7-day trip to Rong County for visiting relatives and ancestral worship, plus a visit to Detian Waterfall and Barma Longevity Village
This itinerary is specially designed for overseas Chinese with ancestral roots in Rong County and Beilun to visit their relatives and pay respects to their ancestors. Over the course of 7 days, we can experience the ancestral hometown’s clan culture, admire the beautiful natural scenery along the China-Vietnam border, and experience the lifestyles and folk cultures of the border residents of both countries.
A suggested 7-day itinerary：
| Date | tourist attraction |
| D1 Nanning Entry – Rong County (North Flow) |
Pick up from the airport, head to the ancestral hometown of Rong County (Beiliu) |
| D2 Rong County (North Flow) |
ancestral hall rituals, recognizing one’s ancestry, clan interactions, Rongzhou Republican-era town |
| D3 Rong County (Beiliu) – Nanning |
Zhengwu Pavilion, Douqiao Mountain, night in Nanning |
| D4 Nanning-Detian-Jingxi |
Ming Shi Garden, Detian Waterfall |
| D5 Jingxi-Fengshan-Bama |
Old Town of Jiu Zhou, Goose Spring, Three Gates Sea |
| D6 Bama-Nanning |
Bai Mo Cave, Changshou Village, and the Three Streets and Two Lanes of Nanning’s historical and cultural district |
| D7 leaving Nanning |
After the trip ends, we will take you to the airport to fly back to your cozy home. |
Travel experience：
Seeking roots and honoring ancestors is not just tradition—it is the bond that holds a family together.” (Most literal, with emphasis on unity)
This millennia-old tradition is more than a tribute to ancestors—it embodies the unity of family, no matter where life takes its members.
key attractions：
Rongzhou Ancient City
De Tian Waterfall
Bama Longevity Village
A hidden gem, Sanmen Sea, a paradise that has fallen to earth
Sanmenhai – China’s “Semporna,” hailed as the “Sapphire of the Earth.”
Glide through its Tiffany-blue “jelly water” by boat, gaze up at limestone caves overhead, and on sunny days, witness the water glow with an ethereal light.
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. From dawn till dusk, they are filled with the hustle and bustle of daily life.
Rongzhou Republic Town (Most Common – Direct Translation)
tasting gourmet food:
Upon returning to Guangxi, our tour guide will take you to taste the most distinctive five-color glutinous rice of Guangxi, as well as local dishes from Rong County and Beiliu.
Best Time to Go:
Spring, summer, autumn, and winter; Qingming Festival, Double Ninth Festival. Try to avoid major holidays such as National Day, Chinese New Year, Canton Fair, and ASEAN Expo. Travel during off-peak times for a better experience and 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 the starting location to Nanning, then to Rong County (Beiliu)
Welcome to Nanning! To ensure a worry-free journey, your personal guide will meet you at the airport arrivals hall and then take you by bus to Rong County (Beiliu).
Dinner arrangements: Dinner
Transportation: Bus
Hotel options:
Rongzhou International Hotel (4-star)
Green Oasis Phoenix Hotel (Beiliu Country Garden Edition) (5-star)
Day 2 Rong County (Beiliu)
After breakfast today, you will begin your journey of tracing your roots and honoring ancestors, meeting relatives from your hometown, paying respects at the ancestral hall, recognizing your lineage, and interacting with fellow clan members.
Meal arrangement: breakfast
Transportation: bus
Hotel options:
Rongzhou International Hotel (4-star)
Green Garden Phoenix Hotel (Beiyang Poly Development) (5-star)
Day 3: Rong County (Beiliu) – Nanning
After saying goodbye to family at the hotel after breakfast, we begin our journey. Today’s attractions include the Zhenwu Pavilion and Duyao Mountain. The night in Nanning features the Zhenwu Pavilion.
Dining safety based on: Bus
Hotel selection:
Nanning Hotel (4-star)
Nanning Liyuan Vienna International Hotel (5-star)
Day 4: Nanning to Detian to Jingxi
After breakfast, our guide and driver took us to Detian Scenic Area in Chongzuo City, where we visited the magnificent Detian Transnational Waterfall—the largest in Asia and the fourth largest in the world.
The waterfall cascades down towering cliffs with thunderous force, creating a scene so breathtaking it feels like a hidden paradise. This natural wonder has also served as a filming location for famous TV dramas such as The Journey of Flower, Time-Tea, and The Flavor of Hometown Liquor.
Then we took a bamboo raft to tour the Ming Shi Countryside.
In the afternoon, we arrived at Jingxi, a small border city between China and Vietnam known for its scenery surpassing Guilin and climate better than Kunming. Jingxi is a city that combines mountains, water, and climate in an unparalleled way, serving as a utopian retreat for modern people seeking rejuvenation, a resting station for urbanites, and a place of spiritual cleansing.
Meal arrangements: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Transportation method: bus
Hotel selection: Jingxi Changfeng International Hotel (4-star)
Day 5: Jingxi – Fengshan – Barma
We woke up naturally this morning and today we will mainly visit two places in Jingxi: E Pool and the Old Town of Jiuzhou.
Ge Quan is one of the three famous springs in southwestern China and is also the source of Detian Falls, the largest transnational waterfall in Asia, known for its crystal-clear spring water and beautiful natural scenery. It is a real-life Peach Blossom Spring, picturesque and tranquil.
The Old Town of Jiuzhou is renowned for its beautiful mountains and waters, as well as its pastoral scenery. It is hailed as a microcosm of Jingxi’s landscapes. The area enjoys spring-like weather year-round and is praised for its ‘Little Guilin’ beauty of mountains and rivers.
After lunch, we traveled by coach to Fengshan to visit Sanmenhai, recognized by the World Cave Association as the only “water-traversable tiankeng” (collapsed doline) scenic area in the world. Known as “Guangxi’s Semporna,” it features the same mesmerizing jelly-like turquoise waters as its Malaysian counterpart – though these are freshwater rivers, not seawater!
In the afternoon, we arrived at the world-renowned longevity town of Bama. We then visited the longevity village together, meeting centenarians who are still energetic and working, and listened to them share their health experiences and other secrets of longevity.
Meal arrangements: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Transportation method: bus. Hotel options: Barma Vienna International Building Hotel (4-star) and Guanglv Bama Blessing Lake Junlan Resort Hotel (5-star).
Day 6: Barma to Nanning
After breakfast, visit the Baimodong Cave, named ‘The World’s Number One Cave’ by the British Royal Cave Society, and then go to the Longevity Village to meet centenarians who are still active in their work, listening to them share their health experiences and longevity secrets.
After the Chinese meal, we took a bus back to Nanning, the capital of Guangxi. We strolled through Nanning’s famous historical and cultural district, Sanjie Liangxiang, which features the City God Temple, Urban Construction Museum, Chinese Film Theatre, Deng Yingchao Memorial Hall, and various specialty shops with local characteristics. Here, you can experience the leisurely and nostalgic atmosphere enjoyed by the locals.
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 Location
Today’s itinerary starts with a visit to Qingxiu Mountain. Qingxiu Mountain Park, which has a high concentration of negative oxygen ions, is a unique natural leisure oxygen bar and is renowned as the ‘city’s green lung,’ ’emerald of the green city,’ and ‘phoenix of the Zhuang ethnic group.’
When your 7-day trip to Rong County for visiting relatives and ancestral worship, plus a visit to Detian Waterfall and Barma Longevity Village comes to an end, we will take you to the airport according to your flight time, and you will return to your cozy home.
餐食安排：早餐 & 中餐
交通根据：巴士
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
