Things to do in Xian & Xian Activities

Xian is the cultural capital of China since the ancient time, so all of the activities will be held around one topic – Ancient Culture. The Silk Road Culture, the ancient capital culture, the Qin Dynasty culture and the mysterious religious culture. Top China Travel invites you to choose one or more activities that listed here for you to experience Xian. Tang Dynasty Show with Dinner, Welcome Ceremony in Ancient Style, Dumpling Banquet, all of these activities prove one thing that you never know what the real culture is until you have experienced it fully.

Enjoy Tang Dynasty Show with Dinner

Venue: The Tang Dynasty Theatre Palace
Address: 75, Changan Road, Xian
Duration: 3.5 hours (daily 18:00 - 20:30 for dinner, 20:30 – 21:35 for Tang Dynasty Show)
Summary: The Tang Dynasty Dinner Show, a performance of Changan music and dance originated in China's Tang Dynasty over a thousand years ago.

Join the International Marathon Friendship Competition around the Xian City Wall

Venue: Xian City Wall
Duration: First Sunday of November every year
Summary: The International Marathon Friendship Competition around the Xian City Wall is very interesting and exciting if you have a chance to join.

Experience the Xian Ancient Culture and Art Festival

Venue: Xian
Duration: In September, each year
Summary: Since 1990, the Xian Ancient Culture and Art Festival is held every September. And in 1998, this activity added the contents of Xian Tourist Festival, aiming to convey the Chinese culture and spirits.

Make Chinese Dumplings (Jiaozi) by Yourself

Venue: Xi'an
Summary: Dumplings, called Jiaozi in Chinese, is a food that can be made and cooked in many different ways, so this delicacy can even be served as a banquet dish during your Xian tour.

See the Guanzhong Leather-silhouette Show

Venue: Gao Courtyard
Address: 144, North Gate, Muslim Street, Xian
Duration: All year round
Summary: With the melody of the unique Shaanxi local music, Guanzhong Leather-silhouette Show fully expresses the North China art. The life-like figures in this show tell you many stories that happened or might happen in the past Shaanxi.

Jion in the Welcome Ceremony at the Ancient City Wall

Venue: Xi'an Ancient City
Duration: About 1.5 hours
Summary: Ancient Wall in Xi'an is a landmark of this city. The Welcome Ceremony which is held here can be a highlight activity if you would like to get touch with the culture of Xian.

Join in the Cocktail Party on the City Wall

Venue: Xian City Wall
Summary: As the cultural center of Xian, City Wall is a perfect place for visitors to be familiar with this city. And the cocktail party held on this site is a mixture of the western dinning custom and the ancient oriental culture.

Have a Tree Planting Day

Venue: Local Gardens in Xian
Duration: About one day
Summary: Planting trees in Xian is very interesting for all people who love the nature. This simple activity will be memorable if you plan to be involved in.