Travel Notes | Guangxi Ink Painting Journey (2): Journey to Border Towns
After leaving Yangshuo, the small group returned to the highway and began the second leg of their journey. Starting from Xiyue Yunlu, passing through Nanning, the destination is Luoyue Pastoral Self-driving Tour Camp in Daxin County, Chongzuo City. The whole journey takes about 7 hours and 600 kilometers.
Yangshuo -> Binyang Service Area (about 310 kilometers) -> Nanning Vientiane City (about 98 kilometers, just to buy a Starbucks when passing by) -> Daxin Luoyue Pastoral Self-driving Tour Camp (about 190 kilometers)
In 2017, Zhejiang Satellite TV had a variety show called "We Are 17 Years Old", one of which was filmed at Detian Waterfall. I used to travel to Guangxi, from Guangxi to Guizhou, but I never thought of going to the southwest border. Thinking of the cross-border waterfall on TV, I decided to go see it with Maowa.
This section is the second section of the Guangxi trip, and it is also the busiest section:
D4 starts from Yangshuo, passes through Nanning, arrives at Daxin County, and stays in Daxin
D5 Play Daxin + Mingshi Pastoral . Go to Detian Waterfall, stay at Detian Waterfall
D6 You Detian + Tongling Grand Canyon + Goose Spring, stay in Jingxi
D7 Head to Beihai via Nanning
This section was a section that the dog slave himself had never set foot on. With excitement, the small group moved forward.
broad roads and clouds,
An inexplicable fit,
low pressure clouds
There is a majestic momentum
Sleepy furry baby
On average, we see one car every ten kilometers
The largest service area on the way from Yangshuo to Nanning is the Binyang service area. The service area is clean, but there are few businesses and few open restaurants. There is a KFC, but pets are not allowed in, so the gang randomly chose a small shop selling Binyang sour powder. The chance encounter with sour powder was like fate. The surging love, accompanied by raging saliva and activated stomach acid, incinerated a whole bowl of sour powder in half a minute.
From then on, it was announced that Binyang Sour Noodles would empathize with Binyang Sour Noodles and officially break up with Guilin Rice Noodles.
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Even the advertisements use fur dolls as the protagonists
Love at first sight Binyang Sour Powder
Before entering the beautiful and sparsely populated southwest of Guangxi, the small group made a special detour to Nanning, the capital city, to buy the last cup of fancy coffee during this journey.
After a short stay in Vientiane City, I must say that today’s urbanization has become formulaic. The Vientiane City in Shenzhen, Shenyang and Nanning are so alike that I almost forget where I am. Not to mention, there are also Taikoo Hui, which is very similar, and Wanda Plaza, which is sweeping across second- and third-tier cities. Therefore, the meaning of being on the road is to see more different scenery and revive the numb five senses.
I first found Leiping Town because I was not sure whether there was accommodation in the Detian Scenic Area. According to my search criteria, Luoyue Self-Driving Camp came out on top every time, so I made the decision on impulse. Then, I discovered that there was actually a small inn a few dozen meters away from Detian Scenic Area, so I called Luo Yue to discuss it. After several communications, I found that the person in charge was not only polite, but also showed a strong customer-centered concept in his speech, and the desire to visit Lei Ping was born.
Due to road construction, the elevated exit of the camp was recently blocked. So, we took the county road, bypassing a large area of uninhabited sugar cane land, and passing a village with a similar name to Changshou Village. The drive took 1 hour longer than originally planned, and we drove several times without doubting our lives before we finally arrived in Luoyue. .
Before setting off, I never imagined that Daxin Club would be an important highlight of this trip. Thanks to the arrangement, we came to Luoyue, and then met Boss Li again.
Boss Li, a former civil servant, is flexible, bold and attentive, hospitable and talkative. He is the soul of the camp and the driving force behind Daxin’s tourism. If you go there to play, you can ask him to help plan it, and you will be sure to have a great time and never forget to return.
