Recommended tourist attractions in Xi’an
There is a saying that "China will visit Shenzhen in ten years, China will visit Shanghai in a hundred years, and China will visit Xi'an in a thousand years." Xi is the ancient capital of thirteen dynasties, the starting point of the Silk Road, and a famous tourist city in the northwest. So what are the fun places to visit in Xi'an? As a travel enthusiast, I would like to recommend a list of interesting places that I have hidden. Please accept this list of recommendations!
Recommended list:
1. Qin Shihuang Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum
2. Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Tang Furong Garden Scenic Area
3. Huaqing Palace Scenic Area
4. Xi'an City Wall - Forest of Steles Historical and Cultural Scenic Area. Daming Palace National Heritage Park
How can I visit without the Terracotta Warriors and Horses? This must be my first recommendation~
1. Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Qin Shi Huang Museum
Reason for recommendation:
The Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Qin Shi Huang, known as the "eighth wonder of the world" , is China's largest ancient military museum based on the Terracotta Warriors and Horses.
There are three terracotta warriors and horses pits in the Qin Shihuang Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Pit No. 1 is the main array of chariots and infantry, with a total area of 14,260 square meters and about 6,000 life-size pottery figurines. Pit No. 2 is the essence of the Terracotta Warriors Pit, covering an area of 6,000 square meters and consisting of four units. The four square formations are composed of chariots, cavalry, and crossbowmen. They are orderly and impeccable. The third pit is the command system of the military formation, covering an area of 524 square meters.
Recommended playing time: 3-5 hours
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Ticket price: 120 yuan
Opening hours: 08 :30~18:35
Reservation method: Visitors can purchase tickets in advance through the museum’s official ticketing website, ticketing system, and OTA network platform. Please make an appointment to purchase tickets at least 24 hours in advance and confirm before visiting. Select the date of use, purchase quantity, fill in personal information such as mobile phone number, name, ID number, and then click Submit Order. If payment is successful, the booking will be deemed successful.
Best time to visit:
The best tourist seasons for the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum are April-June and September-October. Because this area belongs to the warm temperate semi-humid monsoon climate zone, the rainfall is moderate and the four seasons are distinct. The average frost-free period is 219-233 days. January is the coldest, with an average temperature of -0.5℃-1.3℃; July is the hottest, with an average temperature of 26.4℃-26.9℃. The average annual temperature is 13.3 degrees Celsius. The average annual precipitation is 507.7 mm-719.8 mm. The average annual humidity is 69.6%. The average annual snowfall is 13.8 days.
Notes:
1. The climate in Xi'an is relatively dry. Be sure to drink water in time and eat more fruits during the trip to keep your body hydrated and keep your body in optimal condition.
2. There are many protected cultural relics here, so don’t turn on the flash when taking photos in the museum.
3. The toilets in the scenic area are free, so there is no need to queue at the ticket office.
4. There are many illegal car drivers near the train station. Remember not to believe easily. It is now more convenient to get a car online. You can make an appointment online to avoid being scammed.
5. Xi'an is relatively hot in summer, so it is not recommended to play in summer. You can go in spring and autumn, the climate is more comfortable.
2. Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Tang Furong Garden Scenic Area
Recommendation reason:
Xi’an Qujiang is the master of ancient Chinese gardens and architectural art and is known as He is one of the founders of Chinese classical gardens. During the Qin Dynasty, the royal forbidden garden Yichun Garden was opened here, and the famous palace Yichun Xiayuan was built here. Datang Furong Garden is China's first large-scale royal garden-style cultural theme park that fully displays the style of the prosperous Tang Dynasty. As early as in history, Furong Garden was a prestigious royal garden. Today's Tang Furong Garden was built on the site of the original Tang Furong Garden. With the background of walking into history, feeling humanity and experiencing life, it shows the splendid civilization of the prosperous Tang Dynasty.
Recommended playing time: 1 day
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[Ticket Price]:
Datang Furong Garden: Free .
Big Wild Goose Pagoda: 25 yuan/person in peak season, 20 yuan/person in off-season.
[Opening hours]:
Peak season (March 1st to November 30th): 08:00-17:00.
Off season (December 1st - February 29th): 08:40-16:30.
Datang Furong Garden: 10:00-22:00 (clear the garden half an hour in advance), the golden version of the time-travel Tang music and dance drama "Dream Back to the Tang Dynasty" will be performed at 17:00, after the Tang Dynasty The water dance light and shadow show "Dream Back to the Tang Dynasty" will be performed at 20:30.
Big Wild Goose Pagoda: 09:00-17:00
Reservation method: Search Datang Furong Garden applet on WeChat and enter the reservation system. Find the attraction tickets on the home page of the mini program and click to enter the ticket page. Find and click Free Booking. Before submitting your reservation, select the number of tickets and fill in your guest information.
Warm reminder: One account can reserve up to two tickets.
Best time to visit:
The temperature in spring and autumn is relatively suitable. Winter is not cold and summer is not strong. It is very comfortable to walk around the city. If you go to scenic spots such as Lishan Mountain and Cuihua Mountain, it is also the season when the mountain flowers are blooming or the forest is dyed, and the scenery is breathtaking.
However, there are occasional sandy and dusty weather in spring. If there is sandy and dusty weather, it is not advisable to go outdoors.
Notes:
1. There are usually many people watching the fountain show at night, especially in summer. The best viewing spots should be occupied in advance; at the same time, be aware of crowds and keep your belongings safe.
