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Xi'an 西安

Xi'an 西安

The ancient capital where the Silk Road began. Home to the Terracotta Warriors, ancient city walls, and the best street food in China.

Highlights

  • Terracotta Warriors — 8,000 life-sized clay soldiers
  • Ancient City Wall — 14km of Ming Dynasty fortification
  • Muslim Quarter (Huimin Street) — China's best street food
  • Big Wild Goose Pagoda — Tang Dynasty Buddhist temple
  • Bianliang Noodles — 1-meter wide hand-pulled noodles
  • Yangrou Paomo — sheep soup with torn bread
  • Sunset bike ride on the city wall

Practical Info

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Getting there: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) is 45km from the city. High-speed trains from Beijing (4h), Shanghai (5h), and Chengdu (3h) arrive at Xi'an North Station. The Terracotta Warriors are 40km east of the city — take the dedicated bus or a taxi (about 1 hour).

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