Everything is ready, all we need is tourists
Arriving on the first day, I was very nervous. Because that stretch of county road and country road was too desolate, when I first saw Luo Yue, I felt like I had entered a dark store with its luxurious decoration and tourist-free lobby. At this moment, we met Boss Li who was about to go out.
The campground is quite large and divided into multiple accommodation areas.
Boss Li took us around and found that the camp was larger than expected, with multiple accommodation areas and tent-themed rooms. He warmly invited us to watch the show (Zhuang performance) and bonfire in the evening. Later, I learned that although we were the only ones tonight, the actors insisted on performing and the hotel still arranged a bonfire, hoping to give the guests the best experience.
From Boss Li’s circle of friends, I saw that large troops from other cities in Guangxi later arrived in time for the National Day. I was happy that their business was booming, and at the same time I felt lucky that I was lucky enough to avoid the crowds.
After pestering Boss Li to ask about the situation of Detian Waterfall, he personally made a few phone calls and asked friends in the management company, confirming the fact that pets are no longer allowed in the scenic spot since the management company was changed in September. Thinking that the children could not enter Detian Waterfall, Gou Nu's mood suddenly fell to the bottom.
At this time, Boss Li proposed to arrange for us to try their characteristic wilderness crossing tomorrow morning (originally it was suggested that we could drive the off-road motorcycle they provided, but considering the safety of the owners, we ultimately decided to drive a seven-person vehicle by ourselves), and discussed a few options route, and finally decided to go to the uninhabited valley to let the baby go.
Luo Yue's room was clean and hygienic, with plenty of hot water and powerful air conditioning. It was just a rainstorm overnight, and the sound of thunder echoed in the mountains.
The planned trip to the Blackwater River the next day had to be canceled.
Smart rolled powder
I have been worried that the rain will not stop, but according to tour guide Hei Zhuangge, it usually rains soon. So, based on Boss Li’s recommendation, I set off to the town first, eating rolled noodles while waiting for the rain to stop.
The happiness that a furry doll wants
After finishing the rolled noodles, the heavy rain still didn’t stop.
While returning to Luoyue and waiting for the rain to stop, we were arranged to go to a restaurant and cafe on the second floor. The homemade Dongding Oolong and Modu fried melon seeds were unexpectedly put to use before arriving at Weizhou Island.
I didn’t know how big the restaurant on the second floor was until I came here. It is said that they host a lot of team and team building activities, but today the three of us and four people can enjoy it. The masters ran wildly and chased each other in a space of nearly 600 square meters. Just from the wild screams, they knew that this was the happiness they wanted!
Lei Ping is very interesting an alternative and wonderful
Finally at noon, the sky started to clear up.
Leaving Luoyue and heading towards the way we came, we started the journey of "Leiping is fun".
Driving along the dusty road, we suddenly turned into a small village. Without any signs or instructions, this small village actually has a nearly 500-year-old Tutu Temple and a state government. Brother Hei Zhuang ran directly to the village chief's house to get the key, and then took us into the state government office.
After watching the toast, it’s time for today’s highlight
There is actually a farmer living in the uninhabited valley at the entrance of the valley. It takes about 20 minutes to drive along the narrow single-track road from the abandoned hydropower station.
The wonderful thing about the uninhabited valley is that it is surrounded by mountains, beautiful scenery, and a large meadow in the center. This natural meadow is different from the green waves of the Mongolian grasslands. The grass is short and dense, like a well-maintained sports lawn. It is said that when Boss Li and others discovered this place by chance, they would drive their RV to take guests here for picnics, bonfires, and overnight stays to watch the stars.
Coming to this magical land, even the always cautious dog slave unconsciously let go of his master's lifeline. All of a sudden, the four King Kongs were running in all directions like running water.
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Facts have proved that the Shiba Inu actually did not "let go". They just need a lot of space to run wild. At the end of the race, you may be like Fulu Ankang, who takes the initiative to drink water and returns to the car to express that you want to go home.
