Lijiang night life is rich and colorful. It always provides enough fun for visitors from far-away places. In daytime, various recreational activities will be played in the Old Town. After enjoying a day's sightseeing, the night life will give you a deeper understanding of the mysterious cultures and traditions of the local ethnic groups.
The Naxi People have inhabited Lijiang for a long time. Their culture is unique and splendid, and is called Dongba Culture. Dongba Culture also absorbed the essence of the other groups. Dongba Culture is a kind of religious culture, while every aspect of the locals' daily life is involved. Naxi ancient music and dance are the two most important components in the mysterious Dongba Culture.
Now, Naxi Concert Hall and the Dongba Place are two places highly recommended for the authentic Naxi music and dance show.
Naxi Concert Hall
There is a wonderful concert played every night from 20:00 to 21:30 pm.
Address: No.11 Jishan Valley, Xinyi Street of the Old Town.
Dongba Palace
The performance played in Dongba Palace is especially attractive for its grand scenes, delicate production and intriguing theme. Audiences may appreciate the live theatre-Mountain and River Show, with the unique customs, daily life and fairy tails of Naxi People invovled.
Lijiang International Ethnic Cultural Exchange Center
Every night, there is the Mountain and River Show, attracting a great amount of audience. This show consists of both the Naxi ancient music and the traditional custom of those ethnic minorities lived in Lijiang.
Ganhaizi Scenic Spot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
The gorgeous Jade Dragon Snow Mountain serves as the background for the living theater of Impressive Lijiang showed in the Ganhaizi (Dry Sea) Scenic Spot. When visiting the snow mountain, visitors are suggested to enjoy the show, too.