Binjiang Road, Between Chengzhong Road and Guihua Road
Called “Guilin mi fen” in Mandarin, this delicious local specialty is humble and can just as easily be eaten as street food as in a sit-down restaurant. Despite its simplicity, this local delicacy makes a great breakfast or light meal...
Chengzhong road
Beer Fish is by far the most famous local dish in Yangshuo. If served in the original way, it should feature river carp caught nearby in the Li River. The fish is braised in a sauce that includes a bottle of the local Liquan beer as well as soy sauce and other spices. Simmering in this sauce, the fish is served covered with fresh cilantro, onions and bell peppers. The fish flavour is very mild and supports the fragrant “beer” sauce and fresh vegetables very nicely....
West Street and Xianqian Road corner
Deep in the heart of Yangshuo’s old quarter on the corner of West Street and Xianqian Street (县前街) is Lotus Vegetarian restaurant (formerly known at another venue as Pure Lotus). Making its home on three floors with a roof garden (at the site of the former Café China), this is one of Yangshuo’s oldest and most popular restaurants. Australian owner Malcolm is meticulous about his kitchen and oversaw a recent renovation of the whole building....
Guihua Road
The last of the backpacker holdouts in Yangshuo, Lucy’s Place has been around for a long time. As the quaint old cafés and bars on West Street are turned into KTV bars and discos, Lucy’s Place still occupies a relatively quiet spot on Guihua Road, just off Chengzhong Road..
Jima Village
Pica Pica is a lovely little restaurant just off the main road out of Yangshuo on the way to the Yulong River Scenic Area. Housed, in part, inside reclaimed Qing Dynasty buildings, Pica Pica serves Chinese, Western and Thai dishes in a delightful, open setting that feels like you’ve chanced upon someone’s garden. Head up the stairs to enjoy the mountain view from the terrace overlooking the blooming bougainvillea....
Jiuxian Ancient Village
Nestled in a gorgeous ancient Qing Dynasty courtyard house, Secret Garden Café is a destination outside Yangshuo for anyone looking for a special dining experience within the setting of preserved local architecture. In the heart of Jiuxian Village, about 8km outside Yangshuo (past Pica Pica on the way to the Yulong River), Secret Garden Café offers delicious coffee and a wide array of Western and Chinese dishes..
Moon Hill Village
Notable as the first restaurant offering authentic Italian food around Yangshuo, Luna Café is located on the top floor of the Yangshuo Village Inn in a small village close to Moon Hill. Luna has a beautiful, large terrace surrounded by blooming flowers with an incredible view towards Moon Hill [link to Moon Hill page]. So, if you’re not inclined to climb the hill, you can at least enjoy looking at it over a delicious pizza and a glass of wine..
Xianqian Street
Xianqian Lu Bar Street | 县前街酒吧 The section of Xianqian Street (县前街) between Diecui Road (叠翠路) and West Street (西街) is full of buzzing bars with live music. Most feature a solo singer on a guitar in a small bar space with seating both indoors, upstairs and out in front. Most serve local and imported beers but cocktails are highly recommended.
Xianqian Street
Another small bar in the middle of Xianqian Street is Magpie. This bar specializes in whimsical cocktails so go with friends and have fun with the Rasta-inspired green, yellow and red “Marlin’s Yangshuo” or a shot served in a skull glass called “Lose the Memory”. Enjoy live music as you contemplate the creativity of the bartenders.
West Street
If you’re not into the very loud and somewhat crazy scene at Xianqian Street, we recommend the rooftop bar Bad Panda. Operated by an amusing, artistic amateur photographer, Bad Panda offers a respite from the noise of West Street down below.
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