Overview
Key takeaway
Book the night you arrive; sessions can sell out on holidays. The show is outdoors on the water against real karst hills—bring a light layer for cool evenings, and note rain may reschedule sessions.
Time & cost
Plan 1–3 hours. Budget: Free. Hours: Per the Guilin tourism bureau: first show around 20:00, second around 21:35 (variable); extra shows may be added on holidays and summer. Start times shift with the day's session count—arrive at least ~50 minutes early to collect tickets; late entry is cut off about 15 minutes after start..
Best for
Best for first-time Yangshuo visitors who want a clear 1–3 hours stop without guesswork.
Practical
Tips
On site
Book the night you arrive; sessions can sell out on holidays.
Timing
The show is outdoors on the water against real karst hills—bring a light layer for cool evenings, and note rain may reschedule sessions.
Timing
Leave with hours in mind (Per the Guilin tourism bureau: first show around 20:00, second around 21:35 (variable); extra shows may be added on holidays and summer. Start times shift with the day's session count—arrive at least ~50 minutes early to collect tickets; late entry is cut off about 15 minutes after start.). Weekends and holidays need extra queue time.
Pay
Nearby stalls usually take Alipay or WeChat. Foreign-card terminals are rare — set up Alipay before you go.
Show this
Show the Chinese name “《印象·刘三姐》山水实景演出” to drivers and staff. It beats a long English explanation.
Show to staff
你好，请问入口在哪里？我有预约/门票，谢谢。
Hi — where is the entrance? I have a reservation/ticket. Thank you.
Location & how to go
Impression Sanjie Liu (open-air karst show), Yangshuo
