Must-visit attractions in Xi'an

Introduction: Chang'an has been an imperial capital since ancient times. Xi'an has a history of more than 5,000 years of civilization, more than 3,100 years of city building, and more than 1,100 years of capital building. It is one of the four ancient capitals in China and one of the important birthplaces of Chinese civilization and the Chinese nation. 1. The starting point of the Silk Road. Fenghao Capital, Qin Xianyang Palace, Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Han Weiyang Palace, Changle Palace, Sui Daxing City, Tang Daming Palace, Xingqing Palace, etc. outline the "Chang'an Complex". Xi'an is the best tourist destination in China. Here we will tell you the must-visit attractions in Xi'an.

Must-visit attractions in Xi'an: Shaanxi History Museum

? Give me one day and I will give you ten thousand years? Thirteen of the most glorious Zhou, Qin, Han, and Tang Dynasties in Chinese history The dynasty once established its capital in Xi'an. Rich cultural heritage. The profound cultural accumulation has formed Shaanxi’s unique historical and cultural features. Known as the "Pearl of the Ancient Capital and the Treasure House of China", the Shaanxi History Museum condenses the essence of the Chinese nation's five thousand years of history and has a rich collection. It is an art paradise displaying ancient Chinese civilization and Shaanxi history and culture.

The Shaanxi History Museum is located at No. 91 Xiaozhai East Road, Xi'an City, on the northwest side of the intersection of Xiaozhai East Road and Cuihua Road. It covers an area of ??about 70,000 square meters and is China's first large-scale modern national museum. It is a national 4A-level museum and a national 4A tourist attraction.

Tickets: Visiting the Shaanxi Expo is free, but you have to queue up very early in the morning to get your tickets. If you don’t want to queue, you can buy a 20 yuan ticket to visit the Shaanxi Treasures Exhibition, or you can go in and visit all the free items.

Must-visit attractions in Xi'an: Xi'an Ancient City Wall

I have been to the most complete ancient city wall building in existence. It is as stable as a mountain and includes a moat, a suspension bridge, a gate tower, an arrow tower, a main tower, A series of military facilities such as turrets, watchtowers, parapets, and crenels. The complete city wall, moat and city-ring park form a major tourist attraction in Xi'an.

Tickets: 40 yuan to go up the city wall

Opening hours: 8:00-21:00 in spring and summer, 8:00-19:00 in autumn and winter

Xi'an Must-visit tourist attractions: Forest of Steles Museum

Forest of Steles is located at No. 15, Sanxue Street, Wenchangmen Nei, Xi'an. It is an art treasure house with the earliest and largest collection of ancient steles in my country. There are many famous steles and rich collections here. It is a treasure house of ancient Chinese calligraphy art. At the same time, it brings together ancient documents, classics and stone carvings, records some of the achievements of Chinese cultural development, reflects the historical facts of cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries, and is well-known at home and abroad. Tourists who love calligraphy, painting and history should not miss it.

Tickets: 45 yuan in peak season, 30 yuan in off-season

Opening hours: 8:00-18:45 in summer, ticket sales stop at 18:00; 8:00-18:00 in winter; Ticket sales stop at 17:15. The museum will be closed on New Year's Eve for internal adjustments.

A must-see tourist attraction in Xi'an: Terracotta Warriors and Horses

The Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum is located 1.5 kilometers east of Qin Shihuang's Mausoleum in Lintong District, Xi'an, and in the north of Lishan Mountain, more than 30 kilometers east of Xi'an City. The Terracotta Warriors and Horses are the burial pits of Qin Shihuang's mausoleum and are known as the "Eighth Wonder of the World". In 1987, they were included in the "World Human Cultural Heritage" directory by UNESCO and are now rated as national 5A tourist attractions.

Tickets: 110 yuan in peak season (March 1 to the end of November of the same year), 55 yuan with a student voucher; 65 yuan in the off-season (12-1 to the end of February the following year), 35 yuan with a student voucher.

Visit: Pit No. 2 is currently closed for maintenance. Visitors can visit Pit No. 1, Pit No. 3 and the bronze chariots and horses.

Must-visit attractions in Xi'an: Huaqing Pool

?The cold spring brings bathing in Huaqing Pool, and the hot spring water washes away the fat? The story of Emperor Ming of the Tang Dynasty and Concubine Yang makes Huaqing Pool more beautiful than the beautiful scenery. A lot of legends. Huaqing Pool, also known as Huaqing Palace, is located in the north of Lishan Mountain in Lintong District, east of Xi'an City. It has been a tourist bathing resort since ancient times and is one of the first batch of key scenic spots in the country. In 1997, the State Council announced the Huaqing Palace site as the fourth batch of key cultural relics protection units in the country.

