As the Dragon Boat Festival approaches, the Huaqing Palace scenic area located at the foot of Lishan Mountain in Xi'an, Shaanxi province in Northwest China, is dedicated to creating an immersive Tang style cultural performance with the theme of "Step into Tang Dynasty Splendor, Celebrate Poetic Dragon Boat Festival".
As a royal garden with a history of over 1,000 years, Huaqing Palace Scenic Area delves into the essence of the culture of the prosperous Tang Dynasty (618-907). By integrating Dragon Boat Festival customs with the Tang court rituals, poetry culture, and artistic performance, and through scene restoration, interactive experience, and technological enhancement, it allows visitors to gradually experience the ceremonial atmosphere of the "Tang-style Dragon Boat Festival", presenting a tangible cultural journey for guests worldwide.
"We are committed to creating a new paradigm of Tang Dynasty-inspired guochao (China-chic) tourism, seamlessly blending traditional culture with modern life to meet the needs of tourists for diverse and immersive travel," said a representative of the scenic area.
Performers bring to life The Song of Everlasting Regret, a spectacular song and dance drama inspired by the Tang Dynasty love story. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Children dress as Tang courtiers to experience imperial life at the scenic area. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Visitors can experience authentic Tang Dynasty festivities - from 'Feihualing' poetry duels to 'Touhu' arrow games - with a special chance to win cultural prizes by mastering the ancient 'Shetuan' archery challenge. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]