Yangshuo, Yangshuo cruise, Guilin travel, Guangxi travel

Are you bored of the hustle and bustle of city life, or want to have a breath of natural fresh air? Or are you curious about diverse cultures and the exotic flavors in China? Why not come to Yangshuo, a small county in southern China which has lots to offer. Since the 1980s, many foreign backpackers have been drawn here by the whole-hearted recommendation in the “Lonely Planet” guidebook. Now, the county greets its guests with even more charms and attractions.

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 to it’s exotic flavors.

The famous Li River traverses the county and brings with it the most beautiful scenery. Along this extremely pure river, thousands of hills stand in different poses and with different expressions, such as Moon Hill, Mural Hill and Schoolboy Hill which is the natural stage of the world famous opera ��Impression on Sanjie Liu��. In the legends of the Zhuang minority group, Sanjie Liu was a fairy singer. The Big Banyan, a huge tree with a history of over 1,400 years, is said to be the place where her love story happened. The ��Little Li River��- the Yulong River – is a paradise for a cruise because of its green hills, silky water and ancient bridges. You can also go to Xanadu, a primitive minority village in a rural setting, full of folk culture and surprises.

Streets in Yangshuo have been kept in the original style, preserving the simple atmosphere of the ancient town. West Street is the most exciting one - locals call it 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 West Street world famous.

Yangshuo also attracts tourists with its delicious specialty foods, such as Beer Fish, Niang dishes and special snacks including rice noodles and various sticky rice cakes. You can taste them in most streets of the city. Local specialties such as the Shatian Shaddocks, kumquats and Chinese chestnuts are worth tasting as well. If you want to buy souvenirs, painted fans, embroidered balls and painted shirts are all good choices. You can buy these articles both in the tourist spots and in the malls of the city.

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