Explore the Southern Frontier's Gateway - Friendship Pass, a one-day in-depth journey starting from Daxin County

【2024 Family Self-Drive Tour Guide】Explore the Southern Frontier's Gateway - Friendship Pass, a one-day in-depth journey starting from Daxin County. 🚗Self-Drive Route: Depart from Daxin County in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, drive west along the G322 national highway, pass through the Chongzuo city area and then enter the Nan You Expressway (S60), and arrive at Pingxiang City. The total distance is about 110 kilometers, with an estimated driving time of around 2 hours. Along the way, you can enjoy the magnificent karst landscape and the beautiful rural scenery. 📅Travel Time: One day - 7:00 AM - Depart from Daxin County by car - 9:00 AM - Arrive at the Pingxiang Friendship Pass Scenic Area and start the tour - 10:00 AM - Visit the Friendship Pass tower and surrounding historical sites - 12:00 PM - Enjoy lunch at a specialty restaurant near the scenic area, tasting Vietnamese border-style delicacies such as Vietnamese rice rolls, hot and sour soup, etc. - 1:00 PM - Continue the tour, learn about the border history, and experience the culture of the national gateway - 3:00 PM - Finish the tour of the Friendship Pass Scenic Area, consider whether to visit other nearby attractions or go shopping in the market - 5:00 PM - Start the journey back to Daxin County ⛰️Attraction Highlights: Friendship Pass, as one of China's nine famous passes, is known as the 'Number One Pass Under Heaven' and the 'Southern Frontier's Gateway'. It has a long history and profound cultural heritage. Visitors can view the tower inscribed by Marshal Chen Yi, appreciate the grandeur of the ancient military fortress, and understand the historical connection between China and Vietnam through rich graphic introductions and exhibitions. ✅Attraction Tickets: Adult tickets are 42 RMB. The elderly and students with valid ID can enjoy half-price discounts. 🍜Must-Try Food: Around the Pingxiang Friendship Pass, in addition to tasting authentic Guangxi cuisine, you can also try Vietnamese border specialties, such as chicken rice noodles, Vietnamese spring rolls, French bread, etc., allowing your taste buds to travel through international cuisine. 🏠Accommodation Recommendations: If you plan to stay overnight in Pingxiang, you can choose a highly-rated local hotel, such as the Pingxiang Friendship Pass Hotel, which is close to the scenic area, convenient for tourists to rest and plan for the next day's itinerary. ✏️Practical Tips: 1. Check the real-time weather conditions in the Pingxiang area in advance, and be prepared for sun protection and rainproof. 2. Carry a passport in case there is an opportunity to experience Vietnamese culture across the border, but be sure to understand the current immigration policies in advance. 3. When touring, take care of your personal belongings, follow the regulations of the scenic area, and do not climb cultural relics and monuments. 4. If you are on a self-drive tour, please ensure that the vehicle is in good condition, carry necessary car rescue tools, and be familiar with the locations of service areas along the way. 5. Use online platforms to purchase electronic tickets for the scenic area in advance to save time queuing for tickets on-site.