Impression Sanjie Liu Tours and Activities

Impression Sanjie Liu is a unique outdoor night show directed by renowned filmmaker Zhang Yimou and staged at the Li River in Yangshuo. In the world’s largest natural theater, Yimou uses the river as a stage and the mist-shrouded karsts as a backdrop for a spectacle of light, sound, and intricate choreography.
The Basics
This show tells the story of Sanjie Liu, a mythological girl from China’s Zhuang ethnic group. The hourlong performance, designed to reveal the history and culture of Yangshuo’s people, is divided into five chapters, each with a different color scheme and theme. Visitors choose from three seat categories and can purchase tickets that include round-trip transportation from Yangshuo. An evening performance can be combined with a full-day tour of Guilin and Yangshuo.
Things to Know Before You Go
How to Get There
The theater entrance is situated on East Street in Yangshuo, a 30-minute walk from the busy West Street area and a 90-minute drive from Guilin.
When to Get There
Performances are staged twice nightly throughout the year, except for the month leading up to Lunar New Year. If you’re planning to see a performance on a weekend or Chinese national holiday, be sure to book your tickets in advance.
The Legend of Liu Sanjie
According to local legend, the young girl Liu Sanjie had an almost supernatural ability to sing. She fell for a boy named A Niu, who would sing back to her beneath a big banyan tree near Yangshuo. Unlike some legends, this one has a happy ending, as the two fell in love and lived out their days singing to each other.
The Basics
This show tells the story of Sanjie Liu, a mythological girl from China’s Zhuang ethnic group. The hourlong performance, designed to reveal the history and culture of Yangshuo’s people, is divided into five chapters, each with a different color scheme and theme. Visitors choose from three seat categories and can purchase tickets that include round-trip transportation from Yangshuo. An evening performance can be combined with a full-day tour of Guilin and Yangshuo.
Things to Know Before You Go
- Impression Sanjie Liu is a must-see for first time visitors to the province.
- Seating is outdoors, so be sure to bring a rain jacket and insect repellent.
- Shows might be canceled in the event of heavy rain.
How to Get There
The theater entrance is situated on East Street in Yangshuo, a 30-minute walk from the busy West Street area and a 90-minute drive from Guilin.
When to Get There
Performances are staged twice nightly throughout the year, except for the month leading up to Lunar New Year. If you’re planning to see a performance on a weekend or Chinese national holiday, be sure to book your tickets in advance.
The Legend of Liu Sanjie
According to local legend, the young girl Liu Sanjie had an almost supernatural ability to sing. She fell for a boy named A Niu, who would sing back to her beneath a big banyan tree near Yangshuo. Unlike some legends, this one has a happy ending, as the two fell in love and lived out their days singing to each other.
Address: Tianyuan Road, Guilin, Yangshuo, China
Admission: Varies
Admission Tickets (3)

Impression Sanjie Liu Show Ticket
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Enjoy The Impression Sanjie Liu Show in Yangshuo for an amazing water light performance complete with colorful costumes and dramatic lighting and dancing. The talent 600 performers performed on water, surrounded by the hills which during the performance have been illuminated, the fairy dancing on the moon , the fisherman walk on the water and more. Immerse yourself in the spectacular show with singing, dancing with charming Li River Mountain.
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$46.16
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8 Tours and Activities to Experience Impression Sanjie Liu
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Impression Sanjie Liu Show Ticket
11
Enjoy The Impression Sanjie Liu Show in Yangshuo for an amazing water light performance complete with colorful costumes and dramatic lighting and dancing. The talent 600 performers performed on water, surrounded by the hills which during the performance have been illuminated, the fairy dancing on the moon , the fisherman walk on the water and more. Immerse yourself in the spectacular show with singing, dancing with charming Li River Mountain.
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$46.16
Price varies by group size
From
$46.16
Price varies by group size

