Where ancient glory meets living history in the cradle of Chinese civilization
Xi'an, formerly known as Chang'an, is one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China. As the eastern terminus of the Silk Road, it served as the capital for 13 dynasties over more than 3,100 years, including the powerful Qin, Han, and Tang empires.
From the world-famous Terracotta Army to the majestic Ming Dynasty City Wall, from the vibrant Muslim Quarter to the Tang Dynasty cultural shows, Xi'an offers an unparalleled journey through the depths of Chinese history and culture.
Explore Xi'an's most iconic landmarks and cultural treasures
The Eighth Wonder of the World - over 8,000 life-sized clay warriors guarding Emperor Qin Shi Huang's mausoleum for over 2,000 years.
The most complete city wall surviving in China, originally built in 1370. Rent a bike and cycle 14km around ancient Xi'an.
A iconic Tang Dynasty pagoda built in 652 to house Buddhist scriptures brought from India by the monk Xuanzang.
Discover the rich flavors of Xi'an's diverse culinary heritage
Xi'an iconic noodle dishes including biangbiang noodles, oil-splashed noodles, and Qishan saozi noodles
Famous Xi'an street snacks including roujiamo, liangpi, persimmon cakes, and glutinous rice cakes
Traditional Xi'an desserts including osmanthus cake, walnut buns, zeng gao, and egg fermented rice wine
Unique themed restaurants from Tang Dynasty court cuisine to immersive cultural dining experiences
Step into the romance of the Warring States period with a traditional Zhanguopao (战国袍) photoshoot at Xi'an's most iconic historical landmarks
Zhanguopao (战国袍) is a formal robe from China's Warring States period (475-221 BC), featuring wide sleeves, layered curved collars, and rich embroidery. In Xi'an, visitors can rent full outfits (robe, hair, makeup) for professional photo shoots at iconic Tang-era landmarks. Packages run 1-3 hours and cost ¥299-1999. Book Now →
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