A tranquil view of the Huaqing Palace Scenic Area in Xi'an. [Photo provided to en.xa.gov.cn]

During the Dragon Boat Festival holiday on June 8-10, the Huaqing Palace Scenic Area – located in Xi'an, capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi province – pulled out all the stops to attract people.

It leveraged its historical heritage, splendid natural landscape and other great resources to generate a great vibe – ensuring that everyone had a blast.

Visitors who could recite the full text of the Song of Everlasting Sorrow received a free ticket to the scenic area.

Staff members wearing hanfu, or traditional Chinese attire, entertain visitors. [Photo provided to en.xa.gov.cn]

Coinciding with the conclusion of the national college entrance examination, or gaokao, the scenic area extended benefits to test candidates in 2024. Starting from June 9 to Aug 31, they can enjoy free entry to the scenic area by presenting their admission tickets and ID cards or household registration booklets.

Also, during the holiday, the scenic area staged a variety of activities for visitors themed on the Tang Dynasty (618-907) – including blessings at the hot spring, a colorful parade and children's choir singing.

Through the Tang-style displays and activities, visitors felt the beauty and ancient charm and received new cultural interpretations for leisure and entertainment.

A lavish Tang-style parade wows visitors. [Photo provided to en.xa.gov.cn]

Adding to the fun, four performances were presented daily of the dance drama Song of Everlasting Sorrow to meet the demand of visitors to Shaanxi.