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Enjoy a live show of Tang Dynasty music, dance and storytelling at the Tang Dynasty Palace in Xi'an, a venue that has staged performances since 1988. On a holographic stage, the story of the young Wu Zetian unfolds through dance, martial arts and storytelling, with English subtitles throughout so the story is easy to follow. With the dumpling banquet option, you can taste more than 10 intricately shaped dumplings and listen to live music on ancient instruments before the show. Take in the atmosphere of the Tang court in a hall decorated with a golden dragon-carved interior and silk curtains.

The Tang Dynasty Palace in Xi'an is a theater that has staged Tang-era performances since 1988. As you enter, the golden dragon-carved hall, lavish silk curtains and murals of imperial musicians and dancers create the atmosphere of the Tang court. The experience lasts about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

The show begins with the sound of a grand bell as holograms transform the stage into a Tang imperial palace. The story of the young Wu Zetian unfolds through dance, martial arts and storytelling, with live English subtitles throughout. Highlights include a thrilling battle scene and the final ascension to the throne, and after the show you can take photos with the performers.

With the dumpling banquet option, enjoy a dinner of more than 10 intricately shaped dumplings before the show. Live music on ancient instruments such as the Tang-style panpipe is played during the meal, and since dinner and the show take place in the same venue, there is no need to rush. Muslim and vegetarian travelers are welcome.
Normally there is one session a day: dinner 18:30–19:30 and show 19:30–20:30. In peak season there may be two sessions a day: session 1 (dinner 17:00–17:45, show 17:45–18:50) or session 2 (dinner 19:10–20:10, show 20:10–21:15). Any change will be announced 2 days in advance.
※ Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so please make your own way to the venue.
Meeting point :
Tang Dynasty Palace (Tang Dynasty)
75 Chang'an N Rd, Beilin, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China 710064
Meeting point directions:
On arrival, give the booking name to the staff and they will show you to your reserved seat.
DiDi/taxi: Ask the driver to take you to the Tang Dynasty Palace at 75 Chang'an North Road. The fare is about 10–30 yuan depending on your hotel's distance.
Metro: Take Line 2 to Nanshaomen Station, leave via Exit C and walk about 500 m. The fare is up to 5 yuan per person. The metro can be crowded during rush hour.
75 Chang'an N Rd, Beilin, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China 710064