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
What to do and see in Shaanxi, China: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups
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. Lily's Private Tours
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5.0 based on 941 reviews
Lilysun’s private tours specialises in private, inexpensive but amazing travel experiences. With years of experience, Lilysun has crafted the best of Xi’an and China into fascinating tours that meet the tastes of her diverse and demanding customers. Lilysun strives to make every minute of your experience enjoyable and worth every penny you paid.
2. Bryanbai private tour
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5.0 based on 684 reviews
“Hello my dear guests. This is the working philosophy I believe in and work for. To be a good guide, you need to be honest, earnest, show professionalism, be willing to listen and learn continuously. You also need to have a humble and relaxed approach in relation to your knowledge and competence. I hope that my passion for my work and the sincere pleasure I experience sharing the sights I love with visitors to my city, will come through in my interactions with you and help to make your trip an unforgettable one.”
3. Wendy Wu Tours-Day Tour
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5.0 based on 1,784 reviews
Discover China's ancient capital on this comprehensive day tour. First, visit Qin Shi Huang's mysterious Terracotta Warriors. Built in 210BC, the purpose of this life-sized army was to protect the Yellow Emperor in the afterlife. Later, return to Xian's city centre and walk on the ancient city wall, the best preserved urban fortification in China. Afterwards discover the exotic Muslim Quarters where you can search for artefacts and spices.
4. Catherine Lu Tours Xi'an
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5.0 based on 261 reviews
Catherine Lu Tours Xi'an office, not only provide private non-shopping tours in Xi’an, but also custom China tour packages for worldwide travelers. With over 10 years of experience in tour operation, we have the expertise to tailor-make personalized tours with the best value for money to meet our customers' needs.
5. Travel China Guide
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5.0 based on 2,659 reviews
With over 20 years of experiences, Travel China Guide is specialized in operating China private tailor-made tours and join-in small group tours. Our 1-on-1 travel consultant will provide you with the most professional and considerate services. Our no shopping promise and easy cancellation policy will ensure you a worry-free booking. Browse our China tour reviews, the authentic opinions of those who travelled with us, which may be of great help to your China trip planning.
6. Xi'an City Wall Light Show
7. The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
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4.5 based on 14,943 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 DWoerner - Georgetown, United States
The famous Terra Cotta Warriors are a huge collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China, buried with the emperor in 210–209 BCE with the purpose of protecting the emperor in his afterlife. These were only discovered accidentally by local farmers in 1974, and the excavation and restoration is still continuing. The statues are displayed in three huge buildings, each one the size of an enclosed football stadium. The restoration work goes on in the rear of the buildings and may be observed by visitors. Incredibly, each of the thousands of statues is unique, with a body posed uniquely and with distinct facial features. Many statues are in damaged condition on being excavated and are cleaned and restored before being returned to their original place.
8. Mount Huashan
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4.5 based on 1,272 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 SarahK6996
Did a day trip to huashan from Xi An. We took the 810am train from xian north, then the green free shuttle bus from the train station to the mountain welcome centre where you buy cable car tickets. We bought tickets to the North Peak cable car and mandatory shuttle bus tickets to the cable car base. We reached the cable car station on top of the mountain at 1015am and started the trek! We went to all the peaks and even did the walk down to the chess pavilion (2-3h). Reached the East cable car station at 530pm, but we didn't realise the the queue was super long,and the cable car trip down takes 20 minutes! And from the East cable car station,it's another 40 minutes bus ride back to the welcome centre (reached at 745). Had to sprint to catch a cab and get to the train station as our train back to xian was 810pm. Would honestly say it is quite tiring but very doable! Lots of people of all shapes n sizes doing it too. The views are just amazing and you'll never get tired of it. There's lots of toilets on the mountain (but smelly) and also lots of food throughout although it gets pricier the higher into the mountain we go. We didn't need a jacket cos and i wore a tank top And shorts,it was a really nice n sunny day. lots of sunblocks, a cap and towel recommended!
9. Shaanxi History Museum
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4.5 based on 1,619 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 Synthomer - Shanghai, China
An amazing collection of artefacts and relics plus a good overview of Shaanxi's history - the cradle of Chinese history from homo erectus to the Tang dynasty, 1500 years ago. 30 mins by taxi from city centre, traffic around the museum very congested. Subway 10 mins walk away. You have to book in advance online - hotel can help you. Officious security at entrance, be patient! Best galleries are 1/2/3. Need at least 2 hours. Plenty of wording in English, so quite foreigner friendly. Passable canteen in basement and quite a few drinks vending machines. Not to be missed if you are staying in Xi'an and have some interest in Chinese history
10. Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang)
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4.5 based on 7,847 reviews
Xi'an city wall has a history of 600 years. It is the Ming dynasty city wall. The city wall was built to protect the city. It is 12-14 meters across the top, 15-18 meters thick at bottom and 13.7 kilometers in length. There is rampart every 120 meters. The ramparts are towers extending out from the main wall. There are 98 ramparts along the city wall.
Reviewed By CSItraveller - Raleigh, United States
You can walk, push-bike, or ride a golf cart along the top of the wall. It's as wide as a six lane highway between the gates, and even wider at the gates and courtyards. It's an engineering masterpiece, and has to be seen to fully appreciate ancient building skills.
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