[Ma Marie's Travel Notes] A thousand-year-old capital, I often come to Chang 'an. I have seen Xi'an today and felt Chang 'an yesterday
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2024-08-05 22:36:29
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The words written in front:

There is a city that is hard to give up

There is a kind of nostalgia called being here once

There is a melody that sings at the top of its voice

……

600-year-old city wall

Now let you touch it

Xi'an's snacks are enough to turn you into a foodie

At your feet were once buried the majesty of your grandson

Xiamaling in Heping Gate is the most low-key one

……

Under the city wall of Xi'an people are Xi'an people's trains

No matter where Xi'an people go, they have to eat paomo

Xi'an Building is a high-rise building connected to the ground

In the hearts of Xi'an people, this is the song of Xi'an people

--Folk song "Song of Xi'an People"

Every place in Xi'an, in the streets and alleys, is filled with his heritage, including the classics of the prosperous Tang Dynasty and the aesthetic lingering legacy of Chang' an.

It is not enough to go to Xi'an many times. I touch the six-hundred-year-old city wall and see it coming like golden swords and iron horses during the day, and the fairy sleeves of colorful clothes and feather clothes fluttering at night.

This trip lasted three days and two nights. I saw Xi'an today and felt Chang' an yesterday.

Preview picture:

If the day is too boring, then the night must be enough fun.

When the night is hazy, colorful lights light up one after another, rows and strings, dazzling and exquisite...

Ancient Chang 'an, today's Xi'an, is full of charm at night.

In this lively night, don't avoid or refuse, just blend in.

Tour the park, enjoy lanterns, watch performances,

The city that never sleeps in the Tang Dynasty is the most joyful and festive with the sound of gongs and drums.

Phoenix dances for nine days, the Western Regions are beautiful. Nishang feather clothes are the wedding ceremony of the Tang Dynasty.

The culture of the Tang Dynasty has a long history, and the song and dance culture is a rare pearl in the ocean of Tang Dynasty culture.

Watch a performance of "The Love of Qin Terracotta Warriors".

Fortunately, we met the "living" Qin terracotta warriors and had close contact with them.

Go to Seoul Lake to wear Han clothes and learn Chinese etiquette.

Let the dust of the Western Han Dynasty and the wind of the Eastern Han Dynasty wash away the tiredness in real life.

From the Bell Tower to the Drum Tower, you have to pass through a bustling commercial street.

It was bustling and lively.

Nowadays, while many people go out to see the scenery, they are also trying to find excellent local delicacies.

Biangbiang noodles eaten in a basin.

Trip planning:

Day1: Banpo Museum-Daqin Small Banquet-Terracotta Warriors-Qin Terracotta Warriors-Qin School-Huaqing Palace

>Banpo Museum, which has a high visibility in history and culture, can also experience the ancient times of drilling wood and making fire.

>The Daqin Xiaoyan, a representative of Xi'an's exquisite cuisine, can experience the dining etiquette and customs of the Tang Dynasty

>The terracotta warriors that must be checked in when coming to Xi'an are shocking every time you look at them

>"Qin Terracotta Warriors 'Love", which is comparable to the Impression series, personally feel that it is very worth seeing

>Qin Xuetang can experience making terracotta warriors, a study series that children like

>The Huaqing Palace is beautiful at night, and the lanterns are especially eye-catching

Day2: Seoul Lake-Bell and Drum Tower-Drunken Chang 'an-Tang Furong Garden-Tang Never Sleepless City

>You can experience wearing Hanfu on Hancheng Lake, and the tallest building, Dafeng Pavilion, has a great view.

>Landmark buildings Bell Tower and Drum Tower

>Drunken Chang 'an has its signature delicacies, gourd chicken and biholder crisp

>The performance of "Dream Back to the Tang Dynasty" in Tang Dynasty Furong Garden was gorgeous and shocking

>Tang Dynasty Sleepless City must be visited at night. Lantern/performance/food, the atmosphere is great

Day3: Yongxingfang-Xi'an City Wall-Zhanbai Art Hotel-Return to Jinan-End of Trip

>You can go shopping and eat all day in Yongxingfang

>Say goodbye to Xi'an City Wall, which was first lit with lanterns

>A very artistic and creative hotel

>The journey is over.

Day1:

Banpo Museum-Daqin Small Banquet-Terracotta Warriors-Qin Terracotta Warriors-Qin School-Huaqing Palace

Museum| Banpo Museum

The Yangshao Culture, to which Xi'an Banpo Museum belongs, is an important Neolithic culture in the middle reaches of the Yellow River and is in a matriarchal system. This museum has a long history and has a high status in the country.

Xi'an Banpo Museum

Xi'an Banpo Museum has a simple and elegant appearance and a slightly simple architectural style, giving people a sense of historical substitution.

Xi'an Banpo Museum

The Neolithic Age in ancient culture has unforgettable memories.

Xi'an Banpo Museum

Mass production and daily necessities such as stone axes and bone needles, as well as art works such as painted pottery and sculptures and various decorations were unearthed at the Banpo site, reflecting the living conditions and cultural and artistic level of the ancestors of Banpo.

Xi'an Banpo Museum

These living and production tools, which seem to be a long time away from us, have truly existed in history, which is really unbelievable to think about. Making production tools from animal bones is a representative of the wisdom of ancient ancestors.

