Naxi Ancient Music Concert
纳西古乐
Naxi ancient music performances, kept alive in the old town for centuries. Called a 'living fossil of music', they feature elderly musicians playing ancient pieces.
Naxi ancient music is a traditional Naxi instrumental genre that blends Tang and Song ci-poetry melodies, Yuan opera music and Taoist Dongjing music. It is known as a 'living fossil of Chinese music'. The Naxi Ancient Music Concert on East Street in Dayan Old Town has been organized by Xuan Ke and others, and it has performed nightly for decades. The ensemble is led by older musicians and plays ancient instruments such as the sugudu, pipa, flute and yunluo (gong chimes). The repertoire includes old pieces such as 'Waves Washing the Sand' and 'Eight Trigrams', with occasional commentary from the host. The show lasts about 1.5 hours. Tickets cost about 100 to 160 yuan, and performances usually begin at 8 pm. Tickets can be bought at the venue. The pace is relaxed, which suits visitors interested in folk music. The old town is noisy in the evening, so this is a rare quiet spot.
Opening hours
Nightly at approx. 20:00
Nearby sights
- Sifang Square
- Lijiang Water Wheels
- Wangu Pavilion (Lion Hill)
- Mu Mansion
- Zhongyi Market
- Black Dragon Pool
- Old Town of Lijiang (Dayan)
- Lijiang Romance Park
Places to eat nearby
- Apoqing Cured Rib Hotpot (Old Town Flagship Store)
- No. 88 Snack Shop
- Erge Rice Noodles (Lijiang Store)
- Xiaoxike Yunnan Specialty Restaurant (Naxi Courtyard Store)
- Junziyou Wild Mushroom Hotpot & Specialty Courtyard Restaurant (Lijiang Old Town Store)
- Fuxian Xiaoguofan Yunnan Folk Flavor Restaurant (Shuhe Ancient Town Store)