Dunhuang Theater, Gansu, China
4.5 (26 reviews) Spent 2-3 hours Ranking #11 in Dunhuang Theaters
Unbelievably excellent
We were strongly recommended to attend this by our tour guide (who we rather unfairly suspected of getting a commission, but actually got us a large discount). It's easily the most spectacular show in the world. It's outdoors and can be quite chilly, but don't be deterred. There are four separate outdoor stages and the whole auditorium rotates to face each in turn - quite a surprise the first time it happens. It's a usual sort of star-crossed lovers but the spectacle makes the story not very necessary. DO NOT MISS THIS
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Yangguan Zhonglu Near the Piper Statue, south side of road, Dunhuang, Gansu, China.
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4.5 based on (26 reviews)
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5Lawrence S 5:00 PM May 27, 2019
Unexpectedly Excellent Show
“You Jian Dunhuang” is a theatrical production in Dunhuang. The English translation is “Seeing Dunhuang Again”. It is a show that involves standing for about 45 minutes and moving from one theater to another throughout the show. Production value and quality is excellent on a par with Broadway productions. The last performance is seated in a large theater and is spectacular with use of video projection, moving stages, and magnificent costumes. I recommend that non-Mandarin speakers attend with someone who can translate the show because it delves into the history of Dunhuang and the Mogao Grottoes. If you attend without language assistance, you’ll not be able to grasp the story and the history that is being replayed before your eyes.
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4sqweeling 5:00 PM May 19, 2019
Unexpected, knowledge of some of its history required
We watched the Encore Dunhuang《又见敦煌》choreograph by the famous Wang Chaoge after visiting the Mogao Caves. These two locations are near each other and can be achieved in 1 full day. The theatre was an grand glass building that looked like a wave or pyramid structure. Good to go about 20 mins earlier cos your bags need to be deposited at another building. It was a very dramatic and artful portrayal of the historical content in Dun Huang. Expect to be moving from hall to hall and there were action from various angles. Also expect to be standing for at least 30-45 mins. Love the use of sand to thread the whole historical background together. The way each story was portrayed was dramatic and it was an interesting way to learn real life happenings in Dunhuang, an important segment of the Silk Road. What could have made it a little better is a short write up on the characters and which time period it happened. After the show, those information can help interested people to do a little more research to know the details of the character. Reading up about some key characters will also enhance the whole experience.
