4 Star Places To Visit in Shaanxi, China (50)

1. 4.5 The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses (15.0k reviews)
   - Must see
   Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours History Museums
   
   
   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. See more..
   
2. 4.5 Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang) (7.850 reviews) from $53.85
   - Exciting experience
   Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Ancient Ruins
   
   
   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. See more..
   
3. 4.5 Muslim Quarter (4.125 reviews)
   - Interesting and cultural place. Worth to visit
   Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
   I would say this place is mostly for business for the local Muslim community. It is really nice to visit it though, especially in the evening. What I would recommend is to skip dinner and go there in the evening and try various kinds of foods. You will be surprised and I think most of the people would enjoy the food. You must try the local specialty, the grilled squid. Many places have it. It is really nice. You can also buy there many souvenirs. Probably no performances, as I did not experience any but loads of food and souvenirs and other things to buy. Surely worth to go! See more..
   
4. 4.0 Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta) (3.440 reviews)
   - Pagoda Nice and Worth Visiting Area
   Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites
   
   
   Located on the grounds of the Jianfu Temple, this pagoda (circa 652 A.D.) is considered on of the most famous in China due to its antiquity and historical relevance in connection with Buddha. See more..
   
5. 4.0 Xi'an Bell Tower (2.325 reviews)
   - Easy site to visit.
   Spent 1-2 hours Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Observation Decks & Towers • Religious Sites
   
   
   The Bell Tower Square marks the geographical center of the ancient capital. From this important landmark extend East, South, West and North Streets, connecting the Tower to the East, South, West and North Gates of the City Wall of the Ming Dynasty. See more..
   
6. 4.5 Shaanxi History Museum (1.623 reviews) from $300.00
   - Fascinating Museum
   History Museums
   
   
   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.). See more..
   
7. 4.0 Xi'an Mosque (1.554 reviews)
   - Quiet and Peaceful, Beautifully Landscaped Mosque
   Religious Sites
   
   
   Dating back to the Ming period, this mosque features inner courtyards that bear more of a resemblance to a Chinese temple. See more..
   
8. 4.5 Mount Huashan (1.274 reviews)
   - I want to go back!
   Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Mountains
   
   
   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. See more..
   
9. 4.0 Drum Tower (Gulou) (1.035 reviews)
   - A must see tower with a performance
   Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Historic Sites • Observation Decks & Towers
   
   
   Built in 1384, this imposing tower was rebuilt after the 1949 Communist revolution. See more..
   
10. 4.5 Dayan Pagoda Northern Square (981 reviews)
    - Best to visit in the evening
    Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks • Fountains
    
    
    This is a large area located right next to the wild goose pagoda. the key highlight here is the light and water fountain show. While the show is available on the hour from day to night it is best to catch it in the evening. Set against the backdrop of the wild goose pagoda, the show is pretty spectacular. The water fountains are spread across an area about 600 meters long and 50 meters wide. The fountains literally dance to the music, and the accompanying lights are a sight to watch. The show last for about 15 minutes. Other than The light show the courtyard is also an area where older folks gather to dance and exercise. There are also bronze sculptures portraying life back then spread across the courtyard. See more..
    
11. 4.0 Huaqing Palace (720 reviews) from $35.90
    - Beautiful views
    Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Hot Springs & Geysers
    
    
    Huaqing Palace, also known as the Huaqing Hot spring or Huaqing Pool, is located in Lintong District, Xi'an city. It takes only 10 minutes from terra cotta warriors to Huaqing Palace by tourist bus 306. The mystery and scarce hot spring, which can cure diseases, attracted many emperors to build palaces here, Huaqing Palace is one the greatest among them. The design of kinds of hot spring pools represented the simple and original world view of ancient people. Now travelers can not only visit the museum of imperial hot spring pool, the historical site of Xi'an Incident but also can climb Moutain Li and furthermore explore the Chinese earliest military observation tower. Suggestion: Before visiting Huaqing Palace, please email to [email protected], we will send the tour package, which includes: the map, recommended routes and the book about the social organism. Access our official website and homepage on Facebook, you can find more information. See more..
    
