Located to the southwest of Guilin, on shore of the tourist-beaten Li River. Daxu is a time-honored town with well preserved traditional Chinese architecture and shiny stone-paved streets. First built in the Qin Dynasty, over 2,000 years ago, Daxu Town began to flourish during the Ming Dynasty when it became the commercial center of the area.
Main sights here include stone-paved streets, Wanshou Bridge (Longevity Bridge), many ancient buildings and the century-old dock. A main street measuring 2.5 kilometers in length and 2 meters in width stretches through the town. This narrow street, with its stones worn smooth by time and footsteps, is full of character. Wanshou Bridge is a single-arched bridge built in the Ming Dynasty. Along the river stands many well-preserved buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. These wooden structures, with colorfully decorated eaves and elegantly carved doors and window frames, are still homes for many locals. A stroll around will afford a leisurely glimpse into the traditional courtyard where grandmothers are sometimes seen telling stories to a huddle of small kids. Thirteen docks remain from the Ming Dynasty, among which five well-preserved ones still function.
