Jinlongzhai (Wenming Road / Sun and Moon Pagodas)

Guilin, China; 2F, 8 Wenming Road, Xiangshan District, Guilin, Guangxi, China

Jinlongzhai is an address for a shared Guangxi meal close to some of Guilin’s best-known central sights. The Wenming Road restaurant is also listed as the Sun and Moon Pagodas branch, a useful distinction when navigating a city with several similarly branded establishments. Its upstairs location lends itself to making dinner a planned stop after exploring the surrounding area. The menu’s regional identity comes through in ingredients and combinations rather than a single ceremonial dish. Pork with Lipu taro pairs richness with the root’s distinctive texture, while beer fish and stuffed snails offer other routes into the local repertoire. Taro appears in sweet preparations as well, giving diners an opportunity to see how widely the ingredient is used. A balanced order might combine one substantial meat dish, fish, vegetables and a smaller regional speciality. Jinlongzhai deserves a place for bringing these familiar Guangxi preparations together in an accessible city-centre setting. It is particularly useful for a group that wants to sample several dishes in one meal. Confirm the current branch name and arrival details when booking, as older coverage uses different descriptions of the same Wenming Road location.