12. 4.5 Tomb of Emperor Jingdi (Hanyangling) (703 reviews)
    - Amazing display.
    Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Cemeteries
    
    
    The joint mausoleum of Emperor Jingdi and Empress Wang, his consort. See more..
    
13. 4.5 Xi'an Museum (591 reviews)
    - Amazing Jade and Buddha Sculpture Collection
    Speciality Museums
    
    
    We visited this small amazing museum without any expectation because it is located next to small pagoda and it is free. What we found out was the amazing world class Jade collection and Buddha sculpture probably the best in China. It has a complete Buddha sculpture from different dynasties in China. Very impressive. A must visit when you are in Xian. See more..
    
14. 4.0 Tang Paradise (486 reviews)
    - Great for a night time visit.
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Historic Sites • Amusement & Theme Parks
    
    
    For the fans of the Miyazaki Hayao's Spirited Away, the Ziyun Building definitely reminded me of the Yubaba's Palace. The pond, the buildings around it - all makes you feel like being in the movie. The distant lights of the Tang Pedestrian Mall are like the market where Chihiro's parents got turned into pigs. Entrance was from the West Gate. For foreigners without Chinese IDs had to show passports at the visitor's centre and the enter through a passage for disabled - kudos to the place for having such. At 17:30 there was a fountain and light show in front of the Ziyun building in the pond. Without stopping for landmarks, the park can be walked around in under two hours. On the east and north sides, each lantern along the walkway represents a sad love story from the Tang Dynasty period. There is a theater on site for which shows there are separate tickets sold. The entrance to the park itself is free. See more..
    
15. 4.0 Forest of Stone Steles Museum (423 reviews)
    - Museum of stone carvings
    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:45 PM Speciality Museums • History Museums
    
    
    This museum boasts the largest collection of steles cut in 837 A.D., the oldest existing texts of the Confucian classics, and more than 2,000 engraved stone tablets from the Han dynasty. See more..
    
16. 4.0 Small Goose Pagoda (420 reviews)
    - Suprisingly well worth a visit
    Spent 2-3 hours Ancient Ruins • Observation Decks & Towers
    
    
    The small goose pagoda is located within the city and it takes a bit to find it. It is well preserved and hidden in a park. The pagoda was built in 684 in honor of the Tang dynasty Emporer. See more..
    
17. 4.0 Xi'an Banpo Museum (376 reviews)
    - Worth a visit
    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM History Museums
    
    
    WE found the display very interesting. Don't be put off by negative reviews. The display here is just as worthwhile as the Terracotta Warriors. The fact is you will find remarkable the technological achievements of the human race from 5000 years ago. If you don't like history then perhaps stay away. See more..
    
18. 4.5 Tang Bo Art Museum (351 reviews)
    - Tangbo Art Museum - highlight of Xian
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums
    
    
    Tangbo Art Muesum possesses a collection of Shannxi folk arts, ancient paintings exhibited in historical sequence, and local contemporary artists’ artworks. Whatever your age and talents, after enjoying the perfect introduction to Chinese art with a guided tour in English or Chinese, you get hands-on with brush and ink to create your own calligraphy masterpieces on rice paper. If this is not for you, feel free to join other cultural experiences such as paper-cutting learning, shadow puppets making, rubbings making, and traditional Chinese painting learning. See more..
    
19. 4.0 Drum Tower Square (343 reviews)
    - Been here-it’s huge!
    Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
    
    
    Watch for pickpockets and also hawkers trying to sell cheap terra-cotta ripoffs. Then again, watch the sellers selling the more expensive version saying that only there’s won’t fall apart and is better quality. Every man for himself here!. See more..
    
20. 4.0 Shaanxi Grand Opera House Xi'an (178 reviews) from $38.98
    - Another show you shouldn't miss.
    Theaters
    
    
    While in Xi'an, you just have to see the beautiful performance at the Opera House. The dancing of long tradition, costumes, music and dinner (served just before the show) are worth every small penny for a ticket. There is a gentleman playing a type of mouth organ that mesmerizes the audience with his range - he turns a bird song into a beautiful ballad. Another performance was the playing of a small horn with the performer intermittently talking like he'd turned himself into a cartoon character - hard to describe. The performance includes the "Masked Warriors," "Feather Dress Dance," and we couldn't take our eyes off the stage until the final curtain was pulled. Be sure to videotape because we have watched it twice since returning home. See more..
    
