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Where is Xian?

Xian located in the territory of the the Yellow River Central Valley Guanzhong Basin, east longitude 107 degrees 40 ' to 109 degrees north latitude and 33 degrees 49' and 39 ' to 34 degrees 45 minutes between. The East River source to zero and ten mountain is bounded, and the county, Weinan City, city, county is in Taibai Mountain and green; the West Loess Plateau is bounded, and the county, the county border; South to North Qinling Mountains main ridge, and the county, Ningshan County, Zhashui County boundary; to the North Weihe northeast, across Weihe, and the Xianyang city and the District of Yangling, Xingping Sanyuan, Jingyang, martial arts, such as county and Fufeng County, Fuping County, adjacent.


Where is Xian - Attractions Guide

BEST SEASON

The best season is autumn covering late September to November, you may expect pleasant weather with moderate temperature, clear skies, colorful leaves. Spring (from March to early May) is also good but there is the occasional drizzle or sandstorm.

INTRO

Without doubt, Xian are the must-see for most of the travellers to China, where you will trace the glorious Chinese long history.

As the cradle of China, Xian served as the home to the ruling house of 13 dynasties since 221 BC. Together with Athens, Cairo and Rome, Xian is among the four major ancient civilization capitals of the world, it was the starting and terminating point of the ancient Silk Road over the land, exchanging culture, religions, as well as valuable materials with the western world. Retrace the steps to the ancient glorious time while visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horse, the Buddhist temples and Muslim mosques, thousands of relics in the museum and the grand city wall. A chance to try the local food and even visit the cave houses and cattle farms in rural areas.

We show you Xian at its best by:

  • Following a slow pace with our knowledgeable English speaking guide to show you the rich history of the city.
  • Immersing in local cultures such as learning Chinese paper cutting, calligraphy, musical instrument playing or cycling like a Chinese.
  • Staying in the carefully selected accommodation, from modern luxury to boutique courtyard hotels, Both secure the convenience and comfort.
  • TOP EXPERIENCES

  • Hiking on the wild Great Wall and spend a night in the eco hotels by the wall; spoil yourself with a lovely dinner, massage or a spa.
  • Cycling like a Chinese in the bicycle kingdom, go through small lanes in the old residential areas lined with grey brick courtyards, or on the world’s widest Chang An avenue.
  • Going through the under-water corridor, follow the art exhibitions to enter the National Theater, known as “pearl on the water” on the side of the Tiananmen Square, enjoy a world-class performance.
  • A special permission to get on the balcony of the Pit 1 to see, up close the orderly rows of thousands of soldiers made thousands of years ago, is pretty awe-inspiring.
  • Cycling or taking a tri-cycle on the 12-meter high ancient city wall overlooking the circular city with two main streets which remains the same since the Tang dynasty.
  • Enjoy a dumpling banquet with hundreds of variety of colorful dumplings in different shapes and with different fillings.

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