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Shaanxi History Museum

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Shaanxi History Museum is a large modern museum built after China's reform and opening up and officially opened in 1991. The building was designed by architect Zhang Jinqiu and adopts a Tang-style architectural layout of "central hall and four corner towers," with a symmetrical central axis and a clear hierarchy of primary and secondary structures; in 2016 it was included in the first batch of the "Chinese Architectural Heritage of the 20th Century" list. Shaanxi was once the political center of dynasties such as the Zhou, Qin, Han, and Tang, and the museum's collection spans a million years of history, covering categories such as Shang and Zhou bronzes, pottery figurines of successive dynasties, Han and Tang gold and silver wares, and Tang tomb murals, with a total of over one million items. The permanent exhibition "Ancient Civilization of Shaanxi" follows a chronological main line and presents the historical process from prehistoric Lantian Man to the eve of the Opium War across three galleries, with the Zhou, Qin, Han, and Tang periods as the focus. The east and west sides of the central hall each host a thematic exhibition: on the west side, "Treasures of the Great Tang: Hejiacun Hoard Unearthed Artifacts Exhibition" concentrates on fine gold and silver wares of the High Tang, while on the east side, the "Tang Dynasty Mural Treasures Gallery" displays authentic murals removed from Tang tombs, with subjects covering figures, architecture, ceremonial guards, and more, making it a uniquely distinctive category of the museum's collection. Among the many artifacts in the museum, several are particularly notable. The agate cup with gold-inlaid beast head, from the Hejiacun hoard, is carved from a single piece of banded agate into the form of a curved-horn beast head, resembling Central Asian rhyton cups, and is one of the first batch of cultural relics prohibited from being exhibited abroad. The tri-color glazed camel carrying musicians figurine vividly recreates the lively scene of musicians playing and singers performing on a camel's back, with bright glaze colors and figures with distinct expressions. The Empress's Seal is made of Western Han Hetian mutton-fat jade and carved with a chi-tiger knob, and is the only known actual jade seal of a Han dynasty empress discovered to date. In addition, the gilt silver flask with a dancing horse holding a cup design, the celadon ewer with an overhead handle and bottom-filling design, and the black-glazed oil-spot bowl each have their own distinctive features. The gold and silver wares unearthed from the Hejiacun hoard are concentrated in the thematic gallery and are a highlight of any visit; visitors are advised to allow time to examine them closely.

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Xi'an City Wall

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Xi'an City Wall, also known as the Xi'an Ming City Wall, is an ancient city wall defense system encircling the old city of Xi'an from the Ming and Qing dynasties. The main body of the existing wall was built during the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty, expanded on the foundation of the imperial city of Chang'an from the Sui and Tang dynasties, and has undergone multiple renovations since then, remaining well preserved to this day. The wall is roughly rectangular in plan, with a perimeter of about 14 km, and the area it encloses is the old city of Xi'an. The wall is about 12 m high, about 15 to 18 m wide at the base, and about 12 to 14 m wide at the top. The top of the wall is broad and flat, allowing visitors to cycle or stroll along it while overlooking the scenery inside and outside the city. The defensive system of the wall consists of the wall body, city gates, barbicans, bastions, corner towers, and the moat. Nearly a hundred bastions were built along the outer face of the wall, spaced about 120 m apart, precisely within bow-and-arrow range, reflecting the defensive wisdom of the cold weapon era. There is a corner platform at each of the four corners, among which the southwest corner platform is circular, forming a striking contrast with the other three square corner platforms—a unique form rarely seen among surviving ancient city walls. The moat outside the wall encircles the entire city, together with the wall forming a complete defensive layout. The wall currently has 18 city gates, among which Yongning Gate (South Gate), Anding Gate (West Gate), Anyuan Gate (North Gate), and Changle Gate (East Gate) are the four main gates originally built in the Ming Dynasty. Each main gate features three tiers of gate towers—the gate control tower, arrow tower, and main tower—forming a layered barbican defense. Yongning Gate is the one that has been in use the longest, with a history dating back to the Sui Dynasty, and is also the one whose form is relatively well preserved. The section of the wall at Hanguang Gate encloses the remains of the Sui and Tang imperial city, with a site exhibition that offers an intuitive sense of the wall's layered history spanning over a thousand years. Cycling a full loop around the city on the wall is a popular experience, taking about one and a half to two hours in total. Ascending the wall in the evening allows you to take in both the traditional architecture inside the city and the modern urban skyline outside, with the wall and moat set off beautifully against the glow of the setting sun.

