Located in front of the Zhengyang Gate of the Jingjiang Princes' Palace, the East-West Alley of Guilin witnessed the rise and fall of the city for nearly 1,400 years since its establishment during the Wude period of the Tang dynasty. It includes the East Lane of Zhenyang, Jiangnan Lane and Lanjing Lane, which are the only historic lanes left from the Qing and Ming dynasties in Guilin. Lined with celebrity former residences and time-honored brands as well as typical residential buildings in northern Guilin, it is located on the bank of the Li River and close to Prince Jingjiang's Mansion, sitting in the core area of Guilin City for thousands of years.

Now, the area spanning the Jingjiang Princes" Palace, East-West Alley, and Xiaoyao Pavilion with Duxiu Peak at the center has become a comprehensive leisure destination integrating cultural tourism, leisure and entertainment, shopping and catering. Walking across the bustling streets partitioned by ancient black wall bricks; feeling the harmonious blend of the past and the present. It has become one of the preferred destinations for tourists to Guilin both at home and abroad.