Xi’an, once known as Chang’an, served as the capital for 13 Chinese dynasties over 1,100 years. It is here that the Silk Road began, the Terracotta Army stood guard for millennia, and Tang Dynasty poetry came to life. This 2-day tour takes you beyond the textbooks to touch the soul of ancient China—where every brick tells a story, and every flavor reflects a legacy.
Xi'an's Iconic Sights & Scenic Glimpses
- Terracotta Army(Photo: Life-sized clay warriors in battle formation, detailed armor and unique facial features illuminated by soft museum lights) – UNESCO World Heritage Site, Qin Shi Huang's "underground army" with 8,000+ statues
- Xi'an City Wall(Photo: Gray-brick wall stretching into the horizon, cyclists riding along the top, ancient South Gate towering below) – World's best-preserved ancient city wall (14km circumference, 12m height)
- Giant Wild Goose Pagoda(Photo: Seven-story brick pagoda silhouetted against sunset, willow trees and lotus ponds in the foreground) – Tang Dynasty Buddhist landmark built to house sacred scriptures
- Muslim Quarter(Photo: Narrow lanes strung with red lanterns, vendors grilling lamb skewers, steam rising from roujiamo stalls) – 1,300-year-old cultural hub with halal cuisine and folk crafts
- Shaanxi History Museum(Photo: Bronze ritual vessels from the Shang Dynasty, Tang Dynasty silk garments displayed in glass cases) – Home to 370,000+ artifacts spanning 5,000 years