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Huaqing Palace

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Huaqing Palace attraction is located 30 km east of Xi'an, adjacent to the Terracotta Warriors. Renowned for its timeless hot spring resources and numerous historical events, it has become an iconic cultural tourism attraction of Tang Dynasty palaces in China. Palace scenic spots Huaqing Palace boasts a long history, serving as an imperial retreat for emperors from the Zhou, Qin, Han, Sui, and Tang dynasties. The palace features cultural zones like the Tang Imperial Hot Spring Relics Museum, the Xi'an Incident site—Five-Room Hall, Nine Dragon Lake and Lotus Lake scenic areas, and the Tang Pear Garden Museum. Notable architectural complexes include Feishuang Hall, Wanshou Hall, Changsheng Hall, Huanyuan Garden, and Yuwang Hall. The stele of "hot spring ode" Mount Li hot springs, developed early and favored by emperors throughout history, enjoy the reputation of being "the imperial hot springs under heaven." As far back as the Yangshao culture period 6,000 years ago, the ancient Jiangzhai people began utilizing these springs. With their profound cultural heritage spanning millennia, Mount Li hot springs represent an indispensable part of Chinese historical culture. The stele of hot spring ode in the attraction stands 154 cm tall, 72 cm wide, and 19 cm thick, featuring a coiled dragon design and a trapezoidal base. Engraved by Yuan Chang, the governor of Yongzhou during the Northern Wei Dynasty, the inscription reads, "The hot spring is nature's prescription and the primordial healer of the universe. People from all nations and those suffering from ailments come with provisions to seek relief in its waters." This stele is the earliest surviving written artifact at Huaqing Palace. Tang Imperial Hot Spring Relics Museum This is the site of the bathing pool described in the "Song of Everlasting Sorrow" where Yang Guifei emerged from her bath. After the An Lushan Rebellion, little remained of the original structure. In 1982, while constructing the "Guifei Pavilion," the Lintong County Government accidentally discovered the ruins of a Tang Dynasty bathing pool. After excavation and restoration, the Huaqing Palace imperial hot spring ruins museum was established. This small yet exquisitely designed pool measures 3.6 meters east-west and 2.9 meters north-south, with an oval-like shape. The pool walls are entirely built with bluestone slabs, featuring a two-tiered terrace structure composed of 18 arched stone sections. Inside the pool lies a dedicated bathing stone for Yang Guifei, engraved with the character "Yang." At the center of the pool bottom is a 10 cm diameter water inlet. A white marble lotus pedestal was unearthed here, connecting to both a showerhead above and ceramic water pipes below that linked to the main water source. Due to natural pressure, hot spring water would spray outward through the lotus showerhead, creating a mist effect remarkably similar to modern showers. Adjacent to the Guifei Pool to the east lies Emperor Xuanzong's exclusive imperial hot spring. During the Tang Dynasty, the Nine Dragon Hall stood above this pool, featuring nine white jade-carved dragons spouting water outside. This pool's surface resembles a realistic lotus shape, hence its alternate name "Lotus Pool." Xi'an incident site The five-room hall at the Xi'an incident site in Huaqing Palace is where the Xi'an incident took place. To this day, the glass windows and walls of the five-room hall still bear bullet marks from the fierce battle during the military remonstrance. The desks, chairs, beds, sofas, tea sets, stoves, carpets, telephones, and other office items in each room are replicated and arranged according to their original appearance. Historical events: Beacon fire to deceive the feudal lords In 779 BC, King You of Zhou obtained the beautiful Bao Si, yet she never smiled. To solve this, the king conspired with the treacherous minister Guo Shifu and lit the beacon fires at the Huaqing Palace attraction. The feudal lords across the land saw the signals.Beacon fireHe quickly led his troops to rescue the king, but King You told the feudal lords, "I lit the beacon fires just to make my queen laugh," upon which Bao Si burst into laughter. The feudal lords arrived valiantly but left resentfully. Seeing King You's incompetence and the people's discontent, the Quanrong tribe seized the opportunity to launch an attack. As the enemy troops approached the mountain, King You urgently raised the beacon fires.Beacon fireHe mobilized troops, but none of the feudal lords came to his rescue. King You fled with Bao Si toMount LiHe was later killed by the Quanrong tribe, leaving behind historical anecdotes such as "a smile worth a thousand gold," "losing the kingdom for a smile," and "playing with beacon fires to deceive the feudal lords." And this beacon tower at Huaqing Palace attraction towers at an altitude of 913.6 m.Mount LiThe beacon tower at Huaqing Palace attraction on the first peak of Xixiu Ridge. Su Dongpo composing poetry at Mount Li During the Jiayou era of the Northern Song Dynasty, the Lishan hot springs, meticulously restored by Liu Ziyong and others, became breathtakingly beautiful, attracting crowds of visitors who composed poems and essays to express their nostalgia. Among the countless poetic works, the emerging literary giant Su Shi stood out with his masterpieces like "Lady of Guo's night outing" and "Lishan" during his visit to the hot springs. Xi'an incident The Xi'an incident, also known as the "double-twelfth incident". Zhang Xueliang and Yang Hucheng launched a mutiny at Huaqing Palace, detaining the then chairman of the Military Commission of the National Government. Performance items You can watch a large-scale dance drama at the attraction. ▲ The Song of Everlasting Sorrow is China's first large-scale live historical dance drama created by Shaanxi Tourism Group. Based on Bai Juyi's timeless poem of the same name, it fully utilizes the attraction's resources and employs high-tech stage lighting to combine historical storytelling with live performances, recreating the love story of Emperor Li Longji and Yang Guifei at Huaqing Palace over 1,300 years ago. ▲There is also the historical adaptation "12-12 Xi'an Incident," which vividly and authentically recreates the lesser-known details of the "Xi'an Incident."

