Nanning Shopping & Nightlife
Shopping
Nanning has various local products ranging from fruits to handicrafts to traditional medicines. Lychee, banana, pineapple and mango are the most productive fruits, thus quite cheap. Yangmei Ancient Town on the outskirts of the city has three treasures that are popular with tourists: preserved salted vegetable, fermented bean and ground rice cake. Bulbus-fritilariae Lemon Plum is another traditional local snack.
Leather products are varied and exquisite. Handbags, luggage cases, waistbands and shoes are easily found in the city. Zhuang Jin making (Brocade of Zhuang ethnic minority group) has a long history and is the most traditional and symbolic tourist souvenir of Guangxi Province. The glittering arrays of golden and silver ornaments are also good choices. In addition, Radix Isatidis, a kind of medicine that can cure cold and faucitis, is mainly produced in Nanning.
Shopping Places
Chao Yang Lu (Changyang Rd.) is the main shopping street of the city. There are many modern and comprehensive malls and supermarkets such as Nanning Department Mall, Diamond Square, and Wal-Mart Supermarket.
Xing Ning Jie (Xingning Rd.) is where tourists can find various golden ornaments with relatively low prices.
Xi Guan Lu (Xiguan Rd.) is one of the city's night markets where hawkers sell cheap clothes, cosmetics and dolls.
Yuan Hu Lu (Yuanhu Rd. in its northern part) is a market of flowers, bonsais, birds, fish and other pets.
Fu Ye Tian Di Tourist Souvenirs Market is located in the underground square in front of the local railway station.
ADMIRAL CITY is a big modern shopping mall situated at No. 131, Minzu Avenue in the east of the city. Opposite of the Nanning Exhibition Center, it includes several brand shops, a food court, WALMART, restaurants with nice terraces where you can eat outside. Buslines to there: 6, 16, 25, 39, 42, 43, 52, 72, 76, 79, 87, 90, 213, 206, 603, 609, 701, 704, 706
Nightlife
To some extent, nightlife can reflect a city's outlook. Though Nanning's nightlife cannot be compared to those of Hong Kong, Shanghai, Shenzhen and other highly developed cities, its citizens do enjoy their life in special ways.
Visitors can choose from a variety of nightlife to enjoy when they are there. Zhuang ethnic folk songs are sung in Min Ge Square and Wuxiang Square. Shinning stars are reflected in the tranquil Yongjiang River. Sitting on the square or taking a walk along the river is a good choice for those who want to unwind after a busy day at work. Strolling through the streets decorated by colorful neon lights, visitors will be dazzled by the many food stalls, bars, nightclubs, gyms and coffee bars. These places are the favorites of the younger generation; while malls and department stores are filled with people shopping until 23:00 every night.
One recent trend is that more and more people, especially young men, choose to study even after a hard day's work. As a result, there are many schools and organizations offering evening classes in remedial English, computer training and a variety of other subjects. This will make this city a more educated and sophisticated city in the future.
Night Clubs
House Night Club
No.63, Tao Yuan Lu (Taoyuan Rd.)
Oudi Amusement World
No.96, Dong Ge Lu (Dongge Rd.)
Bars
CITI Bar
No.57, Tao Yuan Lu
Soho Bar
No.43, Tao Yuan Lu
Coffee Houses
U.B.C. Coffee
No.22, Zhu Xi Nan Lu (South Zhuxi Rd.)
1st floor, Jin Hua Cha Mansion, Dong Bao Lu (Dongbao Rd.)
Ming Tien Coffee Language
Yin Yu Mansion, No.22, Gu Cheng Lu (Gucheng Rd.)
No.88, Jia Yuan Dong Lu (East Jiayuan Rd.)