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Xian
China · Shaanxi
Xi'an is the capital of Shaanxi Province in northwest China and one of the country's oldest cities, having served as the capital of several imperial dynasties. It was the eastern starting point of the Silk Road. Visitors come for the Terracotta Army near the city, the well-preserved Ming-era city walls, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the lively Muslim Quarter with its street food.
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Things to do in Xian
- Mini Group Xian Day Tour to Terracotta Army, City Wall, Pagoda and Muslim Bazaar · 10 h · from $24 · 5.0/5 (1,678 reviews)
- Terracotta Warriors 5-Hour Private Tour · 5 h · from $129 · 4.9/5 (196 reviews)
- All Inclusive Private Half-day tour to the Terracotta Warriors · 5 h · from $125 · 5.0/5 (152 reviews)
- Xi'an Tang Dynasty Show Ticket Optional Dumplings or Royal Dinner · 3 h · from $37 · 4.7/5 (90 reviews)
- Xi'an: Top 3 Highlights All Inclusive Private Day Tour · 8 h · from $168 · 5.0/5 (140 reviews)
- Xi'an Evening Food Tour by TukTuk · 4 h · from $73 · 4.9/5 (785 reviews)
Practical facts
- Local time
- UTC+8 · 14 h ahead of Costa Rica
- Region
- Shaanxi
- Main language
- Chinese
- On the map
- 34.27° N, 108.95° E
Near Xian
- Tianshui · 298 km away
- Luoyang · 323 km away
- Zhengzhou · 431 km away
- Pingyao · 436 km away
- Yichang · 454 km away
More of China
Explore China · Chongqing · Shanghai · Beijing · Guangzhou · Shenzhen
Where to stay
The Ritz-Carlton, Xi'an
10/10 · 211 reviews
Citadines Gaoxin Xi'an
10/10 · 197 reviews
Atour Hotel Xian Greater Wild Goose Pagoda
10/10 · 3 reviews
Xi'an Jasmine Boutique Inn
9.7/10 · 161 reviews
Sheraton Xi'an North City Hotel
9.6/10 · 205 reviews
Renaissance Xi'an Hotel
9.6/10 · 52 reviews
Sifang Space Hostel Xi'an
9.6/10 · 45 reviews
Shangri-La Xian
9.4/10 · 180 reviews
Grand Hyatt Xi'an
9.4/10 · 100 reviews
The Fairway Place, Xi'an - Marriott Executive Apartments
9.4/10 · 89 reviews