I know this! For me, who loves to travel, Xi'an is an unforgettable place. When I went there, I collected information about some must-visit attractions in Xi'an. Now I am sharing the information on the top ten must-see attractions in Xi'an with friends who need it~
1. Huaqing Palace
Introduction
Huaqing Palace has been a It is a popular bathing resort for the royal family. It is said that it was once the place where Concubine Yang Guifei bathed. According to legend, King Zhou You of the Western Zhou Dynasty once established Liguan here.
There are relatively complete cultural relics resources such as Zhou, Qin, Han, Tang, Ming and Qing dynasties, garden landscapes, ancient buildings, ancient and famous trees left here.
It is especially famous all over the world for the lingering love story between Emperor Ming of Tang Dynasty and Concubine Yang Guifei and the "Xi'an Incident" that shocked both China and foreign countries. Construction was carried out successively in the Qin, Han and Sui dynasties, and several additions were made in the Tang Dynasty.
Telephone
029-83812004;4000299989
Time reference
1-3 hours
Transportation
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Bus:
Take bus No. 307/Lintong 602/Lintong You 613 and get off at Huaqingchi Bus Station, then you can get there
Subway:
< p>Take Metro Line 9 and get off at Huaqingchi Metro Station, and you will be thereTickets
Big ticket: Adult ticket 120 RMB/Child ticket 60 RMB/Student ticket (college student ticket )60 RMB (January 1st - December 31st, Monday - Sunday)
Half ticket: height 1.2 meters (inclusive) or above or minors between 6 years old (inclusive) and 18 years old (exclusive)
Free admission: children under 1.2 meters in height; senior citizens aged 65 years or older register at the Muhua Water Clear Gate of the Huaqing Palace Scenic Area with their original ID cards; enjoy special national allowances and outstanding contributions at the provincial level or above Experts and labor models can bring their valid IDs; disabled people can register at the Muhua Shuiqing Gate of Huaqing Palace Scenic Area with their valid IDs
Opening hours
07:30-18: 00 (Monday to Sunday, January 1st - December 31st)
Attraction location
No. 38, Huaqing Road, Lintong District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province
2. Jianfu Temple Small Wild Goose Pagoda
Introduction
Also known as Jianfu Temple Pagoda, it was built in the Tang Dynasty and is now located in Xi'an Museum.
The Small Wild Goose Pagoda has a quiet environment and has withstood the test of wind and rain for more than 1,200 years and more than 70 earthquakes. It has experienced three clutches in history.
There is still a huge iron bell cast in 1192 in the tower. The bell knob is in the shape of a pair of pigeons. There are about a thousand words of inscriptions on the bell, most of which are sutras and incantations. The bell has a loud sound, and the "Wild Goose Pagoda Morning Bell" is also known as one of the eight scenic spots in Guanzhong.
Telephone
029-87568966;029-87803591
Time reference
1-3 hours
Transportation
Take bus 203/204/218/21/224/229/258 to Xiaoyan Pagoda Station, get off and walk there
Tickets
Free
tips:
Free but reservation required
Opening hours
09:00-18:00; closing time: 17:00 (Monday, March 15th - October 31st, Wednesday - Sunday) Closed to the public (March 15th - Tuesday, October 31st)
09:00-17:30; Closing time for admission: 16:30 (November 1st to Monday, March 14th of the following year, Wednesday to Sunday) Not open to the public (November 1st to Tuesday, March 14th of the following year)
tips:
The specific opening hours are subject to the scenic spot
Attraction location
No. 72, Youyi West Road, Beilin District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province
3. Tang Dynasty Furong Garden
Introduction
The largest cultural theme park in the northwest region, it has the largest collection of imitation Tang Dynasty buildings in China.
There are two "world's largest" in the park, the world's largest outdoor fragrance project and the world's largest water curtain movie show.
The night scene is dazzling in color, and the Tang Cultural Corridor, Fanglin Garden, Ziyun Tower and other places amidst the brilliant lights are dazzling everywhere.
The park includes prayers to heaven and drums, palace performances of "Jiaofang Music and Dance", "Yanying Colorful Clothes" costume performances, etc.
The large-scale dance drama "Dream Back to the Tang Dynasty" performed at Fengming Jiutian Theater is a music and dance performance that integrates the style of the prosperous Tang Dynasty, the essence of song and dance.
Telephone
029-85511888
Time reference
1-3 hours
Transportation
Bus:
Take bus No. 22/23/24/44/146/212/224/526/609 in the city and get off at the west gate of Datang Furong Garden (Yuyuanmen) bus station. It is about 580 meters away on foot;
Take bus 22/24/212/307/ in the city and get off at the South Gate Bus Station of Datang Furong Garden. It is about 430 meters away on foot.
