrooms and emergency call devices, right next to the Starlight Night Market, wearing Dai costumes while shopping creates a great atmosphere ✅ Leisure Itinerary · Feed elephants at Wild Elephant Valley, watch adorable elephants play in the forest, a fully healing experience · Explore and eat at Starlight Night Market, soak in rich Dai and Thai culture, take a set of ethnic-style photos ✅ Must-Try Foods: Pineapple rice, Dai-style hand-grabbed rice, lemongrass stewed chicken, steamed pumpkin with poria; sweet and sour appetizing, nourishing without heatiness ❄️ Longnan, Gansu: The Jiangnan of Long Mountains Where Ice and Hot Springs Intertwine ✅ Core Advantages: Breaks the stereotype of harsh northwest winters, a niche Ctrip winter wellness hit, unique experience of cold outside and warmth inside ✅ Wellness Highlight: Guan'egou Forest Hot Springs, mountain-built pools surrounded by bamboo groves, 42℃ mineral water, skin feels silky smooth after soaking, very private ✅ Accommodation Recommendation: Wellness homestays inside the scenic area, staff help with luggage, some rooms equipped with elder-friendly facilities, very reassuring for family stays ✅ Leisure Itinerary · Guan'egou Ice and Snow Spectacle: Take the Leigu Snow Mountain cable car to overlook the frozen canyon, stroll the rime corridor, immerse yourself in a fairy-tale winter wonderland · Slow walk around Tianchi Lake in Wen County: 18℃ constant temperature unfrozen lake, azure water with snowy peaks, every photo is a masterpiece ✅ Must-Try Foods: Dangchang clear soup lamb (slow-cooked with angelica and codonopsis), Wudu potato paste, warming and cold-dispelling, authentic northwest flavors 📌 Practical Travel Tips 1. Clothing: Layered onion-style dressing; bring sun hats and sunglasses for Fangchenggang and Xishuangbanna, and non-slip sports shoes for Longnan 2. Booking: Reserve hot spring homestays 1-2 weeks in advance; use Ctrip filters for "wellness facilities" and "elder-friendly services" to match your needs precisely 3. Items: Bring a thermos, sunscreen (UV rays are strong even in winter), common medicines; elders should prepare knee supports and non-slip slippers This winter, say goodbye to severe cold and noise. Choose a city you love, and slowly enjoy your time with warm sunshine, hot springs, and delicious food, allowing both your body and soul to fully rest and rejuvenate~
Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls on a One-Day Tour of Dongxing, a Border Town
Before going, I thought I had read enough guides, but I still fell into a few traps... (Summarized some points that other bloggers rarely mention 😭) - Dongxing is located in Fangchenggang City, Guangxi, right across from Mong Cai, Vietnam, so there are many things with a 🇻🇳 flavor~ There are also Vietnamese people doing small businesses here. ⭐Main Check-in Points: 1. Dongxing National Gate Scenic Area 2. Beilun River, the border river between China and Vietnam 3. The No. 5 Boundary Marker of the Qing Dynasty 4. China-Vietnam Beilun River Bridge 5. China-Vietnam People's Friendship Park, Ho Chi Minh Pavilion, China-Vietnam People's Revolutionary Martyrs Monument 6. Vietnam Style Street 7. Saigon Coffee - ⚠️Food & Pitfall Points: 1. Vietnamese Chicken Noodles (Hua Jie and San Jie seem to be good), but note that most noodle shops may close at 5 PM. Not sure if it's better during holidays, but it's recommended to eat early 😭😭😭 2. Street-side balut (I personally can't accept it) 3. Street-side coconuts 🥥 cost about five or six yuan each, sweet and recommended 4. Street-side French bread, about ten yuan for five or six pieces, not expensive, you can try some (the coconut-flavored ones are better than the plain ones) 6. Vietnamese snacks: instant noodles, yogurt, all around one or two yuan, worth a try. 8. Street-side spring rolls/fried bananas/fried shrimp cakes are recommended to buy from Vietnamese vendors, their prices are cheaper than local vendors (but they also leave around five or six PM) 9. Saigon Coffee, we didn't have time to drink it, just took a few photos and left in a hurry. - 🔷Dongxing is not big, the attractions are connected, walking + sharing is completely OK for a one-day tour, with a per capita cost of one or two hundred yuan. 🔷Recommended to combine with Fangchenggang Jintan Beach or Mong Cai, Vietnam for a trip. 🍎iPhones will automatically adjust the time difference, one hour behind ❗Although Vietnamese snacks are cheap, it is recommended not to buy their 🚬, they may be fake.