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Mount Hua

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Mount Hua, known as the "Western Great Mountain" in ancient times, is one of China's Five Great Mountains. Located in Huayin, Shaanxi Province, it is also elegantly called "Taihua Mountain." The "Hua" in both "Zhonghua" and "Huaxia" originates from this mountain. "Steep and perilous" are the essence of Mount Hua's scenery, and the saying "there has always been only one path up Mount Hua" precisely describes its steepness—the Plank Road in the Sky, the Sparrowhawk Turn, the Thousand-Foot Precipice, the Hundred-Foot Gorge, the Laojun Plow Ditch, and other perilous sights leave every visitor awestruck. The Mount Hua attraction covers a vast area, including the main peak attraction, the Western Great Mountain Temple attraction, and the Xianyu attraction, among which the main peak attraction is the core, encompassing the five main peaks—east, south, west, north, and center—as well as the classic "Mount Hua Valley" climbing trail. The five main peaks each have their own distinctive features. The East Peak, at an elevation of approx. 2,100 m, has the open and expansive Chaoyang Terrace at its summit, making it an excellent spot for watching the sunrise, and is therefore also known as Chaoyang Peak; the natural stone patterns on the cliff face along the side of the peak resemble a giant palm print—this is the Huayue Immortal Palm, listed since ancient times as one of the Eight Views of Guanzhong. The West Peak, at an elevation of approx. 2,080 m, is named Lotus Peak because the giant rock at its summit resembles a lotus flower; the Cuiyun Palace, the Axe-Split Rock, and the Self-Sacrifice Cliff are scattered across it, and the myth of Chenxiang splitting the mountain to save his mother is said to have originated here. The South Peak, at an elevation of over 2,150 m, was called the "head of Mount Hua" by the ancients; it consists of two summits—Songgui Peak and Luoyan Peak—with a sheer cliff dropping straight down on one side. The North Peak, at an elevation of approx. 1,600 m, is also known as Yuntai Peak; it stands isolated and towering with precipitous drops on all four sides, and the story of "Taking Mount Hua by Strategy" took place here; the peak features views such as the Zhenwu Hall and the Jiaogong Stone Chamber. The Central Peak lies at the center of the East, West, and South Peaks, with serene and lush vegetation; on the peak is the Jade Maiden Shrine, said to be the place where Nongyu, daughter of Duke Mu of Qin during the Spring and Autumn period, cultivated herself, hence it is also known as Jade Maiden Peak. The Plank Road in the Sky is located on the mountainside east of the South Peak. It was built by the Yuan Dynasty Taoist He Zhizhen, who embedded stone stakes into the cliff face and laid wooden planks. At the end of the plank road, visitors can see Hezu Cave, where he cultivated himself. Visitors must press close to the cliff, hold the iron chains, and step on the wooden planks while moving sideways slowly—an extremely thrilling experience. The ridge of Canglong Ridge is as narrow as a blade, flanked by bottomless chasms, and walking on it makes one's heart race and vision blur. Golden Lock Pass is the vital gateway to the East, West, South, and Central peaks. Taoists believe that passing through this pass marks entry into a fairyland, and there is a folk saying: "Once past Golden Lock Pass, you enter another realm."

