Daxin Travel Guide

Daxin is one of the cities in Southwest China with access to the karst landscape that has made this region so popular with tourists. It's characterized by a beautiful array of limestone formations, forested mountains and rivers.

Worth It?: Daxin is a great stopover for anyone traveling between China and Vietnam.
What to Do: visit Detian Waterfall, explore the karst landscape.
Best Time to Go: during the fall months of September to November.
How Long?: Two days are enough to enjoy the major attractions in Daxin.
Trivia: Detian Waterfall is the largest cascade in Asia.

Daxin is close to the Chinese border with Vietnam, within easy reach of the region's most spectacular natural wonder, Detian Waterfall. This massive cascade straddles the border between these two countries and is often compared to Niagara Falls due to its dual nationality.

There are many other natural attractions including caves and waterfalls within easy reach of Daxin. Tourists can use the town as a base to explore these sites, hiring guides or joining tour groups. Tourist buses connect to every scenic location in the county.

Travel to Daxin - Getting There

Daxin is only accessible by road, and most tourists arrive on chartered buses from Nanning (the provincial capital), which is roughly 2 hours away. Nanning operates an international airport with connections to major cities across Southeast Asia including Phnom Penh, Ho Chi Minh City and Bangkok as well as Shanghai (2 hours, 30 minutes) and Beijing (3 hours).

Daxin Things to Do

Daxin Attractions

Detian Scenic Zone

Daxin's stake in Chinese tourism is completely rooted in the Detian Scenic Zone, a beautiful collection of mountains and karst formations that appeals to outdoors types.

Side trips from Daxin

Detian Waterfall: this massive waterfall is on the border of China and Vietnam and can be easily seen on a daytrip from Daxin.
Longhu Gorge: 'Dragon and Tiger' Gorge and mountain is a beautiful scenic spot outside of Daxin.