Tickets
Big ticket: Adult ticket 120 RMB/half price ticket 60 RMB (January 1st - December 31st, Monday - Sunday)
Half price ticket :1. Minors aged 6 years (excluding 6 years old)-18 years old (including 18 years old)
2. Full-time undergraduate students or below.
Free admission: 1. Children 6 years old (inclusive) or 1.2 meters tall and below;
2. Disabled persons with valid ID;
3. Active military personnel My spouse and minor children under the age of 18 must present their marriage certificate, household register and other valid documents; 4. "Three dependents" (survivors of martyrs, survivors of soldiers who died in the line of duty, and survivors of soldiers who died of illness) Preferential treatment certificates, fire rescue personnel (including retired) must present valid certificates.
tips:
*Ticket information is for reference only, please refer to the actual disclosure of the scenic spot on the day for specific details.
Opening hours
09:00-22:00 (Monday-Sunday, January 1st - December 31st)
Attraction location
No. 99, Furong West Road, Yanta District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province
4. Da Ci'en Temple
Introduction
Da Ci'en Temple was located in Chang'an City of the Tang Dynasty The most famous and magnificent Buddhist temple was built under the imperial decree of Li and Tang Dynasties. In the 22nd year of Emperor Taizong's reign (648), Prince Li Zhi founded Ci'en Temple in memory of his mother, the eldest grandson of Queen Wende.
Xuan Zang presided over temple affairs here, took charge of the Buddhist scripture translation field, and founded the Shishi Wei Sect, one of the eight major sects of Chinese Buddhism, and became the ancestral hall of the Shishi Wei Sect.
The Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Da Ci'en Temple was originally called the pagoda in the west courtyard of Ci'en Temple (pagoda means pagoda). It was built under the supervision of Xuanzang himself, so Da Ci'en Temple has a very prominent position in the history of Chinese Buddhism. Attracted by Buddhist circles at home and abroad.
Telephone
029-89554298;029-85527958
Time reference
1-3 hours
Transportation
Bus: Take bus 22/23/24 and get off at the east exit bus stop of Yanta West Road. It is within walking distance;
Subway: Take Metro Line 3/Metro 4 Get off at Dayan Pagoda Subway Station on Line 2 and walk about 1,000 meters south to get there.
Tickets
Tickets: Adult ticket 40 RMB/student ticket 20 RMB (January 1st - December 31st, Monday - Sunday)
tips:
*The above information is for reference only, please refer to the actual disclosure of the scenic spot on that day.
Opening hours
08:30-18:00 (Monday-Sunday, March 1st - October 14th)
09:00-17 :30 (October 15th - Monday - Sunday, February 28th of the following year)
tips:
*The opening hours are for reference only. For details, please refer to the actual disclosure of the scenic spot on that day. allow.
Attraction location
No. 1 Ci'en Road, Yanta District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province
5. Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor
Introduction
It is the first emperor's cemetery in Chinese history. Its huge scale and rich burial objects rank first among the emperors' tombs in the past dynasties.
In accordance with the principle that Qin Shihuang would continue to enjoy glory and wealth after his death, the cemetery was built after the layout of Xianyang, the capital of Qin State, and is generally in the shape of a return.
The large-scale above-ground buildings that have been discovered in the mausoleum area are the ruins of sleeping halls, banquet halls, and Yuansi officials' residences.
Due to limited archaeological technology, the tomb of Qin Shihuang has not yet been excavated. Visitors can only see a tall tomb surrounded by mountains.
Telephone
029-81399127
Time reference
1-3 hours
Transportation
Take Lintong bus No. 602 and get off at Biaosuo Group (bus station), which is within walking distance.
Tickets
Tickets (Mausoleum of Qin Shihuang + Terracotta Warriors and Horses): 120 RMB (December 1st - Monday - Sunday, February 28th of the following year)
Half ticket : Full-time undergraduate students and below with valid ID;
Free admission: 1. Seniors aged 65 and above with valid ID;
3. Active military personnel, disabled persons Personnel and tour guides must present valid certificates;
Ticket (Qin Shihuang Mausoleum + Terracotta Warriors and Horses): 150 RMB (Monday to Sunday, March 1st - November 30th)
Half-ticket: full-time Students with a bachelor's degree or below present their valid ID;
Free admission: 1. Seniors aged 65 and above present their valid ID;
3. Active military personnel, persons with disabilities, and tour guides With valid ID;
tips:
One pass is required for the Mausoleum of Qin Shihuang and the Terracotta Warriors and Horses***, and you cannot buy tickets for any one attraction separately.