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Xi'an Museum

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Xi'an Museum is a modern comprehensive museum built upon the cultural relic protection site—the ruins of the Tang Dynasty Jianfu Temple and its iconic structure, the Small Wild Goose Pagoda. It integrates cultural relic collection and protection, academic research, exhibition and display, social education, and garden leisure. Its core area is the location of the original Tang Dynasty royal temple, Jianfu Temple, while the precious and striking historical relic existing within the temple—the Small Wild Goose Pagoda—has become the museum's unique landmark and soul. Therefore, the Jianfu Temple ruins and the Small Wild Goose Pagoda are not only the foundation and core carrier for the establishment of Xi'an Museum, but also important outdoor historical exhibition areas and focal points for visitors. The main building of the museum is located on the north side of the ancient temple ruins. The three elements (ancient temple ruins, ancient pagoda, and modern museum building) are organically integrated, jointly forming a unique cultural space that combines "museum, pagoda, temple, and garden," vividly showcasing the historical context of Xi'an from ancient times to the present. Xi'an Museum officially opened to the public on May 18, 2007. Its establishment aims to comprehensively showcase the glorious history and splendid culture of Xi'an (ancient Chang'an) as the capital of thirteen dynasties, filling the gap of a comprehensive museum of Xi'an's urban history. Collection highlights: The museum houses over 100,000 precious cultural relics from various historical periods of Xi'an. The collection spans from prehistoric times to the Ming and Qing dynasties, with particular emphasis on artifacts from the prosperous dynasties of Zhou, Qin, Han, and Tang, including bronze ware, jade articles, gold and silverware, ceramics, murals, stone steles, epitaphs, and Buddhist statues, systematically reflecting the political, economic, cultural, social life, and foreign exchanges of the ancient capital Chang'an. Main exhibition: The permanent exhibition "Ancient capital Xi'an" takes the urban development history of Xi'an as the main thread, showcasing the evolution and achievements of Xi'an as a capital (Zhou Fenghao, Qin Xianyang, Han Chang'an, Sui-Tang Chang'an) and a prefectural city (Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties) through a large number of precious cultural relics, models, charts, and multimedia means. Unique environment: The museum's greatest feature lies in its surroundings. Travelers can not only visit modern exhibition halls but also stroll through the expansive heritage park encompassing the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, the ancient architectural complex of Jianfu Temple (including structures like the Ming dynasty bell tower housing a Jin dynasty ancient bell), an ancient stone sculpture art exhibition area, and garden views—experiencing the charm of the millennia-old capital at its historical site. The view of "morning bells at the Wild Goose Pagoda" is particularly renowned. Functional positioning: The museum is not only an important center for cultural relic collection, research, and display, but also an urban cultural park where citizens can relax, entertain, and immerse themselves in history and culture, undertaking significant social education and cultural exchange functions.

