Xi ‘an, known as Chang ‘an in ancient times, is one of the important birthplaces of Chinese civilization. In the history of China, 13 dynasties have built their capitals here, making it one of the mos famous historic cities in the world. In today’s Xi ‘an, historical charm meet modern vitality. Here we list top 7 places to visit in Xian tours.
Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum
The Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum is the largest and most comprehensive museum of Qin Dynasty culture and art in China. In addition to being the largest and best-preserved collection of ancient pottery figurines worldwide, these figurines are exceptional examples of ancient Chinese sculpting art. Because they are so numerous and diverse, the terracotta warriors have the lifelike appearance of an actual ancient army. Terracotta Army is also must-see on any China tours.
Big Wild Goose Pagoda
One of the famous Buddhist buildings in ancient China, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda is located in Da Ci ‘en Temple in Xi ‘an City. The pagoda was built more than one thousand years ago to preserve the Buddhist scriptures brought back by Master Xuanzang from India. It is the earliest and largest existing brick pagoda of the quadrilateral pavilion style in the Tang Dynasty. As a landmark building of Xi ‘an, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda is not only a sacred place of Buddhist culture, but also a witness of history.
Xi ‘an City wall
The Xi ‘an City wall is the largest and best preserved ancient city wall in China, dating back hundreds of years to the Middle and Ming Dynasties. Inside and outside the city wall, there are horse trails for soldiers to patrol on horseback.
Xian Stele Forest
Xi ‘an Stele Forest is one of the largest museums of stele art in China, with a collection of nearly 3,000 stone inscriptions since the Han Dynasty. It is an important place for the study of ancient Chinese calligraphy.
Shaanxi History Museum
Shaanxi History Museum is China’s first large-scale modern national museum, with more than 1.7 million cultural relics. The architectural appearance of the museum highlights the style of the Tang Dynasty, and won the Architectural Creation Award of the Architectural Society of China. Here, visitors can enjoy a wide range of artifacts from ancient times to social life before 1840.
Xi ‘an Museum
Xi ‘an Museum is composed of three parts: the museum, the ruins of Tang Sinfu Temple and the Small Wild Goose Pagoda. The pagoda is another heritage of Buddhist architecture in Tang Dynasty.
Datang Ever-bright City
The Datang Ever-bright City, which never sleeps, is the most charming place in Xi ‘an at night. In the bright lights, the ancient charm are perfectly integrated with modern fashion.
