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Which countries and bodies of water border the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region?
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These towering karst formations near Guilin form one of China's most iconic natural landscapes, having long inspired Tang dynasty poets, Song-era painters, and contemporary travelers alike.
The Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region is located in southern China. Regarding its international borders and maritime access:
- Countries: The region shares a border with Vietnam to the south and southwest.1
- Bodies of Water: It is bordered to the south by the Gulf of Tonkin (also known as the Beibu Gulf).1
While Guangxi is situated near the South China Sea, its direct coastal boundary is defined by the Gulf of Tonkin.12