Dongxi Lane
Dongxi Lane sits beside Prince City and is a mixed-use commercial district combining culture, shopping, dining, leisure and entertainment.…
Dongxi Lane, Guilin
Key facts
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 2419. Open in Google Maps
About Dongxi Lane
Dongxi Lane sits beside Prince City and is a mixed-use commercial district combining culture, shopping, dining, leisure and entertainment. It is the only surviving historic lane district in Guilin from the Ming and Qing dynasties, offering a window onto the city’s old character. It includes the East Lane of Zhengyang Street, Jiangnan Lane, Lanjing Lane and other traditional lanes. Here traditional culture meets distinctive architecture: the Ming and Qing-style buildings of old Dongxi Lane have been restored, presenting visitors with a multicultural historic district defined by ‘city lanes and famous mansions’.
Tips from the guidebook
- It is quieter during the day, which suits photography, while the evenings are lively and good for finding local food.
Frequently asked questions
How long should I spend at Dongxi Lane?
Plan on 2–3 hours for Dongxi Lane.
Where is Dongxi Lane?
Dongxi Lane is in Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, in the South China of China. 100 metres east of the intersection of Zhengyang Road and Jiefang East Road, Xiufeng District, Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
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