Tickets: RMB 70 in peak season, RMB 40 in off-season

Opening hours: 8:00-16:00

Must-visit attractions in Xi'an: Bell Tower

The landmark located in the center of Xi'an is a well-preserved famous ancient building, gorgeous and solemn, with extraordinary temperament. There are chime performances every day in the bell tower, and the calligraphy and paintings donated by Qi Baishi on display are also quite precious.

Tickets: 27 yuan/person; combined ticket for Bell and Drum Tower: 40 yuan; ringing the bell in peak season 10 yuan/3 times

Opening hours: April 1st to October 31st 8:00-22:00; November 1st - March 31st of the following year, 8:00-17:30.

Must-visit attractions in Xi'an: Drum Tower

In Xi'an In the city, there is a sister building comparable to the Bell Tower. The two floors echo each other, so it is called "Sister Tower" and "Wenwu Tower". The poet Li Xian of the Tang Dynasty used a poem to say: "The bells in the morning and the evening drums cannot be heard, and the bright moon hangs in the clouds." Affection?.

Tickets: 27 yuan/person, combined ticket for Bell and Drum Tower: 40 yuan; additional fee for drumming is 5 yuan.

Opening hours: 8:00-22:00 from April 1st to October 31st; 8:00-17:30 from November 1st to March 31st of the following year.

Must-visit attractions in Xi'an: Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Daci'en Temple

One of the landmark buildings in Xi'an and a must-see for tourists. Daci'en Temple is the most famous and magnificent pagoda in the city of Chang'an in the Tang Dynasty. Tang Sanzang once presided over the temple affairs here. He also personally supervised the construction of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda in the temple. Climb to the top of the tower and lean on the railing to overlook the scenery of Chang'an. .

Tickets: 30 yuan to climb the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and 50 yuan to Daci'en Temple.

Opening hours: 8:00-17:00

Must-visit attractions in Xi'an: Small Wild Goose Pagoda

That is, "Jianfu Temple Pagoda", located in Xi'an In the Jianfu Temple in the south of the city, it is three kilometers away from the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Because it is lower than the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, it is called the "Small Wild Goose Pagoda".

Tickets: 50 yuan; student tickets and children's tickets are 25 yuan; including: Xi'an Museum, Small Wild Goose Pagoda attractions, and climbing the Small Wild Goose Pagoda.

Opening hours: 9:00-17:00

Must-visit attractions in Xi'an: Qinglong Temple

Qinglong Temple is located in Tielumiao Village in the southeast of Xi'an City The North Highland was founded in the second year of Kaihuang's reign in the Sui Dynasty (582 AD). It was called Inspiration Temple at that time, and was renamed Qinglong Temple in the second year of Tang Jingyun's reign (711 AD). Every spring, cherry blossoms bloom in the park, powder snow falls, and the courtyard is beautifully landscaped. It is an excellent place for outings and cherry blossom viewing.

Tickets: 10 yuan, 5 yuan for student certificates; the ticket price will increase during the Cherry Blossom Festival, usually around 14 yuan.

Opening hours: 09:00-17:00

Must-visit attractions in Xi'an: Famen Temple

Famen Temple is located 10 kilometers north of Fufeng County, Baoji City Famen Town is 120 kilometers away from Xi'an in the east and 96 kilometers away from Baoji in the west. Famen Temple is world-famous for its thousand-year-old Buddha finger relics, as well as a variety of cultural relics and treasures. It is a rare treasure house of cultural relics and is known as the "ancestral pagoda temple in Guanzhong".

Tickets: Famen Temple Scenic Area Pass 120 yuan

Opening hours: March to November 8:00-17:30; November to February 8:30-17 :00

Must-visit attractions in Xi'an: Lishan Mountain

Lishan Mountain is located in the south of Lintong County, Xi'an and is a branch of the Qinling Mountains. The highest peak, Jiulongding, is 1,301.9 meters above sea level. The pines and cypresses on the mountain are evergreen and lush. From a distance, it looks like a green Li horse, so it is named Lishan. Lishan is also known as "Xiuling" because of its green and beautiful scenery. Whenever the sun sets in the west, Lishan Mountain is reflected in the golden sunset. The scenery is particularly beautiful and has the reputation of "Lishan Mountain Sunlight".

Tickets: 45 yuan

Opening hours: 8:00-17:00

Must-visit attractions in Xi'an: Tang Dynasty Furong Garden

< p> The Tang Dynasty Furong Garden site is proposed to be the site of the Tang Dynasty Furong Garden. It is China's first large-scale royal garden-style cultural theme park that comprehensively displays the style of the prosperous Tang Dynasty. It is located at No. 99 Furong Road, Qujiang New District, south of Xi'an.

Tickets: Full price 90 yuan/person, half-price tour in off-season is 45 yuan/person.