Attractions and Sightseeings in Xian

The tourist resources of Xi'an are richly endowed by nature. The variety of cultural relics is at the second to none in the whole nation both in quantity and value. An old saying in China tells the unique position of this legendary city: "If you want to see China of 100 years ago, visit Shanghai; China of 500 years ago, Beijing; China of 2000 years ago, Xi'an". Xi'an houses 314 important historical relics, 84 of which are at the state level and provincial level. There are more than 4000 ancient sites and ancient graves. Now unearthed cultural relics are over 120 thousand pieces, many of which are rare treasures of the world. Ancient capital Xi'an has become one of world hotspot tourist cities, and is called “eastern tourist attraction".

Many of the sites to visit are outside Xi'an and the surrounding countryside offers a treasure trove of historical and religious relics. The most famous site is the Terracotta Army, built to protect the Emperor Qin Shi Huang, whose Mausoleum lies close the warriors. Both these sights are to the east of Xi'an. There are other less famous but equally fascinating places worth visiting too. 

The Famen Temple claims to house the Buddha's fingers and still draws crowds of practicing monks (and tourists) to marvel at the fingers and the Tang dynasty treasures which are kept here. The countryside around Xi'an is also attractive and there are numerous mountains, including Mount Huashan which are a great break from the city.

On top of these, the Xi'an City Defense Wall is the best kept wall in all of China's ancient cities. The Bell Tower and the Drum Tower, both typical for China's ancient cities, are also in good condition, among the bustle of central modern Xi'an.

The important places of historic interest and scenic beauty:
The ancient sage site:
Famous sites consist of Paleolithic Site of Lantian Pithecanthrope, Banpo Neolithic Site, Jiang Zhai Site and Ke-sheng-zhuang Site.

The city sites:
The famous sites include Zhou Fenggao Site, Chang'an City of Han Dynasty, Daxing City of Sui Dynasty, Chang'an City of Tang Dynasty, Xi'an City of Ming Dynasty.

Emperor mausoleums:
There are more than 70 emperor mausoleums, among which on the state's list of important historical relics are as follow: the Qin Shihuang's Mausoleum, Han Gaozu's Changlin Mausoleum, Han Wudi's Maoling Mausoleum, Han Wendi's Baling Mausoleum, Tang Taizhong's Zhaoling Mausoleum, Qianling Mausoleum (buried the remains of Tang Gaozhong Li Zhi and Wu Zhetian in one tomb) and Tomb of Huo Qubing(burried with Han Wudi ) etc.

Important historical relics of provincial level:
Zichu's Tomb, King Zhuanxiang of the Qin, Emperor Ershi (the second emperor) Hu Hai's Tomb, Dong Zhongshu's Tomb of Han Dynasty, Emperor Han Xuandi's (Liu Xun) Duling Mausoleum, Tomb of Queen dowager Bo Taihou (mother of Wen emperor of Han Dynasty), King Zhou Muwang's Mausoleum, King Zhou Jiwang's Mausoleum, Chen Ping's Tomb of Western Han Dynasty, Cai Wenji's Tomb of Han Dynasty,Tomb of Wang Jiusi(an official held astronom and calendar in Ming Dynasty), Tomb of Li Yong ( a Neo-Confucian).

Famous temples and ancient pagodas:
Xingjiao Temple, Green Dragon Temple, Da Xing-shan Temple, Ci En Temple, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Cao Tang Temple, Jian Fu Temple, Small Wild Goose Pagoda, Great Mosque, Bell Tower and Drum Tower etc.

Museums:
Museum of Qin Shihuang's Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, Banpo Museum, Xi'an Forest of Steles Museum and Shaanxi History Museum

The revolutionary memorial places:

Xi'an Incident Site, Memorial Museum of the Eighth Route Army Xi'an Office

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