A Poetic Dwelling Amidst Mountains and Waters
by Price_Deirdre_67
Jul 13, 2025
As for attractions, Yangshuo County really doesn't have many. The Li River flows through the county, with similar mountain and water landscapes on both sides. Taking the ferry that connects the two banks for residents to travel costs four yuan per trip. The scenery captured casually has a bit of a lively, rustic feel.
Taking this ferry can get you to West Street, which has a unique charm. The bluestone pavement is dyed warm golden by the sunset, and old shops on both sides hang red lanterns. There are traditional stalls selling osmanthus sugar and ginger candy, as well as artistic shops filled with the aroma of coffee. At a corner, an elderly white-haired grandmother sits on a bamboo chair mending shoe soles, her needle and thread flying in her hands, occasionally looking up to greet passersby with a smile.
Young girls dressed in ethnic costumes take photos in the alleys, the crisp sound of silver jewelry clinking echoing with the guitar music of street performers.
Although West Street is not long, it contains the ancient and modern styles of Yangshuo—the old brick walls bear witness to the vicissitudes of time, while the trendy shops showcase the vitality of the era. Strolling through it feels like traveling through a time tunnel, where you can touch the weight of history and feel the energy of youth.
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