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I like mountains and water, I like to rest between the mountains and rivers, I like to relax between the mountains and rivers to feel the slowness of life, I like to watch the clouds rolling and relaxing on the mountains, and I like to spend leisure time in the mountains, so Yangshuo is always a small destination for me on weekends.

Day1: Food Journey--Qingjiangdu--Sister Liu Beer Fish--West Street--Meet An 'an Bar
Day2: Shili Gallery-Yulong River
Day3: Xingping Ancient Town

It is very convenient to get from Guangzhou to Yangshuo. The high-speed train can be reached in less than half a day, from prosperous to beautiful, in just a blink of an eye.

When I came to Yangshuo, it was already noon, so I decided to find a delicious meal to fill my stomach and prepare for the next trip.

It takes about 30 minutes to drive from Yangshuo County to Qingjiangdu. Sitting in the car and walking on the picturesque road, I am actually quite looking forward to it.

After all, there are many delicacies hidden in the mountains. It is also very interesting to find the hidden delicacies here from Yangshuo County to the countryside of Yangshuo.

I have been to Yangshuo many times and suddenly discovered such a niche attraction hidden in the mountains-Qingjiangdu.

There are farmhouses with smoke curling up, children's innocent laughter, evocative farmhouse food, slightly tipsy home-brewed wines, and the comfort away from the busy city...
The air deep in the mountains is so sweet, I want to keep it here for the horses.🐎

I thought Qingjiangdu was just a small farmhouse, but I was really surprised by the scale when I came here. It is almost the size of a valley, and it is a small journey from the door to the place to eat.

Of course, walking here will not feel boring at all. The scenery here is beautiful. As you move forward, you can see the beautiful scenery and meet families who have picnics here and enjoy the fun of the countryside.

The restaurant's decoration is quite antique, built from wooden houses, and each room has a different theme. It has a strong ancient style and is very unique.

I heard that each room, from the theme to the decoration, is carefully selected by the landlady herself and very carefully.

Of course, when you come here, what's more important is the food here. In such mountains and rivers, various high-quality ingredients and various delicious delicacies are naturally produced.

Fish Head Casserole
The fish is produced here. The big fish head is placed in a casserole, put in ingredients such as ginger, garlic, peppers, and then braised. The waiter will place a small hourglass as a timer, and the hourglass will finish the dishes.
When the lid of the pot was lifted, the aroma was overflowing. The self-produced fish head was tender and sweet. Coupled with various fragrant ingredients, the soft and smooth fish absorbed the aroma of the ingredients and the taste became rich.

Tea Fragrant Bone
The ribs are fried and then cooked with locally produced tea leaves. The sweet taste of the tea leaves penetrates into the ribs, and the tea leaves have an anti-greasy effect. Even the fried ribs will not appear too greasy.

The pork ribs are fragrant and fragrant, coupled with the sweetness and fragrance of tea leaves. It is a simple dish, but the flavor level is very rich.

Fish in rice soup
The fish is tender and smooth, and it is cooked with rice soup made from locally produced rice.
The thick rice soup is cooked together with the fish meat. The rice soup adds a soft and slippery taste to the fish meat. The fish meat is fresh and sweet, and the sweet taste is integrated into the rice soup, making the rice soup become delicious food.

cake
In fact, I have never had much interest in pancake food, but here, this pancake surprised me. The pancake is thin and fried until fragrant. The stuffing wrapped in it is made of cabbage. It is very soft and smooth, with a thick soup, which is very irritating.

There are other dishes that are equally good.

Even simple vegetables and white rice are very delicious at Qingjiangdu due to the ingredients. The green vegetables have a little sweetness from their origin, the rice is soft and smooth, and the rice aroma is strong, making it very delicious.

Of course, there are delicious food and some fine wine.

The home-brewed wines here are made from self-produced grapes, which are slightly higher in intensity than the wines on the market, but the grape aroma is strong. Drinking a little between meals will make the finishing touch.

After dinner, take a walk around Qingjiangdu, which is also a very good trip.

Behind the restaurant, there is a large lake. Along the grassland by the lake, Qingjiang Ferry also has many rides.

You can go kayaking on the lake. The calm lake is very suitable for beginners to play and experience. Here, take a kayaking and gently rafting on the lake. The scenery on both sides of the river is picturesque, and kayaking can also turn into a feeling of sailing in a painting.

There are horses raised by the lake. It is also a very good enjoyment to sit on the grass and watch the horses pass by and eat grass. It feels like the time is slowing down.

There are also different projects such as grassland skiing, rock climbing, and children's playground. Bring your children and you can spend a day here. The sun is warm, the green grass is lush, and the air is sweet. Such a Qingjiang Crossing has the right sunshine in the afternoon, giving a feeling of forgetting the noise and annoyance.

Beer fish is arguably the most famous dish in Yangshuo.

Beer fish uses fish from the Li River as a material, and then adds beer and other materials to cook. The beer fish has a strong aroma and retains the sweetness and delicacy of the fish.

When I came to Yangshuo West Street, there were many restaurants that focused on beer fish, but in the end I chose Sister Liu's beer fish, which had a good reputation.

What makes Sister Liu's beer fish very special is that she cooks fresh Lijiang fish directly in front of customers.

Sister Liu's beer fish is not located in the most prosperous part of West Street, but it is definitely not difficult to find. Compared with the hustle and bustle of West Street, I prefer this quiet atmosphere in the hustle and bustle.

