Yangshuo Travel Guide

Yangshuo lies in the northeast of Guangxi Province and to the southeast of Guilin City. The special geography gives it breath-taking beauty while over 1,400 years of history bless it with a deep traditional culture. The diverse ethnic minority groups including Hui, Zhuang, Yao and others, enrich it with special folk cultures represented by their various festivals; while many foreign residents add exotic flavors to its fascination. The No.1 destination to travel is the scenery along the Li River from Guilin to Yangshuo, well known as the best scenery in China. The area is characterized by karst limestone peaks that, eroded by the abundant rainfall of the region, take on unique and strange shapes.

Yangshuo also attracts visitors with its delicious specialty foods, such as Beer Fish, Niang dishes and special snacks including rice noodles and various glutinous rice cakes. You can taste them in most streets of the county. Be sure to find a local guide to take you to try them when you travel there. The local specialties such as the Shatian Shaddocks, kumquats and Chinese chestnuts are worth tasting as well. If you want to buy some souvenirs, painted fans, embroidered balls, and painted shirts are all good choices. You can buy these articles both in the travel spots and in the malls of the county.

Streets in Yangshuo are well kept in the original style, presenting the simple and primitive atmosphere of the ancient town. West Street is the most exciting one that locals call the 'Global Village'. There are not only many foreign tourists, but also quite a number of foreign residents managing cafés and restaurants. The exotic flavor, combined with the traditional culture, make the West Street world famous. Welcome to check out our other pages for more travel guide to Yangshuo or other famous cities in China. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you plan to travel to Yangshou. We will provide the professional advice, individual itinerary and excellent travel service.