Refuse to be in a crowd this May Day! Come to a seaside vacation B&B in Guangxi
This one I'm quite reluctant to share... It's too comfortable to stay in The whole family is very satisfied with the trip! 🏨: Dongxing's Tea Ancient Courtyard by the seaside The room is bigger than I expected Strong design sense and reasonable layout The surrounding area is very quiet, and I slept so well at night~ 🍃The B&B's courtyard is beautifully arranged Lots of pretty green plants There are public areas with a tea pavilion, coffee house, restaurant, and book bar There's also a playful swing~children's play area~ 📖🍵☕️🍽️🛝 Thoughtfully set up a photo spot at Jintan Beach You can stay and take pictures without going out If you're tired, you can order a seafood feast at the hotel The value for money is much higher than outside The taste is very good, salty and fragrant in moderation The elders say it's delicious If you want to have fun, you can set off fireworks in the yard or go squid fishing🦑 It's just a pity that this time the visit was too rushed Next time I will definitely have a good experience~
If you can't make it to Wanning, come to Fangchenggang instead
Fangchenggang, a city full of wonder😲, is large in scale and has a dispersed layout👀. Travelers who have had a poor experience👤 are almost always those without cars🚗, simply because the traffic situation in Fangchenggang is indescribable😫. 🚝Regarding transportation🚌: It is recommended to choose self-driving🚘. There are high-speed trains running from Nanning East to Fangchenggang North from 6:30 am to 8:30 pm, with a ticket price of 43 yuan💰. PS: The inconvenience of transportation will only become apparent after arriving in Fangchenggang. Here, the bus schedules are sparse🚌, and even if you wait, there is no way to know when they will arrive😵. It is recommended to choose ride-hailing services🚗 or taxis🚕. Before taking a taxi, open the map🗺 to check the distance to your destination, so you can judge whether the driver's charge is reasonable. If it's not, you can complain to the platform🤷 or negotiate the price with the driver before getting in💰. 🏠Regarding accommodation🛏: Fangchenggang is divided into three areas: the Port Area, the Central Area, and the Fangcheng District. Attractions are mainly concentrated in the Port Area, where it is recommended for friends who drive to choose hotels🏨; the Central Area has more convenient transportation🚇, suitable for friends who do not drive. For group stays, homestays are an option, as they are generally clean and not expensive in Fangchenggang, with an average price of seventy yuan per person for a decent house🏠. During the off-season, it is recommended to stay at the Saville Resort Hotel for three hundred yuan per night📍; during the peak season, it is not highly recommended due to the high prices and large crowds👥. 💡Regarding attractions🌅: Inside the city: To the west👉 there are Sankuaishi, Bailang Beach, Guai Shi Beach, and Bailang Bay; to the east👉 there are Leshan Ancient Fishing Village, Qisha Seafood Market, and Volcano Island Park. Outside the city: There are the Sino-Vietnamese Friendship Bridge, Wanwei Golden Beach, and Dongxing Port. 1⃣Sankuaishi🧐: A popular spot for wedding photography in Fangchenggang, recommended for sisters who love taking photos, with a white church on the right⛪ (a popular check-in spot). However, during holidays and peak seasons, an entrance fee of thirty yuan may be charged🎫, while at night it is free, and you can also come to dig for crabs🦀. 2⃣Bailang Beach🌊: Accessible by bus, you can also ride a shared electric bike from Sankuaishi; friends who drive can park at the parking lot at the entrance. In the summer, it is advised to go out after three o'clock, as the beach sun is intense🌞, and visitors mainly gather on the beach near the entrance. If you walk to the left along the coastline, there are fewer people, making it easier to take photos📷. 3⃣Guai Shi Beach🪨: You can go out to sea on a fishing boat, costing three hundred yuan (negotiable down to two hundred and seventy yuan), and the seafood caught can be taken away and cooked at a restaurant, allowing you to enjoy a seafood feast🦞. 4⃣Leshan Ancient Fishing Village🏡: It is a bit far, requiring more than an hour's drive. The accommodation prices in the fishing village range from eighty to one hundred and fifty yuan, mostly family hotels. After arriving, you can view the rooms before deciding. The small fishing village is suitable for watching the sunrise and sea foraging, and if you want to experience the life of a fisherman, you can stay for a night. There are many seafood stalls by the sea, offering affordable dining (large portions). 5⃣Haizhen Road Market🐟: A market with a good price-performance ratio in the city, with varying prices, and bargaining is necessary before purchasing. The processing fee is calculated by weight, ranging from ten to twenty-five yuan. 6⃣Qisha Seafood Market🦐: Better value for money than Haizhen Road Market, with a rich variety of seafood at low prices. The processing fees are not much different from the two markets. The processing shops near the market charge relatively less (they only offer processing, not ordering). PS: At Qisha's deep-water pier, the boat fare is only two yuan, and you can take a boat to pick up shells🐚. 🤷Impressions🤔: Personally, I think Fangchenggang is worth a visit👏, suitable for enjoying a seaside holiday. Find a beautiful homestay or hotel, stay for a few days, open the door to see the sea, with few people on the streets, it's simply blissful😄. I wish everyone a pleasant holiday🎉.
