Dongxing Administrative Divisions

Dongxing City (东兴市) is a county-level city under the administration of Fangchenggang City (防城港市), Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Located at the southwestern end of mainland China’s coastline and facing Vietnam across the Beilun River, Dongxing is an important border city connecting China and ASEAN. The city covers an area of approximately 590 square kilometers and has a simple administrative structure consisting of three towns: Dongxing Town (东兴镇), Jiangping Town (江平镇), and Malu Town (马路镇). The municipal government is located in Zhongshan Community (中山社区), Dongxing Town.

Dongxing has 11 communities and 31 administrative villages. The city’s terrain gradually decreases from northwest to southeast, with low mountains and hills in the north, rolling hills in the middle, and coastal plains, tidal flats, islands, and mangrove wetlands along the southeast coast. Based on administrative divisions and tourism resources, Dongxing has formed three major tourism zones: Dongxing Town as the border cultural center, Jiangping Town as the Jing ethnic coastal tourism core, and Malu Town as the mountain ecological tourism area.

With the support of major transportation routes including Fangdong High-Speed Railway (防东高铁), Qindong Expressway (钦东高速), G219 Border Highway (G219沿边国道), and G228 Coastal National Highway (G228滨海国道), Dongxing can efficiently connect border landmarks, coastal villages, ethnic cultural sites, and mountain landscapes. The city has developed a distinctive tourism pattern featuring “border culture, marine ethnic heritage, and mountain ecology”, making it suitable for cultural tourism, international study tours, coastal vacations, and China–ASEAN exchange programs.

Dongxing Town｜Border Culture and Urban Tourism Center

Administrative Overview

Dongxing Town (东兴镇) is the political, economic, commercial, and transportation center of Dongxing City. The town government is located in Zhongshan Community (中山社区), and the town administers 7 communities and 8 administrative villages.

As the location of Dongxing Port (东兴口岸), a national first-class border port, Dongxing Town has long served as an important gateway for China–Vietnam trade, cultural exchange, and border interaction. The area preserves rich historical resources related to border defense, overseas Chinese migration, and international commerce.

Tourism Resources and Cultural Features

Dongxing Town is mainly characterized by border culture, port history, overseas Chinese heritage, and China–Vietnam exchange. It is the starting point and transportation hub for most Dongxing travel routes.

The major attractions include Dongxing Port (东兴口岸), China–Vietnam Friendship Bridge (中越友谊大桥), Qing Dynasty No.5 Boundary Monument (大清国五号界碑), Dongxing Overseas Remittance Letter Museum (东兴侨批馆), Chen Mansion (陈公馆), Sino-Vietnamese People's Friendship Park (中越人民友谊公园), and Zhushan Scenic Area (竹山景区).

Among them, Zhushan Village preserves important border and coastal landmarks, including Qing Dynasty No.1 Boundary Monument (大清国一号界碑) and the G219 Zero Kilometer Starting Point (G219山海相连地标), representing the geographical connection between China’s inland border route and the sea.

Dongxing Town is especially suitable for:

• Border history and geography study tours
• China–Vietnam cultural exchange programs
• Overseas Chinese history research
• Border trade and international business visits
• Urban cultural sightseeing

Jiangping Town｜Jing Ethnic Marine Culture and Coastal Tourism Core

Administrative Overview

Jiangping Town (江平镇) is the most important tourism town in Dongxing City. The town government is located in Chengnan Community (城南社区), and it administers 2 communities and 15 administrative villages.

The famous Jing Ethnic Three Islands (京族三岛), including Wanwei Island (万尾岛), Wutou Island (巫头岛), and Shanxin Island (山心岛), are all located within Jiangping Town. It is the only concentrated settlement area of the Jing ethnic group (京族) in China and represents Dongxing’s most distinctive cultural identity.

Tourism Resources and Cultural Features

Jiangping Town combines Jing ethnic intangible cultural heritage, coastal scenery, fishing village traditions, mangrove ecology, and prehistoric coastal culture. It is the core destination for Dongxing’s ethnic tourism and international cultural study tours.

