Shaanxi Overview
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About Shaanxi Province
Shaanxi is Chinese history. "If you want to see China of 100 years ago, visit Shanghai; China of 500 years ago, Beijing; China of 2000 years ago, Xi'an." This old saying tells the unique position of this legendary region. Shaanxi is a chronology of history. It played a pivotal role in the early years of China and practically it was here that Chinese empire started.
The main reason why tourists decide to visit Shaanxi is naturally the incredible Army of Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, but it turns out that the region has more to offer: the elusive remains of ancient city walls, the Huaqing Hot Spring, the two pagodas of Wild Goose, Shaanxi History Museum, the eighteen imperial Tombs of Nineteen Tang emperors, the roaring Hukou Waterfall of the Yellow River, the breath-taking precipitous Mount Hua, and the spectacular Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show. All these give only a little clue to this once sumptuous area. Look further in Shaanxi and start a new adventure in this old world. If you can, begin knowing China over here.
Shaanxi Attractions
Terracotta Army - Xian
Each terracotta figure has individual facial features.
The underground army of the terracotta warriors is an awesome spectacle. It is the highlight of any visit to China or Xian. This vast treasure lies 30 km east of Xi'an.
Ancient City Walls - Xian
A symbol of great significance of Xian
Every dynasty of China since the Qin has built, fortified and extended this mammoth rampart.,but most structures visible today date from the Ming dynasty.
Book a tour to Visit Terracotta Warriors
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Virtual Tour of the Terracotta Warriors
Travelogue - Xi'an
Book a tour to visit Ancient City Walls
Book a tour package including visit Xian
Virtual Tour of Chinese Ancient Cities
Travel Experiences about Xian Tour
Big Wild Goose Pagoda - Xian
Big Wild Goose Pagoda in the south of Xian City
Big Wid Goose Pagoda was built at the beginning of the Tang Dynasty, in 652. A noted monk at that time, Xuanzang, stored scores of Buddhist scriptures brought from India in the pagoda and translated into Chinese.
Bell Tower - Xian
Bell Tower in the center of Xian city
The Bell Tower was built in 1582, and today is encircled by Xi'an's main shopping and commercial centre.
Book a trip to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Virtual Tour in the Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Book a trip to Bell Tower
in Xian
Virtual Tour to the Bell Tower
Recommended Multi-destination China Tours including Xian
COT-S-015-B 14 nights & 15 days - China Ancient Capital Discovery Tour (Route B)
COT-B-012A 11 nights & 12 days - China Classic Tour with Giant Panda Tour (Route B)
COT-B-014B 13 nights & 14 days - China Classic Tour with Guangzhou Break
Xian Travelogue
* Wonderful holiday in China - by R. Sadagopan
* A splendid tour of China - by Ashley & Lynn Crisp
Rolling Shaanxi Travel News
