Heritage trail · Xi'an
Xi'an: in the footsteps of Yang Guifei
As Chang'an, Xi'an was the Tang dynasty capital and one of the greatest cities in the world. Follow the court's most famous woman from the hot springs where she bathed to the streets where young women wear Tang style dress again.
The walk through time
How she dressed, past to now
The Tang trail
From the hot springs to the night city
Huaqing Palace
The Tang hot spring retreat below Mount Li, where Emperor Xuanzong and Yang Guifei wintered. The ancient pools survive.
The Song of Everlasting Sorrow
An evening show at Huaqing Palace retelling their story from Bai Juyi's poem.
Big Wild Goose Pagoda
A 7th century Tang pagoda, one of the few buildings left from Chang'an.
Datang Everbright City
A lit up Tang style boulevard where young women stroll in hanfu at night.
The Muslim Quarter
A food walk through the lanes behind the Drum Tower.
- Huaqing Palace
- In Lintong, about 30 km east, near the Terracotta Army
- Time
- Two days
- Seasons
- Spring and autumn are most comfortable
Book the evening show ahead in peak season.
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