Yangshuo County, located in Guilin City, in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, is the setting for a growing trend: foreigners coming to learn Chinese while immersing themselves in local life. Against the backdrop of global uncertainty, China's relaxed visa policies and Yangshuo's openness, scenic beauty, and cultural inclusiveness are turning the county into a hub for immersive learning and people-to-people exchange. It is a story of tourism in China, cultural vitality and how openness – not isolation – fuels connection.