Liusanjie Light Show with English speaking private driver from Yangshuo hotel
Sit back and experience a beautiful light show broadcast on the Li River’s “natural theater.” The Liu San Jie love story is directed and choreographed by Zhang Yi Mou, the director of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Images are projected onto the large Karst peaks and 600 locals put on a wonderful show of song and dance.
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$61.54
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$61.54
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Face masks provided for travelers
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Private Tour-Yangshuo Impression Sanjie Liu Show
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Experience an enchanting performance of the extravagant ‘Impression Sanjie Liu Show’ on the shores of the Li River in Yangshuo on this spellbinding tour. Depart from your hotel in a luxurious private vehicle and take your seat in a large, open-air theatre on the beautiful banks of the Li River. Gasp, as performers appear to float along the river while portraying myths and legends of the Yangshuo culture. Be hypnotized by Zhang Yimou’s dreamy interpretation of the show set against the stunning natural backdrop of mountains and rivers.
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$149.00
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$149.00
Price varies by group size

Private Impression Sanjie Liu Evening Show with Hotel Transfer
Performed on the Li River by a 600-strong cast amid surreal karst landscapes, the Impression Sanjie Liu show is as spectacular as you’d expect from Zhang Yimou, the award-winning film director who created the Beijing Olympics opening ceremony. Experience it in style with speedy 2-way private transfers direct from your Yangshuo hotel: Upgrade for VIP tickets with more comfortable seats and a better view of the action.
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$68.00
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$68.00
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Countryside Cycling + Li River Bamboo Boat Trip+ Impression Sanjie Liu
Countryside Cycling
Yulong River Scenic Spot
Moon Hill Climbing
Ten Miles Gallery
Li River Bamboo Boat Trip
Evening Culture Show/Impression Sanjie Liu
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$160.00
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$160.00

Impression Liu Sanjie - Ticket Booking (including Round-trip Transfer)
This tour takes you to enjoy the amazing show, Impression Sanjie Liu, which is performed in the world's largest outdoor theater and uses the Li River and surrounding hills as its stage.
To save you time and trouble, we will book Impression Sanjie Liu tickets (B1 tickets) for you ahead of time. At 18:30, our driver will pick you up at your hotel in downtown Yangshuo on time. Our driver will wait for you there and transfer you back to your hotel.
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$73.85
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Yangshuo Full Day Tour
Yangshuo is fantastic place to explore in China. This full day tour in Yangshuo will let you enjoy the cooking class, climb up the Xianggong Mountain, take a local boat on the Li River in Xingping, and watch the amazing Impression Sanjie Liu Light Show. Pick up from your centrally located Yangshuo hotel is at 9am.
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$199.00
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$199.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
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Yangshuo Impression Liusanjie Show Ticket
Buy your ticket in advance to the Impreesion Liusanjie Performance at Yangshuo in Guilin. Advance tickets guarantee your admission on your chosen day and time; there's no risk of sold-out shows.
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$41.03
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$41.03

Liusanjie Light Show with Round way private transfer from Xingping hotel
Buy your ticket in advance to the Impreesion Liusanjie Performance at Yangshuo in Guilin. Advance
tickets guarantee your admission on your chosen day and time; there's no risk of sold-out shows.
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$69.06
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$69.06
Price varies by group size

4 Day: Yangshuo and Guilin Private Tour from Yangshuo (with Hotel Pickup)
Visit highlights of Guilin including Guilin airport/train station pick up, Yangshuo Xianggong hill, Yulong bamboo boat, Liusanjie show, Silver cave and Xingping old town,Daxu old town,Yao mountain and Elephant hill with this 4 days private tour from Yangshuo hotel.
You will be picked up from your Guilin airport/Yangshuo hotel and dropped off at the Guilin/Yangshuo hotel/airport/train station.
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$480.00
Price varies by group size
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$480.00
Price varies by group size

5-Days Private Guilin and Longji Tour from Yangshuo Hotel
Visit highlights of Guilin including Guilin airport/train station pick up, Yangshuo Xianggong hill, Yulong bamboo boat, Liusanjie show, Silver cave and Xingping old town,Daxu old town,Yao mountain, Elephant hill and Longji Rice Terraces with this 5 days private tour from Yangshuo hotel.
You will be picked up from your Guilin airport/Yangshuo hotel and dropped off at the Guilin/Yangshuo hotel/airport/train station.
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$688.00
Price varies by group size
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$688.00
Price varies by group size
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