The Grand Tang Dynasty · Ancient Capital Xi'an | Three Days and Two Nights Special Forces Travel
Recommended 9⃣ favorite cities | Xi'an
Travel Date: May 2021.
Xi'an, formerly known as Chang'an, was the capital of thirteen dynasties, hence it has the deepest cultural heritage and history. I have been to Xi'an several times back and forth. Here, you can encounter history, culture, cuisine, architecture...
📸 Itinerary
DAY01: Shaanxi History Museum - Da Ci'en Temple/Grand Tang Mall
DAY02: Terracotta Army of Emperor Qin Shi Huang - Huaqing Pool Performance
DAY03: Famen Temple - Ancient City Wall - Muslim Street/Spray Gold Bridge
🔥 Key points here / Pitfall Guide
📍 Shaanxi History Museum
China's first large-scale modern national museum, with a collection of over 370,000 items, ranging from Shang and Zhou bronzes, terracotta figures from various dynasties, Han and Tang gold and silverware to Tang tomb murals, known as the treasure house of Chinese civilization.
▪️ Book in advance, Tang Dynasty Mural Exhibition 300 yuan / Tang Dynasty Treasures 30 yuan
▪️ Human guide basic hall 100, treasure hall 50 yuan
▪️ Audio guide rental 30, deposit 100
📍 Da Ci'en Temple/Grand Tang Paradise/Grand Tang Mall
Da Ci'en Temple is most famous for the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, which was built under the supervision of Xuanzang to preserve the scriptures and Buddha statues he brought back. Grand Tang Paradise is mainly a large-scale royal theme park showcasing the culture of the prosperous Tang Dynasty. There are also many performances in the park at different times.
🌈 If time is short, it is recommended to go directly to the Grand Tang Mall to experience the bustling Tang Dynasty night market! After all, the night view here is exciting!
📍 Muslim Street/Spray Gold Bridge
Muslim Street is basically one of the most concentrated tourist food spots, very crowded, and the dining prices on Muslim Street are not cheap, it can be treated as a sight to stroll through.
➡️ As for Spray Gold Bridge, there are fewer people compared to Muslim Street, but it's not exactly off the beaten path anymore. I personally recommend the old alleys next to Spray Gold Bridge, which are very nice to walk through and have an authentic local atmosphere.
📍 Terracotta Army of Emperor Qin Shi Huang
Approved by the United Nations in 1987 to be listed in the 'World Heritage List', it is known as the eighth wonder of the world. This attraction needs no introduction, a pride of the Chinese people. It's very crowded, be careful not to get pushed over.
📍 Huaqing Pool
Huaqing Pool, also known as Li Palace, where Yang Guifei bathed, is a very small pool. 🌈 The evening performance of 'The Song of Everlasting Sorrow' is recommended, with a total of ten acts, lasting 70 minutes. The performance is beautiful, and the prosperity of the Grand Tang Dynasty is worth seeing.
📍 Famen Temple
Founded during the Eastern Han Dynasty, it has a history of over 1900 years. Located in Baoji City, also known as the True Body Pagoda, it became a holy place for Buddhism because it houses the finger bone relics of Sakyamuni Buddha.
Famen Temple visit order: Old Temple > Museum > New Temple
➡️ Inside the Ten-Combined Relic Pagoda, which has an investment of over 5 billion, there is a performance about the past of Famen, which is quite beautiful. Friends who have the money and leisure can go and see it.
📍 Ancient City Wall
On the last day, you can climb the Ming Dynasty Ancient City Wall, which is the largest and most intact ancient city wall existing in China. There are four city gates in total, and the wall is especially magnificent at sunset. Highly recommended!
Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum Site Museum, home to the Terracotta Army, is a breathtaking archaeological marvel in Xi'an. The life-sized terracotta soldiers, horses, and chariots, meticulously crafted and preserved, offer a fascinating glimpse into ancient China's history, artistry, and the first emperor's grand legacy.
Today is a day trip on the East Line of Xi'an. I came to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, Qinling Mausoleum, and Huaqing Palace before the peak tourist season. I didn’t have much confidence in the tour group that I accidentally turned over on Trip.com. I finally found that it was worth the money, because the clock tower used to last for a long time. Did not eat breakfast, Hu Yubo tour guide intimately recommended affordable breakfast, good quality and cheap, praise. The whole tour process, with Hu tour guide's explanation, is apt and vivid, from beginning to end immersed in it. From the explanation of Hu tour guide, it can be seen that the professional ability is strong, the empathy is good, the truth is truth, the full day, thank you for meeting.
Haohao tour guide is warm and professional, Huaqing Palace has a deep history, and the terracotta warriors and horses shocked the soul. The itinerary is reasonable and the explanation is vivid and interesting. He is not only warm and thoughtful, but also very professional. He knows the historical and cultural background of Huaqing Palace and Terracotta Warriors and Horses. The explanation is vivid and interesting, which makes me have a deeper understanding of these historical relics. Thank you for your due diligence. Considerate. The weather is very powerful, the food is very good, the itinerary is also very reasonable, we visited the two famous attractions of Huaqing Palace and Terracotta Warriors and Horses, each attraction is just right, neither too rushed, nor bored, let us better experience the local culture and life. Overall, the trip was very enjoyable and rewarding. Thanks to the wonderful service of the tour guide, it gave me a deeper understanding of Xi'an's history and culture, and it also made me love the land more.
A historical cultural site. Still in the process of being excavated, the Terracotta Warriors are a sightseeing marvel. Created to accompany the first emperor of China into the afterlife, it is amazing to see how these warriors have stood against the test of time. I definitely recommend reading up on the history before you go to visit in order to fully appreciate what you’re seeing.
is a place in the world which everyone should see. It's fun and beautiful. I had the best time of my life being there. Pictures won't ever describe how cool this place is.
One day in advance, the tour guide will notify the collection time by text message. The explanation is very professional and very satisfied. There are not many people. You can watch the cultural relics up close. The overall browsing is almost two hours. The experience is very good.
The warrior statues were one of the most important things for my fiancé and I to visit before leaving China. We were not disappointed. They are awe-inspiring. The story behind them is fascinating and the statues themselves are so interesting and intricate. However, being a foreigner made it difficult to understand so if you want to know all the details, hire an English speaking guide. It was also extremely busy so avoid peak holidays to avoid being crushed in the main hall.
it's unique, such a strong belief to have built that, spending (or wasting) so many resources. The site was buried and in the 70s was discovered. Expect heavy amounts of Chinese tourists, so definitely overcrowded. but it's what it takes. The entrance fee it's like 18 usd, a bit too much...the story itself is more impressive than the site. Not sure about recommending it, I think it's overpriced for what you get. I don't regret to have been but I wouldn't go again for sure.