Daxu Old Town Tours and Activities
Take a step back in time at Daxu Old Town, one of the four ancient towns of Guangxi Province. Located on the eastern banks of the Li River, southeast of Guilin, the town is known for its cultural sights, historic architecture, and traditional artisan shops.
The Basics
Daxu Old Town has a long history that dates back to AD 200. Walk along the main bluestone street and admire well preserved houses, many from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Browse in traditional artisan shops for handmade crafts. Historic sights include the Gaozu temple, Hanhuang Temple, and Seven Star Tomb. Don’t miss the Longevity Bridge, a stone arch bridge from the Ming Dynasty that offers picturesque views of the Li River and surrounding hills.
A number of tours from Guilin visit Daxu Old Town in addition to other area highlights like Crown Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill, or Yaoshan Tea Plantation. Active visitors can join a biking tour of the countryside on the way to Daxu Old Town, or continue on to Yangshuo by way of several other small villages on a multi-day tour.
Things to Know Before You Go
How to Get There
Daxu Old Town is located about 14 miles (23 kilometers) southeast of downtown Guilin: an easy 30-minute taxi ride. It’s also possible to reach Daxu Old Town by public bus, which will require some transfers along the route.
When to Get There
Daxu Old Town can be visited year-round. A festive time to visit is during the Dragon Boat Festival, typically held in June, when Chinese opera and a festival including other performances are held. Expect large crowds during the May and October national holidays, the height of the local tourist season.
Maozhu Island
Located directly across from Daxu Old Town is Maozhu Island, the largest island on the Li River. A five-minute ferry ride from Daxu Old Town, the island offers visitors a place to enjoy a home-cooked meal, pick fruit in season, or stay overnight with a local family.
The Basics
Daxu Old Town has a long history that dates back to AD 200. Walk along the main bluestone street and admire well preserved houses, many from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Browse in traditional artisan shops for handmade crafts. Historic sights include the Gaozu temple, Hanhuang Temple, and Seven Star Tomb. Don’t miss the Longevity Bridge, a stone arch bridge from the Ming Dynasty that offers picturesque views of the Li River and surrounding hills.
A number of tours from Guilin visit Daxu Old Town in addition to other area highlights like Crown Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill, or Yaoshan Tea Plantation. Active visitors can join a biking tour of the countryside on the way to Daxu Old Town, or continue on to Yangshuo by way of several other small villages on a multi-day tour.
Things to Know Before You Go
- It’s free to visit Daxu Old Town, but some houses may charge a small fee for a tour.
- Wear comfortable shoes; Daxu Old Town is best explored on foot.
- Bring sun protection and water if you’re visiting in the summer.
- Bring cash, as most small shops and vendors will not take credit cards.
How to Get There
Daxu Old Town is located about 14 miles (23 kilometers) southeast of downtown Guilin: an easy 30-minute taxi ride. It’s also possible to reach Daxu Old Town by public bus, which will require some transfers along the route.
When to Get There
Daxu Old Town can be visited year-round. A festive time to visit is during the Dragon Boat Festival, typically held in June, when Chinese opera and a festival including other performances are held. Expect large crowds during the May and October national holidays, the height of the local tourist season.
Maozhu Island
Located directly across from Daxu Old Town is Maozhu Island, the largest island on the Li River. A five-minute ferry ride from Daxu Old Town, the island offers visitors a place to enjoy a home-cooked meal, pick fruit in season, or stay overnight with a local family.
Address: Daxu Old Town, Guilin, Guangxi, China
22 Tours and Activities to Experience Daxu Old Town
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Guilin Private Day Tour to Reed Flute Cave,Elephant Trunk Hill and Daxu Old Town
Get to know Guilin in one day on this private full-day tour. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle, explore the landmark of Guilin-Elephant Trunk Hill including the Yunfeng Temple, and walk to the Puxian Tower on the peak to enjoy the panoramic views of the city and Li River. Admire the rock formations within Reed Flute Cave, then discover the 1000 years old Daxu Old Town to find out the primitive simplicity, with a long history and lots of traditional Chinese residences. This private tour including English speaking tour guide, entrance fee, Lunch and door to door transfer.
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Visit Daxu Old Town and Yaoshan Tea Plantation in Guilin
Spend full day with a local expert guide to enrich your Guilin travel experience, visit the Daxu Old Town with a history of more than 1000 years, walk along the bluestone street lined with many well maintained buildings, appreciate the charming scenery of the river at west side, and experience the tea-leaf picking at Yaoshan Tea Plantation. Transport by air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking tour guide, entrance ticket fee and local lunch are all inclusive.
