How to Travel Back in Time to the Grand Tang Mall and Experience Tang Dynasty Culture?
Based on your request, here is a travel guide to the Grand Tang Mall:
Transportation Guide
• Subway: The best way to get to the Grand Tang Mall is by subway. We recommend taking Line 3 or Line 4 to Dayanta Station. Exit from the southeast exit to reach the North Square of the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda.
Tour Route
• North Square of the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda: As the core area of the Grand Tang Mall, you can enjoy the largest musical fountain in Asia here. There is a fountain show every night at 19:00, and each show lasts about 10 minutes.
• Ancient Poetry Street: Poems hang from the branches, accompanied by starlight, creating a unique romantic atmosphere of Chang'an poetry.
• Cultural Sculptures and Squares: The Grand Tang Mall has four squares: North Square of the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, Xuanzang Square, Zhenguan Square, and Chuangling New Era Square, as well as five cultural sculpture groups: Tang Buddhist Culture, Tang Heroes, Zhenguan Governance, Wu Hou Xing Cong, and Kaiyuan Prosperity.
• Kaiyuan Square: The end of the Grand Tang Mall, where you can watch the "Budaoweng" performance and experience the unique charm of Tang Dynasty art.
Special Performances
• "The Secret Box of the Tang Dynasty": Two performers dressed in Tang Dynasty costumes recite poems and randomly select passersby to recite two lines of poetry, which is very interesting.
• "Zhenguan Governance": A dance performance that showcases the heroic image of Tang Dynasty soldiers, which is very impressive.
• "Back to Chang'an": The largest performance with the most actors and the longest duration, telling the story of the great poet Bai Juyi returning to Chang'an a thousand years ago.
• "Tang Costume Budaoweng": Watch it on the east side of Kaiyuan Square, the end of the Grand Tang Mall.
Food Enjoyment
• Chang'an Dapaidang: Taste authentic Shaanxi cuisine.
• Fatty Zeng Cake: Soft and sweet Zeng cake, with a great taste.
• Meet Chang'an: A perfect combination of special food and culture.
• Brush Pastry: Exquisite snacks shaped like brushes, full of creativity.
Practical Tips
• Dress Code: The temperature difference between morning and evening in Xi'an in September and October is large, so it is recommended to bring a coat. Also, for better photos, you can wear brightly colored clothes.
• Ticket Reservation: Popular attractions such as the Shaanxi History Museum require advance reservations, which can be made through the official WeChat account or website.
• Safety Tips: Pay attention to the safety of your personal belongings, especially in crowded areas.
We hope this guide will help you enjoy a cultural feast that spans a thousand years at the Grand Tang Mall!