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Xi'an.The bell tower The drum tower/The Xi’an Circumvallation>100 km from downtownHighlights:Xi'an, an ancient capital with a history of thousands of years, has nurtured many brilliant traditional cultural treasures, and shadow puppetry is one of the dazzling pearls. As an important birthplace and inheritance of Chinese shadow puppetry, Xi'an shadow puppetry attracts countless tourists with its profound cultural heritage and unique artistic charm. Xi'an shadow puppetry has a long history, dating back to the Han Dynasty, developed in the Tang Dynasty, and reached its peak in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It still retains the simple and traditional performance style. Its production process is extremely sophisticated. It selects high-quality cowhide and goes through more than 20 processes such as scraping, carving, and coloring to make shadow puppets with exquisite shapes and smooth lines. These puppets are not only performance props, but also exquisite handicrafts. The character modeling covers a variety of roles such as Sheng, Dan, Jing, and Chou. The costumes and headdresses are rich in details, vividly showing the style of ancient characters. During the performance, the artist skillfully manipulates the shadow puppets behind the white curtain with his dexterous hands, and interprets the ups and downs of the story with the melodious singing and the brisk percussion instruments. The repertoire covers a wide range of themes, including classic historical stories such as "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" and "Journey to the West", as well as folk legends and mythological stories. The content is rich and suitable for all ages. The artists use their superb skills to give the shadow puppets a vivid life, making the characters' joys, sorrows, anger and happiness come alive on the screen, as if bringing the audience back to the historical scenes of a thousand years ago. Watching Xi'an shadow puppetry is an immersive cultural experience. The atmosphere on the scene is rich, and under the light, the shadows of the shadow puppets change flexibly on the curtain. The audience is sometimes nervous and sometimes laughs as the plot develops. The Xi'an shadow puppetry performance is not only a feast of vision and hearing, but also a deep dialogue with history and culture, carrying the wisdom and emotions of the people of the ancient capital.13 attractionXiaoyanta Yanyuan Shadow Play3.5
Xi'an City Wall8.9
Xi'an.Dayan Pagoda/The Grand Tang Mall>100 km from downtownHighlights:When the wind of time blows over the ancient city wall of Xi'an, the charm of history comes to you. Here, wearing a Hanfu is like opening the door of time and space, embarking on a cultural journey across thousands of years. Tang Dynasty Splendor · Nightless Elegance:Recreate the Great Tang era at themed streets like Tang Dynasty Ever-Bright City. Wear Tang-style Hanfu with professional styling, explore lantern-lit ancient streets, join music and dance performances, market games, and photo sessions—ideal for friends and families.City Wall Elegance · Past-Present Dialogue: Walk the ancient Xi'an City Wall in Hanfu. Choose professional photography or the "Dreaming of Chang'an" show during sunset or early night, blending history with modern artistry—perfect for culture and photography enthusiasts.Cultural Convergence · Han Style Collection:Live a day in ancient China with our performance-inspired costume experience. Capture the perfect photo as you explore Xi'an in traditional Han attire, fully immersed in a daylong historical fantasy.12 attractionGrand Tang Mall8.0
The Longest Day in Chang'an Theme Block8.1
Xi'an.The bell tower The drum tower/The Xi’an Circumvallation>100 km from downtownHighlights:Xi'an, a thousand-year-old capital, not only carries a profound historical and cultural heritage, but also breeds many brilliant traditional cultural and artistic forms, among which Qinqiang is undoubtedly one of the dazzling pearls. Gaojia Courtyard in Xi'an is an ideal place for tourists to experience the atmosphere of Qinqiang art. Here, Qinqiang performances often complement the quaint buildings, creating a cultural experience of traveling through time and space for the audience. The Shaanxi Opera Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum is another treasure trove for understanding Qinqiang art. It not only collects a wealth of Qinqiang historical materials, but also regularly holds various Qinqiang performances. Whether it is the immersive experience of Gaojia Courtyard or the professional display of Shaanxi Opera Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum, Xi'an's Qinqiang performances have been rejuvenated with new vitality. These activities not only allow tourists to appreciate the unique charm of Qinqiang art, but also promote the inheritance and development of Chinese traditional culture.9 attractionThe Former Residence of Gao Yuesong7.4
Qin Fengyun Shaanxi Opera Tea House5.3
