Northwest China's Shaanxi Province is blending tradition with high-tech by introducing two robots - Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) and his favorite concubine, Yang Guifei - at the entrance of its Expo 2010 pavilion.

The robots can make several facial expressions and body language and even recite "The Song of Everlasting Sorrow," a famous poem about the story of Xuanzong and his concubine’s love written by Tang Dynasty poet Bai Juyi.

They will also talk with visitors and pose for photos. The photos will be sent to visitors' mobile phones.

Shaanxi aims to build a structure in the Tang Dynasty style which will lead visitors on a journey through time to explore the history and prosperity of Chang'an, the ancient capital of the Tang Dynasty, in today's Xi'an, Shaanxi's capital city.

Huaqing Pool, which is famed for its hot springs, will be a must in the exhibition. Located at the foot of Lishan Mountain, it was first built by Emperor Taizong and a palace was added by Emperor Xuanzong, both emperors of the Tang Dynasty. In 747 AD, the new palace was completed and Xuanzong named it Huaqing Palace.

The robots will stay at the Huaqing Pool tourism spot after the Expo.

Editor: Hu Min