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Grand Tang Mall

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The Grand Tang Mall is a large pedestrian district of Tang-style architecture built around the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an's Qujiang New District. It runs from Xuanzang Plaza at the foot of the pagoda in the north to the Tang City Wall Ruins Park in the south, with an approx. 1,500 m central landscape avenue running the full length from north to south. The avenue itself is like an open-air sculpture gallery, lined from north to south with themed sculpture groups such as Tang Buddhist culture, the Tang hall of fame, the Zhenguan era of good governance, Empress Wu's procession, and the Kaiyuan golden age: statues of eminent monks such as Xuanzang and Jianzhen come first, Tang luminaries including Li Bai, Du Fu, Wu Daozi, and Sun Simiao stand in the middle, and the ceremonial group portraits of Emperor Taizong, Empress Wu Zetian, and Emperor Xuanzong are laid out after them—walking the whole route is almost like reading a three-dimensional history of the Tang Dynasty. The district links three major themed plazas from north to south—Xuanzang Plaza, Zhenguan Plaza, and Kaiyuan Plaza—with rows of Tang-style pavilions spreading out on both sides. Four cultural venues—Xi'an Concert Hall, Shaanxi Grand Theatre, Xi'an Art Museum, and Qujiang Pacific Cineplex—are distributed among them, so catching a concert, seeing an exhibition, and strolling and taking photos can all fit into the same itinerary. By day, admire the architecture and sculptures, but nightfall is when this street truly shines — once the lanterns are lit, the Tang-style pavilions glow with dazzling color, and the whole street feels like a re-creation of the golden age of the Tang Dynasty. Immersive street performances run year-round: a "tumbler girl" in Tang attire leans out mid-spin to hold hands with visitors; in "The Tang Dynasty Mystery Box," performers dressed as famous Tang figures randomly pick visitors to come on stage and answer questions or trade witty banter, with clever answers drawing cheers from the crowd; in the float color contest, Hu-style spinning dances and Tang court music and dance compete across the square; and a performer dressed as the Poet Immortal may challenge you to a round of poetry at any moment. These performances are scattered across the plazas along the route, so you might stumble upon one as you wander, and the lineup of shows and characters is refreshed from time to time. Visitors in hanfu taking photos can be seen everywhere on the street, and the Tang-style pavilions paired with the night scenery make for easy, photogenic shots; after nightfall the crowds are dense, so if you want a front-row spot for the popular shows, arrive a little early to wait. If your itinerary is tight, it's best to come around dusk and walk south from Xuanzang Square all the way to Kaiyuan Square, taking in the sculptures, lights, and performances all at once.

Xi'an Bell Tower

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Xi'an Bell Tower is one of the larger and well-preservedBell tower, originally built in 1384, during the Hongwu reign of the Ming Dynasty,Bell towerLocated in the heart of Xi'an, it is one of the landmarks of the ancient city, radiating east, south, west, and north streets from its center, connecting to the east, south, west, and north gates of the Xi'an city wall respectively. The Xi'an Bell Tower was originally located on Guangji Street in the west. As the city center shifted eastward, it was relocated toDrum towerEast side, today's location. The Xi'an Bell Tower features a typical Ming Dynasty architectural style, with a square brick-and-stone base at the bottom and a triple-eaved pyramidal roof structure at the top, covered with dark green glazed tiles. The gilded pinnacle at the roof's apex is particularly striking under sunlight. Each side of the base has a central arched doorway approx. 6 m high, which were interconnected and once served as passageways for the intersection of four major streets—east, south, west, and north—allowing pedestrian and vehicular traffic. These doorways are now sealed, with a traffic roundabout built around them and an underground pedestrian passage. The entrance to the Xi'an Bell Tower is located within this underground passage, accessible via a spiral staircase. Inside the tower, there is a replica of the "Jingyun Bell," whose original was cast in the second year of Emperor Ruizong's Jingyun era (711 AD) during the Tang Dynasty and is now housed in the Xi'an Beilin Museum. Standing on the Xi'an Bell Tower, you can see the four main streets extending east, south, west, and north from the Xi'an Bell Tower. Around the Xi'an Bell Tower, there are bustling commercial areas and not far awayDrum towerTravelers can also enjoy wonderful historical performances when visiting the Xi'an Bell Tower.

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Museums in Xi'an

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Xi'an Museum Tour explores imperial, archaeological, and artistic key museums with immersive activities, revealing the ancient capital's history across thirteen dynasties. Imperial Mausoleum Site Museums:Unearth the secrets of the Terracotta Army. At this UNESCO-listed site, witness the “Eighth Wonder of the World”—a stunning display ideal for history enthusiasts and families to explore the legacy of the Qin Dynasty. Archaeological Science & Art Museums:Get hands-on with the science of excavation. Here, visitors engage with restored artifacts, tech-assisted archaeology, and exhibits on cultural progress—highlighting the blend of science and art behind uncovering the past. Stele Calligraphy Art Museums:Dialogue with stone-carved classics. Home to steles, epitaphs, and calligraphic masterpieces, this museum offers a journey through the evolution of script, Confucian texts, and the legacy of Central Plains civilization. Prehistoric Sites & City History Museums:Trace the roots of ancient Chang'an. The Banpo Museum showcases a 6,000-year-old matriarchal village, while Xi'an Museum combines the Xiaoyan Pagoda landscape with artifacts from Zhou to Tang dynasties, illustrating the city's birth and growth. Museum Combo Tour: A curated combination of museum visits that weaves together iconic collections to form a holistic understanding of Chang'an from multiple perspectives, offering profound insights into the cultural legacy of this ancient capital of thirteen dynasties.

