8 Days Guangxi Cycling Tour along China-Vietnam Border

Daily Total Distance: 90 KM (all cycling distance)
Cycling Distance: 90 KM
Cycling Content: After breakfast at the hotel, start the official cycling journey. Depart from Nanning (南宁) and ride west towards Jingxi (靖西), the route is mainly along provincial highways and county roads, passing through the southern Guangxi countryside. Along the way, you can see large areas of rice paddies, scattered Zhuang ethnic villages, and the initial appearance of limestone karst landforms. Midway, stop at a local Zhuang village to rest, interact with local villagers, and taste Zhuang’s characteristic snacks such as glutinous rice cakes. In the afternoon, continue riding, and arrive at Jingxi (靖西) in the evening, check into the hotel, and enjoy a dinner featuring local farm ingredients.
Cycling Road Conditions: The entire journey is paved with smooth asphalt roads, wide and flat, with moderate vehicle flow. The route is mainly gentle, with a few small undulations, slope gradient 3%-5%, no steep climbs. The road surface is well-maintained, with clear road signs, and there are sidewalks and non-motor vehicle lanes in some sections, which is safe and comfortable for riding.
Scenic Spots Passed: Designated hotel in Nanning (南宁指定酒店) (starting point), Nanning rural area, Zhuang ethnic villages (Zhuang Ethnic Village, 壮族村落), provincial highway scenery, Jingxi urban area (靖西市区), designated hotel in Jingxi (靖西指定酒店) (end point). Along the way, you can enjoy the idyllic scenery of southern Guangxi and the preliminary display of karst landforms.

Daily Total Distance: 100 KM (all cycling distance)
Cycling Distance: 100 KM
Cycling Content: After breakfast, depart from Jingxi (靖西) and ride towards Mingshi Pastoral (明仕田园), the most beautiful section of the day’s route. The road is surrounded by typical Guangxi limestone karst pinnacles, which stand tall and straight, and the rice paddies on both sides are like mirrors reflecting the blue sky and white clouds. Along the way, you can stop at viewing platforms many times to take photos and record the beautiful pastoral scenery. In the afternoon, arrive at Mingshi Pastoral (明仕田园), check into a pastoral homestay or hotel, and after resting, you can take a leisurely walk by the pastoral river, enjoy the quiet and beautiful rural atmosphere, and taste local specialties such as braised fish in soy sauce.
Cycling Road Conditions: The entire journey is mainly rural roads and scenic area roads, all paved with asphalt, smooth and clean, with few motor vehicles, and the riding environment is quiet and comfortable. The route has gentle ups and downs, slope gradient 4%-7%, no steep climbs, and the road is surrounded by greenery, with excellent visibility. The average altitude is 200-350 meters, and the total elevation gain is about 200 meters, with moderate difficulty.
Scenic Spots Passed: Designated hotel in Jingxi (靖西指定酒店) (starting point), Jingxi karst landforms (靖西喀斯特地貌), rural rice paddies (田园稻田), Mingshi Pastoral Scenic Area (明仕田园风景区), pastoral homestay/hotel (end point). Mingshi Pastoral (明仕田园) is a core scenic spot, known as "Little Guilin", with beautiful mountains and rivers, which is the highlight of the day.

Daily Total Distance: 100 KM (all cycling distance)
Cycling Distance: 100 KM
Cycling Content: After breakfast in the pastoral area, start riding towards Chongzuo (崇左). The route continues to pass through karst landforms and rural areas, with more diverse scenery—limestone peaks, clear streams, and scattered Zhuang villages interspersed along the way. Midway, visit a Zhuang ethnic cultural village, learn about Zhuang’s traditional architecture, costumes, and customs, and watch a simple Zhuang folk performance if time permits. In the afternoon, the route gradually approaches Chongzuo (崇左), and the urban scenery begins to appear. Arrive at Chongzuo (崇左) in the evening, check into the hotel, and enjoy a dinner combining Zhuang cuisine and local specialties.
Cycling Road Conditions: The route is a combination of rural roads and urban peripheral roads, all asphalt pavement, smooth and flat. The slope gradient is 3%-6%, mostly gentle undulations, with a short section of gentle climb when passing through the karst mountain area, which is easy to ride. The vehicle flow is moderate, and there are dedicated cycling paths in some sections. The average altitude is 180-300 meters, and the total elevation gain is about 180 meters, with low to moderate difficulty.
Scenic Spots Passed: Mingshi Pastoral (明仕田园) (starting point), karst peaks (喀斯特山峰), Zhuang ethnic cultural village (壮族文化村), rural streams (田园溪流), Chongzuo urban area (崇左市区), designated hotel in Chongzuo (崇左指定酒店) (end point). The Zhuang ethnic cultural village is a key cultural experience point, allowing you to deeply feel the unique customs of the Zhuang people.

