Not Chiang Mai, but truly in Guangxi! Just a 2.5-hour drive from Nanning with fewer crowds and stunning scenery

Discover a hidden gem amidst the mountains and waters✨ Guangxi Daxin Mingshi Pastoral Area is simply a secluded paradise! The idyllic landscape just 3 hours from Nanning has captured my heart~ Day 1: 📍Mingshi Pastoral Area Feels like stepping into a live landscape painting! Recommend renting a bicycle for touring (¥30/day), with super photogenic cycling routes. Must-visit spots: Mingshi Bridge, Pastoral Viewing Platform, Zhuang Ethnic Village. Bamboo rafting is a must-try (¥128/person) - a 90-minute journey showcasing karst landscape wonders 😍 After touring, head to the food street for a Zhuang-style winnowing basket feast (¥60/person) - the sour fish soup and five-color sticky rice are amazing! Day 2: 📍Detian Waterfall Just 40 minutes' drive from Mingshi lies the world's second-largest transnational waterfall on the China-Vietnam border (¥80 ticket). Arrive before 10am for perfect photo lighting. Take a bamboo raft to the waterfall base (¥30) - the misty spray is breathtaking! Nearby Vietnamese street offers cheap and delicious coffee and durian cakes~ Tips: 1️⃣Best season: May-October when rice fields are emerald green 2️⃣Mosquito protection & sunscreen! Bring repellent and hats 3️⃣Recommended homestay: Mingshi Villa with pastoral-facing balcony 4️⃣Don't miss sunset walks along field ridges - breathtaking views Transport Guide: 🚗Self-drive: 3-hour direct from Nanning Airport 🚌Bus: From Nanning Langdong Station to Daxin County, then transfer to scenic shuttle Hidden Experiences: Learn to make five-color rice with local Zhuang people, join free bonfire parties at dusk, and wear ethnic-style dresses for photos~