"Fascinating Xian" Xi'an by Paul2001

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Visiting Xian was one of my high points of my journey through China. I found that because of it's historical importance, Xian had a great many attractions that were worth seeing. Of course the most important are the famed Terracotta Warriors located just east of the city, however there much more to see. Xian has one of the best museums in China, there are several great architectural monuments and the massive and well restored city walls. Unlike most Chinese cities that I visited, I found myself pressed for time here in my effort to hit all of these fine attractions. If you visit Xian give it a lot of time if you want to see all of its worthy sites.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Great Attractions, Rich History
  • Cons:Maybe too Modern at the expense of its past. Pollution.
  • In a nutshell:One of China's Greatest Cities
  • Last visit to Xi'an: Oct 2006
  • Intro Updated Jan 28, 2007
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The Terracotta Army as they were initially found. - Xi'an The Terracotta Warriors Part 2 Things to Do (8)

The Terracotta Army can now be visited in three large pavilions or vaults depending on your interpretation. I visited... more travel advice

The pagoda used for the call to prayer. - Xi'an The Great Mosque Things to Do (8)

The Great Mosque may be hard to find but it is worth seeking out which by the way is half the fun in visiting it. The... more travel advice

The Drum Tower as seen from the Bell Tower - Xi'an The Drum Tower Things to Do (8)

The Drum Tower compliements the nearby Bell Tower. Like the Bell Tower it was used to announce the time. Also like the... more travel advice

A Night at the Opera, Shanxi Style - Xi'an A Night at the Opera, Shanxi Style Nightlife (1)

While touring China a traveler should at least once make some effort to see somekind of Chinese opera. The may mean a... more travel advice

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