Xian Shi Trip Overview
See a different Xi’an in its twilight and try some most popular local snacks in the real venues of the city. Visit some places with historic interests when they are lit up with light. Hop on public transportation to feel the pulse of this ancient city without missing any spectacular sights. Taste local snacks and sip some local drinks and at the same time to get some insight of the city and its people.
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Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Starts: Xian Shi, China
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Xian Shi, Shaanxi Sheng, China
See a different Xi’an in its twilight and try some most popular local snacks in the real venues of the city. Visit some places with historic interests when they are lit up with light. Hop on public transportation to feel the pulse of this ancient city without missing any spectacular sights. Taste local snacks and sip some local drinks and at the same time to get some insight of the city and its people.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Xi’an Bell Tower, Lianhu District Junction of East main street, west main street, south main street and north main street,, Xi’an 710000 China
As landmarks of Xi’an, Bell Tower and Drum Tower have been standing in the center of the city for over 600 years. They were used for telling time in the past and now they are spectacular skyline decorating the city in its center. With painted beams and delicate wooden structure, they are the biggest Bell and Drum Towers in its kind in China. The twin towers have witnessed the high and low of the city and the huge changes happened in last 30 years. Both towers will be highlighted by light at night and will give a special aroma, taking people back to remote and splendid Xi’an of antiquity.
Pass By: Xi’an City Wall (Chengqiang), Zhongxin District, Xi’an 710001 China
As the best preserved and biggest city wall in China today, this 8.5 miles (14 kilometers) wall has been standing there for over 640 years. It’s the best place for people to see the historical Xi’an and to understand the wisdom of working people in ancient China.
Biking on the top of this complete wall is the real highlight for most of visitors. It will show you a broad vista of the past and present Xi’an City.
Pass By: Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta), Enci Temple The southern part of Yata Road, Yanta District, Xi’an 710061 China
The Pagoda was fist built for housing Buddhist scriptures brought back to China from India by Master Xuanzang. He was the ultimate pilgrim who traveled altogether 17 years from 629 AD to 645 AD for searching original Buddha’s teaching. He was a great traveller and translator who contributed a lot for the culture exchanges between China and India in ancient time.
The surrounding area of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda is also the most beautiful part of the city with lots of buildings built in ancient style. A visit of his place and a stroll in the area will immerse you with Buddhist culture and to see the combination of antiquity and modernity of the city.