Xi'an Banpo Museum

Modern display methods such as scene restoration and virtual imaging and multimedia interactive equipment are used in the exhibition hall to enhance the audience's experience. It makes people feel as if they have entered the lives of the ancestors of Banpo and see them hunting and fishing, raising pigs and growing millet, making fires and cooking rice, and building houses...

Xi'an Banpo Museum

This group of shells and animal teeth is well preserved.

Xi'an Banpo Museum
Xi'an Banpo Museum

The museum unearthed nearly 10,000 production tools and daily necessities, as well as a considerable number of painted pottery, sculptures and other artworks and various decorations.

Xi'an Banpo Museum

I myself am particularly interested in the "Mystery of Fish Patterns on Human Faces"! It's too much like a wizard's mask.

Xi'an Banpo Museum

There are also incredible point-bottom bottles. Its shape is very special, with a small mouth, a large abdomen and a pointed base. Why did people at that time make such strange bottles? What is it for? The traditional saying is a water-drawing vessel, but with the continuous discovery of archaeological work, people have recently believed that it may be a kind of wine-making vessel.

Xi'an Banpo Museum
Xi'an Banpo Museum

The Banpo site reveals the rich cultural connotations of a typical Neolithic Yangshao cultural matriarchal clan settlement about 6000 years ago, such as social organization, production and life, economic form, marital status, customs, culture and art, etc.

Xi'an Banpo Museum

Xi'an Banpo Museum
Xi'an Banpo Museum

The sites displayed by the museum are divided into three parts: residential area, tomb area and pottery kiln area. The residential area is protected by a ditch. The east of the ditch is the pottery kiln area and the north is the tomb area. The earliest date of the settlement was about 4800 BC.

Xi'an Banpo Museum

The ruins of round or square semi-crypt houses can be seen in the residential area. They are a powerful testimony of the Banpo people's "living in the cellar in winter and living in the nest in summer."

Xi'an Banpo Museum
Xi'an Banpo Museum
Xi'an Banpo Museum

Sacrificial relics centered on stone pillars are also in this area. A Hengxue kiln displayed in the Tao Kiln Area is one of the earliest discovered and relatively completely preserved pottery kiln sites in China. During the excavation, more than 40 house remains, more than 200 cellar remains, more than 80 stove pits, more than 400 pillar holes, as well as 6 pottery kilns and more than 170 tombs were cleared.

Xi'an Banpo Museum
Xi'an Banpo Museum

Surprisingly, Xi'an Banpo Museum has established a "prehistoric workshop" as a venue for research activities.

Xi'an Banpo Museum
Xi'an Banpo Museum

Here, you can experience the life of primitive people, drilling for fire, drilling for pottery, building primitive houses, and hammering and dyeing plants... Children should prefer these entertaining and educational experience projects. They can learn historical knowledge and at the same time feel the long-standing charm of Chinese civilization.

food| True Love Lishan's Daqin Feast

Nowadays, while many people go out to see the scenery, they are also trying to find excellent local delicacies. Xi'an does not lack food, but it is indeed rare to make Xi'an's food so exquisite like the Daqin Xiaoyan.

Daqin Small Banquet (Huangting City Plaza Store)

The creative catering "Daqin Small Banquet" originated from the two famous generals of the Qin Dynasty, Wang Jian and Wang Ben, who made great contributions when assisting the King of Qin in governing the six countries. After the unification of the Qin Dynasty, the King of Qin often hosted banquets in the palace to entertain the two people. Wang Jian and his son were flattered and named this banquet "Daqin Small Banquet" to show the emperor's kindness. The Qin culture-themed restaurant is adjacent to the Qin Terracotta Warriors and the Huaqingchi Ruins, and exudes a strong Qin Feng charm everywhere.

Daqin Small Banquet (Huangting City Plaza Store)

The more interesting thing about the restaurant is the decoration, which takes a second to travel. You can change the ancient costumes of the Qin Dynasty for free before meals to experience a dining environment. You can also experience the chimes. Foreign friends like it very much.

Daqin Small Banquet (Huangting City Plaza Store)

Men's Hanfu is also very interesting.

Daqin Small Banquet (Huangting City Plaza Store)

Women's clothes are more selective, and there are also many headdresses to match them. In short, you can take a beautiful wave of photos before dining.

Daqin Small Banquet (Huangting City Plaza Store)
Daqin Small Banquet (Huangting City Plaza Store)

There is an opening ceremony during the meal, and each dish has an explanation of the story, which is full of ceremony.

Daqin Small Banquet (Huangting City Plaza Store)

The focus of dining here is to experience the essence of Daqin's delicious food and the concept of integrating modern cuisine. Wearing ancient costumes and following ancient rituals, it feels quite special. It attracts many foreign tourists to experience the ancient meal sharing system and various solemn etiquette cultures. The food culture of Daqin has been well passed down.

