Yangshuo's famous foreigner street — bars, food, and karst peak views
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.
Yangshuo's backpacker scene is heavily documented on YouTube — the night atmosphere is particularly popular
Address: West Street, Yangshuo County, Guilin
Use Didi (China's Uber equivalent) and show the driver: 洋人街
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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