A series of great performances staged in the Great Tang Mall – a pedestrian street in Xi'an, capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi province – recently attracted hordes of locals and tourists, presenting the culture of the prosperous Tang Dynasty (618-907).

A lavish performance showcases the culture and customs of the Western Regions in the Great Tang Mall. [Photo/Xi'an Daily]

A performer dressed as Li Bai, the great poet of the Tang Dynasty, takes a pleasure boat in a scene staged in the in the Great Tang Mall. [Photo/Xi'an Daily]

A member of the cast plays to the audience during a performance in the Great Tang Mall. [Photo/Xi'an Daily]