Guilin Noodles Restaurant (unnamed)

Tucked away in Yangshuo at a humble address on Die Cui Lu, this unnamed Guilin noodle spot offers exactly the kind of scene you hope to find on a trip to Guangxi. Mark Wiens describes it as “a scenic local spot with tiny stools overlooking a lotus patch and limestone pillars,” and that’s the dining room: low plastic seats, fresh air, and a backdrop of karst peaks. The draw is a bowl of hearty Guilin noodles, served with a variety of pickled toppings that let you customize each slurp. Wiens also gave a thumbs-up to the unnamed dumplings on offer, though details on those are left to the curious diner.

This is street-level dining at its most authentic—casual, outdoor, and deeply local. The setting alone, with its lotus views and limestone silhouettes, lifts a simple bowl of rice noodles into something memorable. For travelers chasing the real thing, this five-star gem delivers flavor and atmosphere in equal measure, no name required.