Daqin Small Banquet (Huangting City Plaza Store)
Daqin Small Banquet (Huangting City Plaza Store)
Daqin Small Banquet (Huangting City Plaza Store)
Daqin Small Banquet (Huangting City Plaza Store)
Daqin Small Banquet (Huangting City Plaza Store)
Daqin Small Banquet (Huangting City Plaza Store)
Daqin Small Banquet (Huangting City Plaza Store)
Daqin Small Banquet (Huangting City Plaza Store)

The True Love Daqin Small Banquet consists of four chapters: "Jiang, Xiang, Harmony, and Qin". The meals in each chapter are reasonably prepared and matched, and the production is meticulous. It imitates the division of meals in the imperial dining room and serves them according to the position, recreating the solemn ceremony of the Qin royal banquet.

Daqin Small Banquet (Huangting City Plaza Store)

The taste of the dishes is OK. Individuals especially like "gourd chicken". They choose eighteen days old small Chai chicken. The chicken is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. This dish is in the "and" set meal.

Daqin Small Banquet (Huangting City Plaza Store)

Roujiamo is too "exquisite" and feels like you can eat it in one bite! There is no longer the pleasure of eating steamed buns and eating meat.

Daqin Small Banquet (Huangting City Plaza Store)

Other dishes innovate the traditional cooking of local Shanxi cuisine and incorporate new dishes related to culture. The dishes not only maintain the traditional cooking style, but also sublimate them with originality. Moreover, the environment is peaceful and peaceful, making it very suitable for couples dating or having dinner with friends.

Museum| the Terracotta Warriors and horses

Former French Prime Minister Jacques Chirac once said: "There are seven miracles in the world. The discovery of the Qin terracotta warriors can be said to be the eight miracles. If you don't look at the pyramids, you won't count Egypt, if you don't look at the Qin terracotta warriors, you won't count China. "The Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang is one of the largest imperial tombs in the world with the most peculiar structure and richest connotation. Its majestic momentum shocked the entire world.

Qin Shihuang Mausoleum Museum (Terracotta Warriors)

This is the third time I have visited the Terracotta Warriors. Yao Xiang first visited it when I was in elementary school. My parents brought it here. At that time, my understanding of history and culture was quite shallow, so I just watched it. There are also many tourists this time. I feel that the Terracotta Warriors is really a popular museum all year round!

Qin Shihuang Mausoleum Museum (Terracotta Warriors)

Just looking at the small entrance, you probably wouldn't think of the shocking scene inside.

Qin Shihuang Mausoleum Museum (Terracotta Warriors)

In the Terracotta Warriors, you can see the "copper carriage" we learned in history textbooks. Although it is a replica, it still seems to be able to sigh at the power of the skilled craftsmen of that era.

Qin Shihuang Mausoleum Museum (Terracotta Warriors)

If you look up close, you can still see the people behind the carriage and the umbrellas they are holding.

Qin Shihuang Mausoleum Museum (Terracotta Warriors)
Qin Shihuang Mausoleum Museum (Terracotta Warriors)

The most amazing thing is Pit No. 1! Pit No. 1 is the largest and rectangular. It is a main army formation with tanks and infantry. The huge underground army is a treasure house of ancient sculpture art.

Qin Shihuang Mausoleum Museum (Terracotta Warriors)

What an ancient army formation from 2000 years ago. They were clad in strength, neat in appearance, majestic and unstoppable. In an instant, you will feel the disappearance of historical distance, and a mysterious force will bring you into the ancient battlefield of shouting and killing, and the howling of chariots. It is really "I have never seen the ancients before, and I will never see the ones who will come after."

Qin Shihuang Mausoleum Museum (Terracotta Warriors)

The terracotta warriors are large in scale, majestic in scene, unprecedented in momentum, and of high value. Although the bronze weapons such as swords, spears, halberds, and machetes unearthed in the pit have been buried in the soil for more than 2,000 years, they are still sharp and shining. It can be said to be a miracle in the history of world metallurgy.

Qin Shihuang Mausoleum Museum (Terracotta Warriors)

The shaping of Terracotta Warriors is based on real life, with exquisite and lively artistic techniques. The pottery figurines have different costumes and expressions. There are many hairstyles alone, different hand gestures, and different facial expressions.

Qin Shihuang Mausoleum Museum (Terracotta Warriors)

Using realistic techniques, the Qin terracotta warriors vividly demonstrated the heroic power of Qin Shi Huang who led thousands of troops and horses, annexed six countries, and shocked the world. The terracotta generals stood in front of the team with their heads held high, as if commanding.

Qin Shihuang Mausoleum Museum (Terracotta Warriors)

They seem calm and resourceful. The warrior terracotta soldiers had bright eyes, a stern look, and a powerful and powerful expression. From their costumes, expressions and gestures, one can determine whether they are officials or soldiers, infantry or cavalry. There are battle-hardened veterans with beards and young people who have just entered the battlefield.

Qin Shihuang Mausoleum Museum (Terracotta Warriors)

The Terracotta Warriors and Horses in the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang is a valuable asset of the world's human culture that is comparable to the Egyptian pyramids and ancient Greek sculptures, and its discovery itself is China's most spectacular archaeological achievement in the 20th century. They fully demonstrate the ingenious artistic talents of the Chinese people two thousand years ago and are the pride and precious wealth of the Chinese nation.

performance| Qing Dynasty figurines

It's a great pity that we came this time at an unfortunate time. We caught up with other people's equipment maintenance and missed the Qin Terracotta Warriors 'performance...

