# Chongzuo

Chongzuo (崇左 Chóngzuǒ) located in the southwest of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, adjacent to Vietnam, is one of the important gateway cities facing ASEAN in China. Chongzuo is famous for its unique karst landscape, with De Tian Transnational Falls, Friendship Pass and other famous attractions. This is one of the birthplaces of Zhuang culture, and ethnic minorities have a strong atmosphere. In addition, Chongzuo is also an important sugar production base in China, known as "China's sugar capital".

## Understand

Chongzuo is located in the southwest border of Guangxi, bordering Vietnam, is a border city with a deep national cultural heritage. It has a pleasant climate and abundant resources, and has spectacular natural scenery, such as De Tian Transnational Falls and Stone Scenic Forest. Chongzuo is also an important hub for China-ASEAN open cooperation and plays an important role in border trade and cultural exchanges.

### History

Chongzuo has a long history, the Qin Dynasty belonged to Xiang County, Han Dynasty set up county governance, is one of the early areas of Lingnan development. As an important birthplace of Zhuang nationality culture, Chongzuo has long been a place where ethnic minorities live, retaining rich national traditions and cultural heritage. Since modern times, Chongzuo has become an important hub for China-Vietnam border trade and cultural exchanges because of its geographical location.

### Climate

Chongzuo belongs to the subtropical monsoon climate, warm and humid throughout the year, with plenty of sunshine and abundant rainfall. The average annual temperature is about 21 ℃, winter is relatively warm, summer high temperature and rainy. Due to the variety of terrain, Chongzuo climate suitable for agricultural development, but also for the rich natural landscape to add charm.

## Get in
### By train

22.3833107.351 Chongzuo Station (崇左站), Taiping Town, Jiangzhou District. Chongzuo Station was built in 1952, is the third-class station on the Xianggui Railway, handling passenger and freight business (updated Dec 2024)
22.3574107.39112 Chongzuo South Railway Station (崇左南站), between Nanyou Expressway and Luoyue Avenue in Jiangzhou District. Chongzuo South Railway Station opened in 2020, is a passenger station on the South by high-speed railway. (updated Dec 2024)
22.448107.49763 Setan Station (濑湍站), Setan Town, Jiangzhou District. Setan Station was built in 1952, is the fourth-class station on the Xianggui Railway (updated Dec 2024)

### By road:

coach: from Nanning and other surrounding cities by long-distance bus from the bus terminal, you can go directly to Chongzuo
Self-driving: From Nanning, drive along the highway and arrive at Chongzuo City in about 1.5 hours.

## Get around
### Bus

There are several bus lines in Chongzuo , covering the main areas. Tickets are usually priced at ¥1 and stop when you wave.
| Route | Starting Point | Destination | Main Stops | Operating Hours | Fare |
| Route1 | Bus Station | Left River Cement Plant | Xinmin South → Jiangnan Road → Train Station → People's Hospital → Shipping Company → Chongzuo Bridge → Sugar Factory Road | 06:45-18:30 | ¥1 |
| Route2 | Bus Station | Left River Cement Plant | Xinmin South → Jiangzhou District Government → Labor Bureau → Chongzuo Second Bridge → Chongzuo High School → Sugar Factory Road | 06:40-18:30 | ¥1 |
| Route3 | Bus Station | Pioneer Cement Factory | Xinmin South → Jiangnan Primary School → Business Bureau → Jiangnan High School → Shuikou Lake → Wuwei Cement Factory | 06:35-18:00 | ¥1 |
| Route8 | chongzuo South Station | Main City Stops | South Station → City Hospital → Chongzuo High School → City Government | 06:30-20:30 | ¥1 |

### Taxis

There are many taxis in Chongzuo, starting at 2 kilometers ¥2 , and then ¥1.4 per kilometer. The city taxi fare is affordable, about ¥10 can be reached everywhere. Taxi complaint number: 0771-7832532.

### Hire a car

In Chongzuo , you can rent an electric car or car to easily visit various attractions. Car rental services offer flexible travel options for travelers who wish to arrange their own trips.

### Self-driving

If you have a driver's license and are familiar with the road conditions, self-driving is a convenient way to visit Chongzuo and surrounding attractions. The distance between the attractions is far, and self-driving can save time and increase flexibility.

### Travel direct bus

To get to scenic spots such as De Tian Falls, you can choose to take a direct tourist bus. The fare varies from ¥14 to ¥45 depending on the itinerary, and the round-trip fare is reduced to ¥80.

