Spanning more than one thousand years, Xian has been the site of 11 Chinese dynastic capitals. It is situated in an area at the heart of Chinese civilisation and is a source of continual archaeological discoveries, the most famous of these being the extraordinary terracotta army of the first emperor of China.
Xian Short Stop 5 Days
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Highlights
- The Warriors, of course!
- Walking around the City Wall – great way to orientate yourself
- The fountains and lights at North Square and Qujiang Pool Park
- The impressive Shaanxi Museum with its collection spanning Chinese history
- Visiting a grand mausoleum inside a hill