Located at This Old Place Hostel is this pretty cafe serving up delicious baguettes and wood-fire pizzas, alongside a choice of local Guangxi fare. If the weather's nice, head up to its rooftop terrace for memorable karst views.
This Old Place Cafe
Guangxi
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