In recent years, a number of new landmarks have emerged in Xi'an, continually surprising us. Xi'an Tree is located in the Xi'an cultural central business district, an urban commercial landmark which has recently captured much attention.
As the Year of the Snake approaches, Xi'an, an ancient city rich in history and culture, gears up for its annual cultural highlight – the "Spring Festival in Xi'an Most Cultural and Traditional" event, kicking off a series of festive cultural and tourism events that promise to captivate both locals and visitors.
In this episode, we explore Xi'an's recent standout moments.
Bailuyuan Studios in Xi'an launched its spectacular magic lantern show, featuring large-scale displays inspired by characters from the novel White Deer Plain, on Jan 16.
The "Huadeng Yaoxingqing" lantern festival was unveiled on Jan 16 at Xingqing Palace Park in Xi'an. The park is now lit with a stunning array of colorful lanterns, adding a vibrant touch to the city's festivities ahead of the upcoming Chinese New Year.
An exhibition on the latest archaeological findings from the Baling mausoleum belonging to Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220) opened on Jan 16 at the Hanyangling Museum in Xi'an.
Although Chinese New Year is still weeks away, preparations for the 2025 Xi'an City Wall Lantern Festival are in full swing. Many lantern installations are already complete, while others are still under construction.
The Dingzhou Kiln Museum, praised by renowned archaeologist Shi Xingbang as the "Palace of Eastern Culture", opened on Jan 14 at Xi'an's Chang'an Cloud Exhibition Center.