Xian, famous for its glory of ancient days and its modern nightlife also begin to sparkle. Xian’s nightlife is vibrant enough to satisfy a whole range of taste and tempos and offers a fine example of how the site of an ancient civilization can blend well with new culture.

 

Bars, nightclubs and KTVs are essential parts of a city's nightlife in Xian and the Chinese really know how to throw a party, both the younger and elder generations. For some quintessential Chinese entertainments there are performances such as the Tang Dynasty Dinner Show and Shadow show.

 

Entertainments in Xian at Night
Tang Dynasty Dinner Show
It is a combination of food and entertainment. The food is delicious including Xi'an dumpling, black mushroom consomme, prawns with honey glazed walnuts, beef tenderloin, fried rice...Upon the spot, you will be shocked by its gorgeous costume and grandiose spectacle which is the mirror of the Tang Dynasty's flourish.

 

The Shadow Show
Named Piying in Chinese, the Shadow Show is an age-old popular folk art of China. It is a very interesting performance, which is used the leather puppets and lamplight to perform behind a screen. The show obtains materials from the ancient historical stories and folk legends and the performance enjoys vivid, lovely, amusing and fascinating.

 

Musical Fountain Show
Musical Fountain is a must-see on your Xian tour. The North Square of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda covers some 110,000sqm and is the largest music fountain in Asia. It is surrounded by spectacular sculptures and well-maintained landscaped areas. This is not only one of the most impressive squares in China but is also an important national monument to Tang culture. Shows take place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 12:00 and 20:30 wintertime and 12:00 and 21:00 during summer.

 

Water-screen Movie
Around 8 pm every night, a water-screen movie is put on for free in the central area of the Tang Paradise. Its strong three-dimensional effect brings you actual sense. Sometimes you feel it is apart from, sometimes it is near at hand. Absolutely, it will gratify your sensory organ.

 

Places to Go in Xian at Night
The Bell Tower
At night the Bell Tower in the historical centre of the city is illuminated to provide a striking backdrop for the surrounding shops and restaurants. This is perhaps the best place to start your evening and to get a feel for the city’s nightlife and a great location to soak up the buzzing atmosphere with the spectacle of light and color against the dark blue dome of the night sky. As the bell tolls in the Bell Tower you can imagine yourself standing in the city as it was centuries ago.

 

Night Market with Dumpling Dinner
Xi'an has a wonderful night market near the central mosque that is a must-visit for gluttonous eaters. They have loads of stalls with interesting and unusual foods, including loads of good sweets that are sort of reminiscent of Middle Eastern things, with a lot of honey and sesame.

 

Karaokes
The Karaoke craze has swept the whole of East Asia; Xian is no exception. It has become a distinct part of nightlife culture in Xian. The office workers and students in Xian enjoy visiting karaoke bars. Some of the most popular clubs in Xian have provisions for karaoke. Among the many is Xialudi KTV, which is easily one of the most visited Nightclubs in Xian. It is located on the fourth floor of No. 23 Yanta Bei Road. KTV is common name given to those clubs which have Karoake Box. Also enjoying the same popularity is Real Love Night Club, another KTV in Industry Exhibition Building in Xian.

Pubs and Bars
There are some lively pubs and bars crowded along the short Nandajie, where there is street food and restaurants open past midnight. In summer time, the area around South Gate is beautiful. East of it are nice bars with terraces and gardens.

 

1+1 (pronounced "yi-jia-yi" in Chinese) remains one of the most popular clubs and d amongst foreigners. Salsa, probably is your best bet on Fridays and Saturdays. The Castle Bar is a good place for business talk and dating.

 

De Fu Lane, next to the South Street, is a lane with more than 20 coffee bars and is popular with couples and groups of friends venturing out for a late night caffeine fix. Defu Lane is the center of Xian's nightlife, where you can relax yourself with locals and other travelers from all corners of the world.