21. 4.0 Shu Yuan Men ( Ancient Culture Street) (170 reviews)
    - 10X better than Muslim Street
    Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
    
    
    This is the only place I've seen in China where you can watch the people make the souveniers as you buy them. The artists are painting, making stamps (traditional Chinese things made from marble), practicing calligraphy, and so on. It's a much more peaceful walk, usually not very crowded, and the general ambiance is calm and open-minded. The artists don't shout at you to buy their wares (unlike Muslim Street). Prices are surprisingly fair (e.g. 30 yuan for stamps, 50 for some paintings). The stalls close early, around 6 pm, but stick around for some street bbq! See more..
    
22. 4.0 Cuihua Mountain (141 reviews)
    - Feel the mountain king
    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Bodies of Water • Mountains • Parks • Waterfalls
    
    
    This is a fabulous mountain hike for all ages. I took my two children - 7 and 10 years old with me and despite some whining in the end thy loved it. We climbed all the way from the bottom up to the lake where we had a picnic then we took a hike over to the rocks and walked through the caves. Both of these places were a hi-light of the trip as well as the incredible views. Really awesome four/five hour hike in amazing mountains. I totally recommend it to other travelers. See more..
    
23. 4.0 Qing Long Si (140 reviews)
    - Beautiful cherry blossom!
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums
    
    
    Our first time there, heard of it but never visited, finally we decided to go because we heard of the cherry blossom is amazing there. OMG the main gate is just fabulous, it's like a huge giant palace. You have to climb a lot of stairs to get up there, lol. Then we got in and the cherry blossom was just like pink clouds everywhere! Just be aware that during the cherry blossom season there will be a lot of people there, so if you want to go, go early in the morning. Weekend you will see "people mountain people sea"...There's an area that you have to pay to get inside, but it's ok if you don't want to pay, the blossoms in the free zone is incredible enough. See more..
    
24. 4.0 Famen Temple (Famen Si) (125 reviews)
    - Short day trip
    Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM Speciality Museums
    
    
    Famen Buddhist temple which was built 7 years ago at a cost of 10 billion yuan, however the old temple next door was much better; you could see some relics of the Buddha Shankyuni. However the scale and size of the new temple site is to be seen. See more..
    
25. 4.5 Mountain Huashan Plank Trail (119 reviews)
    - Amazing Views,Not Dangerous If you are cautious and take time.
    Hiking Trails
    
    
    The plank walk has an amazing views,but this isn't for faint heart. Know that this is about max 1 Km path (Assuming one way is 500 Meters). Follow the link,You can see me do "The World Most Dangerous Plank Walk in Xi'an,China",this will give fair Idea on what you are about to attempt. https://youtu.be/d7rayZ5Nl0w Suggested Route: a) Book your Bullet Train Tickets Two Ways from Xian North Station to HuaShan (110 RMB Two ways),use below website http://www.travelchinaguide.com/ b) Once to arrive Huashan Train Station (30 Min).Hire taxi at 20 RMB,diver will help you get 1.Entrance Ticket (Total 180 RMB) 2.Two Way Cable Car to West Peak (Total 280 RMB) 3.Bus from Ticket Office to Cable Car Entrance (Total 80 RMB two ways) c)Ticket Office to Cable Car Entrance (40 Min) d)Cable Car Entrance to West Peak Cable Car (30 Min),look for sign board "West Peak" then go "South Peak" summit then "Plank Walk on Sky" e)West Peak to Plank Walk on Sky takes about 1 Hr 15 Min (Assuming we take good breaks) f)Plank Walk on Sky one way (max 30 min),return on same path another 30 Min,so max 1 hr for this activity.(40 RMB for equipment Hire) g)Plank Walk on Sky to West Peak takes about 1 Hr 30 Min (Assuming we take more breaks as you will be tired) h)West Peak Cable Car to Cable Car Entrance (30 Min) i)Cable Car Entrance to Ticket Office (40 Min) j)Ticket Office to Huashan Train Station (10 Min @ 20 RMB Max) See more..
    
