Tang Dynasty Dance and Music Guide

The Tang Dynasty Dance and Music Show is a marvelous performance of the ancient dance with the traditional Chinese instruments. It is one of the famous performances that guests must visit when they travel to Xian. Xi'an, known as Chang'an, was the capital of Tang Dynasty. As the most glorious and powerful dynasty in the Chinese history, Tang Dynasty made a great impact on the politics, economy and culture of China. The show is a best explanation of the gorgeous dynasty and can show the prosperous society and splendid culture to all the guests who want to experience the life and activity of

that period. As the traditional art performance, it was first performed in the ceremony to pray for a good harvest and a better life. For over thousands of years' development, the dances had reached to a peak in the Tang Dynasty and become the symbol of the Dynasty. The show performed by the Tang Dynasty Song & Dance Troupe was the glamorous imperial entertainment during Tang Dynasty. In this performance, you will witness them playing several traditional Chinese instruments and enjoy them playing one famous piece titled The Huaqing Palace, which can show the great achievement of the

dynasty. The troup was inspired by the tourist industy to show the brilliant culture to the world. They refered to lots of relevent books, documents, frescoes of Tang Dynasty style. Even more they went everywhere to learn the traditional folk arts from folk artists and experts. After elaborative preparations the show made its first debut on October 1st 1982 succesfully. The Tang Dynasty Dance and Music Show brought people back to Tang Dynasty to experience the classical and peaceful airs. Some guide information of he Tang Dynasty Dance and Music Show.
Location: Tang Dynasty Palace / Shaanxi Song & Dance Theatre        Hours 20:30 - 21:40 / 20:00 - 21:00         Contact number: +86 10 85968802

• The Big Wild Goose Pagoda
• The Ancient City Wall
• Tang Dynasty Dance and Music
• Tomb of Emperor QinShiHuang
• Imperial Dumpling Banquet
• Terra-Cotta Warriors
• Mt. Hua
• The Great Mosque
• the Bell Tower
• Huaqing Hot Springs
• Shanxi Provincial History Museum
• The Drum Tower
• Xian Famen Temple
• Xian Banpo Museum
• Qianling Mausoleum
• Xi’an Muslim Street
• Forest of Stone Steles Museum Xian
• Site of Daming Palace