City: Shaanxi
Top Things to do in Shaanxi
Top Hotels in Shaanxi
- 1. The Ritz-Carlton, Xi'an
- 2. W Xi'an
- 3. InterContinental Xi’an North
- 4. The Westin Xi'an
- 5. Holiday Inn Express Xi'an North, an IHG hotel
- 6. Shangri-La Xian
- 7. Sofitel Xian on Renmin Square
- 8. HUALUXE Hotels and Resorts Xi'an Hi-tech Zone, an IHG hotel
- 9. Renaissance Xi'an Hotel
- 10. Novotel Xian SCPG
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What to do and see in Shaanxi, China: The Best Things to do
Shaanxi (Chinese: 陕西; pinyin: Shǎnxī) is a province of the People's Republic of China. Officially part of the Northwest China region, it lies in central China, bordering the provinces of Shanxi (NE, E), Henan (E), Hubei (SE), Chongqing (S), Sichuan (SW), Gansu (W), Ningxia (NW), and Inner Mongolia (N). It covers an area of over 205,000 km (79,151 sq mi) with about 37 million people. Xi'an – which includes the sites of the former Chinese capitals Fenghao and Chang'an – is the provincial capital. Xianyang, which served as the Qin dynasty capital, is located nearby. The other prefecture-level cities into which the province is divided are Ankang, Baoji, Hanzhong, Shangluo, Tongchuan, Weinan, Yan'an and Yulin.
Restaurants in Shaanxi
1. The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14,943 reviews
One of the most significant archaeological finds in the world, this 16,300-square-meter excavation reveals more than 7,000 life-size terracotta figures of warriors and horses arranged in battle formations.
Reviewed By DWoerner - Georgetown, United States
The famous Terra Cotta Warriors are a huge collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China, buried with the emperor in 210–209 BCE with the purpose of protecting the emperor in his afterlife. These were only discovered accidentally by local farmers in 1974, and the excavation and restoration is still continuing. The statues are displayed in three huge buildings, each one the size of an enclosed football stadium. The restoration work goes on in the rear of the buildings and may be observed by visitors. Incredibly, each of the thousands of statues is unique, with a body posed uniquely and with distinct facial features. Many statues are in damaged condition on being excavated and are cleaned and restored before being returned to their original place.
2. Mount Huashan
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4.5 based on 1,272 reviews
Famous for its breathtaking cliffs and 12-kilometer-long winding path to its peak, this mountain features five peaks that resemble five petals of a flower.
Reviewed By SarahK6996
Did a day trip to huashan from Xi An. We took the 810am train from xian north, then the green free shuttle bus from the train station to the mountain welcome centre where you buy cable car tickets. We bought tickets to the North Peak cable car and mandatory shuttle bus tickets to the cable car base. We reached the cable car station on top of the mountain at 1015am and started the trek! We went to all the peaks and even did the walk down to the chess pavilion (2-3h). Reached the East cable car station at 530pm, but we didn't realise the the queue was super long,and the cable car trip down takes 20 minutes! And from the East cable car station,it's another 40 minutes bus ride back to the welcome centre (reached at 745). Had to sprint to catch a cab and get to the train station as our train back to xian was 810pm. Would honestly say it is quite tiring but very doable! Lots of people of all shapes n sizes doing it too. The views are just amazing and you'll never get tired of it. There's lots of toilets on the mountain (but smelly) and also lots of food throughout although it gets pricier the higher into the mountain we go. We didn't need a jacket cos and i wore a tank top And shorts,it was a really nice n sunny day. lots of sunblocks, a cap and towel recommended!
3. Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang)
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4.5 based on 7,847 reviews
Xi'an city wall has a history of 600 years. It is the Ming dynasty city wall. The city wall was built to protect the city. It is 12-14 meters across the top, 15-18 meters thick at bottom and 13.7 kilometers in length. There is rampart every 120 meters. The ramparts are towers extending out from the main wall. There are 98 ramparts along the city wall.
Reviewed By CSItraveller - Raleigh, United States
You can walk, push-bike, or ride a golf cart along the top of the wall. It's as wide as a six lane highway between the gates, and even wider at the gates and courtyards. It's an engineering masterpiece, and has to be seen to fully appreciate ancient building skills.
4. Han Yang Ling Museum
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4.5 based on 83 reviews
The joint mausoleum of Emperor Jingdi and Empress Wang, his consort.
Reviewed By ThaiCookingRocks - Changchun, China
This is a great counter point to the Terracotta Warriors. Everything is smaller, and it in tunnels not pits. One of the great parts is that you are able to walk over some of the pit areas on glass and see the artifacts still in their tunnels. Its helps you understand how they are and how they were found. In places it was too dark honestly, and I am not sure why there is some areas that are decently lit and others that aren't so much. I used Travel China Guide for my trip and they were wonderful and Tracy a gem, and she was able to explain things that otherwise wouldn't have been known. For some they will say that tit pales in comparison but I think it was a wonderful way to compare different eras.
5. Muslim Quarter
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4.5 based on 4,119 reviews
Reviewed By 5192DS - San Francisco, United States
A night market over a long block in Muslim Quarter of Xi’an (plus side streets and narrow alleyways). Recommend start from the north end of Xihuamen Street, proceed south along Beiyuanmen Street (take offshoots east/west to explore side streets), towards Drum Tower and go east to end at plaza NW of Bell Tower. Sight: wall-to-wall people, vendors everywhere Sound: many languages heard, plus humdrum of activity, including the sound of jets (not actual jets - you must find and see what I’m referring to) Touch: did I mention all the people? Smell: grilled goodies galore Taste: delicious to exotic foods and drinks, sweet to spicy and everything in between Foodies: Grilled lamb, beef, cuttlefish skewers Muslim beef burger Steamed rice cake, black sesame candy for dessert Wash down with fresh squeezed juices (recommend sugarcane) Much much more including fresh custom fruit salad 1-2 hours walking, have dinner along the way (literally).
6. The Xiyue Temple
7. Mountain Huashan Plank Trail
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4.5 based on 119 reviews
Reviewed By T8515SUpaull
If your in the area worth a visit, very dangerous, don't unclip to pass fellow climbers as some think its funny to pretend to push you, strange sense of humour in some people. If you go late in the day try a night out on top in the rooms available, we walked up and tram back, take your own paper as you wont find any and also a peg for your nose POOOOOOOOOO Our visit was in 2017 but the calendar only go back 11 months
8. Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta)
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4.0 based on 3,437 reviews
Located on the grounds of the Jianfu Temple, this pagoda (circa 652 A.D.) is considered on of the most famous in China due to its antiquity and historical relevance in connection with Buddha.
Reviewed By Californiamama145 - Riverside, United States
Know that there is an entrance fee for the complex of buildings and then another entrance fee for the actual pagoda. You are allowed to walk up all seven stories in the pagota and there are amazing views on each floor where you can take pictures. This is an old historic building so you might have to wait if there is a crowd. The grounds have Buddhist temple and gardens. The surrounding area has lots of shops decorations a light show at night.
9. Yuquan Courtyard of Huashan
10. Qujiang Cool Cave park
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4.0 based on 10 reviews
The first theme park on wedding ceremony and marriage custom in China. Based on the love story of Wang Baochuan and Xue Pinggui, Cool Cave Site has always been a famous tour site in Xian.
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