Terracotta Warriors and Horses "Love of Qin Terracotta Warriors"
Terracotta Warriors and Horses "Love of Qin Terracotta Warriors"
Terracotta Warriors and Horses "Love of Qin Terracotta Warriors"

Fortunately, we met the "living" Qin terracotta warriors and had close contact with them.

Terracotta Warriors and Horses "Love of Qin Terracotta Warriors"
Terracotta Warriors and Horses "Love of Qin Terracotta Warriors"

If you look closely at their costumes, you will find that they are really very meticulous. The details of the clothes of the Qin terracotta warriors are perfect and impeccable. This is also an effect that can only be seen up close.

Terracotta Warriors and Horses "Love of Qin Terracotta Warriors"

The Qin Emperor's clothes are very domineering, with very wide sleeves! Accessories are also very particular! On the stage and under the lights, it should be more domineering.

Terracotta Warriors and Horses "Love of Qin Terracotta Warriors"
Terracotta Warriors and Horses "Love of Qin Terracotta Warriors"

The woman's clothes are very gorgeous and have delicate patterns.

Terracotta Warriors and Horses "Love of Qin Terracotta Warriors"

The pose in front of the chimes is so beautiful! I really want to see them perform on the stage!

Terracotta Warriors and Horses "Love of Qin Terracotta Warriors"

Foreign friends who are super interested in ancient costumes actually have another charm after putting on clothes and headwear!

Terracotta Warriors and Horses "Love of Qin Terracotta Warriors"
Terracotta Warriors and Horses "Love of Qin Terracotta Warriors"
Terracotta Warriors and Horses "Love of Qin Terracotta Warriors"

Come and take a photo with Zhang Da happily!

Terracotta Warriors and Horses "Love of Qin Terracotta Warriors"

I hope that when I come to Xi'an next time, I will have the opportunity to watch a performance of "Qin Terracotta Warriors".

hand-made| Qin Xuetang

Terracotta Warriors Tourism Plaza
Terracotta Warriors Tourism Plaza

In the small building next to the terracotta warriors, there is a "Qin School" where you can experience making terracotta warriors.

Terracotta Warriors Tourism Plaza

The process of making Qin terracotta warriors is not complicated, and the molds used are specially customized.

Terracotta Warriors Tourism Plaza

Although the mold is simple, the Qin terracotta warriors produced have a lot of room for later development. Looking at the "Iron Man" version of Qin terracotta warriors made by children, I really admire their imagination!

Terracotta Warriors Tourism Plaza

There is also the famous Qin Emperor! His expression was also very accurate, especially his pair of eyes! It was a little funny for some reason.

Terracotta Warriors Tourism Plaza

Although the craftsmanship of making Qin terracotta warriors thousands of years ago is thousands of miles away, the soil used is indeed the same! Locally produced red mud!

Terracotta Warriors Tourism Plaza

Fill it with mud, press it, and open it again, and the Qin terracotta warriors of the junior class are formed.

Terracotta Warriors Tourism Plaza
Terracotta Warriors Tourism Plaza

While listening to the teacher's explanation, the friends on the scene carefully made the Qin terracotta warriors.

Terracotta Warriors Tourism Plaza
Terracotta Warriors Tourism Plaza

Later, it will be polished and the excess mud will be hung up. Then the Qin terracotta warriors will become more and more exquisite.

Terracotta Warriors Tourism Plaza
Terracotta Warriors Tourism Plaza

I heard from the teacher that although the process of making Qin terracotta warriors is simple, it is very popular with foreign friends. Talking about interesting historical stories during the production process is probably the most relaxing and enjoyable way to enter history.

Lantern Festival| huaqing Palace

The Tang Palace Lantern Festival in Xi'an Huaqing Palace has become a signature of the family. When visiting Xi'an during the winter holidays, be sure to visit!

huaqing Palace
huaqing Palace
huaqing Palace

Many tourists began to queue up before it was dark! The tree at the door was covered with colorful lights, and the huge lanterns were very beautiful.

huaqing Palace

When you walk into the park, you can see all kinds of lanterns! These fish-shaped lights in the trees are really beautiful.

huaqing Palace

The theme light group "auspicious elephant Ruyi", through the images of auspicious elephants, wandering dragons, and imperial concubines, makes people feel as if they dream of returning to the prosperous times of the Tang Dynasty and feel the prayers of good luck and happiness.

huaqing Palace

On the north slope of Mount Li and on the north side of the royal mountaineering road, there is also the highest and largest mountain dragon lantern set in the country-"Dragon Dragon Li", which shows the scene of Xianglong taking off on the wind in Mount Li.

huaqing Palace

The lantern group is endowed with historical connotations, which is an in-depth interpretation of the history and culture of Huaqing Palace, Yutang culture, Liyuan culture, religious culture, etc. The palace lanterns of the Tang Dynasty make people feel like traveling through the prosperous times of the Tang Dynasty; various festival-themed lantern festivals are diverse and beautiful; there are also gorgeous music and light shows, and the three-dimensional ink painting texture are especially not to be missed.

huaqing Palace

Large light groups such as Shengyou Tang Palace led us to experience the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty and reproduce the prosperous scene of Chang 'an City in the Tang Dynasty.

huaqing Palace

Dialogue with the stars and dance with Lishan Mountain. Drones are also here to join in the fun! Combined with the most popular drone light show, it presents a big show that combines culture and technology.

