【Location】Daxu Ancient Town
【Type】 Ancient Town
【Rank】 ★★★★★
【Recommended Time for a visit】 3--4 hours
【Opening Hours】The Whole Day

Daxu town, located on the north Lijiang River bank about 29km from Guilin, is one of the four famous historical towns of Guangxi province dating back over 1,000 years since 200 B.C. A 2.3km-long and 2m-wide stone street runs through the town with ancient buildings designed in the style from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). These structures were mainly built during the Ming and Qing dynasties and are revered because of their beauty and practicality.

The road is paved with dark green lime stones made smooth over time from the wear and tear of use. You will find shops along this street with private residences deeper in. This town was a very important harbor on the Lijing River before the railroad was built. Thus, most of the townspeople are traders making the town's market famous throughout southern China. It was a busy trading center in the old times. Historically, the Ling Canal provided the transportation Daxu needed to be a local center of trade. Today, you can still imagine the former glory of the old days in the 13 docks along the old street. Unfortunately, the town's trading slowed considerately after the railroads and highways were built. But many local residents still keep their traditional handcraft businesses like shops selling rice wine and homemade bamboo baskets. The street has 20 or so Chinese medical clinic where there are historical chests of herbal medicine. Although the city no longer is not longer at its former glory, it is still a quaint town with welcoming citizens and a strong historical elements.

★ When to visit it

Almost the whole year is suitable for visiting this ancient city, the best time to visit is from April to October, the average temperature here is 19℃, with abundance of sunshine and distinctive seasons, Daxu Ancient Town is neither cold in winter and nor hot in summer.

★ How to get there

Daxu Ancient Town is only 15 kilometers away from Guilin City, you can take pubic bus in bus station near to Guilin Railway Station to reach or take mini bus to arrive, about 40 minutes riding.