Xi'an - The Muslim quarter and Xi'an opera

After an early morning calligraphy lesson where we learnt to write the character for Xi'an, we headed off to the Muslim quarter to explore the Islamic neighbourhood of Xi'an. Unfortunately it was a little wet making the paving very slippery. Anyway, we had a very nice lunch which was a bit different from the usual Chinese fare we have been having.

After lunch, a beer tasting (not me, as I don't like beer - had a latte instead). Probably because there is no alcohol in the Muslim quarter. Beer is cheap here, about ¥15 (~$3.20).

For our evening meal we attended the Tang Dynasty Dinner and Dancing Show. The dinner was mainly dumplings in many different colours and flavours - perhaps too many - however, the show was absolutely spectacular. The costumes and lighting effects were a visual feast and with the aid of screens that have a brief interpretation of each act, we had a general idea of the story. I have included a few short videos of the performanceRead more