Entering Changliu Wonderland
Only a 45-minute drive from Luoyue, there is a famous scenic spot "Mingshi Pastoral".
After leaving the uninhabited valley and returning to Luoyue, we set off for Detian Waterfall. Passing by "Mingshi Pastoral" on the way, the small group took advantage of the ample time and made an impromptu trip to worship the famous scenic spot in Hengdian, Guangxi. Not to mention the distance, "Flower Thousand Bones", which has become a hit in recent years, was filmed here. The Changliu Wonderland that often appears in the drama is Mingshi Pastoral.
Mingshi Pastoral is an expensive scenic spot, but there is actually not much scenery worth browsing in the scenic spot.
The scenic viewing platform is outside the scenic area, about 1,000 meters away from the parking lot of the scenic area. Walking along the road, you will encounter a stall set up by locals with a sign saying "Observation Deck" and charging a fee. If there is no one at the stall, you can climb up directly to have a look. Without picking up a hair, you can climb the mountain and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
I couldn’t help but give the dogs a warm welcome at the ticket office
Walk with the eager anticipation of tourists at the cruise pier,
Finally, we bought tickets and boarded the boat,
Let the children play with the stuffed animals.
During the half-hour cruise, I mostly chatted with my companions and gnawed melon seeds and peanuts. The scenery along the way was lackluster. On the contrary, the furry child played with the children all the way, and everyone looked quite satisfied.
After a brief stay, we left Mingshi Pastoral and headed to Detian Village, Shuolong Town.
The waterfall is in Detian Village, Shuolong Town, 10 kilometers away from the Detian Waterfall Sightseeing Bus Ticket Check-in Office. The main parking spaces are concentrated in the sightseeing car diversion center. There are not many parking spaces in the village. It is best to stay in a hotel in the village the night before to find a seat. There are ticket offices at the distribution center and the main entrance, so there is no need to rush to buy tickets.
Picture: Detian Village Hotel Street
Stay in China during the day and return to Vietnam at night
Generally, tour groups come during the day and leave after seeing the waterfall. Therefore, this small border town is not as noisy as expected. At night, you can vaguely hear the sound of water flowing in the distance. There is a small balcony in front of every house, and they provide delicious dishes. Many waiters and shop assistants are Vietnamese girls who come to work during the day and return to Vietnam at night.
Hotel entrance
The small dining room of the inn next door
Have a sip of Vietnamese beer,
Good luck tomorrow
Border people friendly shop.
The Vietnamese clerk's Mandarin is anything but ordinary.
In friendly stores, the most common items are plastic slippers.
Mr. Fu invites the dog slave to drink a cup of authentic Vietnamese coffee
Missed Detian Waterfall
The scenic spot started welcoming guests at seven o'clock. Because I was feeling uneasy, I decided to negotiate with the staff at 6:30 and try my best to get the last chance.
Bring your backpack and be ready to carry your master on your back at any time
Carry the children in pet backpacks. When the first staff member showed up at the ticket gate, they didn't even realize what we were carrying. It wasn’t until the owner twisted his body that he realized we had brought a “pet” with us! After a quarter of an hour of negotiation, no matter how hard we tried, the other party firmly told us that since the new management company took office, no pet has successfully entered since September. Just arriving a month late, the furry kids missed the waterfall.
Attractions that the master is not allowed to enter,
The dog slave was already in a bad mood.
We can only rely on PHOTOSHOP to bring Ah Fu in.
Detian 2018
09-28 (Autumn)
The most worth-seeing monument No. 53 and the Vietnam Border Trade Market were closed. There are various rumors on the Internet, some say it was destroyed, and some say the relationship between China and Vietnam is tense. In fact, locals told us that the real reason is that the original old border trade market will be transformed into a large modern duty-free shop, with one built in each country. Without these two things worth seeing, a simple waterfall would seem very monotonous. It takes about 10 minutes of brisk walking one way from the entrance to the waterfall. It only took the dog slave 30 minutes to complete the tour of the waterfall park.