*The above information is for reference only, please refer to the actual disclosure of the scenic spot on that day.
Opening hours
08:30-16:30 (January 1st - December 31st, Monday - Sunday)
tips:
*The above information is for reference only, please refer to the actual disclosure of the scenic spot on that day.
Attraction location
Qinling North Road, Lintong District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province
6. Xi'an Bell Tower
Introduction
The largest and best-preserved bell tower left over from ancient China, there are 6 chime performances every day.
The eaves are covered with dark green glazed tiles, the interior of the building is decorated with gold paintings, painted pillars and carved beams, and there is a gilded crown on top, which is magnificent.
Standing on the Bell Tower, you can see the four east, south, west and north streets extending from the Bell Tower, the most prosperous business district in Xi'an around the Bell Tower, and the Drum Tower not far away.
While visiting the Bell Tower, you can also enjoy wonderful ancient performances, with 6 performances every day. Between the Bell Tower and the Drum Tower is the Bell and Drum Tower Square with a musical fountain.
Telephone
029-87276420;029-87214665
Time reference
Less than 1 hour
Transportation< /p>
Bus: Take bus No. 4, 12, 235, 600 and other buses in the city to Bell Tower North (bus station), and walk about 210 meters to get there.
Subway: Take Metro Line 2 and get off at Bell Tower (subway station), and walk about 220 meters to get there.
Tickets
Block Tower tickets: Adult ticket 30 RMB/discount ticket 15 RMB (January 1st - December 31st, Monday - Sunday)
Half ticket :1. Full-time undergraduate students or below must present their valid ID;
2. Minors aged 6 years and above (exclusive) to 18 years old (inclusive).
Free admission: 1. Children 1.2 meters tall and below or 6 years old and below;
2. Seniors 65 and above with valid ID;
3 , active military personnel, disabled people, and national academicians with valid certificates.
tips:
*The above information is for reference only, please refer to the actual disclosure of the scenic spot on that day.
Opening hours
08:30-18:00; stop ticket sales: 17:30; stop admission: 17:30 (October 11-December 31 Monday-Sunday)
Attraction location
Intersection of four east, west, south, and north streets in Beilin District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province
7. Xi'an Museum
Introduction
It is a comprehensive exhibition area integrating museums, historical sites and urban gardens. The Small Wild Goose Pagoda is here.
It has collected nearly 130,000 historical cultural relics and has more than 14,400 national precious cultural relics of grade three or above. Most of the cultural relics were unearthed from the Zhou, Qin, Han, Tang and other dynasties.
Through the theme display "Ancient Capital Xi'an", you can feel the changes in history from the evolution of history and the changes in ancient cultural relics.
There is also a "city model" of Xi'an City from the Zhou Dynasty to the Ming and Qing Dynasties in the courtyard, which can show the scale, layout and living conditions of the capitals of the past dynasties.
Telephone
029-87803591
Time reference
1-3 hours
Transportation
1. Bus: Take No. 29, No. 18, or No. 32 and get off at Xiaoyan Pagoda Station. It is within walking distance.
2. Subway: Take Metro Line 2 or Metro Line 5 and get off at Nanshaomen Station, which is within walking distance.
Tickets
Free
tips:
*You need to make an appointment in advance to visit, please consult the scenic spot for details
Opening hours
09:00-18:00 (Monday, Wednesday-Sunday, March 15th-October 31st) Not open to the public (Tuesday, March 15th-October 31st)
p>09:00-17:30 (November 1st to Monday, March 14th of the following year, Wednesday to Sunday) Not open to the public (November 1st to Tuesday, March 14th of the following year)
Attraction location
No. 72, Youyi West Road, Beilin District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province
8. Big Wild Goose Pagoda North Square
Introduction
The most famous square in the city hosts the largest performance in Asia every night
It is a good place for tourists and citizens to take a leisurely walk.
The entire square takes the Big Wild Goose Pagoda as the central axis, with the main scenic waterway in the center, and multiple landscapes on the left and right sides and at the southern end of the square.
On the east side is the Opera Grand View Garden with local characteristics of Shaanxi. There are sculpture groups such as painted opera sculptures and local opera cast bronze reliefs in the garden.
On the west side is the Folk Culture Grand View Garden with the theme of folk culture. The vivid sculptures such as: Shadow Puppetry, Eight Monsters of Shaanxi, Walking on Stilts, Rural Marriage and Bailuyuan Series, etc., display the folk customs of various parts of Shaanxi.
Telephone
029-85527958
Time reference
1-3 hours
Transportation
Take bus No. 189, No. 224, No. 271 and get off at Big Wild Goose Pagoda North Square Station (bus station). It is within walking distance.
