Xi'an

 

Xi’an is a large city and capital of Shaanxi Province in central China. Once known as Chang’an (Eternal Peace), it marks the Silk Road’s eastern end and was home to the Zhou, Qin, Han and Tang dynasties' ruling houses. At archaeological sites in Xi’an’s surrounding plains are the famed Bingmayong (Terra Cotta Army), thousands of life-size, hand-molded figures buried with China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang.

 

Things to do in Xi'an

 

1. Terracotta Army

 

The Terracotta Army is a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China.

 

2. Giant Wild Goose Pagoda

 

       Giant Wild Goose Pagoda or Big Wild Goose Pagoda, is a Buddhist pagoda 

       Located in southern Xi'an, Shaanxi province, China. It was built in 652 during the          Tang dynasty and originally had five stories

 

3. Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor

 

        The Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor is located in Lintong District, Xi'an, Shaanxi province of China.

 

4. Fortifications of Xi'an

    

        The fortifications of Xi'an, also known as Xi'an City Wall, in Xi'an, an ancient capital of China, represent one of the oldest, largest and best preserved Chinese city walls.

 

 

5. Huaqing Pool

   

Huaqing Pool or the Huaqing Hot Springs are a complex of hot springs located in an area characterized by mild weather and scenic views at the northern foot of Mount Li, one of the three major peaks of the Qin Mountains.

 

6. Drum Tower of Xi'an

   

  The Drum Tower of Xi'an, located in the heart of Xi'an in Shaanxi province of China, along with the Bell Tower is a symbol of the city.

 

7. Great Mosque of Xi'an

 

   The Great Mosque of Xi'an is the largest mosque in China. An active place of worship within Xi'an Muslim Quarter, this courtyard complex is also a popular tourist site. The majority of the mosque was built during the early Ming dynasty.

 

8. Shaanxi History Museum

 

   Shaanxi History Museum, which is located to the northwest of the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda in the ancient city Xi'an, in the Shaanxi province of China, is one of the first huge state museums with modern facilities in China and one of the largest.

 

9. Bell Tower of Xi'an

 

  The Bell Tower of Xi'an, built in 1384 during the early Ming Dynasty, is a symbol of the city of Xi'an and one of the grandest of its kind in China. The Bell Tower also contains several large bronze-cast bells from the Tang Dynasty.

 

10. Mount Li

 

Mount Li is a mountain located in the northeast of Xi'an in Shaanxi Province, China. The mountain is part of the Qinling mountain range and rises to a height of 1302 metres above sea level.