Xi An 'an, known as "an and good scenery" in ancient times. It is the starting point of the ancient Silk Road and has unique cultural tourism resources. It has six world cultural heritages, including Terracotta Warriors, Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Small Wild Goose Pagoda.
Then, when we go to Xi 'an, what special products can we take home as souvenirs?
1. Qinqiang Facebook
Based on the characters in the play, the facial makeup of Shaanxi Opera has formed a set of standardized artistic expression techniques, such as paying attention to the characters such as loyalty, blackness, pink rape and dolly. Shaanxi opera facial makeup is not only a small and exquisite handicraft, but also a valuable material for studying folk art and folklore.
2. Replicas of Terracotta Warriors and Horses
The excavation and exhibition of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses caused a sensation in the world and was called the eighth wonder of the world. Shaanxi Provincial Department of Cultural Relics and Arts and Crafts has designed and copied pottery figurines and horse figurines with different shapes and specifications.
3. rubbings of forest of steles
As the largest museum of forest of steles in China, Xi 'an Forest of steles is said to have more than 2,000 steles, among which calligraphy is the best performance. As we all know, Yan Zhenqing's Many Pagodas Monument and Liu Gongquan's Mysterious Pagodas Monument are all hidden here. As for the detailed list of inscriptions, interested friends can spend 5- 10 yuan to buy a forest of steles in Xi 'an, as well as abbreviations of key inscriptions and rubbings.
4. Shadow play
Shadow play, commonly known as light shadow play, is also known as the originator of movies. Shadow play is one of the traditional dramas of the Chinese nation. It is said that shadow play originated in the Han Dynasty (200 BC) and was introduced to the West in the Sui, Tang, Song and13rd centuries. Shadow play in the Song Dynasty has been able to fully and vividly express the story of the Three Kingdoms. Some works that record the life of Song people, such as Dream of Tokyo, Dream of Liang Lumeng, Old Stories of Wulin, etc. It is said that Shaanxi is the birthplace of shadow play in Song Dynasty, especially in Guanzhong area (xi 'an). There are hundreds of traditional plays and dozens of singing methods. The pictures seen here are all collected and produced by Shaanxi Guanzhong Shadow Play Research Institute.
5. xifeng liquor
Xifeng liquor is generally stored for 3 years before leaving the factory, which belongs to the mixed wine. The wine is transparent, sweet, non-pungent, non-choking and has a long aftertaste. Drinking it in time has the effects of promoting blood circulation, dispelling cold, refreshing and relieving fatigue. It began in Shang Dynasty and flourished in xifeng liquor in Tang and Song Dynasties. It has a history of more than 2600 years. As early as the Tang Dynasty, it was listed as a treasure and one of the eight famous wines in China.