four of the best cultural shows across the route map

1 SHADOW PUPPETS, SIEM REAP

The only show in Siem Reap to feature shadow puppets and apsara dancing, the lovely performance tells stories from the Ramayana, and is accompanied by an orchestra of traditional musicians. Enjoy the thrice weekly show over a lovely alfresco dinner by the Royal Angkor Resort’s stunning poolside. Highway 6, Phum Kasekam, tel +855 (0)63 767555, www.royalangkorresort.com

2 BUGAKU, HIROSHIMA

This court dance is performed on a floating stage on Miyajima Island several times a day during special events. Catch it on 15 April at the Itsukushima Shrine – only Japanese is spoken, so ask your hotel concierge to help with any enquiries. Tel +81 (0)82 944-2020, www.miyajima.or.jp

3 SIAM NIRAMIT, BANGKOK

This nightly theatre, dance, music and multimedia spectacle showcases the best of Thai culture on a Guinness World Records-listed stage. Over 150 performers and 500 costumes are used – expect to be dazzled. 19 Tiamruammit Road, tel +66 (0)2 649-9222, www.siamniramit.com

4 XI’AN TANG DYNASTY

See dancers in ornate, flowing costumes, accompanied by a full Chinese orchestra (including traditional drums and 24 bells). Held nightly, a tasty Cantonese banquet dinner is served in the 650-seater auditorium. Tang Dynasty Theatre, tel +86 (0)29 8782-2222, www.xiantangdynasty.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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