Take Metro Line 3/4 and get off at Big Wild Goose Pagoda (subway station). It is within walking distance from Exit B/C.
Tickets
Free
Opening hours
All day (January 1st - December 31st, Monday - Sunday)< /p>
Attraction location
No. 3 Furong East Road, Yanta District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province
9. Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum Museum
Introduction
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It is a large burial pit in the Mausoleum of the First Emperor of Qin. It is the largest ancient military museum in China built on the original site based on the Terracotta Warriors and Horses.
***There are three terracotta warriors and horses pits. Pit No. 1 is the main military formation alternating with chariots and infantry, with about 6,000 life-size pottery figurines. Pit No. 2 is a mixed formation of chariots, cavalry, and crossbowmen. Pit No. 3 is the command system of the military formation.
The unearthed terracotta warriors and horses are divided into general warriors, warriors, chariot warriors, etc. Each pottery figurine has different facial features and expressions. They were originally painted, but most of them have faded due to fire and soaking.
The bronze chariots and horses displayed in the Bronze Chariots and Horses Exhibition Hall use a large amount of gold and silver and are exquisitely crafted. They are known as the "Crown of Bronze" and are of great value to the academic research of the Qin Dynasty.
Telephone
029-81399174
Time reference
1-3 hours
Transportation
Bus: Take Lintong 602 Road/Lintong 826 Road/Lintong You 613 Road/You 5 (306) Road/Lintong 617 Road/307 Road/914 Road, get off at the Terracotta Warriors bus, and walk about 530 meters to get there.
There is a direct train to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses from Xi'an Bus Station, and there are tour guides on the way.
Tickets
General tickets: full price ticket 120 RMB/student ticket 60 RMB (January 1st - December 31st, Monday - Sunday)
Half-ticket: Full-time undergraduate students or below with valid student ID.
Free admission: 1. Seniors aged 65 and above;
2. Minors aged 16 and under accompanied by their parents;
3. Active military personnel, Firefighters and disabled persons must present valid certificates.
tips:
Tickets adopt a real-name system for one ticket and one person, so it is recommended to make an appointment to purchase tickets and carry your ID with you for ticket check-in
Adult College , in-service education, online education, etc. do not enjoy discounts
Opening hours
08:30-18:30; closing time: 17:00 (March 16-11 Monday - Sunday, November 15th)
08:30-18:00; last admission time: 16:30 (November 16th - Monday - Sunday, March 15th of the following year)
p>Attraction location
Qinling North Road, Lintong District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province
10. Xi'an City Wall
Introduction
Also Known as the Xi'an Ming City Wall, it is the most complete ancient city wall in China and the second longest in the country.
Together with Pingyao City Wall, Jingzhou City Wall and Xingcheng City Wall, it is ranked as the four most complete ancient city walls in China.
The city wall is surrounded by a moat, and the famous Xi'an Bell and Drum Tower is located in the center of the city wall.
Visitors can choose to take a leisurely stroll or ride a bicycle around the city gate. The road on the city gate is not smooth, so please pay attention to safety when riding.
Telephone
029-87272792
Time reference
1-3 hours
Transportation
Bus: Take 9/26/28/33/37/182/208/236 and get off at Beimenli Station, then walk about 100 meters.
Tickets
City Wall Tickets: Adult ticket 54 RMB/half price ticket 27 RMB (January 1st - December 31st, Monday - Sunday)
Half price ticket :1. Minors aged 6 years old (exclusive) to 18 years old (inclusive) shall present valid certificates;
2. Full-time undergraduate students and below shall present valid certificates;
3. Retired military personnel must hold their own preferential treatment certificate.
Free admission: 1. Children aged 6 years and below or 1.2 meters and below in height;
2. Active-duty soldiers, students of military academies, armed police, retired officers and disabled persons, Family members of active military personnel and special personnel of the third category must hold valid certificates;
3. Seniors aged 65 and above must hold valid certificates.
Tips:
Reserve at least before 15:00 on the day of travel. (Referring to the latest time that online guests can book) Online ticket redemption locations are limited to the south and north entrance ticket offices of Yongning Gate (South Gate) of Xi'an City Wall.
Opening hours
08:00-22:00 (January 1st - December 31st, Monday - Sunday)
tips:
Additional instructions: Local citizens can receive free tickets with their ID cards (issued on the 8th to 10th of each month). Tickets can be collected at the West Gate, North Gate or through the designated public account "Meet the City Wall Treasure Box". Only Only available for use on the 15th of the month (cannot be collected on behalf of others), 5,000 free tickets, while supplies last
Attraction location
No. 2 South Street, Beilin District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province