【Nanjing→Nanning→Chongzuo】3-Day 1-Night Self-Drive Adventure to Hidden Border Gems!

Discover off-the-beaten-path photogenic routes featuring karst landscapes + Asia's No.1 transnational waterfall, with bonus treasure photo spots & must-know tips! 🚗 Itinerary Highlights ✅Day1: Nanjing✈️Nanning (morning flight) → Wuxu Airport car rental (2.5h drive) → Mingshi Pastoral (stay near Fish Scale Dam) → Nali Coffee → Fish Scale Dam sunset photos ✅Day2: Detian Waterfall (morning visit) → Return to Nanning for overnight stay ✅Day3: Nanning city tour (Laoyoufen foodie stop → Qingxiu Mountain Park) → ✈️Nanjing 📍 Core Experiences & Guide 1️⃣ Mingshi Pastoral·Live Inside a Landscape Painting 🏨 Stay recommendation: Fish Scale Dam homestays ✔️ ~¥200/person, floor-to-ceiling windows facing karst peaks, 5-min walk to attractions ✔️ Pro tip: Enjoy same views as Lux* Resort 📸 Fish Scale Dam photos ✔️ Free attraction! Tiered stone bridges like piano keys on river, with rice fields & solitary peaks as backdrop. Best light at dusk (18:00-19:30) ❌ Warning: No wading! Strong currents & slippery rocks - shoot from safe bank areas ☕ Nali Coffee ✔️ Southeast Asian decor adjacent to vast rice fields🌾, one of Chongzuo's most photogenic spots! 2️⃣ Detian Waterfall·Awe-Inspiring Transnational Wonder 🎫 Ticket tips ✔️ Book online in advance: "CTS Fun Border" ¥115 package (includes shuttle) ✔️ Buy bamboo raft tickets onsite (¥48/person) for close-up waterfall views ✔️ After rafting, visit "Rice Field Coffee" for elevated views + swing photo ops ⚠️ Must-know advice 1. Water release schedule: Dry season (Dec-May) starts at 12pm; abundant flow after June 2. Essential gear: Exposed karst terrain requires hats, arm sleeves & mosquito repellent 3. Border rules: Don't reach across borders on rafts; drones require prior approval 🌞 Pack sunscreen, avoid crowds, and begin your secret borderland adventure!