Xiāan Nightlife: What to Do in Xiāan at Night
Xian, the capital of thirteen Chinese feudal dynasties and kingdoms, is home to a wealth of historical landmarks and monuments. Some of Xian’s attractions and streets offer a distinct kind of beauty at night than during the day. Here we list the best places for you to experience Xiāan nightlife and find out the top things to do in Xian at night. Immerse yourself in a more authentic Chinese atmosphere once night falls, when the ancient architecture is illuminated by the vibrant, brilliant lights.
So letās wait for the nightfall, and start our thrilling night tours in Xian!
Top things to do at night in Xian: Stroll through the Tang Dynasty Everbright City, admire the musical fountain at the North Square of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda (one of Asia’s largest musical fountains), and savor snacks at the Muslim Quarter.
Best Xian night markets: Muslim Quarter Night Market, Yong Xing Fang, De Fu Lane
Xian night shows: Tang Dynasty dance performance, shadow puppet show, Qin Opera performance, live performance of “The Everlasting Sorrow”
Best places for Xian night views: Tang Dynasty Everbright City, Big Wild Goose Pagoda and North Square, Ancient City Wall, Bell Tower & Drum Tower Square, Tang Dynasty Furong Garden
Best Ideas for Xian Night Life
Eat through Xiāan Muslim Quarter for hundreds of street foods, travel back to the Tang Empire in Datang Ever-bright City, and take a stroll along Qujiang River to view Xian after dark. Here are the best things to do to showcase the fascinating Xian and offer a glimpse into Xianās authentic night life.
Muslim Quarter in Xian, aka Muslim Street, is a famous Muslim community with about 300 thousand Muslim residents. Located behind the Drum Tower in the center of Xian, it is a vibrant neighborhood that blends Islamic culture and historical heritage.
As one of the hottest and best developed tourist cities in China, Xian has lots of night activities waiting for tourists to explore. And going for a night tourist activity when night falls will make your night time more pleasant.
Qujiang Pool is a public park that locates opposite to South Gate of Tang Paradise. It used to be the imperial garden in the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Nowadays on the sites of the imperial garden, there build many pseudo-classic buildings and the statues…
Great Tang All Day Mall is located south of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. It is the priority tourist project of Xian City and Shaanxi Province. The project takes the Tang Dynasty culture as a background and follows the Tang Dynasty social costume as the main feature.
North Square of Big Wild Goose Pagoda lies to north side of Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and is one of the most favorable amusement and summer resorts for local people. On the square, there are two 200 meters long statue groups.
There was an imperial garden with its name Lotus Garden. In history, Lotus Garden was exclusively the amusement place for imperial family members. The dynasty of the garden is affected by ups and downs of the Tang Dynasty.
