Xi'an launches 5 ICH-themed tour routes

The Xi'an municipal administration of culture and tourism has released five intangible cultural heritage (ICH) travel routes, inviting visitors to experience the beauty of ICH and the unique charm of traditional Chinese culture.

The five ICH-themed travel routes are as follows:

Ancient city gastronomy journey: Featuring the craftsmanship of Xi'an Tongshengxiang Paomo (shredded pita bread soaked in mutton or beef soup), Chunfasheng Hulutou Paomo, and Fanji Roujiamo (Chinese Hamburgers).

Tang Palace performance tour: Xi'an drum music at Dongcang Drum Music Society (Tang Paradise), ICH performances (Yongxingfang), and Qinqiang Opera (Yisushe Cultural District).

Artisan experience tour: Making Chu Paper (Taigou village, Dongtaixin village, Chang'an district), Guanzhong Qinqiang Opera Mask making (Xiaoyukou village, Wangmang sub-district, Chang'an district), and traditional oil pressing (Xiliu village, Luanzhen sub-district, Chang'an district).

Chang'an cultural tour: Xi'an Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum, shadow puppetry (Xi'an Shadow Puppet Art Museum), and Tang flowing colors (Bailucang Zishui Intangible Cultural Heritage Grand Market District).

Elegant music tour: Xi'an drum music at Jixian Music Society (Jixian town, Zhouzhi county), Quzi Tunes (Yundou village, Mazhao town, Zhouzhi county), and Houzhanzi mountain songs (Diaoyu village, Houzhanzi town, Zhouzhi county).