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6. Tang Paradise Lotus Park

Near the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Tang Paradise Lotus Park is located in the Qujiang Resort, southeast of Xian, Shaanxi Province.

Divided into twelve scenic regions with respective themes, this park covers approximately 165 acres, about 49 acres of which is water. It claims to be the biggest cultural theme park in northwestern China, and the first imperial garden gives a full display of the heyday of the Tang Dynasty (618-907).

Tang Paradise Lotus Park is not only a beautiful garden with water and mountains in the Chinese traditional sense, but has integrated almost all representative features of the Tang Dynasty including poetry, songs, dance, markets, delicacies, fashion and even science and technology.

Almost all Tang Dynasty architectural styles can be seen here. In addition, you can also enjoy song and dance performances in traditional style and the world's largest water-screen movies. Strolling in this park, you are bound to feel as if you are journeying through time.