Xi'an
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Xi'an.The bell tower The drum tower/The Xi’an Circumvallation323m from downtownHighlights:<div class="ace-line" data-node="true" dir="auto" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-bottom: 8px; margin-top: 8px; overflow-anchor: auto; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5;" true"="" data-enter="true" data-leaf="true"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: "Source Sans Pro";">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. </span></div><div class="ace-line" data-node="true" dir="auto" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-bottom: 8px; margin-top: 8px; overflow-anchor: auto; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5;" true"="" data-enter="true" data-leaf="true"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: "Source Sans Pro";">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. </span></div><div class="ace-line" data-node="true" dir="auto" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-bottom: 8px; margin-top: 8px; overflow-anchor: auto; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5;" true"="" data-enter="true" data-leaf="true"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: "Source Sans Pro";">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. </span></div><div class="ace-line" data-node="true" dir="auto" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-bottom: 8px; margin-top: 8px; overflow-anchor: auto; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5;" true"="" data-enter="true" data-leaf="true"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: "Source Sans Pro";">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.</span></div>13 attractionXiaoyanta Yanyuan Shadow Play3.5
Xi'an City Wall9.0
Xi'an.Dayan Pagoda/The Grand Tang Mall5.8 km from downtownHighlights:<p style="margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(23, 43, 77); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Source Sans Pro";">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. </span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(23, 43, 77); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;"><img src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/01019120009riwcalADA2_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" alt="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/01019120009riwcalADA2_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" style="width: 25%;"></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(23, 43, 77); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><span style="font-family: "Source Sans Pro";">Origin of China, Roots of Hanfu: </span></strong><span style="font-family: "Source Sans Pro";">Xi'an, the ancient capital of 13 dynasties, has a long history of Hanfu culture. Since the Zhou, Qin, Han and Tang dynasties, clothing regulations have been established here. Xi'an's Hanfu is majestic, with wide robes and large sleeves, and gorgeous brocade, carrying the royal majesty and prosperity. Wearing it seems as if you can hear the echo of history. </span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(23, 43, 77); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;"><img src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0102j12000hkgcwtj7D9E_W_10000_1200.png?proc=autoorient" alt="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0102j12000hkgcwtj7D9E_W_10000_1200.png?proc=autoorient" style="width: 25%;"></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;"><font face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Fira Sans, Droid Sans, Helvetica Neue, sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family: "Source Sans Pro";">The magnificent scenery of the ancient city, with Hanfu adding luster: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Source Sans Pro";">The historical sites in Xi'an City are the perfect "companions" for Hanfu. When strolling along the ancient city walls, with their weathered bricks and stones, wearing Hanfu and looking into the distance, one can fully take in the charm of the ancient city. Beneath the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, the flowing sleeves of Hanfu blend harmoniously with the ancient atmosphere of the pagoda. Inside the Huaqing Palace, with its red walls and green trees, people in Hanfu moving among them seem like imperial concubines on an outing. Every step reveals a scenic view, filled with ancient charm. Any snapshot taken here is bound to be a stunning photo with a touch of ancient elegance.</span></font></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong style="color: rgb(23, 43, 77); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;"><img src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/100u1f000001gl1luB08A_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" alt="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/100u1f000001gl1luB08A_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" style="width: 25%;"></strong></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(23, 43, 77); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;"></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(23, 43, 77); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: "Source Sans Pro";">Ingenuity and exquisite craftsmanship, enjoy the ancient charm:</span></strong><span style="font-family: "Source Sans Pro";"> The local Hanfu merchants are professional and exquisite, and the makeup artists carefully carve according to the characteristics of the dynasty, matching with simple accessories to restore the ancient charm. The photography team is well versed in the charm of the ancient city, and the angles of the shots are clever. From the morning bells and evening drums to the dim lights, the camera captures the beautiful moments of Hanfu and Xi'an, allowing you to immerse yourself in this ancient dream. </span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(23, 43, 77); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;"><strong><img src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0104112000ar6fdk0CE04_W_10000_1200.png?proc=autoorient" alt="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0104112000ar6fdk0CE04_W_10000_1200.png?proc=autoorient" style="width: 25%;"></strong></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(23, 43, 77); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "SegoeUI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Source Sans Pro";">Coming to Xi'an to experience Hanfu is not only about changing clothes, but also about going deep into Chinese history, feeling the heritage of the ancient capital, and indulging in the charming vortex of history and fashion.</span></p>11 attractionGrand Tang Mall8.0
The Longest Day in Chang'an Theme Block8.1
Xi'an.The bell tower The drum tower/The Xi’an Circumvallation503m 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.8 attractionThe Former Residence of Gao Yuesong7.6
Qin Fengyun Shaanxi Opera Tea House5.2
