Scenic spot introduction:

The Nanxi River Scenic Area at the mouth of the river is famous for its rivers, caves and Yao customs. It is a pearl on the border between China and Vietnam. The Nanxi River, with abundant water, flows through towns and forests, accompanied by trains, and finally merges into the Red River. The scenery along the coast is unparalleled and the biological value is extremely high. In recent years, many tourists have come here specially for sightseeing, border trade and shopping, and to experience the unique customs.

Attractions distribution:

Nanxi River is located northwest of Nanxi Town, about 32 kilometers away from the mouth of the border fortress. The scenic area includes more than 10 scenic spots, including Yuanshi Cave, Yunnan-Vietnam Railway, Lotus Cave Stone Carvings, Daweishan National Nature Reserve, Huayu Cave National Forest Park, and Nanxi River Rafting. Many tourists will also leave the country here to visit Lao Cai, Hanoi and other places in Vietnam.

Scenic spot qualifications:

Provincial scenic spots

Scenic spot features:

Leisure, rafting, ecological tourism, border tourism, rafting, railways, mountains, rivers, forests
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

travelling guideline:

1. The best rafting time is June and July every year. The whole journey takes about three hours. It is best to bring your own food.

2. Shopping in Vietnam Commodity Street after sightseeing is the most unmissable option for tourists.

Best time to visit:

summer

Shopping recommendations:

(Shopping) mainly offers Vietnamese specialty products, such as coffee, handicrafts, perfumes, etc.; eyeless pineapples, bananas and other local specialty fruits.

(Food) Lemongrass grilled fish, bayou roasted pork, fried spring rolls, meat-filled vegetable buns, and sashimi.

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Yunnan Province>Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture>Honghe County>Nanxi Town

How to get there:

Bus route: You can take the train to Nanxi, then rent a car locally or transfer to a long-distance bus.

Self-driving route: Kaihe Expressway → S235, just pass through Nanxi Town County.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Nanxi River ticket price:

Rafting: 188 yuan/person, including insurance, mineral water, and sun hat.

Scenic area opening hours:

09:00-16:00

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