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Guangxi Chongzuo • Recommended Attractions • Detian Transnational Waterfall: The largest transnational waterfall in Asia and the fourth largest in the world. It is located in Detian Village, Shuolong Town, Daxin County, spanning the border between China and Vietnam. The waterfall is tall and majestic, with a powerful, direct plunge. Visitors can take a bamboo raft to experience the spectacular waterfall up close. It is open from 7:30am–6:30pm, with tickets costing CNY 80/person and a round-trip sightseeing bus costing CNY 35/person. • Mingshi Pastoral Scenic Area: Known as "Little Guilin," it features beautiful mountains and clear waters surrounded by lush hills. It is a scenic area known for its natural landscapes and pastoral scenery. The popular TV series *The Journey of Flower* was filmed here. It is recommended to stay overnight. Tickets (including bamboo raft) cost CNY 110. • Friendship Pass: One of the nine famous passes in ancient China, known as the "Second Greatest Pass in the World," located near the Sino-Vietnamese border in Pingxiang City, Chongzuo. It has witnessed the historical changes of the Sino-Vietnamese border and is a symbol of Sino-Vietnamese friendship. Tickets cost CNY 50, and a 2-hour visit is recommended. • Huashan Rock Paintings: Located in the Zuojiang River Basin in Ningming County, they were painted by the ancestors of the Zhuang people from the Warring States period to the Eastern Han Dynasty. The paintings are rich in content, simple in style, and bright in color, with significant artistic and archaeological value. In 2016, they were included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Tickets cost CNY 90, and a 2-hour visit is recommended. • Recommended Food • Chongzuo Sagao (Steamed Rice Cake): Made from glutinous rice flour, sugar, sesame seeds, and other ingredients, it has a delicate, sweet, and melt-in-your-mouth texture. • Daxin Kuding Tea: The tea leaves are green and lustrous, and the tea liquid is yellow-green and bright. It has a fresh, mellow, and sweet taste, and has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, and reducing fat and weight. • Pingxiang Spring Rolls: Thin pancakes are wrapped with bean sprouts, vermicelli, chicken, shrimp, and other ingredients, and then deep-fried. The outer skin is crispy, the filling is rich, and the taste is delicious. • Transportation Guide: Chongzuo City is only 98 km away from Nanning Wuxu Airport, and can be reached directly by expressway in 1 hour. Shanxi Datong • Recommended Attractions • Yungang Grottoes: One of the four famous grottoes in China, with a history of more than 1,500 years. There are a large number of grottoes, Buddha statues, and murals, showing the artistic style and the prosperity of Buddhist culture during the Northern Wei Dynasty. • Huayan Temple: One of the earliest and best-preserved Huayan Buddhist temples in China. The buildings and Buddha statues in the temple have extremely high artistic value. • Datong Ancient City Wall: This ancient city wall has witnessed the historical changes of Datong. Visitors can stroll on the city wall and admire the city's scenery. • Recommended Food • Daoxiao Noodles (Knife-Cut Noodles): A special pasta in Shanxi, famous for its unique production method and chewy texture. • Datong Liangfen (Mung Bean Jelly): It has a smooth taste and is very delicious with special seasonings. • Yang Za Sui (Mutton Offal Soup): Stewed from various sheep offal, it is nutritious and delicious. • Transportation Guide: Datong has an airport and a high-speed railway station, making transportation convenient. Yunnan Pu'er • Recommended Attractions • Pu'er Tea Horse Road: An important passage for ancient tea-horse trade, with beautiful scenery along the way, full of historical traces. • Jingmai Mountain: One of the main producing areas of Pu'er tea. Visitors can visit tea plantations and learn about the production process of Pu'er tea. • Sun River National Forest Park: It has rich animal and plant resources, and visitors can experience the charm of nature here. • Recommended Food • Pu'er Tea: A specialty of Yunnan, with many varieties, mellow taste, and anti-oxidation and lipid-lowering effects. • Dai Bamboo Rice: Rice and various ingredients are placed in bamboo tubes and baked. It has a unique taste and a bamboo fragrance. • Wa Chicken Rice: A traditional delicacy of the Wa ethnic group, with chicken and rice as the main ingredients, it tastes delicious. • Transportation Guide: Pu'er has an airport and a high-speed railway station, making transportation convenient. Gansu Longnan • Recommended Attractions • Guan'egou National Forest Park: The scenery is beautiful, with mountains and rivers, as well as rich natural and cultural landscapes. • Wanxiang Cave: One of the famous karst caves in China, with a large number of stalactites and stalagmites in the cave, with unique shapes and spectacular scenery. • Wenxian Baima River: A scenic spot mainly featuring natural scenery. The river is calm and clear, and the mountains on both sides are beautiful and the scenery is pleasant. • Recommended Food • Longnan Smoked Pork: Made with traditional smoking methods, it has a mellow taste. • Dangchang Potato Flour Pudding: Made with potatoes as the main ingredient, it has a delicate taste and is rich in nutrition. • Wenxian Canned Tea: A traditional drink with a rich aroma and unique taste. • Transportation Guide: Longnan has an airport and a railway station, making transportation convenient. The above guide is for reference only. It is recommended to adjust it according to your own time and interests.
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