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Xi'an

4.1
History Museums · Ruins · Landmarks
Birthplace of Chinese Civilization
Historians often describe Xi'an, capital city for over a dozen dynasties, as the birthplace of Chinese civilization. Over 3,000 years old, the city contains more historic ruins and museums than any visitor can hope to explore in a single trip to Xi'an. Formerly the eastern terminus of the ancient Silk Road, today the city offers a pleasant cosmopolitan atmosphere and easy access to some of China's most important tourist attractions. Among these, the World Heritage Site containing a giant army of terracotta warriors takes the cake, drawing over 2 million tourists each year. Other notable attractions in Xi'an include palaces, parks, mausoleums, and the remains of ancient city walls and gates. Plan trip to China with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.
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    Top Xi'an tours

    FROM $99 BOOK WITH VIATOR Terracotta Warriors & Horses plus Banpo Ruins Essential Full Day Tour from Xi'an
    4.3
    Duration: 9 hours
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    FROM $102 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Customizable Terracotta Warriors Full Day Tour
    4.7
    Duration: 8 hours
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    FROM $67 BOOK WITH VIATOR Xi'an Evening Food Tour by TukTuk
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours
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    Popular things to do in Xi'an

    Travel China Guide ©
    Nature / Wildlife Tour
    Travel China Guide
    4.9
    Duration: 8 hours
    The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
    History Museum
    The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta) ©
    Historic Site
    Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta)
    4.1
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang) ©
    Ruin
    Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang)
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Museums in Xi'an

    Shaanxi History Museum ©
    History Museum
    Shaanxi History Museum
    4.3
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Tang Bo Art Museum ©
    Art Museum
    Tang Bo Art Museum
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Forest of Stone Steles Museum ©
    History Museum
    Forest of Stone Steles Museum
    4.2
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Xi'an Banpo Museum
    History Museum
    Xi'an Banpo Museum
    3.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Historic Sites in Xi'an

    Xi'an Mosque ©
    Religious Site
    Xi'an Mosque
    4.3
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Eastern Royal Tombs of the Qin Dynasty of Xi'an ©
    Ruin
    Eastern Royal Tombs of the Qin Dynasty of Xi'an
    3.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Temple of the Eight Immortals (Ba Xian An) ©
    Religious Site
    Temple of the Eight Immortals (Ba Xian An)
    3.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor ©
    Historic Site
    Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor
    3.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Hidden gems in Xi'an

    Xi'an Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Xi'an Museum
    4.3
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Tomb of Emperor Jingdi (Hanyangling) ©
    Cemetery
    Tomb of Emperor Jingdi (Hanyangling)
    4.1
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Huaqing Palace ©
    Hot Spring
    Huaqing Palace
    3.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    ©
    Food Tour
    Food Tours
    5.0
    Duration: 3 hours

    Side trips from Xi'an

    Mount Huashan
    Mountain
    Mount Huashan
    Huayin
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Western Han Dynasty Mausoleums
    Cemetery
    Western Han Dynasty Mausoleums
    Xianyang
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Shuilu Temple
    Monument
    Shuilu Temple
    Lantian County
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Zhuque National Forest Park, Xi'an
    Forest
    Zhuque National Forest Park, Xi'an
    Hu County
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Shopping in Xi'an

    Muslim market ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Muslim market
    4.3
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Wanda Plaza (lijiacun)
    Shopping Mall
    Wanda Plaza (lijiacun)
    3.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Thousands of department Store (private paradise Wanda)
    Shopping Mall
    Thousands of department Store (private paradise Wanda)
    3.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Lishan Beacon ©
    Civic Center
    Lishan Beacon
    3.2
    Duration: 2h 30 min

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