Daily Total Distance: 100 KM (all cycling distance)
Cycling Distance: 100 KM
Cycling Content: Today’s route is close to the China-Vietnam border, with a strong cross-border cultural atmosphere. Depart from Chongzuo (崇左) and ride south towards Dongxing (东兴), passing through several border towns and villages. Along the way, you can see Sino-Vietnamese border markers, cross-border markets, and buildings with both Chinese and Vietnamese styles. Midway, stop at a border market to experience the prosperity of cross-border trade, and you can buy Vietnamese specialties such as coffee and snacks. In the afternoon, continue riding, and arrive at Dongxing (东兴), a border port city, in the evening. Check into the hotel, and in the evening, you can walk along the Sino-Vietnamese border river (Beilun River, 北仑河), enjoy the night view of the border city, and taste Sino-Vietnamese fusion cuisine for dinner.
Cycling Road Conditions: The entire journey is mainly provincial highways and border roads, asphalt pavement, smooth and wide. The route is basically flat, with a slope gradient of less than 5%, no steep climbs or descents. The road is well-equipped with facilities, clear road signs, and there are border checkpoints along the way (no need to go through customs, just show valid documents). The vehicle flow is moderate, and the riding safety is high.
Scenic Spots Passed: Designated hotel in Chongzuo (崇左指定酒店) (starting point), border towns (边境小镇), Sino-Vietnamese border markers (中越边境界碑), cross-border markets (跨境市场), Beilun River (北仑河), Dongxing urban area (东兴市区), designated hotel in Dongxing (东兴指定酒店) (end point). Dongxing (东兴) is a key border port, where you can deeply feel the integration of Chinese and Vietnamese cultures.

Daily Total Distance: 85 KM (all cycling distance)
Cycling Distance: 85 KM
Cycling Content: After breakfast, depart from Dongxing (东兴) and ride towards Fangchenggang (防城港), a coastal port city. The route gradually transitions from border rural areas to coastal areas, and the scenery changes from karst landforms to coastal scenery. Along the way, you can see coastal wetlands, fishing villages, and distant sea views. Midway, stop at a coastal fishing village to visit, watch local fishermen’s daily fishing activities, and taste fresh seafood snacks. In the afternoon, continue riding, pass through Fangchenggang’s port area, and enjoy the bustling port scenery. Arrive at Fangchenggang (防城港) in the evening, check into the hotel, and enjoy a seafood dinner featuring fresh coastal ingredients.
Cycling Road Conditions: The route is a combination of border roads and coastal roads, all asphalt pavement, smooth and flat. The slope gradient is 2%-4%, basically flat, with a gentle downward slope when approaching the coastal area, making riding more relaxed. The road is close to the coast in some sections, with sea breeze, and the riding comfort is high. The vehicle flow is moderate, and there are dedicated coastal cycling paths in some sections.
Scenic Spots Passed: Designated hotel in Dongxing (东兴指定酒店) (starting point), coastal wetlands (沿海湿地), coastal fishing villages (沿海渔村), Fangchenggang Port (防城港港口), Fangchenggang urban area (防城港市区), designated hotel in Fangchenggang (防城港指定酒店) (end point). The coastal scenery and port style are the main highlights of the day.

Daily Total Distance: 100 KM (all cycling distance)
Cycling Distance: 100 KM
Cycling Content: Today is the last cycling day of the tour, with a rewarding coastal ride. Depart from Fangchenggang (防城港) and ride east towards Beihai (北海), the entire route is along the coastal road, with the sea on one side and greenery on the other. Along the way, you can enjoy the beautiful coastal scenery, stop at coastal observation decks to take photos, and feel the sea breeze. Midway, pass through coastal scenic spots such as Silver Beach (Yintan Beach, 银滩) periphery, and you can briefly stop to feel the beach style. In the afternoon, arrive at Beihai (北海), the end of the cycling journey, check into the hotel, and hold a celebration dinner in the evening to celebrate the successful completion of the 8-day cycling tour.
Cycling Road Conditions: The entire journey is a coastal road with smooth asphalt pavement, wide and flat, with a dedicated cycling path. The route is basically flat, with a slope gradient of less than 3%, no climbing sections, and the riding difficulty is extremely low. The road is surrounded by coastal scenery, with excellent visibility and comfortable riding. The vehicle flow is moderate, and the safety is high.
Scenic Spots Passed: Designated hotel in Fangchenggang (防城港指定酒店) (starting point), coastal road scenery (沿海公路风光), coastal observation decks (沿海观景台), Silver Beach (Yintan Beach, 银滩) periphery, Beihai urban area (北海市区), designated hotel in Beihai (北海指定酒店) (end point). The coastal road and Silver Beach (银滩) are the core scenic spots of the day.

Daily Total Distance: 0 KM (no cycling, only departure)
Cycling Distance: 0 KM
Cycling Content: Today is the last day of the tour, with no cycling arrangements. You can enjoy a free day in Beihai (北海) to tailor your own experience—you can visit Silver Beach (银滩), Beihai Old Street (Beihai Old Street, 北海老街), Weizhou Island (Weizhou Island, 涠洲岛) (if time permits), or buy local specialties such as seafood and pearl products. In the afternoon or evening, take a special car to Beihai Fucheng Airport (Beihai Fucheng Airport, 北海福成机场) or Beihai Railway Station (Beihai Railway Station, 北海火车站) to depart, marking the successful end of the 8-day China-Vietnam border cycling tour.
Cycling Road Conditions: No cycling arrangements. The transfer route from the hotel to the airport/station is along flat urban roads and coastal roads, smooth and convenient.
Scenic Spots Passed: Designated hotel in Beihai (北海指定酒店) (starting point), optional scenic spots (Silver Beach (银滩), Beihai Old Street (北海老街), etc.), Beihai Fucheng Airport (北海福成机场) or Beihai Railway Station (北海火车站) (departure point).