Last Update: 17th November 2019
What are the Things To Do In Xi’an?
Called Chang’an in ancient China, Xi’an was the start point of the old Silk Road. It is one of the important birthplaces of Chinese civilization and the Chinese nation. In ancient times, it was the capital of more than 10 kingdoms. It is a historic and cultural city with a variety of things to to.
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The Old City Wall in Xi’an is the largest and best preserved city wall in China. Surrounded by the city moat, it offers 18 city gates to explore, including the original old city gates, Changle Gate, Yongning Gate, Anding Gate and Anyuan Gate.
You could enjoy cycling on the old city wall and appreciate the amazing sunset there.
Muslim Quarter
The Muslim Quarter is well-known for its various snacks, such as kebab, preserved fruits, Rougamo, Paomo, Cold skin noodles and much more. It features 10 big and small mosques with different styles. It is acclaimed as a paradise for photographers and foodies.
Museum of the Terracotta Warriors
As the largest military museum in ancient China, the Museum of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Qin Shihuang is based on the Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Qin Shihuang.
It offers 3 pits of the terracotta warriors to the visitors to explore. Sizes of the terracotta warriors are similar to human beings. There are old war chariots there.
Huaqing Hot Spring
Huaqing Hot Spring is the resort for the royal family for sightseeing and taking a bath. It is said that Huaqing Hot Spring was the place where Yang Yuhuan – Concubine Yang in the Tang Dynasty (618 – 907) took a bath. You could find the cultural sites and old buildings from the Zhou (1046 – 256 BC), Qin (221 – 207 BC), Han (202 BC – 8 AD, 25 – 220 AD), through Tang, Ming (1368 – 1644) to Qing (1644 – 1912) Dynasties there.
The Tang Paradise is the largest cultural theme park in the Northwest China. In addition, it features the largest buildings complex similar to those in the Tang Dynasty. It presents the culture of royal family in the Tang Dynasty through frescoes, sculptures, and old music in the period of time. It offers the largest water screen film in the world. In the theater, you could enjoy the dancing and singing show in the Tang style.
Originally built in 1380 and located in the center of Xi’an City, the Drum Tower is one of the landmarks in Xi’an. It features dark green glazed tiles on the eaves, gilding top, colored paintings on the inside walls and exquisite carvings.
The Bell Tower is situated around 200 meters from the Drum Tower. It is the most complete bell tower of its kind across China. It has a variety of fine reliefs on the windows and doors to admire, and stone inscriptions to appreciate. What’s more, it offers 6 chime performances to enjoy every day. The night views of the Bell Tower and the Drum Tower are breathtaking.
The Bell Tower is situated around 200 meters from the Drum Tower. It is the most complete bell tower of its kind across China. It has a variety of fine reliefs on the windows and doors to admire, and stone inscriptions to appreciate. What’s more, it offers 6 chime performances to enjoy every day. The night views of the Bell Tower and the Drum Tower are breathtaking.
The Banpo Site Museum features the largest and best preserved matriarchal commune village ruins in the Yellow River Basin. The ruins date back to 6,000 year ago. The museum has more than 18,000 pieces of exhibits, including the bone specimen of Neolithic human. The exhibits there reflect the culture, traditions, marital status and social status of the Neolithic Age.
Daming Palace National Heritage Park
The Banpo Site Museum features the largest and best preserved matriarchal commune village ruins in the Yellow River Basin. The ruins date back to 6,000 year ago. The museum has more than 18,000 pieces of exhibits, including the bone specimen of Neolithic human. The exhibits there reflect the culture, traditions, marital status and social status of the Neolithic Age.
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Wendy Wei Tours offers a variety of different packaged tours as well as custom tours in Xi’an, among other cities and areas. To find out more, please visit our Tours page or Contact Us directly to find out more.