Released on: 31, December 1969
, Author: Eric, an excellent China tour operator with China ConnectionTours Industry: Internet & Online Pr
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ted in west region of China, Xian which is the ancientcapital of China now becomes a modern city. However, history still can be seen inevery corner of the city, the 400-year-old Gao's family Compound is one of theserelics.Among the major cities in China, Xian is a city famous for its completed ancientCity Wall which is a must-see for every traveler who travels to Xian. The centerarea surrounded by the 14 kilometers' long wall was formed in Tang Dynasty, aboutover 1000 years ago. Today it remains the center of Xian as well as the place wherekeeps the largest number of historical relics in Xian. Gao's Family Compound justsuites in Beiyuanmen Street, the west part of this center area. Walking on this bluestone-built street, you can not miss the Gao's Family Compound.The 4-meter high magnificent gate is rather eye-catching in this narrow pedestrianstreet. It is said by the local people that you can ride a horse through it withoutbending your head. Therefore, the gate is also named as "horse walking gate". Entering this compound, you are "blocked" by a dedicated caved stone wall, alsonamed "shadow wall". In ancient China, most of the affluent families had this kindof wall in their yard. Its main function is to prevent people passing by fromlooking into the situation in the courtyard. In addition, the camphor wood-cavedscreen can be seen around. This also reveals the master's intention to protect hisown privacy from the public space. Being here, you can experience the immense folklore culture with typical Shaanxilocal characteristics. It takes quite a while for you to appreciated the nearlyhundred of paper-cut works are displayed here. Compared with the paper-cut custom inother regions, the Shaanxi paper-cut is bolder and rough, full of local color. There is one thing you shouldn't miss when you visit the Gao's Family Compound, i.e.the performance of Shadow Play. Shaanxi Province is the birth place of shadow play.It has a history of more than 2,000 years. Shadow play is a play presented bycasting shadows of puppets or actors on a screen. These shadow figures areexquisitely made. First, choose the superior skin of donkey or cattle. Put it intothe water to soften it until it looks smooth and transparent. Now the actor, house,animals or scenery can be carved delicately and then you need to paint them inbright colors. When these figures are fully dry, paint them in Chinese wood oil. Thelast step is to attach some fine thread to them and you can operate them by holdingthis. When the shadow play is performed, a light is usually set behind a whitecloth. The artists stand behind the cloth to perform the figures as well as sing thelines while the audiences watch the performance with absorbing interests at theother side of the cloth. Xian Travel Guide: Gao's Family Compound is located at Lianhu District, close to theDrum Tower. In order to better express the traditional Chinese culture to travelers,there are Chinese-speaking, English-speaking, French-speaking and Spanish-Speakingguides available. These guides will provide detailed introduction for travelers.When enjoying the Shadow Play, audiences can not only watch the performance but alsosee how the artists operate the shadow figures in backstage. The entrance fee forGao's Family Compound is RMB15/Person.
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