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City guide · Shaanxi

Xi’an

The Terracotta Army, the city wall and the Datang Everbright City — a capital of thirteen dynasties.

Why visit

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Xi’an is the capital of Shaanxi. East of the city, the Terracotta Army of the First Qin Emperor is a World Heritage site, and the centre is ringed by an intact Ming wall you can cycle all the way round.

In the evening, the Datang Everbright City and the Muslim Quarter are lively, and many visitors dress up in hanfu for photos. Xi’an is also the starting point for Yan’an and Hukou.

Tours
1
Typical length
5 days
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Shaanxi on the China map

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