West Street (Xi Jie) is situated in Yangshuo, the most beautiful town along the Li River. Built in 590 during the Sui Dynasty with the Li River passing by on the east, is still well preserved, revealing the resplendence of past days.
Since being opened up to the outside in 1978, West Street has received countless foreigners from all over the world. The 2000-m-long street is dotted with stores, bars, cafes and hotels. Nearly all the inhabitants, old and young, in the street can speak simple English and the street is regarded as the largest foreign language corner in China.
Enjoy a doing-nothing atmosphere, accompanied by a bottle of beer in a cafe, watch pedestrians passing in front, chat with a charming waitress.
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