Experience the slow life of Dongxing in the Chagu courtyard near the seaside
The car came from the golden beach at Wanwei, and I didn't expect that there was such an INS-style homestay hidden a few minutes away from the beach. The white villa, lawn, green trees, the small tables and chairs, swing in the yard, flowers, tea aroma, sea of books... Time slows down here, just sitting in a daze, doing nothing is already very beautiful~ You can boil tea around the stove on the lawn, stealing half a day of leisure. You can also have a courtyard lunch under the tree, local seafood combined with a mix of Chinese and Vietnamese cooking methods, making every dish full of surprises. Starfruit fish soup, lemon passion fruit shrimp, refreshing and appetizing! The wind-blown cake is the first time I have eaten it, it's thin and crisp to the point that it just disperses when the wind blows! Jingzu fried rice noodles, also known as 'registration noodles' (marriage), symbolizing the sweet crystallization of love. There are also Jingzu costumes available for dressing up and experiencing, come to the seaside to be an authentic Jingzu person~ Food guide Tea ancient courtyard Address: 41-2, Group 19, Wanwei Village, Dongxing City, Fangchenggang City, Guangxi Transportation: It is recommended to drive by yourself Stay in Dongxing by the sea in the tea ancient courtyard
What people are saying about Dongxing
Wanwei Golden Beach
When you come to Bailang Beach, you have actually come to Wanwei Golden Beach, which is quite large. Walking from one end to the other, I can feel the beauty of the beach and the changes of the beach. I can see many small crabs crawling on it and a small dead fish lying on it. Local fishermen said that they will go to the other end of the beach to catch squids at night. This is my favorite activity.
山在穷游Dongxing Border Gate Scenic Area
Standing at the Dongxing Port National Gate Scenic Area, the five-star red flag flutters in the blue sky, the "China Dongxing" boundary marker stands majestically, and the China-Vietnam Friendship Bridge, like a giant steel dragon, spans the Beilun River, connecting the territories of the two countries. This is the southwesternmost border gate of the motherland's mainland coastline, separated from Mong Cai, Vietnam by only a hundred meters. Every inch of this land bears the imprint of "the majesty of a great power." Standing before the boundary marker and looking back, behind me lies a vast landscape, and before me, exotic scenery unfolds. The solemnity of the border and the strength of the motherland strike the heart at this moment!
Bolton ChenDongxing Port
When I traveled to Dongxing with my girlfriend, one place I must visit was the Dongxing Port. After all, passing this place is considered to be out of the country. Although the port is not open now, you can still see from going out that the entire port is well built. Compared with the port on the opposite side, our port is much more prosperous and developed. I asked the staff how to go to the opposite side, and the staff replied that it is better to stay here.
大眼世界No.1 Boundary Monument of Qing Dynasty
In the 11th year of Emperor Guangxu's reign (1885), the Qing government and France signed the Sino-French-Vietnamese Treaty in Tianjin. The following year (1886), the Qing government sent personnel to meet with French boundary surveyor Dillon to survey the Sino-Vietnamese border. In the 16th year of Emperor Guangxu's reign (1890), the then prefect of Qinzhou and French officials jointly signed the "Boundary Treaty" and erected a stone boundary here, so it was called "Boundary Monument No. 1 of the Great Qing Dynasty". "Boundary Monument No. 1" is a symbol of the vicissitudes of the motherland. In fact, this boundary monument is surrounded by Chinese territory. A few dozen meters away from the boundary monument is the Beilun River. The real border between China and Vietnam is in the middle of the Beilun River, which is naturally not suitable for building boundary monuments. Therefore, this boundary monument only serves as an "indication" rather than a "definition". On the other side of the river, on the Vietnamese territory, there is also a boundary monument erected by the Vietnamese side, which also serves as an "indication".
中西南北东G219 National Highway Memorial Square
The starting point of National Highway 219 is in Dongxing, Guangxi, but the local government didn't seem to care much about it. They just put up a sculpture by the roadside, which felt a bit perfunctory. It took us a long time to find it when we went there, and the road wasn't in good condition either.
有身份的人10123Chen Mansion
Coming to Chen Mansion was an unplanned trip. I walked here unexpectedly along the small road in Dongxing, saw this French-style building, and went in to see some of the history related to the Anti-Japanese War. Although the scenic spot is not big, it is still a good base for patriotism education. If this scenic spot can be open to the public for free, it will be a better choice.
行走毛毛Sino-Vietnam Friendship Bridge
The bridge at Dongxing Port is an important transportation hub connecting Dongxing and Vietnam. Although it is no longer open to allow cruise ships to pass by, it is still a tourist attraction in Dongxing. It seems that it is spring everywhere in the year. Everyone can go out every day and bring their favorite things to camp. This is the advantage of the weather and climate in the south.
大眼世界Dongxing China-Vietnam Border River Scenic Area
On the shore, I saw Vietnamese people wearing green hats selling all kinds of famous cigarettes, plasters, coffee, etc.
远处传来China-Vietnam Friendship Park
The China–Vietnam Friendship Park in Dongxing is a peaceful and beautiful place to unwind after crossing the border. The gardens are well maintained, the walking paths are spacious, and there are plenty of great photo spots. Best of all, it's free to visit and only a few minutes from the border gate.
Bryan_22Great Qing Qinzhou Boundary Monument No. 5
I never thought that there would be such a site in Dongxing City, Fangchenggang, with a boundary monument of the Qing Dynasty, which also symbolizes the traces we left here in the past. The whole scenic spot is quite small. There will be fewer people here during the day. If it is after 10:00, there will definitely be many people coming here to take pictures. Although it is a check-in attraction, some people will definitely not go there.
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