Impression Third Sister Liu


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Overview

Chinese name: 印象刘三姐 (Yinxiang Liu Sanjie), directed by Zhang Yimou.
Location: by Li River, Yangshuo County, Guilin City, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous Region (aka Guangxi Province).
Features: the largest stage set in natural landscape & the most unprecedented expression of Zhuang folk songs in the world.
How to get there: by mini public buses or on foot (about 1 km from the West Street).
Entrance fee: 188 Yuan, 238 Yuan, 328 Yuan, 688 Yuan (The prices of the tickets depend on the distance between the auditorium and the stage, normally the farther the more expensive. There are some locals selling "stand tickets" at cheap prices of 20-50 Yuan, but it is not suggested for tourists to buy them considering of security).

Duration: 1 hour
Show time: Normally, the show is put on ONCE ONLY in the evenings from Monday to Friday, and TWICE in the evenings of Saturday, Sunday and "golden weeks (May Day & National Day)". But the show might be ceased if the weather did not permit (e.g. rainstorm, thunderstorm). The show times as below are for reference, the actual time is subject to the real situation.


- In spring: 20:15 – 21:15, 22:05 – 23:05
- In summer: 20:00 – 21:00, 21:50 – 22:50
- In autumn: 19:40 – 20:40, 21:30 – 22:30


Tips: 
- It is advised to enter to find your seat in advance.
- It is suggested to take along anti-mosquito spray if it is in summer. 
- Audiences will get raincoat for free if it rained.


Introduction

Directed by Zhang Yimou, the most famous Chinese director, Impression Sanjie Liu is designed to be the core part of the Splendid Li River · Folk Song Fair of Sanjie Liu Scenic Area, consuming a producing time of five years and five months and covering a water area of 1.654 square kilometers. Back against 12 peculiar karst hills on the Li River with bright and colorful lighting, this gorgeous on-water show assembles the picturesque scenery of Li River, the great achievements of the ethnic culture of the Zhuang, Miao, Dong and Yao minorities, and the inspiration of 67 Chinese artists. All of the actors and actresses (exceeding 600) are local people, who grew up by the Li River and perfectly show the emotion between the local nature and themselves in the performance. Thanks to the endowed natural stage, Impression Sanjie Liu is hailed as "a cooperative masterpiece by human being and the God".


After its first formal show on March 20 of 2004, Impression Sanjie Liu gained a high comment from an official of World Tourism Organization that "it is a show worthy of a trip from any corner of the world" and then became "a best scenic spot for relaxation and holiday" proposed by the organization.

About Sanjie Liu

Reputed as "the queen of folk songs of Zhuang ethnic minority", Liu Sanjie has been being admired by the Zhuang minority since the ancient times. She was a brave Zhuang lady who was very good at singing folk songs and not scared of the bad landlords. Under great oppress from the lords, Sister Liu fought with the poors against the lords by her songs. From generation to generation, she was respected by the Zhuang people; even nowadays some of her songs are passed by and sung.

Seven Chapters of Impression Sanjie Liu

- Chapter 1: The Preface
The whole stage almost gets totally dark and audiences cannot see anything else on the stage but the image of Sanjie Liu indistinctly on the sky accompanied by the music of "Sing the Folk Song" – a pleasant Zhuang folk song widely known to Zhuang people even the whole country. Then the famous 12 peaks irradiated by colorful lights will come into audiences' eyes, with a small fishing boat rowed from a distance.

-Chapter 2: Red Impression (Folk Songs)

More bamboo rafts are rowed on the Li River in a column by fishmen, who squat or stand with large red silk upon the water or in the sky. The red scene indicates and praises the local's enthusiasm on farm work.

- Chapter 3: Green Impression (Homeland)
The circumstance turns from red to green, which symbolizes nature and vitality. Smoke of cooking fires curl up among the green hills and water and herders return home with their cattle under a ray of light from the sunset, and women washing clothes by the river are waiting for their husbands who are rowing the fishing bamboo rafts back home. This scene shows the peaceful and happy life of the local.

