Yangren Street or literally means Foreigner Street is a business street of Dali at about 300 meters length. The original name of this street is Huguo Street. Since 1984 when Dali was listed as a city which open to foreign visitors, many shops and stores that targeted the foreign tourists as their major customers have been founded along the street. This is the reason why the street is commonly known as Foreigner Street by the locals. When you are here, you can simply ask any locals beside you why route to the street if you are unsure on how to get there. It is impossible that you got the wrong information regarding the route. However, if you refer the street by using its original name, most of the locals will unable to answer your inquiry anyway.
The Foreigner Street can be described the second home of the foreigners in Dali. You may experience the warmth of being at home when you are here. This street has contributed a lot in strengthen the relationships between the locals as well as people from all around the world. You may feel the passion and generous characteristics of the local Bai people while getting closer to their daily life and cultural folks.
The Foreigner Street in the night is even livelier when compared to the daytime. You may enjoy the romantic ambience of the surrounding under colorful lights or just taking a stroll along the street. When you feel tired of walking, then you can simply choose a nearly café or restaurant to take a sit. While enjoying the smell of tea, the peaceful surrounding as well as the serenity of the environment will keep you recharged all the time. Foreigner Street is the best evidence of the integration between west and oriental cultures. This is a destination where races and skin colors play no role in between the friendship of the people.