Things To Do In Xian In May – Visiting Xian In May + What to do!
Last Update: 17th November 2019
What Are The 10 Best Things To Do In Xi’an In May?
It is beginning to warm up in Xi’an in May. Xi’an features rich culture and many precious historic sites. Things to do in Xi’an in May are varied. You could explore the historic and cultural sites as well as reward yourself with local snacks. As May Day Holiday when the best sights in Xi’an are always crowded is during the month, it is not suggested to pay a visit to Xi’an during the period of time. Finally, let’s see the things to do in Xi’an in May.
10 Best Things To Do in Xian in May
- Terracotta Warriors Museum
- Hua Mountain (Huashan)
- Muslim Quarter
- Xi’an City Wall
- Forest of Stone Steles Museum
- Tang Paradise
- Shaanxi History Museum
- Bell and Drum Tower Square
- Big Wild Goose Pagoda
- Qinghua Palace
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- Terracotta Warriors Museum
If you love history and culture very much, the Museum of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Qin Shihuang is a must-vist spot in Xi’an. Through the terracotta warriors, horses, and chariots in the pits opened to the public, you could get a little acquainted with the strategies in the battle and could be amazed at the skills of making the terracotta. - Hua Mountain (Huashan)
In May, it rains little in Xi’an and on Hua Mountain. If you are a keen photographer and love adventures, Hua Mountain offers you a good chance. At the Sunrise Spot of the East Peak, you will appreciate the spectacular sunrise. As it is dangerous to explore the mountain, the elder and children are not recommended to climb it out of safety concern.
- Muslim Quarter
The Muslim Quarter could be said to be a paradise for foodies and photographers. It offers the authentic local food as well as the Muslim food to you to have a try. The 10 big and small mosques there are also the highlights in the quarter. The best time to visit it is at night. - Xi’an City Wall
The Old City Wall is a must-experience spot in Xi’an as well. Wander around the wall, watch vehicles running in the distance, and admire the breathtaking sunset there. If you’d like to enjoy the sunset, it is required that you enter into the spot through the South Gate.
- Forest of Stone Steles Museum
The Forest of Stone Steles Museum features the highlights of stone carvings from the Han Dynasty (202 BC – 8 AD and 25 AD – 220 AD) to the Tang Dynasty (618 – 907). You could see the exquisite stone statues of Buddha, inscriptions on the gravestones, and stone lions, sheep and other animals in the ancient China. - Tang Paradise
The Tang Paradise covers an area of 66.6 hectares with water area of 20 hectares. The buildings there reflect the Tang style. It is composed of 14 cultural areas to present the culture in the Tang Dynasty. You could enjoy music, and dancing and traditions in the Tang style. If you are interested, you also could stay overnight at the hotel in the garden which features the Tang style as well.
- Shaanxi History Museum
Shanxi History Museum offers 3 exhibition halls. There, you could know the history in Xi’an through painted pottery in the prehistoric age, the bronze ware reflecting the society in the Zhou Dynasty (1056 – 256 BC), bronze swords and other weapons demonstrating the momentum of the Qin Dynasty (221 – 207 BC), and other precious exhibits telling the culture of Xi’an in history. - Bell and Drum Tower Square
Shanxi History Museum introduces the history of Xi’an from the prehistoric age to the Tang Dynasty through the precious exhibits, including the frescoes in the Tang Dynasty, terracotta warriors and horses, the stone wares found in the Banpo Site, color paintings in the Western Han Dynasty (202 BC – 8 AD), and other items discovered along the old Silk Road.
- Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Standing in the Ci’en Temple, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda was originally built in 652 to keep the old Buddhist text and the statues of Buddha brought by Xuan Zang in the Tang Dynasty. It is a seven-layered building along the old Silk Road. At night, the North Square of Bid Wild Goose Pagoda always has a stunning music fountain to enjoy. - Qinghua Palace
In May, the Li Mountain which is a background for the buildings in the Qinghua Palace is decorated with green trees and colorful wild flowers. The natural views on the mountain are more attractive than those in April. The garden is well-known for the ruins of the bathing ponds used by the royal family in the Tang Dynasty. In addition, there are tens of buildings in the Tang style to visit there.
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