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Tang Paradise, a national 5A attraction, is located in Qujiang New District in the south of Xi'an City, not far away from the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. It covers an area of 998 acres, including 300 acres of water area, 440 acres of green space, and a construction area of nearly 100,000 square meters. The overall planning and architectural design of the park's architecture is by Mr. Zhang Jinqiu, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, and the garden landscape design is by Mr. Hiroshi Akiyama, a Japanese garden master. It is a large-scale cultural theme heritage park that comprehensively displays the style of the prosperous Tang Dynasty. Since its official opening to the outside world on April 11, 2005 (the third day of the third lunar month), it has been committed to creating high-quality, high-standard brand tourist attractions. Tang Paradise aims to build "a garden of history, a garden of spirit, a garden of nature, a garden of humanity, and a garden of art". It specially invited more than ten Tang historians, Tang poems, Tang paintings, etc. from the China Tang Dynasty Literature Society. An expert group composed of Tang construction experts, doctoral supervisors, researchers and tourism experts re-excavated and sorted out the historical and cultural content of Tang Paradise, re-planned and positioned the entire garden landscape, and divided into fourteen ares including the imperial cultural area, female Cultural area, poetry culture area, imperial examination culture area, tea culture area, song and dance culture area, food culture area, folk culture area, diplomatic culture area, Buddhist culture area, Taoism culture area, children's play area, gate landscape culture area and water show performance area, fully reproduce the splendid civilization of the Tang Dynasty. There are more than 20 scenic spots such as Ziyun Tower, Ladies Pavilion, Lu Yu Tea House, Apricot Garden, Caixia Corridor, Qujiang Drinking, Beauty Walk, Tang Poetry Gorge, Dogwood Terrace, etc. It displays the Tang Dynasty's dazzling spiritual outlook and splendid and unparalleled culture and art. It is known as a tourist attraction that “shocks the Chinese people and amazes the world”. The theme performance of the attraction is the large-scale water dance light and shadow show "Chasing Dreams of the Tang Dynasty", and you can take a boat trip to the dreamy holy land; the large-scale super-dimensional situation dance drama "Dreams of the Tang Dynasty" is majestic and dreamlike; the palace Yan music of the Tang Dynasty "Drums" performs Dongcang drum music, an intangible cultural heritage of mankind, as well as high-quality cultural tourism activities such as the New Year Festival, Shangsi Festival, and Qujiang Flower Moon Banquet. Brands and projects. The multiple Complimentary attractions and exciting performances every day are a warm invitation from the Tang Dynasty royal family to tourists, allowing them to experience the sacred and grandeur of royal culture in a shocking way. As a theme heritage park with excellent quality, full of personality and rich cultural connotation, Tang Paradise is a cultural window for Xi'an to show the world the ancient historical heritage of Chang'an and the prosperous Tang Dynasty, and a cultural gateway to attract the world to understand China...

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Xi'an "Legend of the Camel Bell" show: 360° immersive experience, an audio-visual feast through the Silk Road

4.6/5

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Xi'an: Terracotta Army Guided Bus Tour (Tickets Included) by CITS x ZANBUS

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Terracotta Army · Big Wild Goose Pagoda · City wall | Xi'an Top3 landmarks Day tour & English/Japanese/Russian/Chinese Group

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Half-day tour to emperor Qinshihuang's mausoleum site museum private tour (includes: vehicle + guide + ticket)

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Half-day tour to emperor Qinshihuang's mausoleum site museum private tour (includes: vehicle + guide + ticket)

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Xi'an: Hanfu and Tang Dynasty Costume Photo Shoot

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Private tour | Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum + Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum - Lishan Garden + Qin-style palace banquet + Huaqing Palace + camel bell show 1-day tour

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[Empress Wu's grand feast] Xi'an Datang Empress Wu's grand feast [Panoramic immersive ancient palace dining show]

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Private tour | Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum + Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum - Lishan Garden + Qin-style palace banquet + Huaqing Palace + Song of Everlasting Sorrow 1-day tour

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Daming Palace Banquet: A Journey Back to the Golden Age of Tang - Immersive Tang Culture Dining Show with Optional Hanfu Costume and Makeup

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"The Tang Palace Experience: Dine with Dynasty Music & Dance"

