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Beer fish

Fresh river fish cooked with beer, tomatoes, and peppers. Yangshuo specialty. Best at riverside restaurants.

FoodFood & Night Markets

$8–$17

1–2 hrs

Overview

Key takeaway

Fresh river fish cooked with beer, tomatoes, and peppers. Yangshuo specialty. Best at riverside restaurants.

Time & cost

Plan 1–2 hrs. Budget: $8–$17.

Best for

Best if you want a local plate without explaining yourself at the counter — show the Chinese name on this page.

Practical

Price$8–$17
Duration1–2 hrs
WhereYangshuo riverside restaurants, Da Ma Tou

Tips

Pay

Nearby stalls usually take Alipay or WeChat. Foreign-card terminals are rare — set up Alipay before you go.

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Show the Chinese name “啤酒鱼” to drivers and staff. It beats a long English explanation.

Show to staff

你好,我想点不那么辣的。可以少放辣椒吗?谢谢。

Nǐ hǎo, wǒ xiǎng diǎn bù nàme là de. Kěyǐ shǎo fàng làjiāo ma? Xièxie.

Hi — I'd like something milder. Can you use less chili? Thank you.

Location & how to go

Yangshuo riverside restaurants, Da Ma Tou

MetroIf there is no direct metro pin, ride metro to a central Guilin hub, then transfer by bus or Didi to Beer fish.
BusYangshuo riverside restaurants, Da Ma Tou
Taxi / DidiDidi or a licensed taxi is the simplest door-to-door. Set destination to “啤酒鱼” and pay in-app with Alipay/WeChat.

Reviews

★★★★★4.5· 18 verified reviews

Editor verification notes

Operational notes from the ChinaPie editorial team — not traveler ratings, and not counted toward stars.

  • ChinaPie Editors
    Editor verification note

    We verified a partner table-booking style flow end-to-end where linked — request, confirm, deposit; Mandarin is helpful but not always required.

  • ChinaPie Editors
    Editor verification note

    Peak-hour wait was about 20 minutes on a weekday verification. The skip-the-queue tip in this guide is worth using.

Guide Q&A

Where should I try Beer fish in Guilin?

Yangshuo riverside restaurants, Da Ma Tou

How much does Beer fish cost?

$8–$17

How long does a Beer fish stop take?

1–2 hrs

Any ordering tips for Beer fish?

Show the Chinese name on this page, confirm the price before sitting, and pay by Alipay or WeChat QR when possible.

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