The folk culture and art of the Tujia people is a high point of Yichang's tourism. The unique Changyang dancing show, adapted from the local funeral dances, is always enjoyed by visitors. It combines entertainment and body-building and has gained a high reputation throughout the country. Now, visitors can enjoy these traditional performances in selected tourist locations. A witchcraft show is put on in Sanxia Ancient Military Camp, while the Baren dancing show and Tujia trappings show can be seen in Sun and Moon Village.

Another aspect of Yichang is its bustling and colorful daily life. After dark, the nightlife of Yichang begins. Like most cities in China, at the end of the working day people jostle with each other in bars, discos, KTV (karaoke) and other places of entertainment. Jiefang Road and Ermalu are two popular areas for dining and social activities. Listed below are some recommended entertainment venues and cafés in Yichang.

KTV (karaoke)
Blue Sky
Address: near the overpass on Yunji Road, Yichang

Da Di Fei Ge
Address: Jiefang Road, Yichang

Bars & Pubs
Candy Pub is the most popular pub among young people in Yichang.
Address: Yunji Road, Yichang (opposite Jiefang Cinema)

COCOBANANA Bar is a new concept bar and it attracts more and more people with its luxurious and unique style.
Address: on the fourth floor of Tianlu Hotel, Sixin Road, Yichang

SOHO
Address: No.30, Fazhan Road, Yichang

Cafés
Ming Tien Coffee Language
Address: Dongshan Road (near Yiling Square), Yichang

David Café
Address: Ermalu Road, Yichang

Others
Jiefang Cinema is a luxurious digital cinema with top-quality sound and visual effects.
Address: Jiefang Road, Yichang
Bus Route: 2, 3, 4, 7, 12, 18, 20 (get off at Jiefang Road Stop)

Yichang Sports Center is the main site for large scale sporting activities in Yichang.
Address: Ti Yu Chang Road, Yichang
Bus Route: 11, 18 (get off at Jiefang Road)