Xian is one of the ancient capital cities in China which also has lots of representative historical tourist attractions. Come to the old city and discover China rich and old history during your trip with visiting these favorite destinations below:

Terracotta Army
Biggest Architecture Discoveries in the World

Xian local workers digging a well outside the city of Xi'an in 1974 and now it has turn as the biggest archeological discoveries in the world. Thousand of life-size terracotta figures of an army stand in to the battle formation ready to protect their emperor in to the afterlife. The complex located in 3 pits near Xian, Shanxi Province.
Terracotta Army is only small part of first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang mausoleum. The figures include chariots, cavalry, armored soldiers and archers which have different face lift and figure between one to another. Once you enter the tombs area, strong mysterious and sacred feeling will attack, giving each visitor incredible feeling about history of China.

Xian City Wall
Most Complete City Wall in China

Xian City Wall is an ancient city wall of Xian which has become the most complete city wall that has survived in China and one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world. It is 12 meters tall, 12-14 meters wide over 14 kilometers in length with a deep moat surrounding it. You could walk or even biking on the City Wall as well as enjoy the beautiful Xian city and surroundings from above.

Hanyangling Tombs
Full of Royal Life and China Ancient Political System

Hanyangling Tombs (Han Dynasty Tombs) is a joint tomb for the Emperor Jingdi and his wife Empress Wang which took 28 years to complete. Enter the underground tomb you will discover a 2,000-year-old monument of the Han Dynasty. You will also able walk across the glass floor to look down on thousands of miniature human figures, arranged in corridors.
Explore the subterranean mausoleum and excavated objects, including thousands of terracotta figures. You can learn about royal life and China ancient political system by visiting Hanyangling Tombs.

Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Most Representative Attraction in Xian

Becomes one of the most representative attractions in Xian, Big Wild Pagoda was built in 652 during the Tang Dynasty. It is one of the most famous Buddhist pagodas in China. In total, it has 7 stories which are 60 meters in height. On the fifth floor, there exhibit the tablet of the footmark of Sakyamuni. It is said that seeing the foot mark is as seeing the Buddha, and worshiping this foot mark is as worshiping the Buddha.
Along the stairs twist up the pagoda to the seventh floor, visitors can overlook the panorama of Xian from the arch-shaped doors. Big Wild Pagoda now regarded as the symbol of ancient China and great significance in Buddhism in China, one interesting and impressive site that you should not miss in Xian.

Huaqing Hot Spring
Most Famous Imperial Bath Pool

Huaqing Hot spring which has its 3,000 year history is a famous imperial bathing pool with its Tang Dynasty architecture style and design. It was built by emperor Xuanzong in Tang Dynasty as a part of Huaqing Palace. It is famous as the supposed scene of Xuanzong's romance with his consort Yang Guifei.
Today, Huaqing Hot spring has become an important tourist spot which famous for both its stunning scenic views and the romantic love story of Xuanzong emperor and his concubine Yang Guifei.

Tour Recommendation:Xian Tour
So many scenic places and historical sites with its long history over several thousand years are surely be the worth place to visit in Xian. Come to get new experience and deep understandings about China rich history!