Xi ‘an, located in northwest China, is an ancient city with a history of more than 3,000 years. It was the capital of 13 ancient dynasties and was known as “Chang’ an”, which means “eternal city”. It is one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization and has witnessed many glorious periods in ancient Chinese history.
Terracotta Warriors: Known as the “Eighth Wonder of the World”, they are part of the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor. Thousands of lifelike terracotta warriors, horses and chariots are lined up in an array that seems to tell the glorious history of the Qin Dynasty’s unification of China. Their exquisite craftsmanship and grand scale are amazing.
Xi ‘an City Wall: one of the most complete ancient city walls in China, with a total length of 13.7 kilometers. You can choose to walk or ride a bicycle along the wall to enjoy the panoramic view of the city and feel the grandeur of the ancient military defense system.
Shaanxi History Museum: A world-class museum with a rich collection of ancient bronze ware, ceramics, calligraphy works, exquisite carvings and other cultural relics, it is an excellent place to learn about China’s long history and splendid culture.
The Great Wild Goose Pagoda: Built during the Tang Dynasty, it is an outstanding representative of ancient Chinese architecture and a symbol of Buddhist culture. The pagoda is 64 meters high, and there is a famous musical fountain performance in the square around the pagoda.
Mutton soup: a traditional dish in Xi ‘an, the steamed bun is broken into small pieces and put into the mutton soup, then add mutton and other ingredients. It tastes delicious and has a strong feeling of fullness.
Rice bread: also known as Chinese burger, white rice bread with braised and chopped pork, crispy outside, juicy inside.
Cold noodles: Cold noodles made from wheat or rice flour, with vinegar, chili oil, garlic and other spices, are refreshing and delicious snacks to cool down in summer.
Xi ‘an dumplings: There are many fillings and cooking methods, you can also try dumpling feast, a variety of different flavors of dumplings at one time.
Prosperous commercial center: Xi ‘an has many modern shopping centers and commercial streets, such as Kaiyuan Shopping Mall, Century Golden Flower Shopping Center, etc., which gather many international and domestic brands, as well as various restaurants and entertainment facilities, so that you can enjoy the historical culture while enjoying the prosperity of modern city.
Fashionable Nightlife: After nightfall, the streets of Xi ‘an are brightly lit. The Tang Dynasty City of Eternal Night, with its Tang-style architecture and dazzling lights, recreates the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty; Defu Lane is a place full of bars where you can relax and experience the fashion and vitality of Xi’ an.
Hui Street: A vibrant district, a gathering place for cultural exchange and food. Here, you can taste a variety of local specialties and buy Islamic handicrafts and souvenirs.
Traditional art performance: There are many traditional art performances in Xi ‘an, such as the imitation Tang Dynasty music and dance performance. The actors wear gorgeous ancient costumes and accompany the melodious music and beautiful dance, which will take you through time and space to appreciate the style of the Tang Dynasty.
Airport: Xi ‘an Xianyang International Airport is the largest airport in northwest China. There are flights to and from many cities at home and abroad. You can take the airport bus or subway to the city center.
Trains: Xi ‘an has several railway stations, among which Xi’ an North Station mainly operates high-speed trains and connects other major cities in China.
Subway: Xi ‘an’s subway system covers most of the city’s major attractions and business districts, convenient and fast.
Taxi and online ride-hailing: Taxi and online ride-hailing are also very convenient to call in Xi ‘an, making travel very convenient.
Welcome to Xi ‘an, this ancient and modern city is looking forward to your exploration, I believe you will spend a memorable time here!
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