Places to Visit in Xi’an
Terracotta Army is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the important Xian points of interest. A tourist will look at many cultural artefacts here and further witness a sight full of other memories of Terracotta Warriors and Horses, belonging to the Quan dynasty. There is a massive collection of terracotta sculptures formed during the battles. These portraits are life-size found during a significant excavation of the 20th century, the time when the site was founded.
Xian City Wallis one of the fully-accomplished city walls which has survived in China and is an ancient military defensive system. The wall encircles the today Xian boundaries and has 18 city gates, all of which are not open for public view. Depending upon their exact location, tourists at the site can see the wall from the South Gate, Small South Gate, East Gate, West Gate, North Gate, Heping Gate, Wenchang Gate and Hanguang Gate. Ascending only one gate is sufficient to get a complete view of the City Wall.
The Bell Toweris a traditional state building and is a central point among the places to visit in Xian on tour. A visit to this landmark point means that you can see down the East, South, West and North Streets and also, catch a glimpse of the East, South, West and North Gates of the City Wall of the Ming Dynasty. One can also enjoy the first sight of the Wooden Tower which is the largest and the most preserved tower of China at 36m of height.
Muslim Quarteris where the Muslim community resides in the city. There is a population of more than 20,000 members here and ten mosques to visit the traditions of the community. The most famous is the Great Mosque in the Huajue Lane. Tourists can also savour the community food and cherish shopping in the souvenir market.
Mt. Huashanis located in Huayin City which is about a 120-km distance from Xian. It is a place full of natural attractions and experience of steep and narrow paths, smooth cliffs, and a massive mountain range. There are five famous peaks, and each has its own distinctive charm. East Peak, for example, is the best place to witness the sunrise charm; the highest altitude is at the South Peak; West Peak appears the most elegant and North Peak has the famous Cloud Terrace Peak and Middle Peak. There are several Taoist temples reflecting upon the religious activities performed by the ancient dynasties here.
Big Wild Goose Pagodais an ancient building and another Buddhist Holy Place located in the suburb region of Xian City. It houses the famous Da Ci'en Temple complex, which is famous for its wonderful built and decoration. There are beautiful gardens and facilities available in the area.