- Chapter 4: Golden Impression (Fishing Lights)
The many rafts with golden fishing lights spread on the river, making the lights shake slightly, which forms a nice picture together with the straw rain capes, frolic cormorants and the natural landscape. This is another portrayal of the local life by the Li River.

- Chapter 5: Blue Impression (Love Songs)

"Sanjie Liu" starts to sing classical Zhuang folk songs, which linger under the dark blue sky. A crescent-shaped boat with a dancing fairy flies slowly onto the surface of the river, and a group of young girls dressed in red or white bath around it. The girls are just like the musical notes of Sanjie's songs in this blue world.

- Chapter 6: Silvery Impression (Grand Ceremony)

More than 200 Zhuang girls dressed in silver with silver adornments stand on the river, making it shimmer. Also entitled "Wonder of Li River Culture", this chapter shows the traditional ceremony in Sanjie's hometown according to the legend.

- Chapter 7: The Epilogue
The bamboo rafts are rowed again and get further and further away from the audiences while the pleasant songs of Sanjie keeps echoing among the hills and water. And the girls express their thanks by fair-sounding Zhuang folk songs.

Client’s Reviews

  • at_thajak

    at_thajak

    Reviewed 1stOctober2015

    the ticket is a bit expensive, but the show and performance was impressive, the river is stage, the mountains are the backstage ,,, a lot of performers ,you will be amazed for the whole show, a lot of audience

  • Roving_Bill

    Roving_Bill

    Reviewed 25thOctober2017

    A very popular event that is well worth going to. I don't speak Chinese but this doesn't get too much in the way of enjoying a well produced spectacle. Clearly based on a love story, a phalanx of local actors are employed, combined with lights,...More

  • frezet47

    frezet47

    Reviewed 26thDecember2016

    Good organization picked up from the hotel, a wonderful show, surprising pictures, everything was perfect. Amazing that a lot of Chinese people left before end.

  • Stonemountain7

    Stonemountain7

    Reviewed 25thNovember2017

    Amazing combination of light and performers on water. Amazing background. Performers not just in the foreground and in the background. Well done. Seating area probably holds 1000 people. Most are local tour groups. Expect eating, smoking, talking, and people taking video with flashes on.

  • mgh2020

    mgh2020

    Reviewed 20thNovember2017

    Imagine you are in Yosemite Valley and suddenly all the mountains around you light up. Before you is a 2 + kilometer lagoon upon which hundreds of boats, torches, lights and performers sing, dance and generally make you really glad you came. Not to be...More

  • Frans G

    Frans G

    Reviewed 12thMay2017

    Booked by a tour operator hotel pick up included. Quite expensive. You can save a lot of money by ordering tickets your selve and travel on your own (even by bike or walk possible). But anyway don't miss the show.

  • Jane H

    Jane H

    Reviewed 28thSeptember2015

    it is grand and unique. as all the mountains and rivers are become part of the stage. very skillful design and use of lights, bring you surprise scenes. Not in English, so for non-Chinese speaker, it is like watching a show that you don't understand....More

  • Novaz1027

    Novaz1027

    Reviewed 9thJanuary2017

    We managed to catch this live theatre show at the last week before it closed for winter. SPeechless.. though with the cold wind blowing we were blown away with the magnificient performances! spectacular. a must watch when you are in yangshuo

  • Paul L

    Paul L

    Reviewed 5thDecember2017

    This show is probably the brightest memory of our 12 days in Mainland China. The show among the mountains is magnificent. My wife and I were in tears a couple times at the beauty of it. We wound up getting the Presidential seats (under cover)...More

  • PlanetOz

    PlanetOz

    Reviewed 4thDecember2015

    Only in China, can a show like this, at this scale, be seen. Over 600 performers, all of whom are from the local community and are non professionals. We bought the more expensive tickets for the bamboo seats with a back-rest, for more comfort (the...More

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