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$200.00
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$200.00
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
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Guilin Private Tour of Daxu Old Town and Yaoshan Tea Plantation
Explore more than 1,000 years Daxu Old Town, walk along bluestone paved street with many well maintained buildings alongside, appreciate charming scenery of Li River on the west bank, and experience tea-leaf picking at Yaoshan Tea Plantation. This private full day tour will surely enrich your Guilin travel experience.
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$165.79
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Private Guilin City Tour With Daxu Old Town
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Check off three key Guilin attractions without the transport hassles on this time-saving door-to-door private tour. Admire the rock formations within Reed Flute Cave, see Elephant Trunk Hill—named because it looks like an elephant drinking water—and explore scenic Daxu Old Town with your guide. Along the way, enjoy a Chinese lunch.
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One Day Exploration to Daxu Old Town and Yaoshan Tea Plantation
Experience time-honored Chinese traditions from handicrafts to tea farming on this private guided door-to-door tour from Guilin. Start in Daxu Old Town, on the banks of the Li River, and explore its ancient flagstone streets where locals still weave bamboo, make straw sandals, and practice traditional medicine. After an authentic Chinese lunch, travel to Yaoshan, pick fresh tea leaves, and learn to make tea on a traditional plantation.
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$165.79
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$165.79
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Guilin Daxu Old Town and Xiong village Private Day Tour
Planning to visit China? Love exploring historical sites and off the beaten track places? Why not visit the well preserved, ancient village of Daxu for a great example of traditional Chinese architecture and culture?
Surrounded by lush scenery in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of Southeast China is the quiet and rural town of Daxu area, one of China's little hidden gems. Located approximately 20 kilometers southeast of Guilin, near the bank of the Li River, Daxu and Xiong village are noted for its well preserved ancient buildings, worn bluestone streets and traditional culture.
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Guilin Reed Flute Cave & Yao mountain & Daxu old town day tour with the Lunch
Explore the karst landscape of Guilin on a private 7-hour tour, and visit Reed Flute Cave, also known as the “Palace of Natural Arts,” to see the colored lights of the natural cave. Get panoramic views of the Guilin from Yao mountain, and more.
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4 Days Guilin Culture and Scenery Tour
As a popular tourist city, Guilin is famous for natural scenery and taste of minor ethnic. In ancient time, Guilin city and nearby area was called “Baiyue” which means living area of minority nationalities. In this 4 days private tour, you will have 3 days for sightseeing to Daxu Ancient Town, Elephant Trunk Hill, Reed Flute Cave, Li River Cruise, Yangshuo, Yulong River, etc.
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$385.00
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$385.00
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Daxu Ancient Town by Bike
The tour starts from and also ends in Guilin city, it requires a moderate level of your fitness. If you hate to see commercilized areas and normal attractions full of tourists and buses, this tour will be a good choice as a short exploration to the rural and off-the-beaten part around Guilin.
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Guilin Mountain Bike Tour to Huajiang River and Countryside
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Escape the city traffic and explore the scenic countryside on this Guilin Mountain Bike Tour. You won’t have to worry about bringing any gear with you, as helmet and bike rental is included. Travel between Guilin and Daxu Ancient Town with a guide so you don’t get lost, and enjoy the incredible scenery on the off-road countryside trails along Huajiang River. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, you won’t have to worry about finding somewhere to eat, as a delicious lunch is included.
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Guilin Private Day Trip to Daxu Ancient Town and Yaoshan Mountain
• Explore the Daxu Old Town which has a history of more than 1,000 years.
• Enjoy a scenic chairlift ride to the top of Yao Mountain and admire gorgeous views of misted hills.
• Experience tea-leaf picking at Yaoshan Tea Plantation.
• Experienced English speaking tour guide.
• Overland round-trip transfers with private chauffeur and in-transport refreshments.
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$159.17
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Full Day Off The Beaten Path Private Tour by car from Guilin or Yangshuo
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Our Off the Beaten Path Day Tour (Private Tour) showcases visitors some of the Off the Beaten track highlights and attractions within Guilin or Yangshuo. This tour is recommended for visitors staying in Guilin or Yangshuo who are interested in getting off-the-beaten path and experiencing a different side of Guilin area.
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1. The whole trip will use the car, can stop along the way from time to time.
2. The trip will see the mountains & rivers & Villages.
3. Can pick up and drop off at Guilin or Yangshuo or Guilin airport/train stations.
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2-Day Guilin Tour Including the 4 Star Boat, Xianggong hill and Liusanjie show
Visit highlights of Guilin and Yangshuo including Guilin to Yangshuo 4 star Li-River cruise boat and Yangshuo Xianggong hill and Liusanjie show and Guilin Reed Flute cave and Elephant hill and Daxu old town with this Guilin 2 days private tour.