huaqing Palace
huaqing Palace
huaqing Palace

The nightly high-tech special effects version of "Song of Eternal Regret" is also not to be missed. Through the combination of sound, light and electricity, the colorful water lighting show can be reproduced. Only by visiting the scene and integrating into it can you feel the majestic beauty of the instant transformation!

huaqing Palace

2.0 The upgraded version of the 3D landscape three-dimensional light show relies on the stage of the dance drama "Song of Everlasting Regret" and uses the high-tech technology of "Song of Everlasting Regret" to create Asia's largest interactive prayer screen and the most dazzling dance laser.

huaqing Palace
huaqing Palace
huaqing Palace
huaqing Palace

Thousands of star lights on the mountain create a vast starry sky. The combination of classics and technology gives new vitality to traditional lantern art.

huaqing Palace
huaqing Palace
huaqing Palace

The star-studded Huaqing Palace of the prosperous Tang Dynasty is not to be missed.

Day2:

Seoul Lake-Bell and Drum Tower-Drunken Chang 'an-Tang Furong Garden-Tang Never Sleepless City

attractions| hancheng Lake

Xi'an Hancheng Lake Scenic Area is a scenic area that is open to the public for free. There are also charming small bridges and flowing water, and exquisite and elegant classical gardens in the scenic area.

Hancheng Lake Scenic Area
Hancheng Lake Scenic Area
Hancheng Lake Scenic Area

Go to Seoul Lake to wear Han clothes and learn Chinese etiquette. Scenic spots can wear Han costumes to experience Han cultural etiquette. There are special schools and Chinese teachers. Don't miss it for those who like Chinese culture.

Hancheng Lake Scenic Area
Hancheng Lake Scenic Area
Hancheng Lake Scenic Area
Hancheng Lake Scenic Area
Hancheng Lake Scenic Area
Hancheng Lake Scenic Area

The ceremony was full of feeling, and the friends studied very seriously.

Hancheng Lake Scenic Area
Hancheng Lake Scenic Area
Bell and Drum Tower Square
Hancheng Lake Scenic Area
Hancheng Lake Scenic Area
Hancheng Lake Scenic Area
Hancheng Lake Scenic Area
Hancheng Lake Scenic Area

The Seoul Lake Scenic Area has beautiful lakes and mountains, and it is very comfortable to travel by boat on sunny days in autumn and winter. Local citizens also like to come here on Saturdays and Sundays.

Hancheng Lake Scenic Area
Hancheng Lake Scenic Area
Hancheng Lake Scenic Area

Come and take a boat trip to Hancheng Lake and let the dust of the Western Han Dynasty and the wind of the Eastern Han Dynasty wash away the tiredness in real life ~

Hancheng Lake Scenic Area
Hancheng Lake Scenic Area

The fun Hanqiao Water Town has the ancient architectural complexes of the northern water town, the handicraft workshops lined with shops, and the scenes of folk artists hawking in the market. It is still very fun.

Hancheng Lake Scenic Area
Hancheng Lake Scenic Area
Hancheng Lake Scenic Area
Hancheng Lake Scenic Area

Dafeng Pavilion is a landmark building in Hancheng Lake Scenic Area. Climbing to the seventh floor, you can overlook the ruins of Chang 'an City in the Han Dynasty. The landscape is grand and the view is excellent, which will make people feel worthwhile.

Hancheng Lake Scenic Area
Hancheng Lake Scenic Area
Hancheng Lake Scenic Area

On the first floor of Dafeng Pavilion, there is a Hanfu Photo Experience Hall. The scene layout is antique. There are guqin, ancient lanterns, ancient fans, etc. and other props that can be used. The film is also very good.

Small Tips:

Detailed address: Northwest corner of North Second Ring Road and Zhuhong Road, Weiyang District, Xi'an City

Transportation strategy: Take No. 221 to Zhuhong Crossing Station in the North Second Ring Road, and walk for another five minutes.

Opening hours: 8:30-19:00

Ticket price: Free for the scenic area, charging for electric shuttle buses, and charging for boat rides.

attractions| Bell and Drum Tower

Bell and Drum Tower Square

Xi'an Bell Tower and Drum Tower are landmark buildings in Xi'an. They stand in the center of Xi'an and become landmark buildings in Xi'an in the Ming Dynasty. In the Tang Dynasty, the government stipulated that the bell sounded to open the city gates, and the drum sounded to close the city gates. This is the origin of the word "morning bells and evening drums". Today, the Bell and Drum Tower has lost its role in telling time.

Bell and Drum Tower Square

From the perspective of architectural art, the construction of the bell tower not only applied the architectural rules of the Tang and Song Dynasties but also combined the innovative architectural techniques of the Ming Dynasty. In addition, the overall double eaves and three drops of water style, woodcuts and paintings on each floor made the Xi'an bell tower more prominent among the ancient bell towers.

Bell and Drum Tower Square

From the perspective of architectural technology, the structure of Xi'an Bell Tower is definitely the crystallization of the superb wisdom of the ancient Chinese working people.

Bell and Drum Tower Square

Today, the big clock on the corner has become the iconic representative of the Bell Tower here.

Bell and Drum Tower Square

From the Bell Tower to the Drum Tower, you have to pass through a bustling commercial street. It was bustling and lively.

