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🌙 Guilin · Attraction

West Street (Yangshuo Night Market)洋人街

Yangshuo's famous foreigner street — bars, food, and karst peak views

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Location: West Street, Yangshuo County, Guilin
Hours: 9am–midnight (bars until 2am)
Price: Free
City: Guilin, China
Best for: Foreign travelers, first-time visitors
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About West Street (Yangshuo Night Market)

West Street (Yangshuo Xijie) is the most famous tourist street in Yangshuo — a 500-meter pedestrian lane of bars, restaurants, craft shops, and guesthouses that has been attracting foreign travelers since the 1980s. While touristy, it's genuinely lively at night and the best place to arrange tours, rent bikes, and experience the unique atmosphere of this backpacker hub surrounded by karst peaks.

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Why It's Famous on YouTube

Yangshuo's backpacker scene is heavily documented on YouTube — the night atmosphere is particularly popular

How to Get There

Address: West Street, Yangshuo County, Guilin

Use Didi (China's Uber equivalent) and show the driver: 洋人街

🇺🇸 Visiting on a 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit?

Citizens of 54+ countries can visit China for up to 240 hours (10 days) without a visa. West Street (Yangshuo Night Market) is fully accessible during a visa-free transit stay.

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