Jingjiang Princes’ City

Introducing Jingjiang Princes’ City
Enclosed by an imposing wall with huge gates, Jingjiang Princes’ City was the official residence of Prince Jingjiang of Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). To read the history of Guilin, you can’t miss the Princes’ City. It is all contained in one phrase “Guilin’s scenery is the best under heaven, touring the Prince City you’ll know all about Guilin”. The glamour of the Jingjiang Princes’ City will make your trip to Guilin a rewarding and valuable.

Jingjiang Princes’ City Fast Facts
• Chinese Name: Jingjiang Wangcheng 靖江王城
• Best Time to Visit: April to November
• Recommended Visiting Hours: About 1 to 3 hours
• Things to Do: Photography, Culture, Architecture, Hiking
• Opening Hours: 07:30-18:30 from May 1 to Oct 7; 08:00-18:00 from Dec 8 to Feb 28; 07:30-18:00 for other dates
• Entrance Fee: ¥100
• Address: No.1 Wangcheng Road, Xiufeng District, Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region

What to expect at Jingjiang Princes’ City

Located beside the Li River, Jingjiang Princes’ City is a tourist attraction highlighted by the gorgeous Solitary Beauty Peak and covers the whole JingJang Prince City. Perfectly combining the natural landscape and historical sites, Jingjiang Princes’ City is praised as a “city in a city” since the ancient time. The Solitary Beauty Peak is often compared to be a king as it erects from the ground like a unique column propping up the blue sky. Its summit offers the best panoramic view of Guilin City.

Jingjiang Princes’ City is a miniature of the Forbidden City. Zhu Shouqian was appointed as the Jingjiang King by his grandfather who was the first emperor of Ming Dynasty. It was completed in the year 1392 and was built to comply with the design for all kings. The main buildings include Chengyuan Gate in the front, Chengyun Hall in the middle with the living hall at its back and the royal garden at the end. 14 kings from 12 generations lived here. Over its history of more than 600 years the city was burned down several times, however it remains as the best preserved Prince City in China. Notably, the carved balustrades and marble steps still remain. Today the site is occupied by Guangxi Normal University, but remains open to the public as popular tourist attraction combining aspects of Guilin’s natural beauty, history, traditional architecture and local culture.

How to get to Jingjiang Princes’ City
• Take bus No. 203 or 206 and get off at Fengbeilu Station.
• Take bus No. 1, 2, 18, 22, 89, 100, 203, 206, 301 or K99 and get off at Lequn Lukou Station.

Additional travel advice on Jingjiang Princes’ City
• Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
• Please keep your passport on you to claim the ticket.