Fuli Town is a famous ancient town full of natural beauty and ethnical characteristics. The main outer scenery of the opera Impression on Sanjie Liu was drawn from here. Within the town remain some old-styled streets, pavilions, temples, halls and houses. It is also reputed as the 'Hometown of Drawing Fans in China' . On the lunar May 8^th, the town is at its busiest with many folk performances, sports and sacrificial activities. Xiping Town is another famous ancient town of more than a thousand years old where you can find some historical relics. The Fishing Village near the town is also a historically well-known spot. The former American president, Bill Clinton used to visit the town in 1998.

Another spot that should not be missed is the West Street , also called the 'Global Village' for its mix of cultures from many foreign counties. The 'Bible' for western backpackers, Lonely Planet , of the 1980s, mentions this street. Here you can not only find Chinese teahouses, antiques, calligraphy, paintings, and arts and crafts, but also numerous foreign restaurants, hotels and pubs. It provides the opportunity to converse in English. In addition, Yuzi Paradise set amongst an exposition of artwork of sculptures, caves and entertainment. Here you can enjoy outdoor barbecues, fireworks and water-skiing. The classic music of Hong Kong singer, Teresa Teng sets a tranquil setting to enjoy the experiences of a health retreat.

Delicious foods in Yangshuo include beer fish, winkles and Longjiang Grilled Fish. Shatian Pomelo, cumquat, persimmon and chestnut are four local fruits of Yangshuo worth trying. Artwork such as calligraphy, paintings, drawing fans, marbles, bonsais, wooden sculptures, archaized costumes and potteries along with silk balls are very popular with tourists.

 Transportation

Yangshuo is over 60 km. (37 miles) away from Guilin by road and about 20 km. (12 miles) farther by water. Travelers can take a bus to Yangshuo Coach Station at the Southern Railway Station in Guilin. You can also buy a passage at a hotel or travel agency in Guilin and then boat on the Li River to get to Yangshuo. There are also coaches from Guangzhou, Shenzhen and other cities in China. For traveling within the county, taxies, microbuses, pedicabs, bicycles, and battery cars are also available.

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