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Xi'an Terracotta Warriors Half-Day Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup & Tickets | Limited-Time Free Dumpling Lunch

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Tang Dynasty Palace "The Empress of Tang Dynasty" Show optional dumplings/royal banquet /anniversary celebration ceremony

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Dinner and Show of Tang Dynasty Palace in Xian Since 1988

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Dinner and Show of Tang Dynasty Palace in Xian Since 1988

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Huashan One-Day Tour for Families and Parents Includes Entrance Fee, Round-Trip Transportation, Cable Car, Scenic Area Shuttle Bus, Lunch, Water, and Hiking Gloves

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Xi'an Cuihua Mountain Day Tour Departing from Xi'an City Center - Flower Viewing, Scenic Wonders, Hiking and Trekking Adventure

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Xi'an Zhongnan Mountain Nantai Scenic Area Group Day Tour: Marvel at the Five Peaks' Splendor and Savor the Millennial Buddhist Charm

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Xi'an Cuihua Mountain Hiking 1-Day Tour: Natural Geological Museum and Secluded Paradise!

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Xi'an Mount Huashan One-Day Tour | Tickets & Round-Trip Cable Car & Shuttle Bus Included | Breakfast/Coffee & Hiking Pole Provided

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Xi'an Mount Hua 1-day tour | admission ticket + round-trip cable car + shuttle bus + optional English group

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Xi'an Huashan One-Day Family Tour: Includes entrance ticket, round-trip cable car, shuttle bus, lunch, and pick-up from the station.

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Private Tours in Xi'an

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12D11N • Shanghai + Yichang + Chongqing + Xi'an + Beijing

Mandarin/EnglishGuaranteed departureMultiple car types availableOptional transferPrivate Tours

Stay in carefully selected 4-star hotels with prime downtown locations for maximum convenience and comfort. · Private charter vehicle, one group per booking. No shared rides throughout the journey, ensuring privacy and peace of mind. · No shopping, no compulsory meals, no optional paid tours. Enjoy a pure sightseeing trip!

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5D4N • Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum & Mount Hua

EnglishGuaranteed departureTour guide includedFree cancellationArr. & dep. transfers incl.Deposit acceptedExcellent accommodationMultiple car types availablePrivate Tours

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The itinerary is fully tailored to your preferences and requirements. · Enjoy a private guided tour with a dedicated driver and guide, 24/7 travel assistance, flexible itinerary changes on the go, no mandatory shopping stops, and a relaxed pace. · Stay in selected 5-diamond hotels with spacious rooms, comfortable bedding, and a wide variety of breakfast options.

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5D4N • Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum + Xi'an Museum + Grand Tang Mall

EnglishGuaranteed departureTour guide includedFree cancellationArr. & dep. transfers incl.Deposit acceptedExcellent accommodationMultiple car types availablePrivate Tours

Throughout your trip, you will have a private guide dedicated exclusively to your family, with commentary included at all scenic spots. · We will arrange for you to enjoy a spectacular performance in Xi'an, China. · We handpick highly rated hotels for you, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing stay throughout your journey.

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10D9N • Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Xi'an, Luoyang, and Beijing

Mandarin/EnglishGuaranteed departureFree cancellationArr. & dep. transfers incl.Choose your hotelMultiple car types availablePrivate Tours

Travel in the private vehicle throughout your trip, with the empty-leg fee included, and enjoy a stress-free journey with airport pickup available 24/7. · Travel by high-speed rail through six ancient capitals - Xi'an, Luoyang, Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, and Hangzhou - and explore China's rich history and culture. · Tailor your itinerary to suit your needs, with hotels and a private guide available on request, a private car included throughout, and no shopping stops.

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5D4N • Shaanxi + Henan+Terracotta Warriors+Longmen Grottoes+Shaolin Temple

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7D6N • Xi'an + Luoyang + Giant Wild Goose Pagoda + Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum + Longmen Grottoes

EnglishGuaranteed departureTour guide includedFree cancellationArr. & dep. transfers incl.Choose your hotelMultiple car types availablePrivate Tours

Enjoy exclusive private transfers, with the option to upgrade your vehicle. · Dedicated 1V1 online butler service,100% pure itinerary, no shopping arrangements · 24-hour online concierge service ensures your trip is completely hassle-free.

