Zhengyang Tang Cheng

Zhengyang Tang Cheng is a soup restaurant at No. 54 Zhengyang Pedestrian Street in Xiufeng District, Guilin, in Guangxi, China. The street is the central walking and shopping zone of the old city, close to the Zhengyang Bell Tower and a short walk from the Two Rivers and Four Lakes. The restaurant specialises in Cantonese-style slow-cooked soups, with more than 30 varieties offered each day. In Cantonese cooking, soups are simmered for hours with bones, lean meat, dried ingredients and herbs, and are valued as nourishing, balanced dishes rather than starters. Chicken soup is listed among the signature dishes, and the changing daily selection means that a repeat visitor can order something different each time. The menu follows the Cantonese principle of matching soup ingredients to the season and the diner's constitution, so staff can often explain what each pot contains. No chef lineage or Michelin recognition is documented, and the restaurant is best understood as a dependable casual place to eat a warming meal. The dining room is simple and bright, with a steady flow of local families and travellers coming off the pedestrian street, and noise levels are moderate. There is no wine programme to speak of; diners usually drink tea or soft drinks, and the soup itself is the centrepiece of the meal. Opening hours are daily from 10:00 to 22:00. Average spend is about ¥80 (about $12) per person, which is low to moderate for a sit-down meal in the city centre. Reservations are not required, since walk-ins are accepted, although groups may wait at peak evening hours or during national holidays. The location makes this a convenient stop after exploring the Bell Tower area or shopping on Zhengyang Pedestrian Street. Visitors can locate the restaurant by searching 正阳堂城 on Amap (Gaode), Dianping or Meituan, since signage may be primarily in Chinese.