Guilin High-Tech Wanda Plaza

Guilin High-Tech Wanda Plaza is a mall at No. 43 Chuanshan East Road in Qixing District, Guilin, in China's Guangxi region. Part of the Wanda Plaza network, it serves the High-Tech Zone and the surrounding residential districts, and it is aimed at everyday shoppers rather than luxury buyers. The brand mix centers on value brands in fashion, sportswear, beauty and homeware, affordable dining and entertainment venues, which suits budget-minded visitors and families. A distinguishing feature is the outdoor night market, which sells gadgets, snacks and offers street games, giving the plaza a more informal evening atmosphere than a typical enclosed mall. Inside, the stores are branded and fixed-price, so authenticity is dependable and bargaining is not expected. The outdoor night market stalls are different: small vendors sell phone accessories, toys, novelty items and street food, and quality is variable, with the prices of simple items open to light negotiation. Payment is mainly by Alipay and WeChat Pay, with bank cards accepted at larger stores, and stall vendors strongly prefer QR code payment. Tax-refund eligibility varies by store and is not guaranteed for the night market. The mall is open daily from about 10:00 to 22:00. The atmosphere is relaxed and family-oriented, with crowds peaking in the evening and at weekends, when the night market fills the open space. Food options are broad, covering food-court style restaurants, chain eateries, hotpot, tea and dessert shops, and snack stalls in the night market. The layout follows the standard Wanda pattern, with retail on lower floors, dining and cinema on upper floors, and the outdoor area handling evening events. Because the plaza lies to the east of the old city, visitors normally reach it by taxi, ride-hailing or bus. It is a practical option for travelers who want affordable meals, basic shopping and a local evening scene without the tourist crowds of the central pedestrian streets.