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Museum of Qin Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses
The Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses are the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century.

Huaqing Spa Park
The place is famed for the romantic love story of Emperor Xuanzong and his concubine Yang Guifei in the Tang Dynasty (618-907).

Famen Temple
The temple plays a sovereign role in Chinese religion, and appeals to tourists from all over the world.

Attractions in Xi'an
Xi'an city wall is China's best preserved ancient city wall and one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world.

Xi'an, the largest city in the Shaanxi Province, is one of the ancient capital cities of China. It served twelve dynasties including Western Zhou, Qin, Western Han, Sui and Tang, stretching over 2000 years. It became the Oriental cultural center along the Silk Road. The cultural and historical significance of the area gives Xi'an the laudatory title of "natural history museum".

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Travel Tips

Xi'an is situated on the Weihe River between the Qinling mountain to the south and a loess plateau to the north.	As a prime destination connecting the east and west, Xi'an is one of the best connected cities in China.	Known as "the capital of table delicacies", Xi'an is famous for the delicious Shaanxi snack.
The climate in Xi'an is temperate, but do remember to protect yourself from the sun when coming here in Summer.	In such a historical city, hotels in Xi'an combine both the traditional and the modern features.	Xi'an is a great place to do fantastic Chinese souvenir shopping, especially for cultural items.