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Mingshi Pastoral (Mingshi Tianyuan)
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Mingshi Pastoral (Mingshi Tianyuan)

崇左明仕田园

Guangxi, Chongzuo4.2·22.9198°N, 108.1865°E
Ticket Price
Free admission
Duration
3-4 hours
Rating
4.2 / 5.0

About Mingshi Pastoral (Mingshi Tianyuan)

Rice paddies, winding streams and conical karst peaks make Mingshi look like a painting of southern China. Bamboo-raft rides and country cycling along the Mingshi River are the best ways to take it in.

Highlights

• Flat rice countryside framed by karst peaks along the Mingshi River. • Bamboo-raft and cycling routes. • 'Little Guilin' scenery.

Suggested Route

Raft or cycle the riverside loop → villages; allow 2-3 h.

Food & Lodging

Farmhouses (bamboo rice); Daxin lodges are available.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, raft rental and bike rental.
Travel Tips

Hire a guide or audio tour for deeper understanding of the historical context.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (April-May) and Autumn (September-October)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Opening Hours

08:30-17:00 (last entry 16:00)

Getting There

Chongzuo Daxin County Kanxu Township, ~35 km from Detian; shuttle bus Daxin–Mingshi–Detian.

Reservation

Free park entry; inner activities (bamboo raft) ticketed on-site; advance booking not required.

Ticket Price

Free admission

Address

Guangxizhuangzu Autonomous Region Chongzuo City Daxin County 532 County Ave

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
崇左明仕田园

广西壮族自治区崇左市大新县532县道

Guangxizhuangzu Autonomous Region Chongzuo City Daxin County 532 County Ave

22.9198, 108.1865

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