Chasing the Dream of the Great Tang

"Chasing the Dream of the Great Tang" is a groundbreaking water and light show that transforms Xi'an's Tang Paradise theme park into an open-air theater . Unlike traditional seated performances, the audience experiences the spectacle from aboard one of five ancient-style cruise ships, gliding across the park's lake . The show uses the illuminated Ziyun Tower as its central backdrop , and the "sky as a curtain and the lake as a stage" . It employs cutting-edge technology, including a massive 120-meter-wide water screen for projections, lasers, and immersive sound to create a dreamlike spectacle . The performance is a cultural journey designed to resurrect the spirit of China's Tang Dynasty . It uses the historical "Qujiang River Feast," a legendary imperial celebration, as its narrative core to portray the dynasty's prosperity, artistic sentiment, and inclusive culture . Through its breathtaking effects, the show aims to do more than entertain; it is a key part of Tang Paradise's mission to be a "city living room" and "cultural business card" for Xi'an , actively showcasing the magnificence of Tang song and dance culture to the world and driving the city's nighttime tourism economy .