Tang Paradise sits in Qujiang New District in southern Xi’an, facing the Big Wild Goose Pagoda across the distance. Built on the historic site of the imperial Furong Garden of the Tang Dynasty, it is a national 5A-level cultural theme park with a total area of nearly 1,000 mu.
Designed with authentic Tang architectural aesthetics, the garden is divided into 14 themed zones to display every aspect of Tang civilisation: emperorship, poetry, imperial examinations, music, dance, cuisine and Sino-foreign exchanges along the Silk Road. Ziyun Tower, the landmark building, commands a full view of the lake and the whole garden.
The site is well-known for its splendid performances. The stage show *Dream Back to Tang Dynasty* presents Tang music and dance with fancy costumes. The nightly water and light show on the lake is incredibly popular. When the lanterns light up after sunset, the whole garden transforms into a dreamlike Chang’an of the Tang Dynasty. Visitors can also try Hanfu dressing and experience traditional Chinese crafts here.