Reviews
Rated 7.0 on Douban from 213 ratings. Praise centres on the staging; criticism focuses on the narrative.
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.
What people praise
- Staging and special effects
- Wire flying, water curtains and flames
- Performances and curtain call
Points of criticism
- Plot feels piled up; transitions between acts are abrupt
- Some viewers find the “roots-seeking” thread awkward
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.
The rating and percentages are public data from the Douban title page. Review content is a summary of common themes; no personal accounts are quoted and this is not a review guarantee.
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
The upgraded version “brings a new experience with technology”, and the park is described as an all-in-one attraction for performances, travel and holidays
China News Service · Shaanxi · 2023-02-24
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