7-Day In-Depth Exploration: China-Vietnam Border & Bama Longevity Village
7-Day Southern China Border & Longevity Secrets Expedition
Journey Route:
Nanning → Du’an → Nandan → Fengshan → Bama → Jingxi → DetianCore Experience: “One Foot in Two Nations”
Walk across the iconic Detian Transnational Waterfall where China meets Vietnam, then delve into Guangxi’s most pristine landscapes and longevity villages.
A suggested 7-day itinerary：
| Date | tourist attraction |
| D1 Entering Nanning |
Arrival in Nanning + Historic “Three Streets & Two Alleys” |
| D2 Nanning-Duanan-Nandan |
Water Snowflakes Jiudun Tiankeng |
| D3 Nan Dan |
The Yao People’s Sky Realm Underground Wine Ocean |
| D4 Nan Dan-Feng Shan-Ba Ma |
Baimo Cave Sanmen Sea Longevity Village |
| D5 Bama-Jingxi |
Goose Spring Jiuzhou Ancient Town |
| D6 Jingxi-De Tian-Nanning |
Detian Transnational Waterfall Mingshi Countryside Nanning Nightlife |
| D7 leaving Nanning |
After the trip ends, we will see you off at the airport. |
Travel experience：
Visiting centenarians in Bama to unlock the secrets of longevity
key attractions：
Nine Dun Sky Window Group, a river that blooms, known as the Mount Everest of China’s underwater world.
The Yao People’s Sky Realm
Xiaozhong secret paradise Guangxi Sianben Na, a fairyland fallen into the human world
Sanmen Sea, known as China’s Similan Islands, is hailed as the ‘Sapphire of the World’. By boat, one can enter waters that resemble Tiffany blue jelly, with limestone caves overhead. On clear days, the water even glows.
Trendy people check-in at popular shopping districts.：
Nanning Historical and Cultural Street District – Three Streets and Two Alleys
Both San Street and Li Alley have preserved many traditional buildings from the late Qing Dynasty and early Republican era. The area is bustling with life from morning till night.
tasting gourmet food:
Savor the Zhuang ethnic ‘Bamboo Tray Feast’ and indulge in Bama fragrant pork—a culinary journey through Guangxi’s flavors.
节Best Time to Go:
Spring, summer, autumn, and winter; Qingming Festival, Double Ninth Festival; try to avoid major holidays (China’s National Day, Chinese New Year, Canton Fair, ASEAN Expo); travel during off-peak times to avoid crowds; most importantly, save money!
A detailed 7-day itinerary：
The following itinerary is for your reference. If you have other needs, we would be honored to arrange professional travel planners for you, who will tailor a personalized itinerary based on your interests, schedule, and budget.。
Day 1 Departure from Nanning
Welcome to Nanning! To ensure a worry-free journey, your personal guide will meet you at the airport arrivals hall, then take you by bus to check into the hotel, and visit the famous historical and cultural district of Sanjie Liangxiang.
Dinner arrangements: Dinner
Transportation: Bus
Hotel options:
Nanning Hotel (4-star)
Nanning Liyuan Vienna International Hotel (5-star)
Day 2: Nanning to Du’an to Nandan
After breakfast, we boarded the bus heading to Du’an Yao Autonomous County—a forgotten corner of China so heartbreakingly beautiful it feels like a secret the world missed. Here, the Jiudun Tiankeng Cluster awaits: a river that “blooms” with azure springs, where underwater sinkholes plunge hundreds of meters deep, earning the title of “China’s Underwater Everest.
Meal arrangements: breakfast & lunch & dinner
Transportation: bus & high-speed train
Hotel options:
Yao Wang Tian Xia Mansion Hotel (4-star)
China Nandan Mineral Hot Spring Geomagnetic Resort Hotel (5-star)
Day 3 Nan Dan
Special gift: Miao ethnic costume dressing experience。
Meal arrangements: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Transportation method: bus
Hotel options:
Yao Wang Tian Xia Mansion Hotel (4-star)
China Nandan Mineral Hot Spring Geomagnetic Resort Hotel (5-star
Day 4: Nandan – Fengshan – Barren
After breakfast，Trek through Baimo Cave’s ethereal chambers.Noon: Glide past glowing sinkholes at Sanmen Sea. Afternoon: Stroll the village’s “Longevity Trail” by sunset.
Pro Tip: Pack a waterproof phone case—you’ll want to snap the surreal “Tiffany-blue” waters!
Meal arrangements: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Transportation: bus
Hotel selection: Bama Shouxiang International Hotel (4-star)
Day 5: Barma to Jingxi
We woke up naturally this morning. Today’s journey takes us to Jingxi, a small border town between China and Vietnam. Jingxi is renowned for its climate, which is said to be better than Kunming’s, and its landscapes that surpass those of Guilin. We will mainly visit two places: E Pool and the ancient town of Jiuzhou
Goose Spring (also known as Lingquan, or “Divine Spring”) is located in Exian Village, Xinjing Town, Jingxi City. It is one of the three most famous springs in Southwest China and serves as the source of Detian Falls—the largest transnational waterfall in Asia.
Renowned for its crystal-clear waters and breathtaking natural scenery, Goose Spring is like a real-life “Peach Blossom Spring” (a Chinese utopian paradise). The area is serene and picturesque, offering a soothing retreat. The scenic spot is relatively small, and a visit of 1-2 hours is sufficient to explore its beauty
Jiuzhou Ancient Town, renowned for its picturesque karst mountains, crystal-clear waters, and idyllic countryside scenery, is often regarded as a microcosm of Jingxi’s natural beauty.
With its eternal spring-like climate, the town has earned the nickname “Little Guilin” for its dreamy landscapes of winding rivers, lush rice paddies, and towering limestone peaks.
Meal arrangements: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Transportation method: bus.
Hotel selection: Jingxi Changfeng International Hotel (4-star).
Day 6: Jingxi – Detian – Nanning
After breakfast, our guide and driver took us to the Detian Scenic Area in Chongzuo City, where we visited the magnificent Detian Transnational Waterfall.
As the largest transnational waterfall in Asia and the fourth largest in the world, the Detian Waterfall straddles the border between China and Vietnam, creating a breathtaking natural spectacle. Its thunderous cascades and misty spray, set against lush greenery, make it a truly unforgettable sight
The waterfall cascades down towering cliffs with tremendous force, creating a majestic and almost otherworldly spectacle—like a scene straight out of a fairy tale.
This breathtaking location has served as a filming site for several famous TV dramas, including The Journey of Flower, Time in a Bottle (Tea is Best at Home), and Wine is Best at Home, further enhancing its reputation as a real-life paradise.
Then we took a bamboo raft to tour the Ming Shi Countryside, and returned to Nanning to visit the famous check-in spot – Nanning Night.
Meal arrangements: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Transportation method: bus.
Hotel options: Nanning Hotel (4-star),
Nanning Liyuan Vienna International Hotel (5-star).
Day 7: Nanning – Departure City
Today’s itinerary starts with a visit to Qingxiu Mountain. At the end of your 7-day deep exploration tour of the Sino-Vietnamese border and Bama Longevity Village, return home warmly based on your flight time.
Meal arrangement: breakfast and lunch
Transportation based on: bus
hotel selection：
Recommendation for boutique hotels to enrich your travel experience.
Membership fee quotation：
The price depends on your travel plans, travel dates, number of people, and the hotel and meal preferences you choose.
The price includes：
- travel bus
- Chinese-English bilingual tour guide
- The attractions, hotels, and meals listed on the itinerary.
- Travel insurance
- 24/7 customer service hotline during travel
