Picturesque Detian Waterfall is praised as being the most beautiful waterfall in the world. [Photo by Deng Hua/gxnews.com.cn]

Detian Waterfall Scenic Area in Daxin county, Chongzuo city was officially rated as a national top-rated 5A tourist attraction on Oct 29.

Located in South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region on the border with Vietnam, the waterfall is the biggest cross-border waterfall in Asia and the fourth-largest in the world. It straddles both China and Vietnam, as well as the Pingxiang Friendship Pass, a main route for people traveling between the two countries.

Surrounded by towering old trees, the waterfall is a green and blue fairyland. [Photo/gx.people.com.cn]

Having been approved as a 4A tourist attraction in 2007, the scenic area has made great contributions to 5A scenic spot construction in infrastructure development, creating high-quality tourist areas and cooperating with neighbors to promote cross-border tourism, all of which have laid a solid foundation for its promotion as a national travel card.

In possession of abundant tourism resources, there are 173 national 4A tourist attractions in Guangxi, ranking fourth in China. Over the past few years, the region has attached great importance to the selection of 5A tourist attractions, aiming to provide visitors high-quality services and traveling experiences, according to an official in charge of the Guangxi Tourism Development Committee.

The peaceful landscapes offer an inviting escape for those who want to have a refreshing tour. [Photo/china.com.cn]

Following Nanning Qing Xiu Mountain Scenic Spot, the Lijiang River in Guilin, the Guilin Merryland Resort, the Solitary Beauty Peak, Prince City Scenic Area, the Two Rivers and Four Lakes, and Elephant Trunk Hill Scenic Area, Detian Waterfall Scenic Area ranks the sixth national 5A, marking a major milestone in the high-quality development of Guangxi's tourism industry.