When many visitors think of Xian, they think of history and the famous Terracotta Warriors. There is much more to Xian than just these. Xian, besides being the capital to thirteen ancient Chinese dynasties, is also a modern cosmopolitan metropolis. It is an ancient city with all of the modern amenities a visitor could want. This ancient yet modern city has is filled with unique cultural aspects that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
Xian was the capital of the Tang Dynasty, the most prosperous and colorful of China’s ancient dynasties. Xian is very proud of its Tang Dynasty past and the Tang Dynasty Show is an example of this pride. The show combines dinner and performances. The dinner served before the performance is a wonderful Jiaozi (dumpling) dinner. It offers dozens of kinds of beautifully crafted Jiaozi to diners. After the banquet, the performance begins. Visitors are transported back in time to that most spectacular dynasty. Live music is performed by an orchestra playing music written during the Tang Dynasty on period styled instruments while dancers wearing Tang Dynasty styled clothing dance and whirl. It is a wonderful combination of art, culture, music and dance.
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