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2D1N • 2 Days Beijing Xian Private Tour by Bullet Trains with Hotel

6D5N • Xi'an·Terracotta Warriors + Mount Hua·Local life and ICH cultural experience·5-star brand hotel downtown·Free Terracotta DIY and hanfu makeup, top guide private narration

EnglishGuaranteed departureTour guide includedFree cancellationArr. & dep. transfers incl.Deposit acceptedExcellent accommodationMultiple car types availablePrivate Tours

We select premium 5-Diamond hotels located in the Bell Tower or Qujiang business district. · One family, one group – private tour. Fully pure itinerary with no shopping stops. Including empty run fee. · Enjoy peace of mind throughout your trip with 24-hour online customer support.

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8D7N • Xi'an – exclusive for international travelers: Terracotta Warriors, Mount Hua, Hukou Waterfall, and Ganquan Canyon

Max. 9 peopleMandarinNo mandatory shoppingTour guide includedFree cancellationArr. & dep. transfers incl.Deposit acceptedMini Group

Book early to stay ahead of the crowd and enjoy carefully selected, high-quality, top-rated hotels throughout your itinerary. · Join a premium small-group tour led by a licensed local guide. · Savor authentic Shaanxi delicacies as you explore the region's vibrant local food culture.

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5D4N • Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum + Mount Hua + Hukou Waterfall tourist area of the Yellow River + the Mausoleum of Yellow Emperor

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Max. 20 peopleMandarinGuaranteed departureNo mandatory shoppingTour guide includedFree cancellationArr. & dep. transfers incl.Deposit acceptedGroup Tours

You'll enjoy immersive cultural commentary from licensed guides. · Handpicked hotels loved by travelers for comfort and service. · Taste authentic local dishes and enjoy meals loved by locals.

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3D2N • 3-day 2-night small group tour: Xi'an Terracotta Army, either Shaanxi History Museum or Xi'an Museum, Xi'an City Wall, Grand Tang Mall, and Mount Hua

Max. 9 peopleEnglishGuaranteed departureNo mandatory shoppingTour guide includedDoor-to-door pickup includedFree cancellationExcellent accommodationMini Group

This tour includes a two-night stay at a downtown hotel with comfortable bedding and diverse breakfast options. · This tour includes main-entrance tickets for all scenic spots and an English-speaking tour guide. · This tour offers a quality-guaranteed small-group experience for up to 9 people, with no shopping stops or forced purchases.

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6D5N • Classic Cultural tour of Beijing & Xi'an: all must-see attractions covered, with premium 4-star hotel international tourist exclusive group

Max. 6 peopleEnglishGuaranteed departureNo mandatory shoppingTour guide includedFree eSIM cardArr. & dep. transfers incl.High-speed train rideMini Group

We provide attentive, personalized service throughout your journey. · Beijing & Shanghai to experience unique city charms: explore the Palace Museum, Great Wall, the Bund and water towns, enjoy local life and Peking Opera. More than sightseeing, a true taste of China. · No compulsory shopping, no hidden fees, and all tips are included.

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4D3N • Terracotta Army + Xi'an City Wall + Xi'an Muslim Quarter,discover Shadow Puppet and Marionette Performance and enjoy The Empress of Tang court dance, loved by global travelers.

Max. 9 peopleEnglishGuaranteed departureNo mandatory shoppingTour guide includedFree cancellationArr. & dep. transfers incl.Deposit acceptedMini Group

Savor authentic Shaanxi delicacies as you explore the region' s vibrant local food culture. · Premium Small Group Tour Led by a Licensed Local Guide · Featuring carefully selected, high-quality, and top-rated hotels throughout the itinerary.

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4D3N • Xi'an + Xi'an City Wall + Terracotta Army + Mount Hua + Huaqing Palace

Max. 16 peopleMandarinGuaranteed departureNo mandatory shoppingTour guide includedFree cancellationArr. & dep. transfers incl.Deposit acceptedGroup Tours

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Explore with native guides who narrate authentic local cultural stories. · Travel solo with confidence: departure is guaranteed, entry to all listed attractions is arranged in advance, and there are no hidden stops, shopping stops, onboard sales, or mandatory extras. · Wander through Yongxing Fang, uncover hidden local eateries, and savor the bold, aromatic flavors of authentic Shaanxi cuisine.

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3D2N • Most Booked: On this tour, try Hanfu styling, savor Lintong's local flavors, wander the ancient City Wall, marvel at the Terracotta Army, and delve into the grandeur of Tang Dynasty culture