What are the attractions in An Ancient City of Xi'an?

Today, Xi'an has become a popular city that many people choose to travel to. It has the oldest cultural heritage in China. It was once the ancient capital of thirteen dynasties, but it carries a profound and long history. So what are the places worth visiting in the ancient city of Xi'an?

Xi'an Ancient City

Xi'an is one of the first batch of national historical and cultural cities announced by the State Council. Thirteen dynasties including Zhou, Qin, Han, Sui and Tang all established their capitals here. It is one of the four ancient capitals in the world and has been the capital and political, economic and cultural center of China for more than 1,100 years. To understand the history of Xi'an, you must first enter the Shaanxi History Museum. From the unearthed historical relics, we can roughly interpret the historical changes of Xi'an.

In 1046 BC, the Zhou people, a clan tribe that emerged in the northwest, defeated the Shang Dynasty under the leadership of King Wu of Zhou and established the Zhou Dynasty in Haojiang (today's Xi'an). The bronze art achievements of the late Shang Dynasty were inherited by the Western Zhou Dynasty. Bronze ware was regarded as a symbol of political power and divine power during the Shang Dynasty and Western Zhou Dynasty.

Shaanxi History Museum

The Shaanxi History Museum is located in Yanta District. There is Metro Line 2 to the ancient city Yongning Gate. In order to protect the ancient city gate and facilitate tourists' sightseeing, two other gates were opened on both sides of the ancient gate. After passing through the underground passage, they can reach the city gate directly. Yongning Gate is the south gate of the ancient city. It was built on the basis of the Tang City Wall in the Ming Dynasty and is also known as the Xi'an Anming City Wall. It is the largest and most complete ancient city wall in China.

It is said that Chang'an in the Sui and Tang Dynasties was the only international metropolis with a population of more than one million at that time. The capital enclosed by the city wall was seven times larger than Rome at that time. There is an urn outside the city gate, which is obviously for military use.

Bell Tower

There are still many ancient buildings in the ancient city that are well preserved. Part of it is used as a restaurant and part of it is converted into an inn. Cities, like people, must have their own distinctive personality, which is reflected to a large extent through urban architecture. The complete Xi'an Ming City Wall is a symbol of the city's personality.

The landmark in the center of the ancient city is the Bell Tower, which was built in the 17th year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty. Now serving as a large roundabout at the crossroads, visitors can access the bell tower from four directions through tunnel entrances. The bell tower is a loft-style building with double eaves and three water drops, and a pyramid-shaped roof with four corners, echoing the east-west, north-south central axis. In the past, there was a big clock hanging upstairs for alarm and telling time.

Muslim Street

Behind the Drum Tower is Muslim Street, where tourists like to join in the fun. It was an official district during the Qing Dynasty. In the late 1990s, some Muslims rented houses on this street for catering, and the Muslim Street was gradually formed. The most lively thing is that at night, the whole street is enveloped in a strong market atmosphere. On both sides of the road are various shops with steam lamps and signboards, pastries, dried fruits, preserves, and snacks. When there are many people, there will even be tables and chairs in front of the store. Fireworks of grilled skewers and shabu-shabu filled the entire street under the dim lights, and bustling people were strolling and eating, continuing the infinite vitality of the ancient city.