Dinner at 18:00-19:30; show at 19:30-20:30
Daily event, all year round
Your evening at the Xi’an Tang Dynasty Show begins at the elegant Tang Dynasty Palace Theater in the heart of the city. Step into an atmosphere inspired by imperial Chang’an, where soft lighting, refined décor, and ceremonial hospitality set the stage for a journey back more than 1,300 years. Guests who choose the dumpling feast or royal banquet are invited to arrive early, enjoying delicately crafted dishes that echo the abundance and sophistication of the Tang court.
As the orchestra rises, history unfolds through music, movement, and light. This production centers onWu Zetian, a woman who rose from concubine to empress—and ultimately ruled China in her own name. Through powerful court dances, dramatic musical passages, and richly layered choreography, the show traces her ascent, her authority, and the cultural brilliance of her reign. Flowing silk costumes, ceremonial gestures, and traditional instruments recreate the confidence and grandeur of an empire at its height.
Xi’an, then known as Chang’an (everlasting peace), was the world’s most cosmopolitan city and the eastern anchor of the Silk Road. The performance reflects this golden age, blending strength and elegance, ambition and refinement. Even without speaking Chinese, audiences easily follow the story thanks to expressive staging and clear English subtitles displayed beside the stage.
More than entertainment, the Tang Dynasty Palace Show is a vivid introduction to Xi’an’s imperial soul—an unforgettable evening where power, artistry, and history come alive long after the final bow.