Top Things to Do in Xian
by Wanda

November15

Xian not only has countless historical sites that you should not miss to visit, but it also offers lots of interesting things to do in that ancient capital city during your vacation. Here we make a short list of what worth things to do when you come to Xian.

Tang Dynasty Show
Tang Dynasty ShowHigh Achievement of Music and Dance in China

Xian was the capital city of the Tang Dynasty, the most prosperous and wealth of China ancient dynasties. At that time, it also has become the high achievement of the traditional music and dance of China. The show combines dumplings dinner and performances. The dinner that will serve before dinner is a delish dumplings dinner. It offers various kinds of dumplings with its different fillings and sizes.
After the dinner, the music and dance of Tang Dynasty Show will begin. The show will like bring you back to the richest and ancient Tang Dynasty era when you will see charming and elegant performance with its wonderful and bright background as well as rich music and dances. The show is giving an insight into the peaceful life style of the Tang Dynasty as well as showcases the colorful costumes, rich music, and dancing of China's golden age. It is a wonderful combination of art, culture, music and dance expresses the power and glory of Tang Dynasty.

Tour Recommendation: 2 Days Xian Tour Packages with Hotel

Muslim Food Street Xian
Muslim Food Street XianIdeal Place Come for Authentic Muslim Flavor

When you come to Xian, and look after some authentic local delicacies in China's historical city of Xian, then you will find it in Muslim Food Street. Located only beside the historical site of Xian, Drum Tower, you will find amount of shops and restaurants in the back alley which operated by Muslims. It is the ideal place where locals always come for authentic Muslim flavor. The stalls lined the narrow alleys sell almost everything you can expect. If you are good at bargaining, then you will get cheapest price that you could get.
Along Xian Muslim Street there offers numerous shops selling lamb, beef and liver. Not only offer its delish and authentic food, visitors who come to Xian Muslim Street will also find the feeling of oriental mixture, Chinese culture and Arabian culture which are combined together.

Xian Shadow Puppet Show
Xian Shadow Puppet ShowAn Old Folk Popular Art in China

Xian Shadow Puppet is an age-old popular folk art of China and has become famous all over China. It was invented more than 2,000 years ago in the capital Changan (the historic name of Xian) during the ruling of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. Today, Shadow Puppet Show can be enjoys in Xian, right behind Xian's ancient Drum Tower.
During a shadow puppet play, the puppets are controlled with thin sticks similar to chopsticks. The puppets are moved behind a screen with a light behind them so it shown on the screen and can be seen by the audience. It is a kind of silhouettes which is made of hard paper and skin of buffalo and donkey. A puppet play often shows about Chinese legends, battles, and mythological creatures. A small band of musicians is also accompanied during the play.

Many interesting and popular things to do in Xian that you should not missed, begins from Chinese authentic food journey till the magnificent and traditional Chinese popular show.

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