Yinchuan Ningxia Hui Ethnic Nightlife

Yinchuan (银川) is the capital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in China. It is located in the middle of the Yinchuan or Ningxia Plain. It is sheltered from the deserts of Mongolia by the high ranges of the Helan Mountain to its west.

Ethnic minorities in Yinchuan include Hui, Han, Manchu and Mongolian peoples. Being one of a very few parts of China where an ethnic minority (Hui people) hold the power of governance, it is a treasure of Chinese-Muslim culture.

The city's attractions include the Sand-lake and the Western Xia tombs. There are two pagodas in Yinchuan that are part of the 'Eight Famous Scenery of Ningxia': one is the Haibao Pagoda in the northern suburb and the other is the Chengtiansi Pagoda in the west.

Yinchuan Nightlife

Yinchuan's people still holding their traditional folk customs. The Muslim culture is still strongly maintained, while Halal Food is easily found across the city. Though the nightlife in Yinchuan is very colorful. There are some pubs, net cafes and gymnasiums. At night, they are filled with young people. In the pubs, some people especially young girls are dancing freely, while some middle-aged white collars choose to sit quietly and look at the scenery out of the window.


Singing and Music in Hui Nationality Style, Yinchuan
When traveling in Yinchuan, you can enjoy the “Hui Nationality Flower” and “Kouxian” which deeply reflect folk style. Circulating around the northwest area in china “Hui Nationality Flower”, a folk song, is sonorous and mellifluous in melody, simple and fresh in lyric. Deeply enjoyed by Hui women “Kouxian” (Kou’er) is a mini plucked instrument.

Yinchuan bars, pubs and cafe and nightlife activities :
1. Lian Yuan Bar. Located a couple blocks South of the XiXia district commercial center (look for the KFC sign) is a well decorated bar, and the best in 'New Town'.

2. Fall in Love Bar & Marry Bar. Located on Hubin Dong Jie near all the main hotels. Boasting comfortable seating and a younger crowd, Xixia Beer is locally produced and is comparable to a decent Canadian brew.

3. Yinchuan South Gate Square. Yinchuan South Gate Square is a good place to watch performances. Yinchuan South Gate Square has held a great number of large-scale art and cultural activities.

Yinchuan Ethnic Hui, singing in Hui Nationality style



Yinchuan largest mosque. Islam is the common religion in Yinchuan.



Yinchuan south Gate Square, has held a great number of large-scale art and cultural activities.



Yinchuan Jade Emperor Pavilion was built during the reign of Emperor Hongwu in Ming Dynasty, with a history of 600 years.



Yinchuan city, has a population of around 750,000.

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Lijiang China Old Town City Nightlife

Lijiang City (丽江市) is a city in Yunnan Province China. The city has a 800 year history from as early as the late Song Dynasty. Lijiang has the best preserved ancient town in China - the Old Town which has been listed in the World Cultural Heritages by UNESCO in 1997. The Old Town was once the center of Lijiang and continues to maintain the original flavor of the local lifestyle, the typical groups of buildings and the profound cultural heritage of the region.

Lijiang Nightlife

Lijiang at night maybe limited if we compare to other China cities. Xinhua Street, which runs along the water in the Old Town, is famous for its bars. Among the popular watering holes here are Mama Fu Bar, Sangji Langmu Tibetan Bar, Naxi Pavilion Bar and Jing Zhuo Bar. Some of these are run by westerners. If you are interested in traditional music and dance, try the Naxi Concert Hall. Melodious Naxi music is performed every night from 20:00 to 21:30 by a group of local senior musicians who are typically more than 60 years old. The Hall is located at No.11 Jishan Valley, Xinyi Street in the Old Town.

Lijiang Main nightlife attractions including the live music :

1. Dongba Music Mountain&River Show

The Dongba Palace is also a famous place for Naxi traditional music. The newly built palace is decorated with typical Naxi religious symbols and ornaments which add a lot of character to the solemn cultural atmosphere.

The Don gba palace is located just opposite the Naxi Ancient Music Institute. There is a daily performance at 19:30. Besides Naxi music, the Dongba palace hosts various cultural activities on an irregular basis.


2. Lijiang International Ethnic Cultural Exchange Centre

The Mountain and River Show played in this centre attracts a great number of visitors every night.

This show is a comprehensive living theatre, including not only Naxi ancient music but also the traditional customs of other ethnic minorities living in Lijiang.


Lijiang Old Town, the only Chinese city listed on UNESCO's World Cultural Heritage list with a history of 1,300 years.


Lijiang Nightlife Shopping


Lijiang Nachi Orchestra


Lijiang Naxi Ethnic Girl

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