Taxi’s are a comfortable way to go to sightseeing around
Xi’an. The taxi costs around $1.50 (CNY 6) for the first to
The Terracotta army was discovered, in 1974, by some
local farmers while they were drilling a water well 1.5
miles east of Mount Lishan. The Terracotta Warriors and
Horses are the most significant master piece of China.
Most people believe that the army was to protect the Em-
peror in his afterlife, but the historians believe that it was
to help rule another empire with Shi Huang Di (Chinese
emperor of 246 BC - 221 BC during the Warriors States
Period) in the afterlife. It took 11 years to build and finish
the whole army.
It caught the attention of archaeologists, while the local
people were interested in treasures and sacrificial ob-
jects.
In 1975, The State Council permitted to build a museum on
site, this causes lots of people from far and near came to
visit. The entrance fee is around $20, depending on the
season.
Fort more information, visit:
http://archaeology.about.com/od/china/a/terracotta.htm
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kilometres with an additional cost of 50 cents for every
extra kilometre.
Public Buses are the main means of daily transporta-
tion. there are about 5,680 buses running on more
A City of History
than 200 lines in Xian City.
Riding a Bicycle along the textured roads of Xi’an is a
must for young travellers. It is one of the main ways to ex-
perience the daily lifestyles of the Chinese people as it is
so cheap. and the bike is easily transportable.
The Shangri-la Hotel in Xi’an is one of the best ho-
tels in town. It is located on the outskirts of the Xi’an
city, only a 15 minute drive from the city centre.
Sofitel On Renmin Square Xian is located in the
heart of the city. As it is surrounded by many great
landmarks, like the Bell Tower and the Drum tower.
The Grand Noble Hotel is surrounded by many
great attractions as it is also in the heart of this an-
ciently historical city.
The Bell Tower is one of the
most traditional building, that
marks the geographical canter of
the ancient capital. This tower is
connected to the North, East,
South and West Gates of the City Wall of the Ming Dynasty.
It was built in 1384 by Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang as a way to
dominate the surrounding countryside and provide early
warning of attacking by rival rulers.
The Tang Dynasty Music and
Dance Show, a wonderful per-
formance of the ancient music
and dance, it is a must when you
visit Xi’an. As an art form, the
show has the roots in folk fetes, when dances are perfored
by people as a part of rituals of prayer for a good harvest
or a good life.
Qianling Maussoleum is tombs
that had been replicates the city of
Chang’an and in accordance with
tradition is on a north and south
axis. It is very similar to the Terra-
cotta Solders. Qinling Mausoleum is a truly master piece of
Chinese History.
Xian has been rich in delicious local snacks such as Yang
Rou Poa Mo, Liang Pi, and Rou Jia Mo. Tourists can also find
delicate Guangdong dishes, popular Sichuan food and vari-
ous kinds of fashionable foreign delicacies.
Jin Xi’an You Ta
Liang Pi (Cold Noodle)
Guan Tang Boa Zi
Chian Liang Fin
Curio and craftworks is a feature of Xi’an
Shopping and of course an attraction for
tourists. Shu Yuan Men (The Arts Street)
and Xi’an Antique Market are recom-
mended for buying souvenirs. Some of the popular gifts
include Tang tri-coloured glazed pottery, replicas of Ter-
racotta warriors, as well as folk handi-crafts of paper-cut
and shadow puppets. There are many modern shopping
outlets including the Kai Yuan Shopping Mall and Cen-
tury Ginwa Shopping Mall. While local
people shop in open markets, where you
can find the cheapest of the cheapest.
Xi’an is the capital city
of Shaanxi Province in
People Republic of
China, it means
“Western Peace”. As
one of the oldest cities
in China, Xi’an is one of the Great Four Ancient Capitals of
China because it has been the capital of some of the most
important dynasties in Chinese history. Xi’an is the most
eastern stop of the Silk Road and home of the Terracotta
Army which was made during the Qin Dynasty. This an-
cient city was built more than 3100 years ago, it was his-
torically named Chang’an before the Ming Dynasty. With
over 8,550,000 people living in Xi’an, it is one of the most
populated city in China.
There are a total of over nine
districts and 4 countries. Xi’an
usually is very hot and very
humid in Summer, while it is
very cold and dry in Winter.
Spring and Autumn are brief in between, which make the
best time to visit this fabulous city between November to
February.
X’an is located in central-northwest of China, surrounded
with more than eight rivers around the city. The city bor-
ders the northern foot of the Qinling Mountains to the
south, and the banks of the Wai River to the north. Hua
Shan, one of the five sacred Taoist mountains, is located
100 km away to the east of the city, making it one of
the most popular tourists attraction.