26. 4.5 Xi'an Qujiangchi Site Park (113 reviews)
    - Lovely oasis in a big city
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM Bodies of Water • Parks
    
    
    This is an enormous park that is right outside the grounds of the Great Goose Pagoda Temple. There are beautiful dancing fountains, lots of colorful statues and tableau commemorating famous Chinese operas, places to picnic to sit, separate areas of the park dedicated to opera, literature, etc., and lots of walking paths as well as beautiful plantings and flowers. You could easily spend hours here, meandering around the paths, taking in everything there is to see. Right at the beginning of the park is a group of outdoor vendors selling all sorts of typical touristic souvenirs. This park is a lovely place to visit if you come to the Great Goose Pagoda. See more..
    
27. 4.5 Han Yang Ling Museum (83 reviews)
    - Mini warriors but major attraction!
    Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM History Museums
    
    
    The joint mausoleum of Emperor Jingdi and Empress Wang, his consort. See more..
    
28. 4.5 Beiyuanmen Night Market (57 reviews)
    - A good and colourful night market.
    Flea & Street Markets
    
    
    This is a great (if sometimes overcrowded) night market. It offers mainly food of all sorts, but also other market-ish stuff - clothes, fans, etc. Don't miss the fake telescope near the market's entrance - those guys built lots of fake telescopes and they charge people for taking a look at the planets. Everyone with a sharp eye can tell that those are not real telescopes (but rather home-made toys), but for many tourists, watching at taped blurry photos of the planets through a fake telescope is a must. Try asking one of the telescope operators how come you can see the planets while the skies are so cloudy... . :) See more..
    
29. 4.5 Celebration Palace Park (53 reviews)
    - Beautiful place to see and walk around
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Parks
    
    
    Go at night to see the beautiful lights and walk around the park and then go to the shopping area to see more. Simply put beautiful place. See more..
    
30. 4.0 Temple of the Eight Immortals (Ba Xian An) (52 reviews)
    - Another beautiful temple, most people go there to pray
    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Religious Sites
    
    
    Very interesting place as I really enjoy visiting temples. They are very beautiful architecture of Chinese history and cultural. Here is a very symbolic entrance fee - only 3 yuan. Inside you can see several building of the temple, souvenirs store. Monks have there regular sessions. This place is very good come to take some photos. See more..
    
31. 4.0 Yuquan Courtyard of Huashan (51 reviews)
    - A really beautiful taoist temple at the base of Hua Mountain
    Religious Sites
    
    
    This temple has several courtyards with ancient trees, carvings, and miniature ponds. The walkways around the courtyards are full of beautifully painted wooden beams. It is a great place to lie down before the long walk up Mount Hua if there are not too many people. It gets crowded and noisy during holidays, but otherwise is generally peaceful and quite beautiful. See more..
    
32. 4.5 Taibaishan National Forest Park (50 reviews)
    - Spectacular View!
    Mountains • Parks • Forests
    
    
    Taibai Mountain at 3,767 metres above sea level is the highest peak of the Qinling Mountain Range. Located in the Meixian County and at the northern foothills of Baoji City of Shaanxi Province, it is a natural botanical garden and a well-known place of Taoist worship. It offers spectacular views of its surroundings and autumn colours of its numerous flora and fauna, and trees, especially in October. The cable car brings visitors to a level of 3,000 meters before they can trek further up the mountain. If lucky we can experience snow if the it were to rain the day before! See more..
    
33. 4.0 Guangren Temple (45 reviews)
    - Very beautiful temple where you really feel the history
    Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM Religious Sites
    
    
    A beautiful place to see. After a 10km bike ride on a city bike I did not have to pay any entrance fee and as a welcome gift everyone received a mask and a bottle of water. It was yet close to 40 degrees. The place is beautiful, full of colors, definitely worth for taking photos. Also monks have there regular sessions, many people go to pray there. For me, as I like visiting temples, this was the most beautiful one within our 12 day trip by car around Sichuan and Shaanxi. See more..
    
