The Xianzi Dance, also called Xie or Ye, is danced to the accompaniment of a Tibetan-style two-string instrument. The most typical kind of Xianzi Dance is Batang Xianzi in Ganzi, Sichuan Province. Batang is a Tibetan inhabited area.

The dancers dance in a circle or randomly, sometimes resembling a winding dragon. They sing to each other to express their feelings. Along with the trill in their singing, there is a kind of "trill" in their dance, most of which mimes the movements of the peacock.

The graceful movements flow naturally and are characterized by broad, slow steps and the pointing of the feet toward the ground. The dancers wave their sleeves while turning, creating a fascinating scene of flying sleeves.