West Street area

Guilin & Yangshuo, China

Yangshuo's central pedestrian street lined with cafes, bars and shops, radiating out into quieter riverside lanes.

Places in West Street area

The Brew A craft brew pub popular with expats, part of Yangshuo's varied bar scene of folk-music bars and rooftop beer gardens.

Best time to visit: April and September to October offer the clearest skies and most comfortable temperatures; the Ten Mile Gallery countryside is at its best during these shoulder-season months.
Getting around: A river cruise or bus connects Guilin to Yangshuo; once in Yangshuo, bicycles are the standard way to explore the surrounding rice paddies and karst scenery.
Currency: Chinese Yuan (CNY)
Language: Mandarin Chinese. English is limited, but more prevalent in Yangshuo due to tourism.
Timezone: CST (UTC+8)
Current trends: Yangshuo continues to add countryside retreats with mountain views away from West Street's nightlife, catering to a growing split between visitors wanting the town's energy and those wanting quiet.

Yangshuo West Street — The town's main hub, walkable and dense with restaurants, bars, and adventure outfitters for climbing and caving.
Ten Mile Gallery — A scenic countryside stretch outside Yangshuo known for biking routes, rice paddies, and lively public markets.