East Gate Tower of Liuzhou
东门城楼
The only surviving city gate tower of old Liuzhou, standing at the edge of the Liujiang. The East Gate Wharf below is one of the starting points for Liujiang night cruises.
The Liuzhou ancient city wall was first built in the early Ming dynasty. The East Gate Tower is the only gate that survives today. It has a double-eaved hip-and-gable roof and stands on the north bank of the Liujiang, and visitors can still walk through the gate passage. It is a cultural heritage site of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and a symbol of Liuzhou's old town. Around the tower are the old town district and the riverside park. Below, the East Gate Wharf offers Liujiang evening cruises. At night, when the tower is lit and seen alongside Wenhui Bridge and Panlong Mountain Waterfall, it makes a classic night-view photo spot. Viewing the exterior is free, and about 30 minutes is enough. It is worth combining with Liuhou Park, the Liuzhou Museum and a night river cruise. Transport: take a city bus to the “East Gate” or “Wenhui Bridge” stop.
Opening hours
All day (exterior only)
Nearby sights
- Liujiang River Scenic Belt
- Yaobu Ancient Town & Liuzhou Confucian Temple
- Liuhou Park
- Panlong Mountain Waterfall
- Liuzhou Museum
- Liuzhou Bauhinia Blossom Streets
- Ma'anshan Park
- Yufeng Park (Liyu Peak)