24 Hours Hotline: +86 137-3541-1378
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24 Hours Hotline: +86 137-3541-1378
+86 157-0009-4881
Email:[email protected]
Tour Style:
Xi'an Tour to Enjoy Shadow Puppet Show in Gao's Courtyard is an art tour to appreciate Xian Shadow Puppet in an old architecture and learn how to make Chinese paper cutting in Tangbo Art Museum.
Duration: 4-5 hours
Attractions(Cities):
Xi'an Shadow Puppet, Gao' Courtyard, Tangbo Art Museum, Chinese Paper Cutting
Pick-up point:
Xi'an train station or your hotel in Xi'an (based on your requirement)
Finishing point:
Xi'an train station or your hotel in Xi'an (based on your requirement)
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Absolutely! (Tell us your requirements in your inquiry)
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Cash, Wire, Paypal, Western Union, Alipay, Wechat
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Today, our tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Xian or Xian train station, you'll find a welcome signage "Xian Private Tour". And you'll have chance to enjoy the Shadow Puppet Show in Gao' Courtyard. Afterwards, your tour guide will take you to Tangbo Art Museum, and you'll learn Chinese Paper Cutting.
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After finished the tour, our tour guide will take you back to your hotel in Xian or Xian train station and your tour ends.
Xian Shadow Puppet
The Shadow Puppet Show is found at Gao Grand Courtyard on Beiyuanmen Street in the central Muslim Quarter of Xian. From the Bell Tower travel to the Drum Tower and at the back of the drum tower is the entrance of Beiyuanmen Street. The Puppet show is found on the left side of the street, roughly half-way along. Drum Tower, entrance to Beiyuanmen Street and Beiyuanmen Street shown below.
Shadow Puppet, an ancient form of storytelling and entertainment using opaque, often shows figures in front of an illuminated backdrop to create the illusion of moving images, it enjoys great popularity in China. The performer manipulates the characters behind the screen while singing the libretto to tell the story. Shadow puppetry wins the heart of an audience by its lingering music, exquisite sculpture, brisk color and lively performance. One mouth tells stories of thousands of years; a pair of hands operates millions of soldiers. This is how the shadow puppeteer works. It is very amazing to watch shadow play in the Gao's Courtyard.
Chinese Paper Cutting
Chinese paper-cutting is one of the oldest and the most popular folk arts in China. It was originated from ancient activities of worshipping ancestors and gods, a traditional part of Chinese culture. Since the Eastern Han dynasty, as paper became more affordable since, paper-cutting became one of the most important types of Chinese folk art. Later, this art form spread to other parts of the world, with different regions adopting their own cultural styles. Because the cut-outs are often used to decorate doors and windows, they are sometimes referred to as chuang hua window flowers or window paper-cuts. People glued the papercuts to the exterior of windows, so the light from the inside would shine through the negative space of the cutout.
The tools for paper cutting are simple: paper and scissors or an engraving knife, but clever and deft craftspeople are remarkably good at cutting in the theme of daily life. It is easy to learn about cutting a piece of paper but very difficult to master it with perfection. One must grasp the knife in an upright fashion and press evenly on the paper with some strength. Flexibility is required but any hesitation or wiggling will lead to imprecision or damage the whole image. Engravers stress the cutting lines in several styles. They attempt to carve a circle like the moon, a straight line like a stem of wheat, a square like a brick, and jaggedly like the beard. When you look at items made in this method carefully, you will be amazed by the true to life expressions of the figure's sentiment and appearance, or portrayal of natural plants and animals' diverse gestures.
Price Per Person in US Dollars
Duration：6-8 hours
Attractions(Cities)：Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, Bell Tower, Muslim Quarter
Tour Style：If you are limited on time, but want to go home with a great understanding of Xi'an, this fully guided xian one day tour package is perferct for you. Accompanied by your Private tour guide, marvel at the Qin Terracotta Warriors, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, visit Bell Tower and stroll down the Muslim Quarter to explore its aboudant delicous Xian snacks and rich culture of Muslim. Hotel pickup & drop-off, local guide, transportation and entrance fees are all included.
Duration：6-8 Hours
Attractions(Cities)：Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, Xian Ancient City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Tour Style：Terracotta is known as one of 'Eight Wonders in the World', which means it attracts the huge crowds and long lines throughout the year. Book this one day Xian tour with us, you'll not waste a second of your precious Xian holiday time waiting in the line. Accompanied by your personal guide, get an insight about the history and secrets of the amazing historical sites when you visit the Terracotta Warriors, ancient City Wall and Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Make the best of your time to get a depth understanding of its culture, stories and people.
Duration：3-4 hours
Attractions(Cities)：Local Family Visiting, Dumpling Class or Noodles Class
Tour Style：Uncover the ancient secrets of Making Chinese Dumpling or Noodles on a 3-4 hours cooking class in Xian. With your friendly local guide, immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of a local market to gain insight into Xian's rich culinary culture, and purchase fresh ingredients from enticing stalls. Under the guidance of the local hostess, prepare local delicacies and learn how to make dumplings or noodles. Moreover, you'll have a great party to taste your own hand-made dumplings or noodles and snacks with hostess & your guide together. It's also a great choice to talk to the locals to know its people, culture and local lifestyle.
Duration：2 Days, 1 Night
Attractions(Cities)：Terracotta Warriors, Big Goose Pagoda,Tang Dynasty Show, Bell Tower, Muslim Quarter, City Wall, Shaanxi History Museum
Tour Style：Hit the Terracotta Warriors and other highlights of Xian without the hassles of planning on this 2-day Xian travel package with your personal guide. Discover the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, one of the eight wonders in the world, explore ancient City Wall, explore the history of the Bid Wild Goose Pagoda and learn the Muslim culture on Muslim Quater. Your knowledgeable and friendly guide, transportation service with professional driver will make you a memorable stay in Xian.
Duration：4-5 Hours
Attractions(Cities)：Terracotta Warriors
Tour Style：Terracotta Warriors is truly a remarkable place to visit if you are interested in Chinese history. Get a handy private half day terracotta warriors with your local Xian tour guide, to avod crowded tour buses and slow-moving tour groups, let you explore the famous Terracotta Army, which knowns as one of "Eight Wonders of the World" at your own pace with flexible starting time. This half day tour includes city transportation, entrance fee to the Terracotta Warriors, professional guide and more!
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