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Discover Xian through a free personal walk with a local

Xi’an, also known as Chang’an, is the ancient capital of the Thirteen Dynasties. It is a city where ancient times collide with trends. The ancient city walls carry a rich history, and here, you can see the glorious history of China. In Xi’an, you can see the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda where Master Xuanzang translated Buddhist scriptures. You can see the Terra Cotta Warriors, which is known as one of the world’s top ten rare treasures of ancient tombs. At the same time, the Shaanxi Provincial History Museum can take you to appreciate the 5000 year history of China. Yanta Morning Bell, Yiyi Baliu, don’t you want to see Chang’an praised by many poets? Strolling on the streets of Xi’an, in addition to experiencing the long history, you can also experience the ordinary life of modern Chinese people and the rich cuisine of China. There will be hundreds of traditional snacks in the market in the morning. You can taste exquisite Shaanxi cuisine for lunch, and authentic barbecue will satisfy your stomach for dinner. Xi’an, a city that comes but doesn’t want to leave.

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Nightlife in Xi'an

The Bell Tower will light up at nightThe Bell Tower will light up at night

While mornings are always busy in Xi'an, the nightlife is popular too. Walking through Xi'an at night is an absolute joy because many of the buildings are fully lit up. You can also visit Xi'an Tang Paradise to get a glimpse into ancient Tang Dynasty culture and enjoy the tapestry of lights that makes up this cultural theme park.

Visit the area around Xi'an City Wall for premium shopping and nightlife, and make sure that you check out the musical fountain near the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, which delights visitors and locals with a wonderful lit-up water show once the sun sets. This show runs at 8 p.m. on weekdays and 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. on weekends and holidays. The Giant Wild Goose Pagoda is also in the heart of Xi'an's historical district, so you can always sightsee during the day and enjoy the show at night.

The Muslim Quarter also comes alive at night with several food vendors and stalls opening up and serving local treats to hungry locals and guests.


Located at the center of China, the capital city of Shaanxi Province - Xian, together with Athens, Rome and Cairo, are called as the top four ancient capitals in history. 13 dynasties had settled capital in Xian from the 11th century BC to the 10th century AD, and that is why the UNESCO listed Xian as the World Historical and Cultural City in 1981.

Rich history endows Xian with unique charms as a tourist city. As the home to world-famed Terracotta Warriors and Horses and as the start point of Silk Road, through which China had conducted the most important economy and culture communication with the western world, Xian draws numerous tourists with its enormous historical sites and cultural landscapes, and gives you a chance to explore the ancient China.

Why visit Xian:

  • Wonder of Terracotta Warriors and Horses - There is no doubt that the Terracotta Warriors and Horses is the highlight of Xian. Buried in the ground for over 2000 years and discovered in 1974, the Terracotta Army not only matters in the art history, showing the highly skilled sculpture area of ancient China, but also fills the archeological blank of Qin Dynasty, presenting the ancient army array and revealing the ancient weapon technology.

  • Greatest Capital City of Ancient China - No city in China is like Xian with such abundant history. As the most famous ancient capital city in Chinese history, though the dynastic times had gone, Xian still reserves many historical sites and cultural relics, which are the best way to experience the ancient China, the old and glorious days of China.

  • Silk Road Culture - From the Western Han Dynasty to the end of the Ming Dynasty, between 1600 years, Xian, as the starting point of the Silk Road, spread Eastern civilization from China to the West while also absorbing Western elements. It can be said that this city made a historic contribution to the advancement of world civilization.

  • Amazing Food and Snacks - Here, you can savor ancient cuisine that has been passed down for thousands of years, experiencing the deep cultural heritage behind it. You can also try unique and innovative dishes, enjoying a fresh and exciting stimulation for your taste buds.

Travel News: 144 Hour Visa-free Transit is not available in Xian! Visitors qualified of 54 countries could travel in Xian for 6 DAYS without visa.

How to Plan Your Xian Tour

For a classic Xian tour, it normally costs 2 – 4 days, and you can choose the most interested attractions to visit. Except the most famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses, you can also visit the Ancient City Wall, Drum Tower and Bell Tower, Muslim Quarter, Shaanxi History Museum, Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, Grand Tang Dynasty Ever Bright City, Great Mosque, etc. It’s also doable to take side trips to Luoyang (about 1 day) and Mount Huashan (about 2 days) from Xian. Luoyang, famous for Longmen Grottoes and Shaolin Temple, is only 1.5 hour by high speed train from Xian. While Mount Huashan is closer to Xian, only about a half hour’s high speed train will take you there. If time allows, you are suggested to travel from Xi'an to the capital Beijing in the east, modern Shanghai and beautiful Hangzhou and Suzhou in southeast, Chengdu, Yangtze River and Zhangjiajie in the south, ancient Silk Road in the northwest, holy city Lhasa in the far west. Traveling Beijing with Xi'an and Shanghai is the most popular choices for first-timers to China.