Xian Evening Tour: Qin Style Banquet and Everlasting Sorrow Performance
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Xian Evening Tour: Qin Style Banquet and Everlasting Sorrow Performance is a 6-hour experience in Xian, China, from $111 per person. It scores 45 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
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- 45 / 100
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- Duration
- 6 hours
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- $111 per person
This tour will take you to enjoy the fabulous water stage performance that adapted from Tang poet Baijuyi's renowned poem: Song of Everlasting Sorrow. The performance shows vicissitudes of life between Emperor Xuanzong a
What you get
About this experience
This tour will take you to enjoy the fabulous water stage performance that adapted from Tang poet Baijuyi's renowned poem: Song of Everlasting Sorrow. The performance shows vicissitudes of life between Emperor Xuanzong and his concubine Lady Yang, who is regarded as one of the Four Beauties in ancient China. Before the show, you will appreciate and taste delicate set meal with different cultural meaning in a Qin style restaurant while listening the beautiful traditional music. You will also have a chance to dress like Qin Dynasty people and take pictures, absorbing yourselves in the atmosphere as if back to Qin period.
What's included
Included
- One bottle of water per person per day
- English-speaking guide
- Chinese dinner at Qin style restaurant
- All private transfer mentioned in itinerary by air-conditioned car
- Everlasting Sorrow standard tickets(standard A or B section)
Not included
- Gratuities (highly recommended)
- Other personal expense
What you'll see and do
Xi'an
The driver and English-speaking guide will meet you at your downtown hotel lobby at 5pm. First we head to the distinctive restaurant to experience Qin Culture and try some delicious local food. The restaurant is decorated in the Qin Dynasty style and eaters will put on the Qin Dynasty costume when having the meal. The ceremony throughout the dining process is a special feature of the banquet, which imitates imperial cuisine with individual serving. While enjoying the delicious meal, customers will appreciate the dance of Qin Dynasty performed by actors dressed in Qin costume, and also Chinese traditional classic music. Meantime, waiters will introduce the allusion of each dish. The carefully-prepared Qin style dishes are unique. Each dish is not very heavy, but very delicate with abundant variety, and suitable for guests who want to feel the culture of local food. In addition, there’s also opportunity to dress in famous Qin and Han costumes. Standing in the remote places and seemingly remote dynasty, take precious photo to record and keep for a lifetime.
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Huaqing Palace
After the delicious meal, we get to Huaqing Palace (Please note ticket for the show doesn't allow you to visit Huaqing Hot Spring. The ticket is just for Everlasting Sorrow Performance). If you arrive at Huaqing Palace earlier, you could take a walk on the square opposite to Huaqing Palace where you could see the night leisure life of local people, and also stroll at the street for local crafts. Soon it will be time to appreciate the open air stage performance: Song of Ever Lasting Sorrow. It is integrated with dancing, colorful costumes, acrobatics, original music, LED video, laser, fantasy and other forms of performance. Each chapter of the performance repeats what had happened in different time of Xuanzong Era in the Tang Dynasty, and the soul-touching love story between two characters .
120 minutes here · Admission included
Xi'an
After the show, you will be transferred back to your hotel at about 22:00. Special note: The Everlasting Regret Show is only performed in the evening from April 1st through October 31st. It's not available in winter days.
30 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Xi'an
Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
Offered pickup/drop-off service is available for hotels within 2nd ring road of Xian city. If your hotel beyond the range, please expect it might occur additional transfer fee accordingly.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations.
Ends at
Xi'an · Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- cmn, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- China Travel Service
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- You will be contacted at least one day ahead of the travel day via email to advise the pickup info. The tour guide will also call you or leave you a message through your hotel room the night before tour about pickup time.
- Offered pickup/drop-off service is available for hotels within 2nd ring road of Xian city. If your hotel beyond the range, please expect it might occur additional transfer fee accordingly.
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Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $111 to $256
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 45
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Xian Evening Tour: Qin Style Banquet and Everlasting Sorrow Performance: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Xian.
How much does Xian Evening Tour: Qin Style Banquet and Everlasting Sorrow Performance cost?
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Prices start at $111 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Xian usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Xian Evening Tour: Qin Style Banquet and Everlasting Sorrow Performance take?
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Plan for about 6 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Xian is not rushed.
Is Xian Evening Tour: Qin Style Banquet and Everlasting Sorrow Performance worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 45 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable nightlife in Xian, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Xian Evening Tour: Qin Style Banquet and Everlasting Sorrow Performance?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Xian Evening Tour: Qin Style Banquet and Everlasting Sorrow Performance suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Xian Evening Tour: Qin Style Banquet and Everlasting Sorrow Performance?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Xian can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Xian and add a light layer if any part of the 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Xian Evening Tour: Qin Style Banquet and Everlasting Sorrow Performance start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Xian within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Xian?
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On Outty we rank every Xian experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Private Xi'an Day Tour: Terracotta Army&Optional City Attractions, All-Inclusive Terracotta Army Tour with Premium Buffet Lunch, 2-Day Customized Warriors Tours & Xian Top Attractions. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Xian?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Xian?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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