Due to Detian's incompetence, the tour ended early, and the small group headed early to the Psychic Grand Canyon where they had originally planned to visit in the afternoon.
Psychic Grand Canyon
The Tongling Grand Canyon is located in Jingxi County, Baise City. Starting from the entrance, it is surrounded by dense trees and continues to descend until the entrance of the cave. From here, there are caves, stalactites, primeval forests, waterfalls, waterfalls in caves, canyon streams, underground rivers, etc. Fulu Ankang's footsteps become lighter and faster as he walks, and the scenery also surprises the dog slaves.
Psychic Grand Canyon
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caves and
stalactites
After being treated coldly by Detian, the fur dolls showed enthusiasm to their beloved psychic Grand Canyon. Even passing water sources that I usually don't like, I walked very briskly.
need to be extra careful
The exit is at the other end of the canyon. After walking the entire journey, I should have taken the scenic shuttle bus back to the entrance to pick up the car. However, because the dispatcher explained that it was not convenient for pets to ride together, we walked back. The whole journey is uphill, about 5 kilometers. If you are physically exhausted, you can have one person ride to pick up the car and come back to pick up the others.
What should I do if I lose my ID card while traveling?
Just climbing up from the canyon, when the three of us and four of us were out of breath, we suddenly discovered that someone had lost his wallet! In the huge canyon, RMB, ID cards, gas cards, and credit cards were all left behind enthusiastically. Detian was shopping so hastily and quickly, it turned out that fate wanted us to take some time to look for our wallets.
The wallet was not found in the end, but I learned a bit about how to deal with the situation.
Report the loss of bank cards, gas cards, etc. first
Go to the nearest police station to report the loss of your ID card.
To stay and take a boat, you can use your driver's license and proof of loss report
Take a flight or train to the public security unit at the station to apply for a one-time ID card
Go home and apply for a new ID card
Healing Goose Spring
In order to apply for a lost report certificate, I decided to go to Jingxi City. Seeing that it was still early, we decided to go for a stroll at the nearby Goose Spring before heading into the city.
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The area of Equan is neither big nor small. Because I went at the wrong season and time, it seemed a bit bleak. Pavilions, pavilions, and various trestles are set against the blue and green water. It can be imagined that the scenery should be quite beautiful when the mist takes off in the early morning, or in the flower season. At this time, there were not many tourists, so the small group had a relaxing meal of wontons and snacks in Goosequan. The gentle Goosequan soothed the heart that was lost because of the loss of wallet.
The stall owner fishes fish directly from the river.
Fried and eaten on site
Just cast a net and there will be many
The affectionate Fuwa is begging to be fed
A night in the border town of Jingxi
99.4% of residents in the border town of Jingxi are Zhuang. The hotel security guard told us that most of their surnames are now Han surnames that have been changed to Han surnames after Chineseization. When walking on the street, nine out of ten people I meet are from the Zhuang ethnic group.
It was a bit chilly at night, so I chose a beef hotpot restaurant with high ratings. With infinite expectations, he finally returned disappointed. The soup base is not flavorful enough and the beef is too old to bite! Before leaving, Mao Wa stood by the cashier. When she looked up, she saw "Fresh Yulin Dog Meat" written on it... She was so frightened that she broke into a sweat and quickly dragged her away.
Jingxi City is not big, and its biggest feature is the Jinshan Mountain and Silver Mountain in the city center. The motherland’s tourism philosophy, “lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets”, has been implemented in Jingxi. There is Jinshan and Yinshan Community here. There is Dalongtan Reservoir nearby, connected to the Wetland Park, and miles of rivers and green belts.
The small dam of the reservoir, in such a modern city, there are still people washing clothes casually by the pool.
The blue warning sign says no swimming, but goose. . . . .
Scenery along the river that runs through the outskirts of the county
In the next section, I gathered with my family and other friends and started to enter the comfortable vacation mode. Sunshine and beaches, from Beihai Silver Beach to Weizhou Island’s nameless beach, watch the children dig holes!
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