Show Introduction
A moving, full-scale production
Presented by Huaxia Cultural Tourism Group, Camel Bell Legend runs year-round at the Huaxia Cultural Tourism Grand Theatre in Xi’an — an ellipsoid building 142 m long, 128 m wide and about 50 m high that seats 3,000.
A movable auditorium at the centre of the hall carries the audience to the best vantage point on a rotating walk-around stand, so you never change seats mid-show.
Creative team
The show was conceived, written and directed by group chairman Xia Chunting, built around the Belt and Road theme and the history of Tang-dynasty camel caravans on the Silk Road.
The story
A newly married couple parts; the westbound caravan survives volcanic eruptions, avalanches, sandstorms, desert crossings and wolf attacks, prays at Bamiyan on the way home, meets an auspicious rain, and finally returns to Chang’an. Exotic lands fill the middle of the journey.
The show runs in six acts — Farewell at Chang’an, Peril on the Wolf Trail, Exotic Lands, Auspicious Rain, Homeward and A Flourishing Age. See The Story for each act.
Stage and technology
According to the official introduction, the production uses 47 patented inventions and features 20 camels and 30 wolves, with live effects for volcanoes, avalanches, sandstorms, desert and waterfalls.
Awards
- 13 Nov 2018 — TEA Thea Award, regarded as the highest honour in themed entertainment;
- 20 Nov 2019 — IAAPA Brass Ring Award; fellow nominees included The Lion King (Disneyland Paris) and Oh, Summer Days (Tokyo Disney);
- 2023 — listed in China’s National Tourist Performing Arts Boutique Catalogue.
Show, venue and award information from the official Huaxia Cultural Tourism Xi’an Resort article (24 Dec 2025); prices and showtimes follow the ticket page and daily notice.
Show, venue and award information from the official Huaxia Cultural Tourism Xi’an Resort article (24 Dec 2025); prices and showtimes follow the ticket page and daily notice.
Practical information
- Venue: Huaxia Cultural Tourism Grand Theatre, No. 1518 Huawen Road, Baqiao District, Xi’an
- Duration: about 60 minutes
- Zone list prices: VIP ¥288, Platinum ¥338, Diamond ¥388, Supreme ¥458