34. 4.0 Qian Mausoleum (41 reviews)
    - Qian Mausoleum... At The Top of the City.
    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM Ancient Ruins • Cemeteries
    
    
    Been there with my Chinese friends as one of my friend suggested me to visit there because it's her hometown, so we decided to visit this place... It's a very famous place in Qianling, the special thing is it's on the top of the mountain, from where you can see spectacular view of all city... We enjoyed a lot. If you're near this place, recommended to visit with friends or with family but be physically prepare for walking or trekking... Sharing some pictures with you with title "Dev Mehra at Qian Mausoleum, Qianling. See more..
    
35. 4.5 Great Wall Ruins of Qin Dynasty (40 reviews)
    - Let your imagination run wild!
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Ancient Ruins • Architectural Buildings
    
    
    I totally got a kick out of this place! We just sort of wandered around the old walls and let our imaginations ride the winds of time to imperial days when the walls were tall and strong. Now, standing at the edge of the desert, they are mainly hard-packed piles and ridges of dirt but nevertheless are impressive and interesting. Nearby are several abandoned cave-homes, carved into the loess. See more..
    
36. 4.0 Baoji Famensi Museum (35 reviews)
    - An amazing temple
    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Speciality Museums
    
    
    The attraction is about 10 km north of Fufeng County, Shaanxi Province. It has history of more than 1,700 years. Do allocate sufficient time to enjoy the beautiful landscape leading to the museum and temple. Religious and historical exhibits in the museum are informative and breathtaking. The main attraction is the relic (舍利) displayed in the main hall of the temple. You may refer the following websites (mostly in Chinese) before planning your visit to this amazing temple: http://www.fmsjq.com/index.html http://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/法门寺 http://baike.baidu.com/subview/42084/9218250.htm See more..
    
37. 4.0 Jinsixia National Forest Park (34 reviews)
    - 有山有水，很漂亮
    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Forests
    
    
    公园里面的树木很多，都是一大片的，特别漂亮，而且公园里面很有一个亭子，可以在里面休息，还有可以玩漂流哦，从上面穿着安全衣滑下来的感觉超爽的，底下会有工作人员接住顾客，害怕溺水，特别安全而且还特别好玩呢，里面的空气很好释放压力的地方 See more..
    
38. 4.5 Grand Tang Dynasty Ever Bright City (34 reviews)
    - Great Tang All Day Mall is amazing
    Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Scenic Walking Areas
    
    
    As part of our tour through china we had the opportunity to visit this place and we are glad we did. After seeing so many streets in china where is felt like a tourist trap I felt like I was part of the Chinese culture. The street is extremely busy but not with tourists, but locals. All age groups were there. We arrived just before dark and the lights were just being turned on. The vendors were out in force with food, souvenirs, entertainers. For as busy as this place was it was relatively clean compared to other places we visited in china. We spent over an hour walking this street, but we ran out of time. We could not find any western toilets so if that is an issue find one before you visit here. We did try a couple of sticks of local food, some very tasty, some not but was worth trying. There were a few restaurants along the way but we did not try them. I felt very safe here but would still say to keep your guard up with your valuables. See more..
    
39. 4.5 Zaoyuan Revolutionary Site of Yan'an (33 reviews)
    - interesting visit
    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Historic Sites
    
    
    saw how the Maoist leaders lived. Amazing. So committed. . The rooms were spartan with minimun furniture. Mao had his own wooden bathtub. See more..
    
40. 4.5 Great Wall Ruins of Wei (31 reviews)
    - great wall of china
    Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Ancient Ruins • Architectural Buildings
    
    
    traveled there in late august ....stayed at Beijing, going from there to the great wall on a tour we were given an English speaking guide who was helpful in telling us all the aspects of the gun turrets and where people lived while the original wall was being built,t the trauma they went through while building. what was rebuilt and how long it took and the people who rebuilt it , also how much more is going to be rebuilt and the time it will take . on the day that i went it was a little hazy ..best day is after a rain ..lunch was provide On the way back to the hotel ( i stayed just outside of the for bidden city) we called at a silk factory ...also interesting .. It really is a must to see See more..
    
