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- The most ancient city of China with 5000 years of history. Terracotta Warriors, Pit 1. Mainland Chinese would tell you, “go to Shen Zhen for 10 years of Chinese history, Shanghai for 100 years, Beijing for 1000 years and Xi’An for everything.
- Feast on 44 types of dumplings. Having been the nation’s capital for 11 dynasties, Xi’An is also the birthplace of the traditional dumpling. It was here where the art of creating the tastiest and most delicate dumpling flourished.
- Perfect infusion between cultural sites and cityscape. Xi’An’s South Gate. Bell Tower. Despite its rich and long embedded history, Xi’An’s ancient culture does not hinder modern daily city life.
- Second-tiered city that joined the new premier league. Expect nothing less from Xi’An compared to first-tiered cities like Shanghai and Beijing. It is a city with its own nature, own identity and own pace of life.
Nov 2, 2023 · If you are planning a visit to Xi'an, or considering if you should put it on your itinerary for your next trip, why not get an insiders' perspective of the city so you know what to expect, and maybe, get some insider tips!
In north central China, Xi'an is often ranked China's No. 2 tourist destination. Here are 8 travel facts you should know about Xi'an for planning your trip.
- Why Go to Xi’an?
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There is apparently an old saying ‘if you haven’t been to Xian, then you haven’t been to China’, which hopefully tells you all you need to know! However, if you need a bit more inspiration on why you should go to Xi’an – here’s a quick insight into why this city is so awesome: 1. Being the ‘historical’ capital of China means that the city is litter...
Day 1| Ancient City Walls, Beilin Museum, Chinese CalligraphyDay 2| Terracotta Warriors, Giant Wild Goose PagodaDay 3| Bell Tower, Drum Tower and the Muslim QuarterWe’d suggest that you spend at least 3 days in Xian to explore all aspects that the city has to offer. We’ve built our Xian itinerary based on 3 full days in the city, however, if you have more time in the city, we’ve also added some bonus suggestions below on how you could further pad out your Xi’an itinerary. If you are adding this as part of a l...
Xian has loads of great accommodation options for all budget levels, but we’d recommend that if you love walking the city streets to stay central within the city walls. It’s also good to note that although many places call themselves ‘Bell Tower’ or ‘Drum Tower’ they can be located quite far from these Chinese landmarks. Budget: One of the most pop...
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Walk (or bike) the Ancient Xi’an city walls
Kick off your day with James’ favourite activity in the city: a tour of the ancient city walls. The walls are hugely impressive, built in 1370 they are the largest city walls in the world – and provide a continuous loop of nearly 14km around the old city. There are 4 main gates: The East Gate (Changle Gate), West Gate (Anding Gate), South Gate (Yongning Gate) and North Gate (Anyuan Gate), with the South Gate being the most impressive of them all. If you go early, you get whole sections of the...
Beilin Museum
Located right next to the city walls and housed in a Confucius Temple, the Beilin Museum (also known as the Stele Forest) hosts over 3,000 stone monuments (steles), dating all the way back from the Tang dynasty. It may sound a bit weird to have a museum dedicated to stone tablets, but these are really impressive and well worth the visit. The cost for the museum entrance is 65 RMB (9 USD/7.35 GBP) but you can also combine this with a ‘Museum and Walls’ combo ticket costing 100 RMB (14 USD/11.5...
Try out Chinese Calligraphy
In and around the museum area, you can get lost in the surrounding streets, and find yourself marvelling at the stores and stalls full of stunning Chinese calligraphy. It’s wonderful just observing these artists going about their business, but what better than to actually give it a try yourself? Note: it’s way harder than it looks! You can give it a try at the Calligraphy Museumor there are a bunch of tours that you can try out. Recommended: Hiking itinerary in Zhangjiajie National Park
Terracotta Warriors
One of the most famous sites in China, if not the world, you’ll need to set aside at least half the day to visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Terracotta Army.Nearly 2,000 years old, the sculptures were built to protect the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang, in the afterlife. And if it wasn’t for a farmer digging a well in the 1970s, the Terracotta Army may still lay undiscovered to this day! There are 3 main pits that they estimate contain over 8,000 sculptures. And it’s a painst...
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
Located outside the city walls in the Daci’en Temple complex, the hugely impressive Giant Wild Goose Pagoda is a World Heritage Site. Originally, this Buddhist pagoda was built in 652 during the reign of Emperor Tang, only to be destroyed 50 years later. It was then rebuilt as a ten story pagoda by Empress Zetian in 704. In the 1550’s a major earthquake damaged the pagoda and 3 layers had to be removed, leaving the seven story structure that you see today. The easiest way to reach the Giant W...
Bell Tower & Drum Tower
Set relatively close together, the Xi’an city Bell Tower and Drum Tower are two of China’s best examples of these structures. Quite interestingly, the Bell Tower was rung to signal dawn and the start of the day, whereas the Drum Tower drums were beat to mark the end of the day. The Bell Tower, set in the middle of the old city, was built in 1384 during the Ming Dynasty. Alongside letting the Xian population know the time, it was also a place for locals to find out news. The Bell Tower is a re...
Muslim Quarter
Definitely the best place to try out some Xian dishes is in the Muslim Quarter, or Huimin Street. Some of the most famous dishes that you should try on a walking tour of the Muslim Quarter include Roujiamo, a beef or lamb bun, Xi’an dumplings, the cold rice noodles and the pita bread with lamb soup – Yangrou Paomo. The food dishes are amazing, very inexpensive and you won’t be disappointed! If you’re not great with trying street food, let’s be honest it can be daunting, why not try a walking...
For a city that is best-known for the Terracotta Warriors (and not much else), there is surprisingly a lot to do in Xi’an! Here are a few of the bonus activities you could add to your travel guide for Xi’an:
The two best seasons to visit Xi’an are Spring and Autumn. Both March to May and September to November provide warm days and cooler nights. It’ll be quieter as you’re out of peak season. Although make sure you watch out for the National Holiday in October as it is heaving with people! The summer months can be extremely hot and humid, and there’s a ...
Mar 28, 2024 · Explore Xi’an with our guide: from ancient marvels to modern comforts, discover the best places to visit, dine, and stay in China’s historic city.
Known as the leading city of China's Western Development Drive Program since 1990s, Xi'an is an important economic, cultural, industrial and educational center of the central-northwest region, providing visitors with modern and convenient facilities.
Aug 21, 2024 · 7 popular facts about Xi'an that you should know includes it was the capital of 13 dynasties, it is a paradise for foodie, and it is home to traditional handicrafts.
