# Dongxi Lane (东西巷)

Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region · South China, China · Guidebook rating: 4/5
Canonical: https://cnatrip.com/en/places/dongxi-lane
Language: en

## Key facts

- **Time needed:** 2–3 hours
- **Address:** 100 metres east of the intersection of Zhengyang Road and Jiefang East Road, Xiufeng District, Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
- **Good for:** Photography, Waterfront

## 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.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 2419. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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