Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
theatre in the city stages an over-the-top spectacle with Vegas-style costumes,
traditional dance, live music and singing. It's dubbed into English.
SHAANXI GRAND OPERA HOUSE
( Shange Dajuyuan; 8785 3295; 165 Wenyi Lu; performance with/without
dinner ¥298/198)
Also known as the Tang Palace Dance Show, this is a
cheaper, less flashy alternative to the Tang Dynasty show.
Dinner Show
Shopping
A good place to search out gifts is the Muslim Quarter, where prices are gen-
erally cheaper than elsewhere.
Xiyang Shi
is a narrow, crowded alley running north of the Great Mosque
where terracotta warriors, Huxian farmer paintings, shadow puppets, lanterns,
tea ware, Mao memorabilia and T-shirts are on offer.
Serious shoppers should also visit the
Northwest Antique Market
Offline map
Google map
( Xibei Guwan Cheng; Dong Xinjie; 10am-5.30pm)
,
by the Zhongshan Gate.
There's a much smaller antique market by the Temple of the Eight Immortals
on Sunday and Wednesday mornings.
Information
The English-language magazine
Xianese
(
www.xianese.com
) is available in
some hotels and restaurants that cater to tourists.
Bank of China
( Zhongguo Yinhang)
Juhuayuan Lu
(38 Juhuayuan Lu; 8am-8pm);
Nan Dajie
(29 Nan Dajie; 8am-6pm)
You can exchange cash and travellers cheques
and use the ATMs at both of these branches.
Public Security Bureau
(PSB; Gong'anju; 2 Keji Lu; 2
8.30am-noon & 2-6pm Mon-
Fri)
. Visa extensions take five working days.
Getting There & Away
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