Tang Dynasty — Restaurant in Xi'an

The ticket costs RMB 268 if you buy over the counter. It is cheaper to buy online. However, after 5pm, the tickets will cost full price at RMB 268 even if you buy online.

As a solo traveller, no one led me to a seat when I entered the hall. After sitting down, a tour guide told me to move to another table as she had 3 tables of guests. Priority was only given to tour groups and not based on a first come first served basis for solo customers. Seating was given based on a first come first served basis to tour groups as well. I had to ask 2 waitresses where I could sit down before I was shown a seat at the farthest corner of the hall. If we are all paying customers, why didn't anyone show me a seat, and even had to move me to the farthest corner of the seating area? The whole experience made me feel very unwelcome. It is very commercialised. I have a feeling that as I look Chinese and not a Westerner, I am given little priority.

I was seated in a corner where there are only 2 Chinese tour guides sitting in the corner. And the waitress keeps putting the big plates of condiments like soya sauce at the corner table. So you know it is not an important table.

The good comments on the performance definitely come from non-Chinese or those who do not watch Chinese dramas or have little contact with Chinese performances. Due to the comments, I paid a hefty price for it. The performance was so-so. I have seen better performances in Chinese dramas, and really exciting live performances in other parts of China. Some parts were boring and I almost fell asleep during those times.

It is exorbitant by China standards. Only overseas visitors would pay for it. That is why there is no Chinese face there except for the tour guides and service staff. As what the China people say, 骗外国人的钱 bluff money from overseas people. It is a rip off. Even country / city grade performances promoted by the local governments are cheaper and of higher quality and better standard. The famous Director Zhang Yimou's team with Director Wang Chaoge also directed performances which are excellent and cheaper ie. the 《印象》and《又见》 series. This place is totally not worth your...

Amazing atmosphere, the dining area/theatre was of a large scale. The food was average at best and different if you're used to authentic Cantonese dim sums you get in Chinatown.

But the show was where most people are amazed at. Live music, live show, variety of storyline. Entertaining and worthwhile to watch.

The performers were professional and you can see the dedication to the arts in some performers. One lady smiled all the way through, even when she was no longer playing and just on stage waiting for the next musical piece, she held her smile and gracefully waited. Felt a bit tired for her but that's textbook performer grace so kudos to her for the dedication to the art.

The show is a bit stereotypical, so a Chinese audience may not find it interesting but for anyone who's not overly familiar with Chinese culture it should be a very entertaining and culturally rich...

As a preface to all my reviews of China, note that Google will not work when you get here. You will need a VPN downloaded before you get here.

I went here twice. I was on a work trip and went here on my own time. Unwittingly did this, as the work trip's banquet was also here.

I can say that if you come here, you should indeed fork out for the front seats and for the dining experience. The food is not good, but it affords you front seats. You get to see all the actors, and all the details of the costume.

Sitting in the front is critical because it will make or break your show. On my own dime, I sat in the back, and the chairs were very hard on my back and very uncomfortable. If you're in the cheap seats it's not worth it.

Note that if your hotel is in the city wall, it can be a bit challenging to convince a taxi to take you back...