Welcome to Xi’an Datang Everbright City(Great Tang Mall), which is a large commercial street with the theme of Tang culture. It makes you feel like traveling back in time to that glorious Tang Dynasty.
Located at the foot of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi’an’s Yanta District, the 2,100-meter-long walking street perfectly replicates the architectural style and prosperity of the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD).
It is not only a free and open scenic spot, but also combines cultural performances, gourmet shopping and modern technology, allowing you to easily experience the most glorious era of ancient China.
The Datang Everbright City(Great Tang Mall) was inspired by the city of Chang’an during the Tang Dynasty, when it was one of the most prosperous cities in the world, attracting envoys, merchants and scholars from all over the world to exchange cultures.
This atmosphere of openness and prosperity provided rich inspiration for the design and construction of the Great Tang Night City(Great Tang Mall).
Imagine a Tang Dynasty where the streets of Chang’an City were so spacious that even distant archers could not hit pedestrians, and the people could enjoy city life without fear.
This is the kind of security and prosperity that the Datang Everbright City is trying to recreate.
Do you want to know what it was like in the heyday of the Great Tang Dynasty? Just come to The Datang Everbright City!
The area where this place is located was none other than Jinchangfang and Tongjifang in Chang’an City during the Tang Dynasty.
The reign of Emperor Li Shimin laid the foundation for the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty, which culminated in the reign of Emperor Xuanzong, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty.
At that time, Chang’an was an international metropolis where people from all over the world came to communicate with each other, and this glorious history added infinite charm to The Datang Everbright City.
The architecture of The Datang Everbright City is grand and magnificent, perfectly replicating the characteristics of Tang Dynasty architecture.
The palaces and huts are decorated with flying eaves and arches, making you feel as if you were in the flourishing Tang Dynasty more than a thousand years ago.
As night falls and the lanterns come on, the whole neighborhood is illuminated with lights, making it even more ancient.
The bell tower and drum tower at the south gate and the pagodas along the street make people feel the splendor and prosperity of the Great Tang Dynasty.
It is not only a visual feast, but also a temple of culture and art.
As the landmark of Xi’an, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda is a witness of history and a symbol of culture.
When you climb the tower in the evening, you can overlook the magnificent view of the whole night city and feel the prosperity of Chang’an.
In the North Square of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, you can enjoy the spectacular fountain show, the perfect combination of fountains and music, bringing shocking audio-visual enjoyment. It is recommended to arrive early to seize the best viewing position!
Poetry Street is dotted with stars and poems hanging from the branches, as if you are in a romantic Chang’an night. You can feel the poetic feelings of the ancients here and experience that unique romance.
In the center of Xuanzang Square stands a dozens of meters high statue of Master Xuanzang, symbolizing the inheritance and development of the culture of the Tang Dynasty. The statue’s facial expression is lifelike, solemn and kind, let a person in awe.
The Datang Everbright City also integrates the art of poetry into it, so visitors can feel the flavor and charm of Tang Dynasty poetry.
The float color fighting show on Tuanhua Square, the large-scale scenario show “The Rule of Zhenguan” on Zhenguan Square, the show “Back to Chang’an Again” on Kaiyuan Square, and the performance of the undefeatable man are some of the highlights of The Datang Everbright City.
In addition, there are several thematic sculptures, such as “Ten Thousand Countries Coming Toward Us” and “Monument of Zhen Guan”, each of which contains rich cultural connotations. You can get a deeper understanding of the essence of Tang culture here.
The Datang Everbright City is a free tourist attraction, integrating culture, art, entertainment and shopping.
You can dress up in Tang costumes and participate in the ancient costume parade to experience the etiquette and elegance of the Tang Dynasty; you can also try the ancient entertainment programs such as archery and pot-throwing to feel the fun of traditional culture.
The food street area is full of restaurants and food stalls with Tang-style characteristics, where you can taste traditional Tang court dishes and authentic Shaanxi snacks.
Shopping centers and handicraft stores give you the opportunity to buy Tang clothing, ancient style accessories and other special goods, and bring home the “Tang Dynasty elements”.
What’s more worth mentioning is The Datang Everbright City also integrates modern technology into it, through virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and other technologies, allowing you to experience a more realistic scene of the Tang Dynasty, as if you traveled to the streets of Chang’an in the Tang Dynasty.
If you have never seen the great Tang Dynasty a thousand years ago, then you must come to Xi’an Datang Everbright City(Great Tang Mall) to feel the bright lights and prosperous scene here. Here, it will take you back to the Great Tang and experience an unforgettable cultural journey.