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🎭 Xi'an · Cultural Dinner Show
Tang Dynasty Show & Dinner大唐芙蓉园演出
⭐⭐⭐ · ¥268–398/person
⭐⭐⭐ · ¥268–398/person
The Tang Dynasty Show is Xi'an's premier cultural dinner show — a 100-minute performance of Tang dynasty music, dance, and acrobatics accompanied by a banquet of Tang-style cuisine. The show recreates the entertainment that would have been presented at the Tang emperor's court and has been running since 1988. It's explicitly touristy but well-produced and popular with foreign visitors.
['Book ahead — shows often sell out', 'The ¥268 standard ticket includes dinner; the VIP seats closer to the stage are worth upgrading for', "The dinner is ceremonial rather than a great meal — eat a snack before if you're very hungry", 'Photos are permitted during most of the show']
A staple of Xi'an travel vlogs — the costume and production quality make for excellent video content
Address (English): Tang Dynasty Art Garden, 75 Changan Rd North, Yanta District, Xi'an
Address (Chinese — show to driver): 雁塔区长安北路75号
Take Didi (China's Uber equivalent) and show the Chinese address above. Or use the metro — all major Xi'an attractions and restaurant districts are well-connected.
Most restaurants in Xi'an accept Alipay and WeChat Pay. Both apps now accept international credit cards — set up Alipay before arriving in China. Some traditional restaurants prefer cash.
Citizens of 54+ countries can visit China for up to 240 hours (10 days) without a visa. This restaurant is fully accessible during a visa-free transit stay in Xi'an.
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