The slaughtered Lijiang fish is very fresh. The waiter will put it into a casserole, pour in the sauce that has been certified as intangible cultural heritage, and then add beer to cook.
After adding the ingredients, the sand in the hourglass leaks out and you can eat it.

Lijiang fish is originally tender, smooth and sweet, but with the fragrant sauce, it is very delicious.

Field snail brew
Guilin has beautiful mountains and rivers, so the field snails it produces are equally fresh and sweet, and there is no fishy smell. The chopped lean meat is brewed into the field snails. The two different tastes of lean meat and field snails are very harmonious.

The braised chicken is made from locally produced walking chicken, which is also marinated with a secret sauce and baked in a sealed pot.

The chicken absorbs the aroma of the sauce. The chicken is soft and delicious.

Shiyangshuo is a place where multiple ethnic groups live together. Tibetans here also have the habit of drinking butter tea. The butter tea here is also served with various ingredients such as peanuts, rice cakes, coriander and onions. It is very delicious when paired with butter tea.

In addition, the rich flavors of snacks can also enrich the layers of butter tea.

Eating beer fish, coupled with a refreshing glass of beer, can add a richer taste. The huge wooden barrel in front of Sister Liu's Beer Fish Gate is filled with fresh home-brewed beer. The beer is refreshing, just enough to wash away the fatigue of a day. It also has a cool and refreshing taste and is very fresh.

After eating beer fish, you can also add freshly squeezed Guilin rice noodles. Guilin rice noodles are refreshing and have a strong aroma of rice. When wrapped in beer fish sauce, they become more fragrant. They are the most suitable staple food after a meal.

Yangshuo West Street is the place to travel and check in when you come to Yangshuo. What was once an old street has now become the place with the most concentrated commerce in Yangshuo County.

I was attracted by the singing. Meeting An 'an, a beautiful name. Who will we encounter on the journey? So he sat in the bar, listened to music, and drank wine.

Meeting An 'an Bar was quite quiet. There was no noisy music, only the voices of singers and electronic organs. Singing and singing makes the night lights particularly charming.

The decoration of Meet An 'an is also quite elegant, with a lot of green plant walls and many nostalgic decorations in the interior. Under the dim light of the bar, it has a unique flavor.

At Meet An 'an, there are bottled beer and special cocktails. What's more special is that the beer is served here not in beer cups, but in wine bowls. Holding beer in a wine bowl gives you a heroic feeling.

With a slight drunkenness, I left the colorful West Street and returned to the B & B. The air in Guilin was fresh and the air seemed to have a slight sweetness. Falling asleep in the sweet air of Guilin was also a small happiness in Yangshuo.

The next day, I chose to visit Shili Gallery and Yulong River.

Yangshuo has beautiful mountains and rivers. If Yangshuo's landscape is the most essence and concentrated one, it must be Shili Gallery.
In the Shili Gallery, you can see beautiful mountains and waters everywhere. Just like ink painting in traditional Chinese painting, it is elegant and beautiful. Shili Gallery, hence its name.

Motor vehicles are not allowed to enter the Shili Gallery during the day, so the best way to visit the Shili Gallery is undoubtedly to ride a bicycle or an electric bike, stroll around slowly, stop at a place you like, and savor and take photos. It is a kind of happiness.

There are also many scenic spots in Shili Gallery, and the Yulong River is very famous.

The big banyan tree is also a beautiful sight that cannot be missed in the Shili Gallery. Yangshuo has many banyan trees. The ancient banyan trees are lush. The huge banyan trees block the sun, and the hanging air roots also form a unique picture scroll.

In Shili Gallery, there is a huge ancient banyan tree, lush by the Yulong River. The huge ancient tree blocked the sun, witnessed the wind and rain, and also recorded the story of Shili Gallery.

There are many comfortable cafes in Shili Gallery. When you are tired from walking, it is also a special enjoyment to sit down in the afternoon sun, order a cup of coffee, or have a cup of green tea, and watch the beautiful mountains and rivers of Shili Gallery.

The Yulong River passes through Shili Gallery, creating the beautiful scenery of Shili Gallery.

At the riverside, you can sit on a bamboo raft and walk down the Yulong River. It is picturesque. Under your feet are clear flowing river water, green mountains on both sides, and green water at your feet. Occasionally, the boatman will sing local folk songs, with a high voice. It is very interesting to echo among the green mountains and clear waters.

On the third day, I chose to go to Xingping Ancient Town.

Different from the noisy West Street, Xingping Ancient Town is quieter and has an ancient style and taste.

In fact, the earliest history of Xingping Ancient Town can be traced back to the Song Dynasty, where merchants gathered, forming the earliest scale of Xingping Ancient Town.

To this day, Xingping Ancient Town still retains many of the scenery and style of the time. The antique buildings and the stone road paved with Nama stone slabs are the historical memories of Xingping Ancient Town.

The ancient town of Xingping is quiet. Walking around it, you can encounter many surprises.

The Li River in the Xingping Ancient Town section is also the most essential part of the Li River. Scenic spots such as Jiuma Painting Mountain and the background of RMB 20 are all concentrated in the Li River in the Xingping Ancient Town section.

Here, take a cruise ship on the Li River. Here, you can see the charm of the Li River. You may not be able to find all nine horses in the Nine Horse Painting Mountain, but here in the upper reaches of the Li River, the charm of the Li River is equally moving.