41. 4.0 Bell Tower (Zhonglou) (31 reviews)
    - Well wort a visit
    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Architectural Buildings • Observation Decks & Towers
    
    
    This renovated 118-foot tower was built in 1384 and moved to its present site in the city center in 1582. See more..
    
42. 4.5 Revolutionary Memorial Hall (Geming Jinianguan) (27 reviews)
    - Essential Chinese CP history
    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Speciality Museums
    
    
    This is the mother ship of Chinese Communist Party history as well as a total veneration of Mao. In addition to a wealth of charts, maps and photos depicting the era of the 20's through 1949, the museum presents spin and revisionist history at its best. All of the significant events have English descriptions. Seeing "purges" described as "party rectification" and reading of defeats described as "strategic movements" lends enjoyable irony to the exhibit. See more..
    
43. 4.0 Baota shan (27 reviews)
    - Baota Shan & Pagoda
    Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 9:30 PM Mountains • Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    We visited Baota Shan and chose to climb up the Pagoda. For the climb up, be prepared for the very narrow passageways and stairs that lead 9 storeys up to the top. As the space is very narrow and only one way, be prepared to give way by walking backwards if there are people coming from the other direction. Not recommended for those who are claustrophobic. See more..
    
44. 4.5 Baoji Bronze Ware Museum (25 reviews)
    - Awarded the hometown of Bronze Ware in Chinese Civilization
    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Speciality Museums • History Museums
    
    
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45. 4.0 Museum of Hanzhong (23 reviews)
    - wonderful beautiful gardens
    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Historic Sites • History Museums
    
    
    FREE admission, many saved steeles in museum, very nice grounds a short walk from our hotel in centre of town. nice shopping street beside it full of Chinese paintings and calligraphy. See more..
    
46. 4.0 Treasure Hall of Famen Temple (23 reviews)
    - finger bone of Sakyamuni
    Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM Speciality Museums • Art Museums
    
    
    This is the significant portion of famen temple to visit. You will see the pagoda and the underground vault that held the treasures including the finger bones. There were some other significant treasures housed here: See more..
    
47. 4.0 Huangdiling Scenic Resort (20 reviews)
    - Just A Passing Moment
    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Ancient Ruins
    
    
    This spot is frequented by Chinese most of the time and suppose to be the origin of the Chinese tribe. As usual, the monument was constructed at a huge expense and that's it. Architecturally not a feat, just huge. This is not a MUST SEE will die kind of attraction Just a see and the end. See more..
    
48. 4.5 Ming Great Wall Site (20 reviews)
    - 古城落印
    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Ancient Ruins • Architectural Buildings
    
    
    当双手轻轻按抚在硕大的青砖之上，似乎穿越了时空聆听了那个年代里的喧泄，像一个背负碎瓦城工的轻叹，又像是一个穿越历史的战士的呐喊，瞬时间历史的车轮在脑海中压满了车辙，惊喜于对历史的窥探，慨叹于先人的智慧，满足于身为华夏人的自豪！ See more..
    
49. 4.5 Zhuque National Forest Park, Xi'an (17 reviews)
    - Fantastic cable car ride and walk
    Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Parks • Forests
    
    
    This was a very enjoyable and energetic walk. First we had to walk 3-4 km to get to the cable car ride. The cable car ride was one of these non-stop types so you had to be nifty on your feet getting in and out of the cars. There were helpers opening the doors for you so it was easier than it appeared initially. The ride up was exciting. Then there are lots of steps to get further up the mountain. There are flat parts also. I'm a fit 58 year old male and I found I could cope but be prepared! The views from the top were well worth the exercise. I would happily do this again. See more..
    
50. 4.5 Caotang Temple (16 reviews)
    - Caotang Temple
    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Ancient Ruins • Religious Sites
    
    
    I once read a novel about Kumarajiva (a great Buddhist monk) and his life story, and know that Caotang Temple is the place where he translated the great Buddhist sutra. So I planned to visit this place. Caotang Temple is located at the foot of north Gui Peak of Hu County, Xian. It is famous for a historical celebrity Kumarajiva who translated Buddhist sutra into Chinese. The temple was said to be built in the East Jin Dynasty. The view arround the temple is also very beatiful. See more..