Plan at a glance
An evening district in Chongzuo
Taiping Ancient City is in Taiping Subdistrict, Jiangzhou District, Chongzuo, on the site of the former Taiping Prefecture city. Today's district has been repaired and redeveloped: it includes historic remains such as city walls alongside newly built or reconstructed visitor and dining spaces.
Time and costs
Allow 1–2 hours for a walk, or longer for a meal or performance. The district generally has no entrance fee; food, costume rentals and boat trips are charged separately. Individual activities and shops keep different hours.
During the 2026 National Day holiday, Chongzuo's tourism authority listed Taiping Ancient City as open around the clock. Shops and paid activities within the district do not all operate 24 hours.
Tickets and visit details
View visit options for this attraction and confirm the visit date and current arrangements before you go.
Choose your visit
City walls and history
Taiping Prefecture was a prefectural seat during the Ming and Qing dynasties, and the city walls were first built in the Ming period. As you walk, look for the repaired walls and information signs to understand the difference between historic remains and later reconstructions.
The old city had five gates: east, south, lesser west, greater west and north. The redevelopment repaired the walls and restored and expanded the inner waterway on its original site. Today's district brings together spaces from these different periods.
City Gate and Wind-and-Rain Bridge
The city gate, Wind-and-Rain Bridge and waterside are main places for walking and photographs. From dusk into the evening, the district is lit up; reflections of the gate and bridge vary with the weather and lighting schedule.
Zhuang elements and evening activities
Buildings feature Zhuang motifs, bronze-drum decoration and enclosed-house forms. Look for Houguan Pavilion and the stone inscription bearing the character for longevity. Datiehua (traditional molten-iron fireworks performances) and water performances may be scheduled on holidays or selected dates; check the day's program and times.
Food and costume photography
Snack shops and costume-photography businesses line the district. Look for chicken rice noodles, eight-treasure rice noodles or Vietnamese baked buns. Before booking a photo session, check the rental duration, deposit and whether makeup and photographs are included; some businesses rent Zhuang clothing.
Besides restaurants, the district has traditional crafts, visitor shops and bars, each keeping its own hours. Look around the city gate and waterside paths for dinner or souvenirs.
For wildlife viewing in Jiangzhou District, see White-Headed Langur Ecological Tourism Area.
For the river pagoda in Jiangzhou District, with access to be confirmed before travel, see Zuojiang Leaning Pagoda.
Build your day
Evening walk
Enter around Taiping Ancient City's South Gate, see the gate and streets, then follow open paths toward Wind-and-Rain Bridge and the water. After dark, enjoy the lights and eat in the district or return to the South Gate for your car. Allow around 1–2 hours for walking and photographs.
To compare the daytime and night views, arrive before dark, see the walls and streets, then wait for the lights. If attending a performance, use the day's announced location and allow time to walk there and back.
Add a performance or boat ride
If you want a show, check the day's program and location before arranging dinner; performances may change or be canceled. For a night boat ride, ask in advance about the boarding point, fare and last departure, then arrive at the pier as your ticket requires.
Get there
From the city
Take a taxi or ride-hailing car from your location in Chongzuo. Journey time varies with the starting point, evening crowds and traffic controls. Drivers can look for an official parking lot around the South Gate.
Holiday evenings can be busy, so agree on a permitted pickup or drop-off point near the South Gate with your driver. After your walk, return to the same area to request a car or follow the parking lot's entrance signs to collect yours.
Bus and cycling
City buses serve the area around the ancient city, although routes and stops may change. Check stops near Taiping Ancient City before departure. If renting an electric two-wheeler, confirm where to return it and follow vehicle-access signs in the district.
Know before you go
Night views and performances
Chongzuo's 2026 National Day information listed the district as open 24 hours, while shops, shows and boat trips kept their own schedules. Lighting and events such as datiehua change with the date and are not guaranteed every evening.
Check prices before paying
Ask separately about prices for boats, photography and meals. For costume rentals, check the deposit and return time. Restaurant portions and charges vary, so look at the menu before ordering.
Walking by the water
At night, watch for steps and railings along the water; surfaces can be slippery after rain. Bring insect repellent for summer evenings by the river. Visitors with limited mobility can ask the visitor center about accessible routes.