Breathtaking! Visit one of China’s oldest cities and be amazed!

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Xi’an, located in the central province of Shaanxi province, is one of China's oldest cities with a history that spans over 3000 years. This ancient city was the eastern end of the Silk Road and its food bears the mark of the many cultures whose people and goods traveled there.

Xi’an, Chang'an (meaning the eternal city) in ancient times, is one of the birthplaces of the ancient Chinese civilization in the Yellow River Basin area. 

As the eastern terminal of the Silk Road and the site of the famous Terracotta Army from the Qin Dynasty, the city has won a well-respected reputation all over the world. More than 3,000 years of history, including over 1,100 years serving as the capital city of ancient dynasties have endowed Xi’an with amazing historical heritage. Travelers marvel at the numerous historical sites and cultural relics found all over the city.

Today let’s look at a few famous and scenic areas of Xi’an:

Tour navigation

Downtown

Bell and Drum Tower - Huifang - Gaojia 

Courtyard

Dingjia crispy meat - Shengzhi Wang Cold Noddle with Sesame  - Southeast Cake - Quanshengzhai Cake - Xiao Jia Babao Porridge - Ma Wen Casserole - Egg Dish Chinese Hamburger

Around the City Wall

Shuncheng Lane - Beilin Museum - Shuyuan Gate

Tianfaya Bag&Pig intestine Soup - Drunk Changan Sha'anxi Cuisine

South of the city

Tang Dynasty Wall Park Sites - Qujiang Pool - Han Kiln - Wild Goose Tower - Dacien Temple - Art Center - Tang Sleepless City

Yuanjia Village - DOUBLE.C a Cup of Cat Coffee Shop

West of the city

Fengqing Park - Tang West City

Zhao Yadong Bacon  shop + Zhao Yadong Beef and Mutton Soup - Old West Street Guanzhong Snack

East of the city

Qinglong Temple

Fortifications of Xi’an

Art / Antiques / Bar / Private Home Cuisine 

City Moat

A snowy Xi’an shows the entrance of the Suzaku Gate which dates back to the Chang'an days.

Xi'an City Wall

I used to live in the inner city, and one of my favorite things to do was to follow the roots of the city wall.

The Xi'an City Wall is the iconic landscape of the ancient capital of Xi'an and the most intact ancient city wall in China. The total length of about 14 kilometers was built on the basis of the Imperial City of the Tang Dynasty, including a series of facilities such as moat and turret.

Xi'an Beilin Museum

This is one of the most famous monuments that still stands using ancient Chinese stones.

Ticket: Off-peak season: RMB 50 per person. Peak season: RMB 75 per person.

Shuyuan Door 

The two best academic schools in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, including the best academic school in Shaanxi. Pretty cool, isn’t it? 

Xi'an City Wall Park

Drunk Changan (South gate station)

RMB 70/person

South of the city

New Business Circle / Heritage Park / Art Space / Night Scene

Qujiang Hanyao Ruins Park

This is the first large-scale theme park in China that focuses on nuptial amenity and customs. It is located in the southeast of the Qujiang New District in Xi’an. There are two main characters, Xue Pinggui and Wang Baozhen. The purpose of this park is to commemorate their love story.

Ticket：RMB 45/person，Student: RMB 30/person

Wild Goose Temple (Daen Temple)

Tick: Daen Temple Climb tower: RMB 30/person

Master Xuan Zang

Tang Dynesty Sleepless City

The Tang Dynesty never sleeps in the beautiful scenery of Qujiang as trees are lit up at night to create a beautiful and memorable scene.

Lotus palace from the Tang Dynasty

City West

Park/University Old district/Snack

Fengqing Park

Address: Taoyuan South Road and South Second Ring Road Intersection

People come out to Fengqing Park to walk their dogs and listen to the birds singing. You can even spot old locals singing songs loudly as early as 6 A.M. when the weather is warm.

East City

Light industry/Textile City

Qinglong Temple 

Address: Yanxiang Road, Tielumial Village North

Built on the southeast of the city, Le Shangyin sighed that the 'ancient sunset is infinitely good, just near dusk'. There are more than a thousand cherry trees in the garden, and visitors come here during the flower blossom season every year. I picked a person who didn't have anyone at the end of January and traveled to Qinglong Temple.

There are so many delicious foods and scenic spots in Xi'an. 

Come and join us!

Source: sukic

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