1600°C Nanning Intangible Cultural Heritage Fire Show: A Guide to the Best Spots for Photos

The biggest surprise of a trip to Nanning, Guangxi, is an unexpected and stunning fire show. Under the night sky, you can see a charcoal flower dance, fire knives, fireballs, and fire cubes, as well as a fire pot performance (Images 1-10), which is a national intangible cultural heritage, and the grand finale, a molten iron fireworks display (Images 11-12). Don't miss this if you're traveling to Nanning! 🤩🤩🤩 ⏰Time: From 2025, every Monday to Sunday at 9:30 pm; an additional show on Saturday and Sunday at 8 pm (approx. 20 mins) 🗺️Location: Central Stage, Shuiyang Market, Nanning, Guangxi ⚠️30 mins before the show, when you see security guards setting up barriers, you can buy tickets (there's no point in getting a spot in the inner area in advance, as you'll be asked to leave). 🎫Inner area: CNY 30/person, includes a postcard and drink voucher 1️⃣Tickets are sold at the ticket booth diagonally to the left of the white tent to the left of the control booth opposite the stage. After buying your ticket, line up at the entrance to the white tent with your wristband, and exchange your drink voucher when you enter. 2️⃣Outer area: The free viewing area is a small, narrow area at the end of the pedestrian street to the left of the stage, but you won't be able to see much if you're not in the first two or three rows. For a better experience, buy a ticket—it's worth it! 📸Fire pot photo guide: 15 mins before the show, inner area audience members can take personal photos with the fire pot in the background (the performers will pose 2-3 times, 10 people/group each time). There are also photographers in the inner area who can take photos for a fee. The show will start after the photo session. 🎞️Camera settings: Sony a6000, lens 3.5-5.6/18-135