Yangshuo West Street

Guilin & Yangshuo, China

The town's main hub, walkable and dense with restaurants, bars, and adventure outfitters for climbing and caving.

Places in Yangshuo West Street

West Street riverside restaurants Restaurants along West Street serving local Guangxi dishes with river views, busiest in the evening.
West Street cafés A strip of cafés catering to the town's steady flow of backpackers and cyclists.
West Street bars West Street's evening bar scene draws both domestic and international travellers after a day on the river or in the hills.

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.

Ten Mile Gallery — A scenic countryside stretch outside Yangshuo known for biking routes, rice paddies, and lively public markets.
West Street area — Yangshuo's central pedestrian street lined with cafes, bars and shops, radiating out into quieter riverside lanes.