Dongxing, county-level city in Guangxi, People's Republic of China
Dongxing is a city in southern Guangxi on the border with Vietnam, marked by hilly terrain and coastal areas with sandy beaches. The Beilun River forms the border and is filled with small boats, while mangrove forests shape the delta and form one of the world's three large mangrove areas.
The city developed from the 16th century as a settlement area for ethnic groups and was fortified during the Ming Dynasty to control the frontier region. In the 20th century, Dongxing grew into an important trading port after 1949, accelerated by reforms starting in 1978 when many Vietnamese refugees of Chinese descent crossed the Beilun River.
The Gin people, an ethnic group with Vietnamese roots, shape the cultural life here with their traditions and customs. Visitors can watch traditional music performances with single-string instruments and taste local dishes passed down through generations.
The climate is subtropical with mild winters and hot summers; the best time to visit is September to November when the weather is mild and less humid. Visitors can reach the city by bus or train from Nanning and explore it with affordable taxis and bus services, while food stalls everywhere offer fresh dishes.
The No.5 Boundary Monument from the Qing Dynasty marks a historical spot showing how the border was set long before modern times. Visitors can also walk across the old Sino-Vietnam Friendship Bridge, a simple structure connecting the two countries and telling their shared history.
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