Bell and Drum Tower Square
Bell and Drum Tower Square
Bell and Drum Tower Square
Bell and Drum Tower Square

Antique buildings are also very suitable for the scene. The tall red lanterns have become a landscape.

Bell and Drum Tower Square

The Wentian Drum Tower in the Drum Tower still retains the Guinness World Record: the heaviest drum in the world is the Wentian Drum Tower in Xi'an, China. The drum surface diameter is 2.83 meters, height is 1.8 meters, and weighs 1800 kilograms. It is the heaviest drum in the world.

Bell and Drum Tower Square
Bell and Drum Tower Square
Bell and Drum Tower Square

Two rows of large drums are placed on both sides of the Drum Tower, which is very spectacular.

Bell and Drum Tower Square

Standing on the Drum Tower and overlooking, the Hui People Street is crowded with people, the dense trees block the view, and the curling smoke rising from the sky can imagine the lively and prosperous Hui People Street.

Bell and Drum Tower Square

Climb the Drum Tower and look down to see the crowded Hui Street.

Bell and Drum Tower Square
Bell and Drum Tower Square

You can see a small exhibition on ancient musical instruments on the first floor of the Drum Tower. Don't miss it for those who are interested.

Bell and Drum Tower Square
Bell and Drum Tower Square
Bell and Drum Tower Square

In addition, there are also performances of chimes and ancient music on the first floor.

Bell and Drum Tower Square

"Morning bells and dusk drums" are not only a way to tell the time, but also a reminder to the world that time passes and makes people cherish time. Xi'an's Bell and Drum Tower seems to be the embodiment of the messenger of time and a witness to history. Occasionally looking up and seeing this giant monster makes people sigh that a century of time is only a flash, and time is easy to pass. It is the best to cherish time.

food| Zui Chang an

Xi'an's Zui Chang' an is a very famous restaurant that claims to have a chef who is the intangible cultural heritage inheritor of Shaanxi cuisine.

Zui Chang 'an (Bell Tower Flagship Store)

The entrance of the Bell Tower flagship store is filled with lanterns, which are ancient.

Zui Chang 'an (Bell Tower Flagship Store)

After entering the door, I saw a cultural wall with various dishes.

Zui Chang 'an (Bell Tower Flagship Store)

The lobby on the first floor has scattered seats and is decorated in a retro style. It also uses old-fashioned tables, chairs and tableware.

Zui Chang 'an (Bell Tower Flagship Store)

The most conspicuous ones are the lanterns hanging all over the roof.

Zui Chang 'an (Bell Tower Flagship Store)

Recommended dishes: Dry clothes and tripe.

The shape is quite unique. When dipped in special peppers and sesame juice, the taste is very rich and it is really super enjoyable.

Zui Chang 'an (Bell Tower Flagship Store)

Recommended dish: Laoshan gourd chicken.

You must eat gourd chicken once when you come to Xi'an. The gourd chicken in this house is not bad. The meat inside is very tender and the skin is crispy and delicious. It tastes better when dipped in chili peppers.

Zui Chang 'an (Bell Tower Flagship Store)

Recommended dishes: assorted warm pots.

It's the kind of old hot pot that northerners like to eat. If you eat this in the cold winter, your whole body will feel warm.

Zui Chang 'an (Bell Tower Flagship Store)

Recommended dish: Osmanthus honey cold cake.

This was the first time I tasted cold cakes in Xi'an. It was not particularly sweet and greasy. It tasted slightly light and was not bad.

Zui Chang 'an (Bell Tower Flagship Store)
Zui Chang 'an (Bell Tower Flagship Store)

Recommended dishes: Wonderful brushwork produces flowers.

I like Biholder Crispy very much. After eating spicy and salty dishes, take a bite of the delicious Crispy, and the taste buds are super satisfied.

Zui Chang 'an (Bell Tower Flagship Store)
Zui Chang 'an (Bell Tower Flagship Store)
Zui Chang 'an (Bell Tower Flagship Store)

There are other dishes that are also good.

Lantern Festival| datang Furong garden

At the beginning of the lights, in the Qujiang Development Zone located in the south of Xi'an City, the Datang Furong Garden was already brightly lit. There is a lot of people. In addition to locals, there are also many foreign tourists who come here.

datang Furong garden

The big peacock lamp set at the door! Super amazing!

datang Furong garden

Datang Furong Garden is decorated with many palace lanterns, and the atmosphere is very great! At night, it seems like you have entered a dazzling fairyland.

datang Furong garden

Compared with the past, this light group is larger in size and more innovative in creativity. It adopts new display techniques and integrates high technology into the production and skills of traditional lantern festivals.

datang Furong garden

Looking at this group of beautiful palace lanterns, it truly reflects the charm of "shape, color, sound, light, movement","high, big, new, strange, special" of the colorful lights, bringing a shocking visual feast and making the New Year more colorful and cultural.

datang Furong garden

The combination of dynamic and static brings tourists a strong visual and auditory multi-dimensional experience.

datang Furong garden
datang Furong garden

The light sets on the water are even more eye-catching, and the "Dream Chasing Tang Dynasty" boat tour light viewing route is very innovative.

datang Furong garden
datang Furong garden

datang Furong garden

Technology in the Tang Dynasty, light and shadow hibiscus. Through the novel and dreamy experience of light and shadow technology, we will create a technological Tang Dynasty that combines visual enjoyment and sensory stimulation.

