Top 5 Tang Dynasty Shows - Best Show in Xi'an 2024

• Value: ★★★★★ • Performance: ★★★★★

▶ What to Watch: Based on the love story between Emperor Tang Xuanzong and his consort Yang Guifei, the large-scaled Tang dynasty show, The Song of Everlasting Sorrow, the same name of the epic poem of this romance written by Baijuyi, is an unmissable show to learn about the history of Tang Dynasty. The show is performed against the mountain, sometimes offering brochures so you can familiarize yourself with the story in English. There are totally 10 scenes, telling the story of Yang’s growth, encountering with the emperor, bathing at Huaqing Pool, enjoying the court life, getting forced to commit suicide, reunion with the emperor at heavens. With the picturesque Mount Li as backdrop and Tang styled dance, classic Chinese Music, and poetry narration, you can feel the rich cultural atmosphere of the prosperous Tang Dynasty. Since the official performance in 2007, it has been performed for more than 2,500 times and 3.5 million audiences have watched the show, including many foreign heads and leaders, highly praised by the audiences. Some said the show is so real that they can even smell the fragrance when the Consort Yang starts to bath in the scene, feel the scorching of the war and the drizzles after Yang’s death during the war. If you are planning to watch it, you are recommended to book the ticket in advance, especially during the peak season in July and August.

▶ Note: The show only performs from April to October because of the cold weather in the other time. The actual performing Time and ticket prices are subject to change during the peak season. Please contact us to know the updated info about it.

The Song of Everlasting Sorrow at Huaqing Palace

• Value: ★★★☆ • Performance: ★★★★

▶ What to Watch: The Empress of the Great Tang is the first large-scale indoor Tang Dynasty Show in China. It tells the story of Wu Zetian, the only empress in the Tang Dynasty. The whole performance, adapted from historical facts, is of great educational significance and visual art. The performances were divided into five scenes, which lasted about 70 minutes. The historical story is based on the 14-year-old Wu Zetian and how she steps into the court and her 67-year-old ascension as emperor. This show reproduces the rapid rise of the Tang Dynasty, and the peaceful life of the Tang people in an artistic way. At the same time, it also shows the fierce battle in the frontier, which brings the audiences the sensory experience of traversing time of Tang with the only classical orchestra live show in China, which ensured its tradition and high quality.

▶ Note: The actual performing Time and ticket price are subject to change during the peak season. Please contact us to know the updated info about it.

The Empress of the Great Tang at Tang Dynasty Palace

• Value: ★★★ • Performance: ★★★

▶ What to Watch: The Tang Music and Dance at Sunshine Grand Theater is a visual and auditory feast for some people who have never seen such performance. Dancers in traditional costumes performing on a colorful stage to the accompaniment of classical Chinese music. The hour-long show is a delightful showcase of the cultural splendor of the Tang Dynasty, while some theater lovers commented that the performance was not professional. The performance has about 5 sections with the sword dance, ribbon dance, court dance, group dance as well as solo performance in the background of the Tang dynasty. It is available to reserve a seat for dumpling banquet too.

▶ Note: The actual performing Time and ticket price are subject to change during the peak season. Please contact us to know the updated info about it.

Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show at Sunshine Grand Lido Theater