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Xi'an
Ancient Capital, City Walls, and Silk Road Heritage
City overview
Xi'an is one of China's great historic capitals, where imperial landmarks, street food, and Silk Road heritage come together in a compact, easy-to-explore city.
- Home base for the Terracotta Warriors and major Tang-era heritage
- A walkable historic core with the City Wall, Bell Tower, and Muslim Quarter
- A strong mix of history, local snacks, and culture-focused travel
Best for History lovers, first-time cultural travelers, families, museum fans
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Main attractions
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Terracotta Army5A-level Tourist Attraction, the Eighth Wonder of the World
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Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
5A-level Tourist Attraction, Buddhist cultural site from the Tang Dynasty
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Huaqing Palace5A-level Tourist Attraction, Imperial hot spring palace from the Tang Dynasty
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Xi'an City Wall4A-level Tourist Attraction, the most complete ancient city wall preserved in China
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Shaanxi History Museum4A-level Tourist Attraction, National-level Museum
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Tang Paradise5A-level Tourist Attraction, restoration of a Tang Dynasty imperial garden
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Bell Tower and Drum Tower4A-level Tourist Attraction, landmark in the center of Xi'an
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Muslim Quarter3A-level Tourist Attraction, famous food street in Xi'an
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Small Wild Goose Pagoda4A-level Tourist Attraction, Buddhist architecture from the Tang Dynasty
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Daming Palace National Heritage Park4A-level Tourist Attraction, site of the Tang Dynasty imperial palace
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Forest of Stone Steles Museum4A-level tourist attraction, China's largest stone library
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Qujiangchi Relics Park4A-level tourist attraction, a royal garden from the Tang Dynasty