Xi'an Intangible Cultural Heritage Show

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1 hour 10 minutes (approximately)

Xi’an Intangible Cultural Heritage Grand Theatre gathers classic intangible cultural heritage performances from Shaanxi, Sichuan and Chongqing. One single show features 13 national and provincial-level traditional folk art acts, making it a signature must-visit attraction for tourists to experience authentic local folk culture in Xi’an.
This diverse performance combines dynamic and delicate acts for outstanding viewing pleasure. It includes iconic Northwest-style arts such as Ansai Waist Drum, Northern Shaanxi Storytelling, excerpts from Qinqiang Opera and Shaanxi Clapper Talk, as well as exquisite traditional crafts: Huaxian shadow puppetry, long-spout pot kung fu tea art and intangible heritage ladder acrobatics. The show also incorporates unique highlights like Sichuan Opera Face-Changing and warrior maid opera scenes.

What's Included

Admission fee
Meals

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta)
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes (approximately)
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    Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta)

    Full Address: Xi'an Intangible Cultural Heritage Grand Theater (Big Wild Goose Pagoda North Square） Travelers can enjoy a 70-minute full performance featuring 13 classic folk arts, including Ansai Waist Drum, Qinqiang Opera, Huaxian shadow puppetry, Sichuan face-changing, kung fu tea art, folk storytelling and traditional acrobatics, performed by professional ICH inheritors. They will experience authentic local folk culture of Shaanxi. Thirteen performances including Grand Showcase of Intangible Cultural Heritage, Northern Shaanxi Storytelling, Ansai Waist Drum Performance, Qinqiang Opera Stunts, Shaanxi Clapper Talk, Excerpts from Qinqiang Opera, Intangible Heritage Acrobatic Ladder Stunts, Long Spout Pot Kung Fu Tea Art, Huaxian Shadow Puppetry, Female Warrior Opera Roles, Sichuan Opera Face-Changing, God of Fortune Blessing Show and Spring Mountain Folk Ballad are presented in sequence without intermission.

    Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Xi'an China travel service

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Theater Shows
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Historical Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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