Discover authentic activities across China's most fascinating cities
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Witness the magic of Urumqi Dombra Music in Urumqi. Experience vibrant traditional performances featuring authentic costumes, music, and dance. Learn about the cultural stories behind each performance and immerse yourself in local artistic traditions. Duration: 1.5-2 hours.
Witness the magic of Shanghai Jazz Age Culture in Shanghai. Experience vibrant traditional performances featuring authentic costumes, music, and dance. Learn about the cultural stories behind each performance and immerse yourself in local artistic traditions. Duration: 1.5-2 hours.
Go behind the scenes of the mystical Sichuan Face-Changing (Bian Lian) opera. Meet the performers, learn about the secret techniques of mask-changing, try on traditional costumes, and watch a private demonstration of this ancient art form.
Transform into ancient Chinese royalty with a full Hanfu costume experience. Choose from hundreds of authentic Tang Dynasty outfits, get traditional hair and makeup styling, and explore Xi'an's ancient city wall and Big Wild Goose Pagoda in full imperial regalia.
Witness a spectacular recreation of Tang Dynasty court entertainment featuring ornate costumes, traditional instruments, and graceful choreography. This award-winning show brings the glory of China's golden age to life with stunning visual effects.
Become a Tang-dynasty prince or princess for a day in Luoyang, China's undisputed hanfu dress-up capital. Rent an elaborate traditional robe with professional hair styling and makeup (packages typically run about US$15-40), then stroll the lantern-lit streets of Luoyi Ancient City or pose beneath the illuminated Yingtian Gate for a photoshoot among hundreds of fellow hanfu wearers. The Zhengzhou-Luoyang region is among the fastest-growing in foreign search interest in 2026 thanks to these 'princess for a day' experiences, and the activity pairs perfectly with a visit to the nearby Longmen Grottoes.