The representative attractions include Jing Island Scenic Area (京岛风景名胜区), Wanwei Golden Beach (万尾金滩), Jing Ethnic Museum (京族博物馆), Jing Ha Festival Pavilion (京族哈亭), Qicai Beiqiu Bay (七彩贝丘湾), Jiaodong Shell Midden Site (交东贝丘遗址), Beilun River Estuary Mangrove Nature Reserve (北仑河口红树林保护区), and Wanheshan Egret Wetland Park (万鹤山鹭鸟湿地公园).

The town preserves two national-level intangible cultural heritage items: Jing Ha Festival (京族哈节) and Jing Single-string Musical Instrument Art (京族独弦琴艺术). Other traditional cultural practices include Stilt Fishing (高跷捕鱼), Jing Fish Sauce Production (京族鱼露制作技艺), and Wind-blown Cake Making (风吹饼制作技艺).

Jiangping Town is the best area for experiencing:

• Jing ethnic culture and traditional festivals
• Coastal leisure and beach vacations
• Fishing village lifestyle
• Marine ecological research
• International ethnic cultural study tours

Malu Town｜Mountain Forest and Canyon Ecological Tourism Area

Administrative Overview

Malu Town (马路镇) is located at the southern foothills of the Shiwandashan Mountains (十万大山). The town government is located in Xinggui Community (兴桂社区), and it administers 2 communities and 8 administrative villages.

Compared with the coastal areas of Dongxing, Malu Town features a mountain landscape dominated by forests, valleys, streams, and waterfalls, providing an ecological extension for Dongxing’s tourism system.

Tourism Resources and Development Features

The main tourism resource of Malu Town is Pingfeng Rainforest Park (屏峰雨林公园), which features subtropical rainforest scenery, canyon landscapes, waterfalls, and outdoor adventure activities.

Visitors can experience:

• Red Stone Valley Hiking (红石谷徒步)
• Shimen Valley Canyon Rafting (石门谷峡谷漂流)
• Rainforest exploration
• Mountain stream sightseeing
• Summer ecological vacations

Malu Town is suitable for travelers seeking:

• Outdoor adventure
• Family nature experiences
• Forest wellness tourism
• Summer mountain retreats

Administrative Divisions and Tourism Development Relationship

Three-Town Tourism Structure

Dongxing’s tourism resources are clearly divided according to administrative areas. Dongxing Town functions as the border tourism gateway and transportation hub, Jiangping Town serves as the cultural and coastal tourism core, while Malu Town provides mountain ecology and outdoor recreation resources.

A classic Dongxing tourism route can be organized as:

Dongxing Town → Jiangping Town → Malu Town

Visitors can experience border landmarks, Jing ethnic marine culture, beaches, wetlands, and rainforest landscapes in one continuous journey, creating a complete tourism combination of “visiting the border, enjoying the sea, and exploring the mountains.”

Tourism Positioning by Town

Complete Administrative Division Table of Dongxing City

Travel Planning Notes

Dongxing City has a simple administrative structure with only three towns and no townships or ethnic townships. When planning tourism routes, visitors can select accommodation and activities according to the town’s tourism positioning.

Dongxing Town is the best choice for travelers focusing on border sightseeing, port culture, and convenient transportation. Jiangping Town is the priority area for Jing ethnic culture, golden beaches, coastal photography, and marine experiences. Malu Town is suitable for travelers extending their journey into rainforest landscapes and mountain recreation.

Some villages near the border, especially Zhushan Village (竹山村) and coastal villages in Jiangping Town, are close to border control areas. Visitors should follow local regulations, avoid photographing restricted facilities, and carry valid identification documents.

Together, the three towns create Dongxing’s complete tourism pattern: border culture in Dongxing Town, marine ethnic heritage in Jiangping Town, and mountain ecology in Malu Town, forming a unique China–ASEAN border tourism destination with Yaso Trip.