The Tang Dynasty Dancing Show, originated in China's Tang Dynasty over a thousand years ago, is one of the most attractive entertainment activities for tourists to Xi'an. It has been recreated in accordance with various historical records as well as ancient art and relics discovered in Xi'an, the capital of the empire during the Tang Dynasty.

It takes roots from the historical records and folk legends about the Tang Dynasty and shows to the audience the court life and social costumes of more than 1,300 years ago through such performance as instrument playing and dancing. The Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Troupe has won warm acclaim in China as well as warm welcome among foreigners who take a profound interest in Chinese culture.

It takes roots from the historical records and folk legends about the Tang Dynasty and shows to the audience the court life and social costumes of more than 1,300 years ago through such performance as instrument playing and dancing. The Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Troupe has won warm acclaim in China as well as warm welcome among foreigners who take a profound interest in Chinese culture.

When traveling in Xian, one pleasure you should not miss is the Dumpling Banquet. Dumpling or Jiaozi in Chinese is a traditional and still popular food in China. Xi'an Dumpling Banquet is brought forth new ideas in its color, fragrance, taste and style; meanwhile, is added ancient culture. Thus, the dumpling is no longer one kind of simple flour food. People change the tradition of using pork, beef, mutton and vegetable as its filling, chicken, duck, fish, pork, meat, egg, delicacies from land and sea and fresh vegetable, etc, in one word, include steaming, frying, toasting, etc. They add many tastes such as sour, sweet, peppery, etc. A banquet will feature nearly

20 varieties that are stuffed and cooked using a delicious assortment of vegetables, meats and seafood. These dumplings feature harmony between a variety of tastes and textures for an enjoyable eating experience. The restaurant-- Defachang, is an old local restaurant located near to the Bell Tower. The Chinese-style restaurant is always full because of its fame. What is more, you also can enjoy your dumpling over traditional Chinese music!