Si Xian™

Traditional musicians play classical, elegant sounds on the zheng, a Chinese harp.

About this Attraction Location: Inside the Temple of Heaven, China Pavilion Type: Musical entertainment Duration: 15 minutes Tips & Fun Facts Check the Park Times Guide for days and times of perfromances. Viewing isn't normally a problem, so no need to arrive early. The repertoire that includes "Song of the Fisherman Returning at Twilight ( Yuzhou Changwan)," "Musical Brocade ( Siduanjing)" and "Lotus ( Chu Shui Lian)" Today's zheng models often have 21 nylon and metal strings, but original models only had five silk strings. The bridges on the zheng are movable to adjust notes. Zheng player Ann Yao's new CD, "Musical Brocade," is available in the Chinese Emporium. Reviews & Ratings

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