Xi'an Favorites

 4 Reviews  I really enjoyed Huaqingqiao most. My timing was especially appropriate since it was the day they buried Zhang Xueliang in Hawaii, the general who kidnapped Chiang Kai-shek. You oculd see the bullets... 

 2 Reviews  At a height of 2,160 meters above sea level and about 120km/3hours east of Xi'an, Huashan, literally translated as Flower Mountain, is a sight for sore eyes. The mountain has for centuries been deemed... 

 5 Reviews  visit the Wild Goose Great Pagoda. And do not miss the gardens (8AM to 6 PM) Once upon a time, a wise Emperor sent a monk (the ancestor of the VTbackpackers), Xuanzang, to search in India some Sutras... 

 4 Reviews  Xian has been a city of traders along the silk road. Many Muslims came to Xian with their karawanes. Now you can still find many Chinese Muslims, which are called Hui. They have mosques and their... 

 1 Review  Xian is one of the very few cities in China, where the city wall is still in very good condition. 12km of wall surround the city, which has been once the biggest city of the world. At a time (around... 

 2 Reviews  Visit the History Museum of Shaanzi - Xiaozhai - A very interesting museum presenting the history of China since 6000 BC with a hall per period. The comments are also in English (in French ? you... 

 1 Review  Visit the Banpo Village! Walking into the grounds you first notice a statue/fountain of a woman pouring water – noting that this village was a matriarchal society! Basically it is the site an... 

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 solopes Says:  China bets in tourism, and the museum of Xi’an is a good sign of it. Modern and functional building, with merchandising dominating all entrances and meeting... 

 solopes Says:  One of the worst aspects of many escorted tours is shopping. We are always taken to selected (pricey) places where the guides expect to collect their... 

 solopes Says:  I know that this will not mean anything to you, but... I'm Portuguese.While watching the perfect show of "The Tang Dynasty" we are invited for an included... 

 gordwal Says:  In addition to the Terra Cotta Army, the Muslim Quarter is a must see. We were fortunate to have an outstanding English speaking guide. His name is Allen and... 

 stevemt Says:  Once you have got settled, take a walk from your hotel and find the nearest hole in the wall local type shop.You will be able to buy beer, water, general... 

 SLLiew Says:  After visiting the amazing archaelogical site of Shi Huang Ti (First Emperor of China), you may be thinking of wanting your own personal terra cotta army.It is... 

 Paul2001 Says:  Xian has one of the larger and more concentracted Islamic populations in Central China. The local minority Hui population numbers more than 30,000. Their... 

 urchinn Says:  Ingredients :1. Hot thick syrup2. Ice cream stick3. Marble slab (cooled by the winter weather)Method :1. Observe one talented Chinese man scoop syrup onto a... 

 urchinn Says:   ...and voila! thin hard candy in all kinds of shapes! (of course the chinese zodiac animals are the ever popular feature here). this is really fascinating to... 

 socrates_07 Says:  This is a general tip which is not only adaptable for Xi'An but for China as well.I will tell you something about the point of the compass. For the emperor of... 

 yuk13 Says:  basically, Xian is the said to be the antique storeroom of China where you can easily pick up a priceless antique at the street. It is true some thirty years... 

 garylee Says:  want to be cool,remember to have a PLA's winter trainhat on. there were too much of it,i think the visit to place wherethe first king in CHINA history called... 

 janelawrence Says:  Visit the Terracota warriors early before the others get there. We had noone else around for nearly anhour and it was wonderful.The Great Mosque is very... 

 SirRichard Says:  BINGLING CAVESStarting from Liujiaxia Dam, Bingling Si is two hours away upstream on the Yellow River. Between June (sometimes as late as July) and October,... 

 SirRichard Says:  MINGSHA DUNES - DUNHUANGThese dunes are well-known in China. There is a legend that tells of a Chinese general and his army who were heading to the Western...