Xi'an, China

Xi'an, China

Xi'an China

Xi’an is a historic city in Shaanxi Province in China. Xi’an lies in the central part of Guanzhong Plain between the Wei River to the north and the Qinling Mountain to the south. It is a harmonious town, where tradition and modernity stand side by side. Xi’an has immense historical significance and it houses some of the famous China attractions and some of the most important archaeological sites in China. The city was the capital for 13 dynasties, and a total of 73 emperors ruled here, with so much history within the ground the city lies upon, it is no wonder that there are so many historical ruins, museums and cultural relics to be found here. The most important sites to visit in Xi’an are the City Wall of Xi'an, the world's largest city wall, the Grand Mosque and the historic Qin Terra Cotta Warriors. But the city is filled with historical relics with 72 tombs of Emperors and palaces, temples and multiple other reminders of the past. Other notable sites in and around Xi'an include the Large and Small Wild Goose Pagodas, which were built in the Tang Dynasty. Xi'an is also home to one of China's best museums, the Shaanxi History Museum, which contains an outstanding collection of artifacts from the various early dynasties that ruled China.
Wikipedia
Recommended airport
Xianyang (XIY)

Our ideas

See all ideas

Discover China & the Essence of Yunnan (2025)

8 Destinations 14 Nights
holiday package
Discover China & the Essence of Yunnan (2025)
From 4.175 € Per person
See
Destinations: Beijing, Shanghai, Luoyang, Xi'an, Chengdu, Kunming, Dali, Lijiang

Traditional China & Mysteries of Tibet (2025)

10 Destinations 16 Nights
holiday package
Traditional China & Mysteries of Tibet (2025)
From 5.519 € Per person
See
Destinations: Beijing, Shanghai, Luoyang, Xi'an, Chengdu, Lhasa, Tibet, Tsetang, Tibet, Gyantse, Shigatse, Lhasa

Yunnan: A Journey to Hidden Treasures (2025)

9 Destinations 16 Nights
holiday package
Yunnan: A Journey to Hidden Treasures (2025)
From 5.361 € Per person
See
Destinations: Beijing, Shanghai, Luoyang, Xi'an, Chengdu, Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Hong Kong

Silk Road: Mountains and Oasis (2025)

7 Destinations 12 Nights
holiday package
Silk Road: Mountains and Oasis (2025)
From 4.484 € Per person
See
Destinations: Beijing, Shanghai, Luoyang, Xi'an, Dunhuang, Turpan, Urumqi

North and South China with the Avatar Trail (2025)

12 Destinations 16 Nights
holiday package
North and South China with the Avatar Trail (2025)
From 4.481 € Per person
See
Destinations: Beijing, Shanghai, Luoyang, Xi'an, Zhangjiajie, Guilin, Yangshuo, Huangyao, Canton (Guangzhou), Zhuhai, Macau, Hong Kong