datang Furong garden

At night, walk through the bustling crowd. Take a photo in the dimly lit place.

performance| Dream back to Tang Dynasty

The signature performance of "Dream Back to the Tang Dynasty" in Tang Dynasty Furong Garden is now in gold.

datang Furong garden
datang Furong garden

The venue for the performance was Fengwu Jiutian Theater. The colorful lights at the door are very beautiful.

datang Furong garden

The culture of the Tang Dynasty has a long history, and the song and dance culture is a rare pearl in the ocean of Tang Dynasty culture. The new "Golden Edition of" Dream Back to the Tang Dynasty "is very worth seeing.

datang Furong garden

The gold version of "Dream Back to the Tang Dynasty" tells the romantic love story of a modern girl "Dream" who travels through thousands of years to pursue her dream lover "Chang 'an".

datang Furong garden

From multiple dimensions such as war, market, song and dance, weddings, and the Maritime Silk Road, the audience deeply interprets a prosperous Tang Dynasty full of twists and turns.

Act 1:"The beacon fire in Chang 'an, the iron-blooded heroes fight on the battlefield".

War raged and flags were flying. "Menger" and "Chang 'an" are searching hard.

datang Furong garden

Act 2:"National beauty and fragrance, Huaqing bathing and condensing Jiuzhou".

Hibiscus emerging from the water, flying in pairs, true love, and sung through the ages.

datang Furong garden

Act 3:"Prosperous country, Nuo noodles play Chang 'an City".

Willow treads on the green, Qin Opera plays all kinds of operas. Nuo dance society is on fire, and the four seas are peaceful.

datang Furong garden

Act 4:"Silk Road Style, the Belt and Road is picturesque".

Phoenix dances for nine days, the Western Regions are beautiful. Sailing on the sea, marching forward bravely

datang Furong garden
datang Furong garden
datang Furong garden

Act 5:"Wedding in a prosperous age, dreaming of returning to the Tang Dynasty and praising glory".

Nishang feather clothes are the wedding ceremony of the Tang Dynasty. Thousands of years of love, dreams come true

After watching it, I felt the glory of the Tang Dynasty, the shock of science and technology audio-visual, and the enjoyment of superb art, and spent a dreamy feast of Tang culture music and dance.

attractions| datang sleepless city

After walking out of the Tang Dynasty Furong Garden, you will reach the bustling Tang Dynasty Sleepless City.

datang sleepless city

datang sleepless city

The way was decorated with lights and colorful lights, which was very lively. Every tree on the roadside has been carefully decorated.

datang sleepless city
datang sleepless city

From buildings to streets to grass and trees, Chinese red is the theme color.

datang sleepless city

Authentic folk customs, bustling people, dazzling array of goods, special snacks, colorful cultural activities...

datang sleepless city
datang sleepless city

There are lanterns and colorful decorations everywhere, and tourists are crowded. It is so lively. Visiting the park, enjoying lanterns, and watching performances, the Tang Dynasty Sleepless City is the most joyful and festive with the sound of gongs and drums. There are also various good-looking light sets along the way, with bright colors and beautiful shapes.

datang sleepless city

At the entrance of Xi'an Concert Hall. The antique building is full of charm under the backdrop of the lanterns.

datang sleepless city

Walking in the city that never sleeps, the pulse of history walks around you amidst the sound of gongs and drums.

datang sleepless city

The sculptures of historical figures are combined with the current urban culture to enjoy the most beautiful lights and celebrate the most folk New Year here.

datang sleepless city
datang sleepless city
datang sleepless city

Folk singing, Chinese quintessence changing faces, and dragon and lion dances were staged one after another, all of which are the passion of young people.

datang sleepless city

The colorful lights along the way vividly reflect the historical culture, humanistic atmosphere and folk style of the ancient city with their unique cultural and artistic charm.

This is Xi'an, this is the city that never sleeps! The real city that never sleeps!

Day3:

Yongxingfang-Xi'an City Wall-Zhanbai Art Hotel-Return to Jinan-End of Trip

attractions| yongxingfang

yongxingfang
yongxingfang

In Yongxing Square, you can enjoy the most popular Shaanxi flavor. Of course, when you come to Xi'an to play, don't miss the delicious food of Yongxing Square! You can buy and eat while walking here. You can eat all the way here. You can say that you are very high ~

yongxingfang
yongxingfang
yongxingfang
yongxingfang

Yongxing Square collects dozens of the most distinctive Shaanxi delicacies, such as rice cake, Qinzhen rice skin, cured pork bun, shepherd's purse spring rolls, golden thread oil towers, buckwheat noodles heli, etc., each of which makes you feel so satisfied that you can eat while walking here!

yongxingfang
yongxingfang

Yongxing Square is very New Year flavor! There are many lanterns, Spring Festival couplets and the like arranged here, and the atmosphere is great! Even the waiter brothers and sisters in every store are wearing red cotton-padded jackets, which has a strong New Year flavor and is especially suitable for the whole family to visit and eat.

