City: Shaanxi
Top Things to do in Shaanxi
Top Hotels in Shaanxi
- 1. The Ritz-Carlton, Xi'an
- 2. W Xi'an
- 3. InterContinental Xi’an North
- 4. The Westin Xi'an
- 5. Holiday Inn Express Xi'an North, an IHG hotel
- 6. Shangri-La Xian
- 7. Sofitel Xian on Renmin Square
- 8. HUALUXE Hotels and Resorts Xi'an Hi-tech Zone, an IHG hotel
- 9. Renaissance Xi'an Hotel
- 10. Novotel Xian SCPG
The 10 Best Things to Do in Shaanxi, China
Shaanxi (Chinese: 陕西; pinyin: Shǎnxī) is a province of the People's Republic of China. Officially part of the Northwest China region, it lies in central China, bordering the provinces of Shanxi (NE, E), Henan (E), Hubei (SE), Chongqing (S), Sichuan (SW), Gansu (W), Ningxia (NW), and Inner Mongolia (N). It covers an area of over 205,000 km (79,151 sq mi) with about 37 million people. Xi'an – which includes the sites of the former Chinese capitals Fenghao and Chang'an – is the provincial capital. Xianyang, which served as the Qin dynasty capital, is located nearby. The other prefecture-level cities into which the province is divided are Ankang, Baoji, Hanzhong, Shangluo, Tongchuan, Weinan, Yan'an and Yulin.
Restaurants in Shaanxi
1. The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
One of the most significant archaeological finds in the world, this 16,300-square-meter excavation reveals more than 7,000 life-size terracotta figures of warriors and horses arranged in battle formations.
Reviewed By mrsflorencegoh - Singapore
The emperor had wanted to bury soldiers alive to guard him when he passed away. Some smart general advised him to bury life like terra cotta soldiers instead, and he agreed. Each terra cotta soldier has a unique look, and are 1:1 scale. It seems that concubines without children were buried alive with the emperor - no one spoke up for them.
2. Mount Huashan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Famous for its breathtaking cliffs and 12-kilometer-long winding path to its peak, this mountain features five peaks that resemble five petals of a flower.
Reviewed By Andrew H
This was the single most amazing hiking experience ever. Brutal, exhausting, exhilarating, stunning, beautiful, breathtaking, scary and totally fulfilling. 12hrs, 6am to 6pm from the Park Gate to the top & return via the West Peak cable car and bus. 5 peaks, Chess Pavilion and Plank Walk. Approx' 9000 odd steps, 1800m elevation over 12kms. Bucket list adventure. Wow...unforgettable experience..
3. Han Yang Ling Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 72 reviews
The joint mausoleum of Emperor Jingdi and Empress Wang, his consort.
Reviewed By UnderBigHill - George Town, Malaysia
Compared to the famous terracotta warriors, Han Yang Ling may not be known to the world. However, I think this museum is great and you must not miss.
There are more than 200 tombs in this area, in which a few pits were converted to museums. Before entering the museum, visitors must wear a shoe cover as visitors are to walk on the glass in the first exhibition hall. Walking on the glass covered pits, visitors can have the in-situ experience of the tomb. Due to many emperors of China have the "dead as a matter of life" funeral concept, the unearthed pottery figures include every walk of life, including prisoners.
4. Mountain Huashan Plank Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By KLFabbi - Lethbridge, Canada
It is a very busy on the plank walk but it is fun! They supply safety harnesses and the experiences is well worth the cost.
5. TangBo Art Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 276 reviews
Found in 2000,TANGBO Art Muesum possesses a collection of Shannxi folk arts and representative ancient paintings exhibited in historical sequence. They also provides following services like Chinese Calligraphy Learning , Tea Ceremony , Papercutting Learning( extra charge) , and Chinese painting Appreciation.
Reviewed By quyu402 - Xi'an, China
These students are all from New York and they have passion for Chinese culture. They loved calligraphy practice so much. They even tried the most complicated Chinese character"Biang". While we were supposed to leave, I have to ask them over 10 times to get on the bus because so many of them enjoy watching the teacher showing their Chinese names.
6. Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By bobc965 - Palatine, Illinois
part of a local tour that we took. kind of like a mini great wall. surrounds the city of Xian. Remarkably constructed covering all aspects of a potential battle. Peserved well and a good place to take a long walk. Was a nice day, so a lot of people were out enjoying the day and the fortification. Nice to visit
7. Muslim Quarter
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By bobc965 - Palatine, Illinois
Stopped by after visiting the Bell Tower. A few streets with amazing food offerings. Some new, some known and some I couldn't describe correctly. Aromas galore. Fried, BBQ, Nuts, Fruit, Ice Cream...you name it, it was probably on the street. The streets went on for at least 3/4 of a mile, ending at the Golden Goose Pagoda.
8. Shaanxi History Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
This history museum, housed in a magnificent Confucian Temple, features more than 370,000 pieces of historical relics mainly from the Zhou to the Tang periods (1100B.C. to 907 A.D.).
Reviewed By Orange3J - Singapore, Singapore
Free Entrance but you will need a ticket. Ticket queues are very very long though it moves quickly. When approaching the queue, just take the lane nearest the museum fence. Seniors can jump straight to the ticket counters without queuing. BRING PASSPORT/ID to claim your free ticket. Otherwise it is RMB30.
Perhaps because it is FOC, the museum is very very crowded. However, it does a good job at showcasing the history and culture and art of the major dynasties of Chang-An/Xian.
9. Dayan Tower Cultural and Leisure Scenic Resort
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4.5 based on 188 reviews
10. Xi'an Mosque
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Dating back to the Ming period, this mosque features inner courtyards that bear more of a resemblance to a Chinese temple.
Reviewed By elissejo - Eckman
We visited the Xi'An Mosque (and "Muslim Food Street" and Market) on our excellent tour to the Terracotta Warriors and other places with Jasmine of travelxianguide, and it was quite interesting, being totally Chinese, and constructed due to the Emperor's largesse... As Xi'An has an historic Muslim presence, this is pretty much a "must-do" if you go to Xi'An, and the "Muslim Food Street" and market is fun, too.
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