A young tourist has broken her silence on a suspected mass illness incident in a Bali hostel, which left a friend of hers dead and dozens others hospitalised.

The popular Canggu hostel is known for its “party atmosphere and good vibes”, however the $14-a-night accommodation has faced scrutiny after several backpackers became severely unwell on the premises.

Chinese traveller Leila Li has spoken for the first time on what she endured.

It is understood that on August 31, a group of travellers joined a communal dinner at the hostel.

Within hours, many attendees reportedly started developing symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhoea and high fevers.

Ms Li and her friend Miss Y — who were both sharing the same room — were struck with intense symptoms that continued well into the following day.

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