Top Things To Do In Xi'an

Top Things To Do In Xi'an

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No visit to China will be complete without a few days' stay in Xi'an. As one of China's seven ancient national capitals, it served as the capital for 12 dynasties over 1,000 years. Thus Xi'an is blessed with a great number of precious relics and historical sites.

 

The Terracotta Army in XianDiscovered accidentally in 1974, the Terracotta army of over 7,000 soldiers, horses and chariots in full battle array has guarded Emperor Qin's tomb since 210BC.

 

 

Ancient City Wall in XianThe ancient city wall is the landmark of Xian. Thw city wall was constructed over 700 years ago and it is tall, long and thick.

 

 

Big Wild Goose Pagoda in XianBig Wild Goose Pagoda is the famous Buddhist pagodas in China. The pagoda was built over 1,000 years ago.

 

 

Bell Tower in Xian The Bell Tower is a wooden structure topped with dark green tiles. It is a grand ancient building with traditional Chinese architectural features. The Bell Tower is beautifully lit at night.

 

 

Shaanxi Provincial Museum in Xian Shaanxi Provincial Museum and China's Capital Museum in Beijing are the two largest historical museums in China. The museum is dedicated to historical items unearthened from the region.

 

 

The Great Mosque in XianIt is the largest and one of the most important Islamic places of worship in China.

 

 

Beijing Souvenir Markets

The show represents the palace singing and dancing in the Tang Dynasty, when Xi'an was the capital of China. You can relish the delicious dumplings while enjoying the show.

 

Muslim Street in XianThe Muslim Street, is a fantastic place to wonder. All shops and restaurants in the street are operated by Muslims. The stalls lines the narrow alleys sell almost everything you can expect.

 

 

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