Located near a former Tang dynastic garden enclosure, Xian’s Tang Paradise is a picturesque testament to traditional Chinese architecture and garden design. Nestled in a breathtaking area of the city surrounded by a Willow bordered lake, the 165 acre enclosure is a unique theme park of truly grand proportions. Resembling the texture and elegance of a classical Chinese painting, the venue is a frequent stopover for locals and tourist alike in search of a lush green space littered with architectural marvels. Situated within the Qujiang Resort, the parkland was first opened to the public in 2005 as the largest cultural park in the north-western quarter of the Chinese Republic. It is also the premier garden space in the country devoted to displaying royal garden elements typical of the Tang Dynasty.
Divided into a dozen separate regions, the park explores all aspects of the Tang Dynasty including its literary feats, song and dance traditions, cuisine, marketplaces, lifestyle of women and scientific discoveries. Some of the structures are devoted to enjoying musical and dance items celebrating Tang culture with regular shows staged with elaborate costumes and choreography. The buildings themselves are large scale representations of Tang style structures and the theme park is also the first venue in China to indulge all five senses. Street lamps are infused with large incense sticks to make the entire space fragrant with scintillating aromas all day long.
One of the chief highlights is of course the revolutionary water film which is the first of its kind in the world. Screening a motion picture in a film made entirely of water, the three dimensional optical illusion is an enthralling piece of engineering that is enjoyed by the masses. Popularly dubbed the Lake Show, the video projection show features lasers, mountains and other CGI effects coordinated by UK based LCI Project Ltd.
Tourists in search of serviced accommodation in Xian should look no further than Citadines Gaoxin Xi’an. Offering guests a beautifully furnished Xian apartment in a strategic location, this elegant rest is perfectly suited for both holidaymakers and business travellers and makes for a great base from which to set out on sightseeing tours and excursions of this enchanting Chinese city.
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