After-dinner stroll and night market After dinner, everyone steps out into the street for a stroll. There is an old idiom in Chinese that says "100 steps after eating is good for the digestion". Hence, the night markets in Guilin are thrived. Families can be seen walking down the night market along the streets, chatting and spending time with each other. They will frequently stop and chat with neighbors and friends, or occasionally stop at a little roadside stand to pick up a snack. After their walk people will get together to play chess, mahjong, or cards.

Nightlife in downtown Guilin For the younger crowd, they can usually be seen in the city center shopping, or visiting nightclubs and bars. Guilin's downtown area has a hopping nightlife and there are many things to do. The most popular area during the night is the Zhengyang Pedestrian Street, where brand boutiques, nightclub, and bars line the street. Many people enjoy seeing and being seen. It is where all the fashionable people hang out. Many people simply like window shopping in the evening.

During weekend Living in the "most scenic place under heaven", weekend is the time Guilin folks upgrade their leisure time to the countryside. Hang out with family or friend to the beautiful town such as Yangshuo and Longji, or peaceful villages along the Li River. Outdoor activities such as trekking and rock climbing are extremely popular within younger generations. The older generation has what they enjoy for the weekend. A good way to socialize is that old friends get together for tea drinking, playing chess, mahjong, or cards. It may sound surprise that trekking is not less popular among local elderly. This may be a reason Longevity is so common in the region.

What makes Guilin such a wonderful destination is not just its breathtaking landscape, but also its people. The people of Guilin have a warm spirit and are quick to greet visitors. They do their best to make people feel welcome to their city. Guilin residents are proud of their city, and love to share it with others.

Source:chinaodysseytours.com

Editor: Feng Hui