You will be picked up from your Guilin/Yangshuo hotel and dropped off at the Guilin/Yangshuo hotel/airport/train station.
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4-Days Yangshuo and Guilin Tour from Guilin
Visit highlights of Guilin including Guilin airport/train station pick up, Yangshuo Xianggong hill, Yulong bamboo boat, Liusanjie show, Silver cave and Xingping old town,Daxu old town,Yao mountain and Elephant hill with this 4 days private tour from Guilin hotel.
You will be picked up from your Guilin airport/Guilin hotel and dropped off at the Guilin/Yangshuo hotel/airport/train station.
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5-Days Yangshuo, Guilin and Longji Tour from Guilin Hotel
Visit highlights of Guilin including Guilin airport/train station pick up, Yangshuo Xianggong hill, Yulong bamboo boat, Liusanjie show, Silver cave and Xingping old town,Daxu old town,Yao mountain, Elephant hill and Longji Rice Terraces with this 5 days private tour from Guilin hotel.
You will be picked up from your Guilin airport/ hotel and dropped off at the Guilin hotel/airport/train station.
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5-Days Guilin tour with the Yangshuo and overnight in Longji Rice Terraces
Visit highlights of Guilin and Yangshuo and Longji including the Guilin city tour,4 star Luxury boat with the buffet lunch from Guilin to Yangshuo, Yangshuo Xianggong hill and Yulong bamboo boat, impression Liusanjie show and Overnight in Longji Ping'an with this 5 days private day tour from Guilin.
You will be picked up and dropped off at the Guilin airport/train station.
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5-Day Guilin Self-Guided tour with the Yangshuo and overnight in Longji Terraces
Visit highlights of Guilin and Yangshuo and Longji including the Guilin city tour,4 star Luxury boat with the buffet lunch from Guilin to Yangshuo, Yangshuo Xianggong hill and Yulong bamboo boat, impression Liusanjie show and Overnight in Longji Ping'an with this 5 days private self-guided day tour from Guilin.
You will be picked up and dropped off at the Guilin airport/train station.
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5-Days Private Tour to Guilin, Yangshuo, Longji and Sanjiang
Visit highlights of Guilin and Yangshuo and Longji including the Guilin city tour,4 star Luxury boat with the buffet lunch from Guilin to Yangshuo, Yangshuo Xianggong hill and Yulong bamboo boat, impression Liusanjie show, Chengyang Dong villages and Overnight in Longji Ping'an with this 5 days private day tour from Guilin.
You will be picked up and dropped off at the Guilin airport/train station.
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$753.93
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$753.93
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5-Days Self-Guided Tour to Guilin, Yangshuo, Longji and Sanjiang
Visit highlights of Guilin and Yangshuo and Longji including the Guilin city tour,4 star Luxury boat with the buffet lunch from Guilin to Yangshuo, Yangshuo Xianggong hill and Yulong bamboo boat, impression Liusanjie show, Chengyang Dong villages and Overnight in Longji Ping'an with this 5 days slef-guided day tour from Guilin.
You will be picked up and dropped off at the Guilin airport/train station.
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Daxu Ancient Town & Li River Bamboo boat &Xianggong Hill & Yangshuo Private tour
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Explore the nature and culture of beautiful Guilin Province on this all-day guided excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, marvel at the ancient architecture and traditional customs of Daxu, admire Li River’s towering limestone cliffs on a bamboo boat cruise, catch amazing views from the top of Xiang Gong Mountain, and enjoy a relaxing stroll around the picturesque town of Yangshuo.
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Private Tour: Daxu Village and Crown Cave Along Li River from Guilin
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Get a glimpse into local life as you explore the traditional villages and striking caves around Guilin on this 4-hour tour, including hotel pick-up. Watch the villagers go about their everyday lives as you tour the pretty village of Daxu and learn about local culture from your private guide. Then, keep your camera handy as you journey along the scenic Li River and stop to see one of Guilin’s natural wonders – the Crown Cave, famed for its dramatic stalagmites and stalactites.
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Mini Group CityWalk: Guilin Scenic and Outskirts Ancient Town
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Burst through the language barrier and immerse in a land of old-time serenity on this door-to-door Guilin guided tour, with no more than six people in your group. Stroll along the peaceful pathways of Daxu Old Town; marvel at the stalactites and stalagmites of Reed Flute Cave; savor hand-pulled Guilin rice noodles; and stroll besides the city’s calm waters, known as “Two Rivers and Four Lakes”.
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