Important Info

Type: Show

City: Xian, China

Starts at: 18:00

Acts: 5

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If you order 2 or 3 tickets: your seats will be next to each other.
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Overview

The Tang Dynasty Show, also known as "Music & Dance Dinner Show in Xian" is the pride of the city. The night is kicked off with a royal banquet, emperor style as master chefs prepare the famed Tang Dynasty-style fusion cuisine. After dinner, stage is set for a magical night!

Dinner Starts: 18:00

Show Starts: 19:30

The show takes you to a magical journey through the ancient and prosperous Tang Dynasty in Chang'an. Currently known as Xi'an at the heart of the Shaanxi province. The story is told through impressive acting, dance and singing accompanied by a live traditional orchestra. This performance is a visual feast that represents beauty extending as far as the Silk Road itself.

The large auditorium includes a modern performance stage, as well as a premier Cantonese restaurant. The performance is made to satisfy all of the senses, incluging taste, sight and sound to which the theatre owns it's tremendous success as a major tourist attraction in Xian. When you are looking for things to do in Xian, the Tang Dynasty Show cannot be missed!

Empress of the Great Tang: The Story
Shaanxi Tourism Corporation presents China’s first Tang Dynasty dance and music show: "Empress of the Great Tang". The story is based on the life of the famous historical figure in China: Empress Wu Ze-tian of the Tang Dynasty(618-907 CE). — Premiered in July of 2016.

Empress Wu was born in 624 CE and became a concubine of the Taizong Emperor when she was only 14 years old. After Taizong died, she was sent to a Buddhist monastery to be a nun for several years until she was called back to the palace by the new emperor Gaozong who was then the crown prince that she had befriended when she was in the palace. Years of living in the palace had made her tough and smart. With her wisdom, talents and persistence, she managed to become the first wife of the emperor soon and in 690 CE eventually ascended the throne to be the empress in her own right after her husband died.

With a classical Chinese live orchestra and a state-of-art stage design, this five-part dance and music show will bring back to us the legendary Empress Wu Ze-tian and the glory and splendor of the Great Tang Empire.

The night is kicked off with a royal banquet, emperor style as master chefs prepare the famed Tang Dynasty-style fusion cuisine. After dinner, stage is set for a magical night!

Royal Banquet Menu:

Pearls of Cathay
Delicacies of chicken filet in our chef’s special sauce With steamed dumling and salad

The Royal Marriage
Black mushroom consomme

Heart of The Dragon
Crispy fresh king prawns and fish accompanied with honey glazed cashew nut Highlighted with special dressing

The Princess's Pin
Sauteed fillet of beef in sweet and sour sauce Served with garden vegetables and fried rice

The Willow's Melody
Orange sago surprise

After Dinner Delight
Platter of assorted ancient imperial “Dim sum”

Ecstasy Herbal
Jasmine Tea

Luxury Royal Banquet Menu:

Fresh Prawn Salad
Double-boiled Abalone Soup with Conpoy & Chicken
Deep-fried Fillet of Chicken Stuffed with Minced Squid
Pan-fried Tender of Beef with Red Wine
Swallow Nest Braised with Almond Tea & Papaya
Imperial Chinese Petits Fours
Fresh Fruit Platter

Synopsis

Act 1 - The Beauty to be Chosen. The bell rings, the drum beats and the bugle trumpets; and the palace gate opens. The Tang Emperor descends from his dais. Wu Ze-tian, also known as Mei-niang, awaits in prostration to meet the emperor, the man who will change her life.

Act 2 - Breaking into the Wende Hall without Permission The beautiful and elegant Wu Mei-niang practices dancing in the moonlight. Out of curiosity she takes the mask down. All of sudden the emperor arrives and she is caught facing the anger of his majesty.

Act 3 - The Battlefield The Tang Emperor fights bravely in the battle and suddenly the enemy shoots arrows towards the emperor. Mei-niang uses her own body to protect the emperor from the rain of arrows.

Act 4 - The Palace Intrigue The emperor’s love has brought Mei-niang with jealousy, smear and slander of all kinds. All of these have made the naive young girl to become tough. She has to fight her way to survive and ultimately to the throne.

Act 5 - Ascending the Throne. On the first day of the first month of 690 CE, in the solemn music and percussion, with colorful auspicious clouds in the sky, Empress Wu Ze-tian receives blessings and cheers of her thousands of subjects to ascend the throne to become the Empress.

Venue Info

Tang Dynasty Palace - Xian
No.75, North Chang'an Road

The Tang Dynasty Show, also known as "Music & Dance Dinner Show in Xian" is the pride of the city. Hosted at the "Tang Dynasty Palace", which is a leading entertainment theatre & dinner restaurant in China. This legendary venue offers visitors a unique opportunity to indulge themselves in exotic Chinese entertainment and Cantonese delicasies.

The large auditorium includes a modern performance stage, as well as a premier Cantonese restaurant. The performance is made to satisfy all of the senses, incluging taste, sight and sound to which the theatre owns it's tremendous success as a major tourist attraction in Xian.

Founded in 1988, the theater has been a stage for many famous performances of cultural sginificance. This performance is no exception either, with roots to dance, and music that was used in ritual prayer for a good harvest and better life.
This popular show is a must on the list of things to do in Xian. Making The Tang Dynasty Palace one of the major tourist attractions in the city center.

Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Dinner Show Xian

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Tang Dynasty Palace - Xian
No.75, North Chang'an Road

Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Dinner Show Xian

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Tang Dynasty Palace - Xian No.75, North Chang'an Road

Tang Dynasty Palace - Xian
No.75, North Chang'an Road