Xi'an Nightlife

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The Tang Dynasty

The Tang Dynasty, Xi'an

 15 Reviews  The Tang Dynasty Dinner and Show is just that - a banquet dinner featuring numerous courses of beautifully prepared and presented food - including the famous Xi'an Dumplings, and afterwards,an... 

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1 + 1 Bar

 5 Reviews  Most guidebooks recommended this place, but I personally shun it. Crowded and quite rowdy (late night), it plays house music + chinese rock/disco songs. Drinks are not cheap - same beer costs me RMB... 

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Koo La La

 1 Review  More trendy than the 1+1, the Koo La La has a mix of Western (more up to date) and Chinese dance music. There is no escape the occassional slow song here too. It was the first time for me since almost... 

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Bueno Bar: Sangria, Lowkey Music Venue in Xian

Bueno Bar: Sangria, Lowkey Music Venue in Xian, Xi'an

 ChinaXian Says:  Bueno Bar (巷口) feels like it should be somewhere else -- the Condesa in Mexico City, or SoHo in New York... and despite being on Xian's... 

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Fountain show and cultural square: Night view-North Square of Big Wild Goose Pagoda

Fountain show and cultural square: Night view-North Square of Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Xi'an

 jasmine_ding Says:  The fountain is the biggest one in Asia, it's the mixed combination of colorful light and vivaciousis musical fountains. It is a good place to visit, especially... 

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Habana Club in Sofitel: Cocktails

Habana Club in Sofitel: Cocktails, Xi'an

 Museeuw Says:  Nice place to have a drink (with a wide range of cocktails), with nice music. They have a lot of live music also, but when we were there, the band (I think they... 

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Bar Bambu in Sofitel: Relaxing

Bar Bambu in Sofitel: Relaxing, Xi'an

 Museeuw Says:  Really relaxing and nicely decorated place with live piano music (also open for people who don’t stay in the hotel). Unfortunately for us, a group of Chinese... 

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Babyface: Dance, beer and talking

Babyface: Dance, beer and talking, Xi'an

 jasmine_ding Says:  The condition is better than 1+1, less crowded, at least you can find a seat before 10 pm. And talking is not impossible, you can dance, talk and take a short... 

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Red Club: Nightlife begins....

Red Club: Nightlife begins...., Xi'an

 explorer001 Says:  This place is on the same block (or was it the next block?) as Xian City hotel (walking towards south). Decorated mostly in red, this place is nice to start the... 

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Shaanxi Grand Opera House China Dumpling Banquet: Wonderful introduction to traditional dancing

Shaanxi Grand Opera House  China Dumpling Banquet: Wonderful introduction to traditional dancing, Xi'an

 albaaust Says:  We were not sure what to expect when our guide suggested going to this show but it was well worth it. We know nothing about traditional Chinese dancing/music... 

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Bell Tower surrounds: Walk near the Bell Tower

Bell Tower surrounds: Walk near the Bell Tower, Xi'an

 albaaust Says:  Maybe it was because Xian was the first place we went to but we were enthralled with the flashing,neon lights of the Katyuan Department Store, the hotels... 

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The Shanxi Grand Opera: A Night at the Opera, Shanxi Style

The Shanxi Grand Opera: A Night at the Opera, Shanxi Style, Xi'an

 Paul2001 Says:  While touring China a traveler should at least once make some effort to see somekind of Chinese opera. The may mean a rather lengthly night out for Chinese... 

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Along the South Road: Neon Lights

Along the South Road: Neon Lights, Xi'an

 Ramonq Says:  Walking down this boulevard at night is quite spectacular. Huge department stores, nightclubs, and restaurants put on their dancing shoes and light up the scene... 

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Shaanxi Grand Opera House: Shaanxi Opera

Shaanxi Grand Opera House: Shaanxi Opera, Xi'an

 mke1963 Says:  A night at the opera in Xi'an is fun for the whole family. However, the event is fashioned as a tourist rather than a cultural affair, so it focuses more on the... 

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Near Bell and Drum Tower: Evening walk...

Near Bell and Drum Tower: Evening walk..., Xi'an

 ahoerner Says:  If you are not in the mood to go out to some closed place, you can always take a walk at the evening in Xi'an, near the Bell and Drum towers.The entire city... 

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The Streets Of Xi'an!

The Streets Of Xi'an!, Xi'an

 ivinlau Says:  The streets of Xi'an.... how should I describe? I spent my 2003 X'mas eve in Xi'an street. There are endless shops selling almost anything! From fashion... 

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Big Goose Pagoda

Big Goose Pagoda, Xi'an

 o00o Says:  Famous Big Goose Pagoda at the end of Yanta Lu south of the city. The original pagoda was built in the 7th century by Tang Emperor Gao Zhong to house Buddhist... 

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Muslim Quarter: Muslim Quarter

Muslim Quarter: Muslim Quarter, Xi'an

 darthmilmo Says:  Just walk around the streets. There is so much to be learned, so much to take in at this area of town. On one corner you can spot a chinese wearing traditional... 

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The only things to do in...

The only things to do in..., Xi'an

 LAOWAI Says:  The only things to do in Guilin are 1) go to the western bars in town, 2) watch a movie in one of the shoddy 'copy' theaters, 3) walk along the river and buy... 

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Go to the Tang Dynasty Show...

Go to the Tang Dynasty Show..., Xi'an

 JohnNewton Says:  Go to the Tang Dynasty Show and be sure to have the dumpling dinner. The show is pretty commercial, but well done and professionally acted.The Shaanxi symphony... 

21.

Light Show!!

Light Show!!, Xi'an

 Green_Frog Says:  Put on your walking shoes and head straight up the main drag to the Bell Tower, Drum Tower, Muslim Quarter and enjoy the amazing light display - it's beautiful. 

22.

Muslim Quarter

Muslim Quarter, Xi'an

 aukjejetty Says:  The muslimquater is a good spot when it gets dark. They have excellent food places here. 

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o00o's Nightlife Tip

o00o's Nightlife Tip, Xi'an

 o00o Says:  Sun rise in XiAN is as beautiful as sun set.. 

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its nan da jie the...

its nan da jie the..., Xi'an

 D_major Says:  its nan da jie the flourishingest avenue in Xi'an(drum-tower is far way). 

Top 3 Hotels in Xi'an

Sofitel Xian On Renmin Square

 4 Reviews and 438 Opinions  Chinese New Year 2010 - 4 nights Centrally located with good sized, nicely appointed rooms. When we... 

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Grand Mercure on Renmin Square Xi'an

 4 Reviews and 108 Opinions  A life saviour. Best hotel ever. Excellent food, service, facilities and all... 

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Royal Garden Hotel Xian

 1 Review and 80 Opinions  I booked my package via a reputable travel website, and we upgraded it to this hotel for its... 

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