Qian Gu Qing
¥280/ person· 3–5 shows daily· About 60 minutes· Chanba eco-district
From the Neolithic Banpo culture to the glory of the Tang dynasty, one show tells the story of Xi’an.
Showtimes (indicative)
Showtimes vary by season and holidays — final schedule confirmed by our agent when booking
Tickets are for independent travellers only. Not valid for group tours, day tours, chauffeured guided tours or Terracotta Army shuttle buses; misused tickets will be voided.
Chapters of the show
《The Light of Banpo》
Six thousand years ago the Banpo people made pottery, fished and farmed — the roots of Chinese civilisation.
《Charm of Zhou, Spirit of Qin》
The Wei River nurtured the brilliance of Zhou rites and verse, and the grandeur of the great Qin.
《Zhang Qian, Envoy of Han》
In 139 BC, Zhang Qian led a hundred envoys west to unite the Yuezhi.
《The Glorious Tang》
The Silk Road from Chang’an to Rome ushered in the golden age of the Tang dynasty.
Reviews
Douban rating 7.0 / 10 · 213 ratings
Lighting, stagecraft and effects are the most discussed part — performers fly over the audience on wires while water curtains and flames advance together, creating a strong sense of immersion.
Children stay captivated throughout; the moment horses and camels pass beside the audience is the most frequently mentioned, bringing history right in front of you.
Under an hour, packing Xi’an’s history tightly — the finale leaves the strongest impression and suits a tight schedule.
213 ratings on Douban, averaging 7.0. Praise centres on the staging and performances; criticism focuses on the narrative. The points below summarise common themes in public reviews, for reference only.
Press coverage & industry records
Quotes and facts below are taken from public reports, with outlet and date noted for each.
Described as the only large-scale performance in Xi’an that comprehensively presents Zhou, Qin, Han and Tang history
China News Service · Shaanxi · 2024-08-31
On 2 and 3 May 2025 the show ran 19 performances in a single day for two consecutive days, setting a new record for daily performances and visitors for a large-scale tourism show in China
CNR (China National Radio) · 2025-05-04
“Market share for the Xi’an project keeps rising and remains in a leading position… in peak season daily performances reach 21”
Securities Daily · 2026-06-17
At the premiere of the renewed version, a history educator said: “For the first time I felt so close to a living, breathing person.”
CNR (China National Radio) · 2023-03-05
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Venue & getting there
Qian Gu Qing Grand Theatre, Debao Gate, Expo Park, Shibo Avenue, Baqiao District, Xi’an
- Metro: take Line 3 / Line 14 to the Chanba area, then a bus or taxi; check live navigation on the day.
- By car / ride-hailing: navigate to “西安千古情景区”; the park has its own car park — arrive 1 hour early on holidays.
