From May to October this year, visitors holding tickets to the Shanghai World Expo will also be allowed special discounts when they opt to visit 39 scenic areas and 43 hotels in Xi'an. The slotted special discounts are as follows: 1. Free admissions to the ... Read More>>
The 8th Annual Tulip Festival opened in Xi’an on March 27. More than 500,000 tulips of 100 different varieties are on display until May 7. Getting There: Lines 12, 26, 27, 503, 44 and 407 Read More>>
Since his success in the International Frederick Chopin Piano Competition in 1955, Vladimir Ashkenazy has been one of the most brilliant pianists in the world. He keeps devoting himself to various musical activities and will give an original English concert ... Read More>>
Transportation and Logistics Department of Shanxi Province has announced plans to build 23 new toll booths and more than 50 ETC (electric toll collection) lanes within the year for all Shaanxi expressways – initiating transition to a no-stop toll ... Read More>>
Datang West City Museum in Xi'an will open to the public starting April 7th. And ten days prior to the official opening date, the museum will hand out 20,000 tickets free of charge to the public. Datang West City Museum has a collection of over 20,000 ... Read More>>
According to plans discussed in the 2010 Annual Overview of Work with the Artifacts Collection in Xi'an, officials have deliberated about goals to expand and have over 100 museums in the city within the next three years. There are currently 49 museums ... Read More>>
Vialka are a French husband-and-wife duo of drums and baritone guitar. They have toured all across the world. During their joyful skipping across borders and adventures on their global playground, the duo has collaborated with countless talented musicians ... Read More>>
Sculpting in Time Café (SIT) on Shida Lu will screen movies on Thursday nights and SIT at Jiaotong University will have screenings on Friday nights. Screenings all start at 19:30. Admission is free while a minimum drinks purchase of 15 RMB will be ... Read More>>
In the 7-day long holiday for the Spring Festival, Xi'an has received a little over 1.9 million visitors, a 15.6% increase from last year, and the tourism industry for the city has reaped a revenue totaling 963 million RMB – up 21.07% from last year. ... Read More>>
A joint concert in celebration of the Chinese New Year will be staged in Xi'an on Feb. 26, presented by French violinist Olivier Charlier and Chinese pianist Zhou Qinling, who is currently living in France. The performance will be a sensational fusion of ... Read More>>
Enjoy a Valentine’s party at Xi’an ’s Guangquan Club on the night of Feb.14. DJs will ensure the electronic beats keep pumping through the night. Various games and lucky draws will also be featured. Admission is free. Read More>>
Sculpting in Time Café (SIT) on Shida Lu will screen movies on Thursday nights and SIT at Jiaotong University will have screenings on Friday nights. Screenings all start at 19:30. Admission is free while a minimum drinks purchase of 15 RMB will be ... Read More>>
Jennifer’s Café in Xi’an will be screening the 2003 Oscar winning film Lost in Translation on Feb.10 starring Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson. Murray plays an American film actor far past his prime. He visits Tokyo to appear in ... Read More>>
After a successful trial run on Jan.28, the new ultra high-speed railway from Xi'an to Zhengzhou will be officially launched on Feb. 6. First class tickets will cost 390 RMB and second-class tickets will cost 240 RMB. The entire trial run took only one hour ... Read More>>
You may not think of skiing when you think of Xi’an but in fact, Xi’an is home to several ski resorts for residents and visitors looking to hit the slopes. Fengyu Park Ski Resort Located in the beautiful Dabei River Scenic Area, this is a huge ... Read More>>
China Philharmonic Orchestra will perform its concert for the Chinese New Year at Xi’an Concert Hall on Feb.1. Founded in 2000, the China Philharmonic Orchestra has won attention and recognition around the world. It has cooperated with famous ... Read More>>
An interactive multimedia exhibition of art masterpieces will be held in Xi'an Art Museum from January 23rd onwards. This is the second time (after Beijing) that such an interactive, multimedia, high-tech presentation (with 3D holograms and voice ... Read More>>
Sculpting in Time Cafe in Xi’an is screening the film Groundhog Day starring Bill Murray on January 21st. Murray plays a news reporter who finds himself reliving the same day continuously until he eventually gets it right. The screening will be ... Read More>>
Movies will be screening at No. 1 Bar in Xi’an at 21:00 on the nights from Jan. 17th to 27th. Schedule: Jan. 17th & 19th High School Musical 3: Senior Year (America) Jan. 18th & 20th Any Way the Wind Blows (Holland) Jan. 24th & 26th My Way ... Read More>>
The construction of ten stations on Xi’an subway line one has started and is scheduled to complete by the end of 2013. The subway will reach as long as 31.8km with 18 stations. Also see Piano Concert in Xi’an Finnish Metal Band ENSIFERUM to ... Read More>>
The renowned metal band ENSIFERUM from Finland will be performing at the Before Sunset bar in Xi’an on Jan. 10th. This is the band’s debut China tour and that will take them to the four major cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Xi’an. Read More>>
A piano concert by the piano princess Chen Sa and China Opera and Dance Drama Theatre Symphony Orchestra will be staged at Xi’an Concert Hall on Jan. 21st. Chen Sa is regarded as one of the leading roles in the Chinese piano era together with Lang ... Read More>>
The Russian State Academic Pushkin Ballet from St. Petersburg will be staging the classic ballet dance Swan Lake at Xi’an Ancient Capital Grand Theater at 19:30 on Jan. 17th. Swan Lake made its debut in St. Petersburg in 1876 and is considered the ... Read More>>
The London Mozart Symphony Orchestra are one of the most exciting, new orchestra ensembles to emerge from London. Founded by Philip Mackenzie, one of Europe’s most accomplished orchestral conductors, the orchestra has been rising to prominence due to ... Read More>>