## See

* 22.3761107.35831 Leaning Pagoda (斜塔, Xiétǎ), Intersection of Zuojiang Road and Xinmin Road in Jiangzhou District (bus 3 from the bus station, make sure you tell the bus driver you want to go to the pagoda, it is 500m walk from where to bus stops). 24h. The whitewashed pagoda stands on top of a large rock in the middle of the river. When you get to the riverbank, a small boat can take you across to climb the pagoda for around ¥5. It is not possible to cross when the water is too high, mostly during the rainy season in spring/summer. free. (updated Dec 2024)
* 22.3771107.36832 Chongzuo Ecology Park (崇左生态公园, Chóngzuǒ Shēngtài Gōngyuán), Jiangzhou District Shi Jinglin Road (a minibus from the bus station (1hr, ¥10) can drop you off at the park). 08:00-18:00. A research center by Beijing University on the white-headed leaf monkey (白头叶猴 báitóu yèhóu), of which around 500 individuals live in and near this reservation. Every morning, they leave their caves to spend the day on the hilltops, then return in the evening around sunset. There are observation points around the caves. During the daytime, you most likely won't be able to see them. There are rooms to stay and a restaurant in the park, but as of July 2011 the park was virtually empty and these facilities out of service. Things may be different in the main season (Sep/Oct to Mar), when more tourists come to the area. Adult tickets are ¥36, child tickets are ¥18.. (updated Dec 2024)
* 22.3756107.35773 Stone Forest (石景林), Shijinglin Road, Jiangzhou District. 8:00-18:00. This park is arranged around some natural carst stone formations that form a landscape somewhat similar to a forest made of stone. Smaller than similar parks near Yunnan's Kunming, this park is nevertheless a pleasant spot, and much less visited. Adult tickets are ¥36, child tickets are ¥18.. (updated Dec 2024)
* 22.3764107.35794 Chongzuo Zhuang Nationality Museum (崇左市壮族博物馆), New Min Road, Jiangzhou District. 09:00-17:00. Contrary to its name, this large museum is only partly on the customs and culture of the Zhuang ethnic group, but dedicates the majority of its three floors to a well-designed exhibition on the Huashan rock paintings that were painted along the nearby Zuojiang River some 2,000 years ago and are today a UNESCO World Heritage site. Free entrance. (updated Dec 2024)

## Do

22.7492106.85531 Detian Waterfall (德天瀑布), in the southwest direction. 08:00-17:00. One of the largest waterfalls in Asia, located on the border with Vietnam. A beautiful natural attraction ideal for hiking, photography, and exploring. ¥100. (updated Dec 2024)
22.3506107.36082 Mingxi Garden (明溪花园), Mingxi Town. 09:00-18:00. A picturesque garden featuring stunning landscapes, traditional Zhuang architecture, and cultural performances. Ideal for a relaxing stroll and cultural immersion. ¥30.

## Buy

22.3761107.35771 Chongzuo International Market (崇左国际市场), No. 8, Zhongshan Road. 08:00-21:00. A bustling market offering local products, clothing, electronics, and fresh produce. It's a great place to experience local life and pick up souvenirs. (updated Dec 2024)

## Eat

107.360122.37511 Chongzuo Food Street, Intersection of Kam Siu Road and Wu Yi Road. It is famous for its local cuisine such as "Zhangji Rice Noodles", "Laos Zhao Bulgogi" and various barbecue snacks. It is a good place to experience authentic local tastes. (updated Dec 2024)

## Drink

Zhuang Ethnic Rice Wine (壮族米酒): Rice wine is a traditional beverage in the Guangxi region, and Zhuang Ethnic Rice Wine is likely a traditional rice wine brewed by the local Zhuang ethnic group, offering a unique flavor.
Bitter Gourd Juice (苦瓜汁): In some parts of Guangxi, especially in tropical climates, people often consume bitter gourd juice. Bitter gourd is believed to have heat-clearing and detoxifying properties, making bitter gourd juice a refreshing and thirst-quenching beverage.
Guangxi Longan Sugar Water (广西龙眼糖水): Longan Sugar Water is a traditional sweet dessert in Guangxi, made by simmering fresh longan fruit with rock sugar and water, presenting a delightful and sweet taste.
Guangxi Sour Plum Soup (广西酸梅汤): Sour Plum Soup is a refreshing and thirst-quenching beverage made from sour plums and rock sugar. It is a common choice for cooling down in the hot summer months.

## Sleep

22.3812107.35781 Chongzuo Grand Hotel (崇左大酒店), 88 Jinxiu Road. (updated Dec 2024)
22.3518107.40022 Zhuang Village Guesthouse (壮族村客栈), the foot of Mt. Shirakami. (updated Dec 2024)

## Go next

* Nanning - to the east
* Baise - to the north
* Fangchenggang - to the south
* Pingxiang - to the west by train
Outside of China:
* Lang Son - Vietnam to the west (via Dong Dang