yongxingfang

Yongxing Square presents the most authentic Shaanxi flavor to Xi'an citizens and Chinese and foreign tourists. It presents a New Year feast that integrates intangible cultural heritage food, famous local specialties, folk handicrafts, and characteristic folk cultural performances, satisfying tourists' desire to "visit, enjoy, taste, buy, entertain" and fully appreciate the most Chinese Year of Xi'an.

yongxingfang
yongxingfang
yongxingfang

Eating while walking here and shopping while shopping is a serious matter! Eating at one house is really high! Especially those who like Xi'an's local cuisine can basically eat it here!

yongxingfang

There are also many interesting folk performances during the festival, such as Qin Opera, puppet shows, etc., which are all very interesting and children especially like ~

yongxingfang
yongxingfang
yongxingfang
yongxingfang

The first thing is to break a bowl of wine, drink a bowl of wine, and then make a wish, then break the bowl, and finally hang a blessing sign. The whole set of ceremonies is still very fun, but the wine tastes very light.

yongxingfang

In Yongxingfang, you can experience intangible cultural heritage food, folk crafts, and cultural performances from a distance, allowing you to enjoy Shaanxi in one stop, buy Shaanxi in one stop, see Shaanxi in one stop, play Shaanxi in one stop, and experience Shaanxi in one stop.

For lunch, experience the "Wei Zheng Family Banquet" in Guanzhong Building. As the location of Wei Zheng's Mansion during the Tang Dynasty, the Wei Zheng Family Banquet in Yongxingfang was also a special food experience project. Wei Zheng's family banquet deeply explored the Tang Dynasty food culture and incorporated many Shaanxi snacks.

Small Tips:

Detailed address: 100 meters northwest of the intersection of Dongxin Street and the northern section of Shuncheng East Road, Xi'an City

Transportation tips:

Self-driving can be very congested, and parking spaces are not easy to find. It is recommended to arrive by public transportation.

From Xi'an High-speed Railway Station, you can take Line 2 to Beijie Street, then transfer to Line 1 and get off at Chaoyangmen Subway Station. It takes a 15-minute walk.

Opening Hours: Most stores 10:00-22:00

Ticket price: Free

accommodation| Zhanbai Art Hotel

I stayed at the Zhanbai Art Hotel these days in Xi'an.

Dayan Pagoda Zhanbai Art Hotel (Xi'an Datang Sleepless City Branch)

The hotel lobby is simple in style and incorporates many interesting designs. For example, small sofas made of geometric shapes, robot-shaped lamps, and so on

Dayan Pagoda Zhanbai Art Hotel (Xi'an Datang Sleepless City Branch)

There are also small cars assembled from disposable hotel spare parts to remind people to pay attention to environmental protection.

Dayan Pagoda Zhanbai Art Hotel (Xi'an Datang Sleepless City Branch)
Dayan Pagoda Zhanbai Art Hotel (Xi'an Datang Sleepless City Branch)
Dayan Pagoda Zhanbai Art Hotel (Xi'an Datang Sleepless City Branch)

Personally, I prefer the public areas of the hotel, such as corridors. It is full of art paintings, photography works, etc. by artists from different countries.

Dayan Pagoda Zhanbai Art Hotel (Xi'an Datang Sleepless City Branch)

You can enjoy works of art by sitting on the sofa and spend your spare time leisurely.

Dayan Pagoda Zhanbai Art Hotel (Xi'an Datang Sleepless City Branch)
Dayan Pagoda Zhanbai Art Hotel (Xi'an Datang Sleepless City Branch)

White room types are diverse and more selective. The bright and airy rooms are paired with high-quality selected furniture and warm colors for super comfort.

Dayan Pagoda Zhanbai Art Hotel (Xi'an Datang Sleepless City Branch)

The sun is sunny in the afternoon, and the warm sun shines into the room, forming unique light and shadow, making people feel comfortable and peaceful from the bottom of their hearts.

Dayan Pagoda Zhanbai Art Hotel (Xi'an Datang Sleepless City Branch)

The children's room also carefully prepared tents, full of childlike innocence.

Dayan Pagoda Zhanbai Art Hotel (Xi'an Datang Sleepless City Branch)
Dayan Pagoda Zhanbai Art Hotel (Xi'an Datang Sleepless City Branch)
Dayan Pagoda Zhanbai Art Hotel (Xi'an Datang Sleepless City Branch)

The day we were there, we also tasted the hotel's cold food, which was good.

Postscript:

More than 1300 years ago, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty wrote the famous sentence "The Preface to the Beginning of the Order, the Spring Festival is filled with flowers and flowers", which opened the colorful chapter of "Xi'an China Year". Since the Zhou, Qin, Han and Tang Dynasties, Xi'an's rich folk festival culture, traditional annual festivals and legends, and unique intangible cultural heritage have been passed down through thousands of years of civilization, building the deepest cultural memory in the heart of the Chinese nation.

Today, thousands of years later, the ancient Xi'an is becoming more and more vibrant and full of charming charm. For three days and two nights, I have seen Xi'an today and felt Chang' an yesterday.

About the author:

Traveling in 30 countries. Senior media person, travel/food KOL, independent photographer, aerial photography creator, and social media celebrity. The author of the self-media "Mamari Travel Chronicles", recommends a lifestyle that integrates food, travel, and sports, and is a global practitioner of creative living. Obvious to all kinds of extreme sports, diving, rock climbing, riding and skiing, and traveling to several countries.

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