Entertainment ways in Guilin are as attractive as its natural beauty. From modern nightclubs, romantic night cruise on the "Two Rivers and Four Lakes" to minority nationality's folk customs and acrobatic show in the theaters, travelers can enjoy or relax themselves thoroughly.

Popular Activities

Two Rivers and Four Lakes Night Cruise
People can take boat trips on this city's "Two Rivers and Four Lakes" water system to cruise around the city in the evening. The cruise route is divided into three main scenery areas: Ronghu Lake and Shanhu Lake Scenery Area-to show the artistic conception of "the city is in the scenery while the scenery is in the city"; Guihu Lake Scenery Area-taking the natural and wild interests as special characteristics; Mulong Lake Scenery Area-taking the Mulong Ancient Ferry, Old City Wall as the main spots, the Baoji Hill and Diecai Hill as background to show the city's culture.

A cruise in the city's central area on a water system will absolutely give you a deep impression of Guilin. The city's charm is alive not only in its parks, but also in its waterways. The scenery along the rivers and lakes can compare in beauty to the Amsterdam Canal, the Seine of Paris and the waterways of Venice. You see colorful lights, various style bridges, beautiful ancient pagodas and ordinary local people's night life at the river and lake side. Sometimes is you're lucky, you can even see local fishermen are doing fishing with their birds called cormorants. It's really a worthwhile entertaining way here in Guilin in the evening or at night.

Dragon Nationality-A Dynamic Minority Nationality Folk Custom Show
Combined harmoniously with some unique acrobatic skills, the fancily splendid and hot minority folk lifestyle and customs from the Miao, Yao, Dong and Zhuang nationality were all-sidedly unfolded before people's eyes for the first time. From the angle of modern art, by employing the world's top-class lighting and acoustics and other stage systems, a massive, passionate and splendid stage art miracle is presented.

In this show, you can hear the "Dong Nationality Grand Song" which has already been applied to be a world non-material cultural heritage. You are going to appreciate the Nuo Dance (Dance of Driving away Pestilence) that is not only ancient, clumsy but also straightforward and unconstrained. Their magnificent costume and shining silver ornaments from different minority nationality will definitely win your admiration. The love story of the Red Yao Nationality ladies, whose long hairs have been listed in the Guinness Record, will intoxicate you as well. Miao Nationality 's "Dance of Rice Stalk Stand", Dong's "Grand Wedding", Zhuang's "Dance of Drinking Wine", Yao's "Bath in Wood Bucket" and other well-chosen minority programs will all leave you a memorable and romantic impression on those ethnic groups. What's more, you will be shocked by the unique minority acrobatic skills like "Ballet on the Shoulders", "Silk Ribbons Hanging up High", "Human Body Wall", "Climbing up the Ladder", "Jujitsu??"," Instantly Changing the Theatric Mask" and so on during the show. They are arranged in between the songs and dances to make the show various and of more attractions.

Location: Guilin Lijiang Theater
Add: 12 Binjiang Road, Guilin 541002, P. R. China

Dreamlike Lijiang-An Acrobatic Show
This is a unique show that you will find hard to forget. It combines Chinese acrobatics and western ballet skills together, turns our unique imagination into a vivid stage show before your very eyes. This show is called Dreamlike Lijiang. People who have seen it say it's like a visual feast with excellent artistic factors and perfect stage effects. All of you, no matter whether you are an ordinary viewer or an artist, will receive enjoyment and enlightenment. Its ideas of environmental protection, its artistic style, its presentation of different sensibilities, can quickly light up the passion of the audience. Many visitors from Europe and America have seen the show more than three times. This proves that the show has its own special appeal.
Location: Guilin Dreamlide Theater
Add: 95 Qixing Road, Guilin 541004, P. R. China

Impression Liu Sanjie
Impression - Liu Sanjie is a performance maybe that you've never seen before. It is set in the natural landscape of Yangshuo, and is directed by the famous Chinese director, Zhang Yimou. The stage for the performance is composed of a two-kilometer-long water area with twelve mountains as the background. It is the largest natural theater in the world. The whole performance lasts for about 60 minutes with a cast of some 600 performers. It's really a masterpiece make by human being and Nature, a new concept of "Show Set in the Realistic Landscape" hence created.
Location: Yangshuo Town, Guilin

  

Other Entertainments and Activities

Guishan Zhi Xiu (the Beauty of Guishan)
Location: Minghua Palace, Guishan Hotel, No.1 Chuanshan Road
The performance features Guangxi customs and ethnic color, such as Zhuang, Miao, Dong and Yao ethnics. The themes cover Yao wedding dance, ethnic costume show and harvest dance. This elegant and passionate performance will refresh travelers from different cultural backgrounds.

Huayuan Zhi Ye (Garden Night)
Location: Guilin Royal Garden Hotel, No.186-1 Linjiang Road
This is the largest dome architecture of organic glass in Asia. Performance of as many as 12 ethnics is put on here nightly.

Ronghu Foot Reflexology Center
Location: Building 5, Ronghu Hotel
You can enjoy a Chinese foot massage or body massage that is very refreshing and relaxing after a long day tour.

Guilin No. 5 Hospital Foot Reflexology and Traditional Chinese Medication Center
Location: No. 5 People's Hospital
Except foot or body massage, you can also learn something about the Traditional Chinese Medication like Taichi, Qigong and Acupuncture.

Nightclubs
100 Degree Bar
Location: 36 Binjiang Road
This is the most popular bar with the local young people in this city at this moment.

Yiren Bar
Location: 12 Yiren Road
It is as popular as the above one and sometime even more bustling because of its central location.

Mingren Karaoke Club
Location: Worker's Cultural Palace

Fucheng Karaoke Club
Location: Worker's Cultural Palace

Guilin Plaza Hotel Karaoke Bar
Location: No.20 Lijiang Road

Guilin Bravo Hotel Reed Flute Cowboy Bar
Location: No.14 Ronghu Nan Road
The decoration here is original-walls, floors, chairs and tables are all made of wood, adorned with ox skull, horns, etc. Travelers can relax drinking wine and playing darts.

Guilin Bravo Hotel VIP Nightclub
Location: No. 14 Ronghu Nan Road
Karaok, small dance floor, wines and snacks are provided here.

Mengbi Karaoke Nightclub
Location: Zhengyang Road
This club is very popular due to its good location, elegant surroundings, quality performance and management. To dance or to watch show, travelers can surely find something interesting!

Jiulong Nightclub
Location: Underground No. 1 Building, Nanmenqiao
Professional discotheque, performance room, billiards, sauna, massage, etc, can cater to different demands.

Shi Guang Dao Liu (Somewhere in Time)
Location: Fl.8th and 9th, Bagui Building, Zhongshan Zhong Road

Weilong Nightclub
Location: Sanduo Road
The vehement atmosphere with the strong tempo will excite everyone deeply. For peace and relaxation, bars above provide Karaok and coffee.

Yixing Bar (Grotesque Bar)
Location: Renmin Road
Decorations and hangings here are all grotesque. Don't be frightened. A big surprise is waiting for you!