Xi’an, located in Shaanxi province, is one of the important areas where Chinese nation lived and multiplied; it is also one of the places of the birth and development of Chinese civilization. It was the capital of 13 most glorious dynasties including Zhou, Qin, Han, Tang and so on. The city is also the starting point of Ancient Silk Road. The rich cultural legacy and profound cultural heritage formed the Shaanxi unique historical cultural features. The following is some information about Xian travel. Book a Xian tour
Xi’an Attractions
As a historic city with rich culture, there are many attractions to explore in Xian. The Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, one of the must-see attractions in Xian, built during 246 B.C. and 208 B.C. Nearly 8000 clay warriors and horses as big as the real ones have been unearthed so far. It was described as the one of the eight wonders in the world and one of the greatest archaeological discoveries in the twentieth centuries.
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| Qin Terra-cotta Warriors | Xi’an City Wall | Wild Goose Pagoda |
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| Bell Tower | Huaqing Spring | Shaanxi History Museum |
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Xi’an Tours
It usually takes about 2 or 3 days to take a Xian tour, which covers the most famous attractions including the Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, the City Wall, Huaqing Spring, the Wild Goose Pagoda, Shaanxi History Museum and etc. In the evening, a Tang Dynasty Show is perhaps a good option for an evening activity. We ChinaTour.Net offers a reliable tour service. The recommended tours are as follows.
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Xi’an Dining
Xi’an is famous for its delicious cuisine. The dumpling dinner is a must for whoever come to Xi’an. Other snacks such as cakes with meat, noodles of many kinds etc. Do try some local snacks and you will miss it when you leave the city. >>more
Xi’an Hotel
Since Xi’an is a popular tourist city, there are many hotels of different star rates available. It is very convenient to stay in the downtown. It is very easy to go to the scenic spots from the downtown.Book a Xian Hotel
Xi’an History
The history of Xian began in Stone Age, which is 3,000 years ago. It is one of the most famous historic cities in the world. The city played an important role in Chinese history. It was the capital city of 13 dynasties in Chinese history. >>more
Xi’an Transportation
By Flight
Xian Xianyang International Airport is located about 30 kilometers away from the downtown. Both international flights and domestic flights are available. There are international flights between Xi’an and Seattle, Helsinki, Seoul, Toyko, Singapore, Bangkok and so on. Domestic flights are available between Xian and most major cities in China. Therefore, it is quite convenient to travel to Xian by air. Book a Flight Ticket
By Train
High-speed train is available between Xi’an and Beijing, Guangzhou, Changsha, Wuhan, Luoyang and etc. It takes only about 5 hours from Beijing to Xi’an by high-speed train. It is fast and comfortable to travel in a high-speed train. Normal fast trains are also available in Xi’an from most cities in China. Book a Train Ticket
Local transportation
Subways, public buses and taxis are available. It is very convenient to travel between the downtown and airports, train stations and scenic sites. >> more