Daxu ancient town
Daxu ancient town is a scenic area in Guilin, China.
Visitor information
- Also known as
- 大圩古镇
- City
- Guilin
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Coordinates
- 25.1851147, 110.4208696
About Daxu ancient town
Daxu Ancient Town is one of the "Four Daxu Towns" in ancient Guangxi and a national AAAA-level tourist attraction. Daxu Ancient Town was founded in 200 AD. The ancient Daxu Old Street stretches for 2 kilometers along the Li River. The narrow streets are paved with bluestone slabs, and there are well-preserved old houses on both sides of the stone road. Daxu Ancient Town is located on the east bank of the Li River, southeast of Father and Son Rock, and north of Mopan Mountain, 23 kilometers away from Guilin. According to historical records, the ancient town was first built in the early Northern Song Dynasty, flourished in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and flourished in the Republic of China. It has a history of thousands of years. As early as 600 years ago, Dawei became the largest of the four major Wei towns in Guangxi due to its "largeness".
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Frequently asked questions
How long do you need to visit Daxu ancient town?
Plan about 3–4 hours for Daxu ancient town, including walking and photo stops.
How do I visit Daxu ancient town with a local guide?
Open the Guilin page on MeetPanda, choose a local guide, and send your date. The guide buys tickets, plans the order with nearby sights and explains what you are seeing.