Tang Paradise - The Largest Tang-Style Imperial Garden in China

Furong Garden (芙蓉园), located at the south bank of Qujiang Lake, once was known as the royal garden for Sui and Tang Dynasties in the history of China. Now, the Tang Paradise, built in the north of original site from 2002 and opened in 2005, is a huge modern theme park with the largest scale of Tang-style palaces in China, presenting the glorious Tang Dynasty imperial scenes. It is located in southeast of Giant Wild Goose Pagoda and downtown Xian, and connected with Qujiang Pool Relics Park in the south. While walking in the park, it's easy to overlook the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda.

Get Familiar with the Layout Before Tour

As a National 5A Tourist Attraction in China, Tang Paradise covers an area of 1,000 acres with 300-acre waters, most like a circular around the central Furong Lake. The attraction includes 14 different types of cultural districts, such as for imperial, poetry, tea, music and dance, Buddhist aquashows, children recreation, etc. It combines all the essences of historic landscape during the flourishing Tang Dynasty, uses modern high-tech and diverse performance in architecture, folk customs, dining and other fields to perfectly recreate the brilliant and powerful culture and history of ancient Tang Dynasty.

Guide Map of Tang Paradise Theme Park (click to enlarge)

There are four gates for entrance, West Gate (Yuyuan Gate), North Gate (Chunming Gate), South Gate (Jiutian Gate) and Northeast Gate. Most tourists choose to enter and star tour from the main gate - West Gate, where has Ticket Office, pick-up windows for online booking and shops to rent Tang costumes. In Tang Paradise Park, major spots are Purple Cloud Tower (the center), Phoenix Theater, Imperial Banquet Hall, Lu Yu Tea House, and more scattered around the lake.

What to See and Do in Tang Paradise?

The landscape and atmosphere of Tang Paradise in day and night are two completely different looks. Visiting in a sunny day in spring or summer, the park is a quiet and nice city park, good for a relaxing stroll. When night falls, the whole park turns into a dazzling royal palace lighted with lanterns in different shapes and tales. Follow us to catch the best highlights in the Tang Paradise Park.

View Tang Dynasty Style Imperial Palaces and Buildings

Contact with Ancient Chinese Culture of Tang Dynasty

How to Get to Tang Paradise

Tang Paradise lies in southeast of Xian City and only 15 minutes’ walking distance from the northwest Giant Wild Goose Pagoda (Dacien Temple). You can take local taxi, Metro Line 4 (get off Datang Furongyuan Station) and city bus to get to Tang Paradise. Bus No.22, 23, 24, Qujiang Tourist Bus can get you to the West Gate and the South Gate.

Tang Paradise Location Map (click to enlarge)

▶ Giant Wild Goose Pagoda→Tang Paradise: about 1km, 15 minutes’ walking

▶ Shaanxi History Museum→Tang Paradise: about 3kms, 15 minutes by driving; 30 minutes by Bus No.24

▶ Ancient City Wall (South/Yongning Gate)→Tang Paradise: about 7kms, 30 minutes’ by driving; 40 minutes by Bus No.609

▶ Muslim Quater→Tang Paradise: about 9km, 30 minutes’by driving; about 50 minutes by Bus No.609

▶ Terracotta Warriors Museum→Tang Paradise: about 45kms, 1 hour by driving; about 2 hours by Bus No.307

How to Plan a Tang Paradise Tour in Xian

Once as the capital for 13 ancient dynasties, Xian owns lots of historic sites to visit, including the most important Terracotta Warriors, and other landmark spots like Ancient City Wall, Muslim Quarter, Shaanxi History Museum, Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, etc.

If time is limited, of course, leaving your valuable holiday to the iconic attractions is the best idea. When you’ve come to Xian many times and have more time, or want to an in-depth tour, get different experience, Tang Paradise maybe an option for you. Bear in mind that, daytime park scenery and evening light shows are the top highlights, you’d better not expect too much cultural and historical atmosphere in the modern park. 1 to 2 hours is enough for a brief tour. If you like the scenery, 3 hours of slow walking is fine.

Tips: We highly suggest you travel the nearby attractions (Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, Shaanxi History Museum) first, because they are major things to do in Xian and has rich culture and history atmosphere.

Useful Travel Tips for Tang Paradise

1.Tang Paradise Entrance Fee/Tickets

Entrace Fee:120 RMB each person

If you are going to watch paid shows, like Dream Back to the Great Tang Dynasty and the “Zhui Meng Da Tang” water screen drama, you need to buy ticket separately, shows are not included in the entrance ticket.

2.When is Tang Paradise open?

Opening Hours: 9am to 10pm (admission closes at 21:00)

3.What’s the best way to see Tang Paradise?

You can take electronic cars to make quick circuit (30 RMB per person) for around 1 hour, or just walk slowly for 2 to 3 hours to visit each spots inside the park. Major attractions are around the central lake, so clockwise tour or anticlockwise are both doable.

4.Where to rent Tang Costume and buy food and drinks?

Next to the Ticket Office at West Gate, there is a shop specially offering Tang cloths for tourists. Deposit: 300RMB/Suit; Rental: 20RMB/Hour. Fees are subject to changes.

You can find KFC and small shops near the entrances. There are less choices in the park. And basically food or snacks are overpriced. If necessary, bring yourself water and food from outside.

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