Located in southwestern Guangxi, bordering Vietnam, Chongzuo is one of China's most typical karst regions. This magical land is renowned for its unique peaks, caves, underground rivers, and transnational waterfalls, earning it the titles of "Landscape Gallery on the China-Vietnam Border" and "Fairyland on Earth."
Chongzuo City boasts rich natural and cultural landscapes, with karst topography covering over 40% of its total area, forming numerous spectacular peak clusters, isolated peaks, and cave landscapes. Here you'll find the world's second-largest transnational waterfall—Detian Waterfall, one of China's most beautiful rural roads—Mingshi Pastoral, and the world cultural heritage Zuojiang Huashan Rock Art, among other major attractions.
Chongzuo's charm lies not only in its natural landscapes but also in its rich Zhuang ethnic culture and border customs. The Zhuang people who have lived here for generations have created a splendid culture, from ancient rock paintings to modern ethnic festivals, from unique architecture to diverse cuisine, all showcasing the unique charm of this land.
As China's gateway to ASEAN, Chongzuo has blended cultural characteristics of both China and Vietnam, forming a unique border culture. Every scenic spot here resembles an exquisite landscape painting, and every village preserves an original way of life, making it an ideal place to explore nature and humanities.
Chongzuo City is rich in tourism resources. Different areas present distinct landscapes due to differences in geographical environment and cultural background. From magnificent transnational waterfalls to tranquil and beautiful rural scenery, from mysterious cave wonders to ancient rock art, each place has its unique charm, forming Chongzuo's diverse tourism resources.
Asia's largest and the world's second-largest transnational waterfall, spanning China and Vietnam. The waterfall cascades down in three tiers, with a maximum width of over 200 meters and a depth of more than 60 meters. Its annual average water flow is about three times that of Huangguoshu Waterfall, presenting a magnificent and spectacular scene.
Known as the "Little Guilin," this area features beautiful mountains and clear waters. The Mingshi River winds through, with karst peaks staggered on both banks and smoke curling from Zhuang villages, forming a stunning rural landscape painting. It's an ideal place for photography and leisure.
A World Cultural Heritage site, it is China's largest, most content-rich, and best-preserved rock art group discovered to date. Painted on cliffs along the river, predominantly in red, it depicts numerous figures, animals, and objects, with a history of over 2,000 years.
One of China's ten famous passes and an important port on the China-Vietnam border. With a long history dating back to the Han Dynasty, originally named Zhennan Pass, it has witnessed many important historical events. The pass tower is magnificent, combining the grandeur of a military fortress with the characteristics of ethnic architecture.
One of Chongzuo's most representative cave landscapes, the cave features various beautiful and crystal-clear stalactites, resembling an underwater dragon palace under the illumination of lights. The cave is divided into several scenic areas, with "Dragon Palace Hall" and "Dragon Palace Fairyland" being the most famous, truly breathtaking.
A military fortress built during the late Qing Dynasty under the direction of the famous anti-French general Su Yuanchun. Constructed on a mountain, it has a majestic appearance. With strategically important terrain, the fortifications such as artillery platforms, city walls, and trenches are well-preserved, serving as important material for studying modern military history and offering an excellent vantage point to overlook the Zuojiang scenery.
The core reason why Chongzuo has become an internationally renowned tourist destination lies in its unique karst landform. This landform is formed by long-term dissolution of limestone, presenting various forms such as peak clusters, isolated peaks, caves, and underground rivers,构成了崇左独特的自然景观。
Chongzuo is a Zhuang ethnic settlement area where Zhuang culture has been well inherited and developed. From ancient rock art to modern ethnic festivals, from unique architectural styles to rich folk customs, all showcase the profound foundation and unique charm of Zhuang culture.
Zuojiang Huashan Rock Art is a cultural treasure left by the ancestors of the Zhuang people, depicting the living scenes and religious ceremonies of ancient Zhuang ancestors, serving as important material for studying the cultural history of the Zhuang people. Today, Zhuang song festivals, bronze drum culture, and the "Third Month Festival" (around the third day of the third lunar month) are still prevalent in the Chongzuo area, becoming important cultural resources that attract tourists.
As a China-Vietnam border city, Chongzuo's border culture is unique, witnessing the cultural exchange and integration between China and Vietnam:
| Spring (Feb-Apr) | Blossoming flowers, pleasant climate |
| Summer (May-Aug) | Abundant water, magnificent waterfalls |
| Autumn (Sep-Nov) | Clear skies, beautiful scenery |
| Winter (Dec-Jan) | Fewer tourists, mild climate |
D1: Arrive in Chongzuo → Friendship Pass → Xiaolian Cheng
D2: Detian Transnational Waterfall → China-Vietnam Border Marker No. 53
D3: Ming Shi Pastoral → Bamboo Rafting → Zhuang Villages
D4: Dragon Palace Fairyland → Zuojiang Huashan Rock Art
Add to the four-day tour: Black Water River, Anping Xian River, Encheng Landscape, Pingxiang Rosewood Cultural City, etc.
Chongzuo City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
Approximately 533 kilometers
One 5A-level scenic area, multiple 4A-level scenic areas
Zuojiang Huashan Rock Art Cultural Landscape
Zhuang (over 80% of the total population), Han, Yao, etc.
Mandarin Chinese, Zhuang, Cantonese, etc.
Features delicious snail soup and chewy rice noodles with rich ingredients
Traditional Zhuang cuisine, colored with plants, vibrant and symbolic of good fortune
A specialty influenced by Vietnam, with clear soup, tender meat, and fresh herbs
A special fermented food in Chongzuo, can be eaten with dishes or used to cook meat
