Overview:Guilin is well known for its natural beauty. However, this picturesque city is even more charming at night. Guilin nightlife combines the romantic ambience of such noted destinations as Paris with its own unique, idyllic and tranquil atmosphere. As night falls on Guilin, the diverse nightlife of this unique city comes alive. Travellers can choose to enjoy themselves in modern bars and nightclubs, or relax on a romantic night cruise on the Li River. They could also peruse the delights of the Folk
Li River Cruise
The Li River Cruise is the highlight of all Guilin tours. While taking a boat from Guilin to Yangshuo at night which cruises pass by bamboo groves and ancient vallages, watching
fishermen fishing with cormorant on the rafts and locals washing their laundry in the river will make you feel like stepping into beautiful Chinese Karst Landscape Paintings.
Night Cruise on the Two Rivers and Four Lakes
Two Rivers and Four Lakes Scenic Spot refer to the landscape located around the city which includes Li River (the part within the city), Taohua (Peach Blossom) River, Mulong Lake, Guihu Lake, Ronghu Lake and Shanhu Lake.
It is an Expo combining famous gardens, flowers, trees and bridges in one. The night cruise is amazing and spectacular since the water system has been transformed by the innovative use of lighting in the gardens and buildings along the lakes. Visitors will feel fresh and comfortable as if attaining the perfection of the harmony between man and nature.
Zhengyang Pedestrian Street
Zhengyang Pedestrian Street is 666 meters long and located in the downtown of Guilin city. It is surrounded by restaurants, hotels, theatres, stadiums, commercial facilities and scenic spots. It has all of the conveniences that are required for good shopping in a very pleasant environment. Zhengyang Pedestrian Street is the hub of the city In many ways. Shops and restaurants bring thousands of people daily to the area and it offers great nightlife.
Guilin Bar & Club
Kaya cafe & bar
Kaya cafe & bar, Zhonghua Lu 6 (from the walking street, walk to Solitary Beauty Peak (North), at the gate, go right and first left again, 50 meters on your right side). One of the few real bars in Guilin. Very laidback atmosphere. Located in a quiet street near the center. Offers chilled out music. They also have a branch in Yangshuo.
Amani Bar
Located at the center of Zhengyang Pedestrian Street, near the clock tower, Amani bar is quite popular for foreign tourists in Guilin. It has a good selection of western food (the pizza there is quite nice), teas, coffees and common beer and wine. Sitting at the corner of prosperous Zhengyang Pedestrian Street watching people come and go might give you a special feeling. Besides, the bar is near Li River, and you can take a walk along the river, ejoying the fresh breeze and peace of life here.
Guilin Back Garden Irish Pub
Located at further down of Zhengyang pedestrian street, near the lake, Guilin Back Garden Irish Pub is one of the most popular bar for the long-term foreign people. It is a good place to enjoy a peaceful monument in the bustle city. It offers wide range of food for people from all over the world. You can choose to sit outdoor or indoor both are leisure with light music. There is also a folk music performance at 21:00 every night.
Lounge Bar (Music Life Club)
Lounge bar is located in the second floor of Zhengyang Square. They dedicate to promote musical cultural life, leisure and interactive dating, to relieve stress through various games or free singing in Karaoke room with friends. Inside the bar it design as the musical life sentiment with whole wall of CD, playing with Jazz, Rock Music or sometimes the bands live show, the bar provided various drinks, snacks and fruit baskets. The private party rooms in this bar can be arrange for meeting with your friends.