West Street （西街）Travel Guide

Nov 10, 2024 by orient china travel

West Street is a must-visit scenic spot in Guilin. Here is an English travel guide for it:

General Introduction: West Street is located in the center of Yangshuo County, about 65 kilometers from the downtown area of Guilin. It is a pedestrian street with a history of over 1,400 years. The street is about 500 meters long and 8 meters wide, with a marble pavement and an S-shaped curve. The houses here have an antique flavor and strong local characteristics.

Attractions and Features:
- Historical and Cultural Sites: West Street was a place where Mr. Sun Zhongshan made a speech, and the famous artist Xu Beihong had lived here for a period of time. These historical figures have added a certain cultural and historical value to West Street.
- International Atmosphere: West Street is also called the "Foreigner's Street" and is the largest "foreign language corner and global village in China". Since the 1980s, many foreign visitors have been attracted by the beautiful karst landscape and tranquil countryside life of Yangshuo and have settled here. As a result, the bars, hotels, Internet cafes, craft shops, and restaurants here have a decoration style that mostly combines Chinese and Western cultures, with English signs everywhere.
- Shopping and Dining: There are a variety of stores on the street, selling all kinds of tourist souvenirs, as well as local snacks and specialties. For example, "beer fish" is a very famous local specialty in Yangshuo. The fish is pulled out from the Li River, and the unique flavor of beer and fish is unforgettable.

Transportation:
- From Guilin to Yangshuo: You can go to Guilin Bus Station to take a bus or a luxury direct bus. Buses leave for Yangshuo every 15 minutes. You can also take a cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo.
- In Yangshuo: Once you arrive in Yangshuo, you can choose to rent a bicycle as the main means of transportation, as the county area is not large, and many good views are in the countryside.

Best Time to Visit: You can visit West Street all year round. However, spring and autumn are relatively more comfortable, with mild temperatures and pleasant weather, which are very suitable for strolling and shopping on the street.

Opening Hours and Tickets:
- Opening Hours: It is open 24 hours a day.
- Tickets: Admission is free.