Major city · China
Detian
Spend half a day at Detian Waterfall and return; 0.5 day total, no overnight stay needed.
Detian is a small village serving as the Chinese gateway to the Detian (Ban Gioc) Waterfall. Buses from Chongzuo or Nanning bring you to the site in 2–3 h; a short shuttle then reaches the falls. The area has a few three‑star hotels but most visitors view the falls in a few hours and head back.
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Rules in force · 7
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- China ↗Most nationalities need a visa, a unilateral visa-free entry (the list and end dates change) or the transit exemption below. Confirm your route on the official sites before you buy a ticket.
- China ↗Transit stay without a visa: up to 240 hours (10 days) for citizens of about 55 listed countries who pass through China to a third country or region, with a confirmed onward ticket and a stay inside the permitted area (Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei count as one area). It replaced the 144-hour rule in December 2024, which some older pages still quote. Use the transit lane at immigration, show the onward ticket, and check the current nationality list. Hong Kong and Macau count as separate regions; check whether your ticket qualifies.
- China ↗Foreign visitors must register their address with the police within 24 hours; hotels do it at check-in with your passport. Carry the original passport at all times: hotels, trains, museums, Tiananmen Square and police checks ask for it.
- China ↗Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with a foreign card before you fly. QR payment is the default in shops, taxis and many stalls, and some places refuse cash or a foreign card. Carry cash as a backup.
- China ↗Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and many news sites are blocked. Use an eSIM with roaming (it routes through your home network) or install and test a VPN before you fly; VPN sites and app stores are hard to reach inside China, and only government-approved VPNs are officially permitted.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Detian110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Detian, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Alipay and WeChat Pay accept Visa, Mastercard, JCB and Amex cards; single payments over ¥200 (≈ US$30) carry a fee of about 3% on a foreign card (smaller ones…China-wide
- SIM or eSIMA roaming eSIM from outside China routes traffic through its home network, so Google, WhatsApp and Instagram work without a VPN — the simplest setup.China-wide
- Tap waterNot for drinking from the tap; bottled water ¥2–5 (≈ under US$1), and kettles and free bottles in hotel rooms.China-wide
- TippingRestaurants: No tip; upmarket hotels add 10–15% service.China-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/I. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.China-wide
- SafetyDetian is low‑risk; main concerns are traffic on return buses and staying on the Chinese side of the border without a guide.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls.China-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums and palaces close on Mondays; the Forbidden City too (outside holidays).China-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportNNG Nanning Wuxu International Airport (Closest major airport, 2‑h bus to Detian via Nanning).
- Getting aroundFrom the bus stop in Detian take the 20‑min shuttle to the scenic area; walk to the waterfall.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedThree‑star hotel room (double), a night, per roomCN¥250 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedThree‑star hotel room (double), a night, per roomCN¥400 (≈ US$60)
- High-end bedThree‑star hotel room (double), a night, per roomCN¥650 (≈ US$95)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥200 (≈ US$30) · Mid CN¥350 (≈ US$50) · High CN¥600 (≈ US$85)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- NNG Nanning Wuxu International Airport (Closest major airport, 2‑h bus to Detian via Nanning)
Weather and climate
Detian: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
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22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
From the bus stop in Detian take the 20‑min shuttle to the scenic area; walk to the waterfall. Return via the same shuttle or a sightseeing car (≈800 m).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ban Gioc Waterfall (Vietnam)
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h total (tour includes transport)
Join a cross‑border tour from Detian visitor centre; limited to 5 h stay
Visa‑free for short visits; need tour guide and passport
Mingshi Fields (karst scenery)
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Bus from Detian passes this stop; alight and walk
Scenic photo spot, optional stop on return
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Suo Long Hotel
Three‑star, basic rooms
Mountain Retreat
Three‑star, near visitor centre
Detian Hotel
Three‑star, offers shuttle to falls
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥200–¥300 (≈ US$30–45) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥350–¥500 (≈ US$50–70) excl. bed
- High
- ¥600 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Three‑star hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × CN¥250 | CN¥250 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × CN¥200 | CN¥200 |
| Bus Chongzuo → Detian (one‑way)1 × CN¥50 · check | CN¥50 |
| Shuttle Detian → falls (round‑trip)1 × CN¥30 · check | CN¥30 |
| Cross‑border tour to Ban Gioc1 × CN¥120 · check | CN¥120 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥65 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥715 per person per day, bed included | CN¥715≈ US$100 |
2026 estimate in CNY; excludes flights and high‑speed rail to Chongzuo/Nanning.
Watch out
Safety
- Buses fill quickly in high season; a return ticket (¥80 (≈ US$12)) is advisable.
- Shuttle buses separate groups and independent travellers; look for the sign "散客".
- The exit is at a different location than the entrance; follow signs to avoid extra walking.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Guangzhou; Chinese emergency numbers above.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Chongzuo → Detian bus: ¥50 (≈ US$7) one‑way, ¥80 (≈ US$12) return (high season)
- Shuttle Detian → falls: ≈¥30 round‑trip (included in entry ticket)
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duōshǎo qián?)
- 可以刷卡吗？ — Can I pay by card? (kěyǐ shuākǎ ma?)
- 洗手间在哪里？ — Where is the bathroom? (xǐshǒujiān zài nǎlǐ?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Detian. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: check · avoid check · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Bus Chongzuo → Detian (¥50 one‑way, ¥80 return in high season)
- Shuttle Detian → scenic area (included in ticket)
- Cross‑border tour to Ban Gioc (price check, limited to 5 h)
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Detian
- secondaryWikivoyage: Detian, revision 5278745 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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