2. For safety reasons, it is best not to enter the spray area of the fountain square, especially when spraying water. When watching the fountain, pay attention to protecting cameras and other electronic products to avoid getting wet by water mist due to the large amount of water and high spray.
3. If the package includes tickets + watching the large-scale poetry and dance drama "Dream of the Tang Dynasty", the performance tickets must be collected before 16:00.
4. Remember to ask for the free guide map and program list when entering the park, and try to plan your itinerary according to the arrangements on the program list so as not to miss your favorite programs.
3. Huaqing Palace Scenic Area
Reason for recommendation:
Huaqing Palace was the largest palace outside Chang’an in the Tang Dynasty. Today’s tourist areas are only the ruins of the Tang Dynasty. core part. Huaqing Palace is not only the place where Nuwa made colored stones to mend the sky in mythology, but also the place where King Zhou You made bonfires for Pomeranians. This is also the place where the romantic love story between Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty and Yang Yuhuan took place, and where the Empress Dowager Cixi took refuge and where the Xi Incident took place.
Recommended playing time: 4~6 hours
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Ticket price: 120 yuan/person/time throughout the year.
Opening hours: 07:00~18:00.
[Reservation method]:
Use WeChat to search for "Huaqing Palace Scenic Area" and follow the official WeChat account of "Huaqing Palace Scenic Area"; after entering the official WeChat account, click on the WeChat official account menu "Micro Mall" in the column, select "Ticket Booking" to enter the Huaqing Palace Scenic Area ticket booking entrance online; select the item you want to reserve here, click to enter the ticket details page; finally, select the date and time of the tour, fill in your personal information and click Pay Now.
Best time to visit:
Spring and autumn in Xi are neither hot nor cold, temperature is very important, the climate is pleasant, and the scenery is particularly beautiful. This is a great season for looking at antiques. And if you go to Lishan Mountain, Cuihua Mountain and other scenic spots, it is also the season when the mountain flowers are blooming or the forest is dyed, and the scenery is beautiful. So March-May and September-November, that is, spring and autumn are the best months.
Notes:
1. "Song of Everlasting Sorrow" is performed in the Jiulong Lake Scenic Area of Huaqing Palace.
2. Tickets for the "Song of Everlasting Sorrow" performance can only enter the Jiulong Lake performance area and cannot visit the scenic spots.
3. Now tourists can only visit scenic spots in scenic spots. If they want to soak in hot springs here, they must stay in a hot spring hotel in the scenic spot.
4. In the east square of Xi Railway Station, there are many fake tourist lines. According to some users, there are also fake on-site administrators, and it is difficult to tell the authenticity.
4. Xi City Wall - Forest of Steles Historical and Cultural Scenic Area
Reason for recommendation:
The City Wall and Forest of Steles Historical and Cultural Scenic Area consists of the most influential Forest of Steles Museum and City Wall in Xi Scenic area composition. The Forest of Steles within the Xi'an City Wall is adjacent to the Academy Gate Cultural Street and is famous for collecting, displaying and studying inscriptions, epitaphs and stone carvings from past dynasties. Among them, Xi'an City Wall has a long history and the well-preserved ancient city wall buildings continue the historical context of the entire ancient capital Chang'an; Beilin Scenic Area has more than 11,000 cultural relics, many of which are national treasures. They are not only the most authentic historical records, but also Chinese calligraphy. of divine evolution.
Recommended playing time: 3 hours
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Xi'an City Wall
Adults are 54 yuan, children, students with student ID cards, and senior citizens are 27 yuan. You can rent bicycles on the city wall for 45 yuan for a single bicycle, 90 yuan for a double bicycle, and a deposit of 200 yuan.
Xi'an Forest of Steles Museum
Off-season (December 1st - the end of February of the following year) full ticket is 50 yuan/person, half ticket is 25 yuan/person.
Peak season (March 1st - end of November) 65 yuan/person, half price 37 yuan/person.
[Opening hours]:
Xi'an City Wall
South Gate (8:00-22:00 all year round), including Guangmen (8:00 all year round) 00-17: 30), other door points (April 1 to April 30, 8:00-18:00; May 1 to October 31, 8:00 to 19:00; November 1 to From 8:00 to 18:00 on March 31, 2020).
South Gate Performance: South Gate Antique Opening Ceremony (9:30 South Gate Suspension Bridge Square every day), Samurai Army Performance (10:30 a.m. every day, South Gate Barbican 16:30 p.m.).
Xi'an Forest of Steles Museum
March 1st - November 30th: closed from 8:00-17:45 and closed at 18:30.
From December 1st to the end of February of the following year: 8:00-17:15, closed at 18:00.
July and August: Tickets will be collected from 8:00-18:15, and tickets will be collected at 19:00.
[Reservation method]:
Search the WeChat mini program "Meet the City Wall Treasure Box" to apply and enter the mini program.
Click on the tail navigation bar to enter "Activities", view the latest activities, find "City Wall Open Day Tickets", enter the collection page, and click "I want to make an appointment".
Best time to visit:
A good time to visit is around 16-17 pm. First of all, there are not many shelters on the city wall, so it won’t be too hot at night in summer. Secondly, the city wall is suitable for taking pictures during the day and enjoying the night view at night, preferably from day to night. If you don’t have any plans to go around the city wall and just want to take a look around, about 1 hour is enough. If you want to ride a scooter or rent a bicycle to go around the city wall, you need to set aside appropriate time.
Notes:
1. Respect local (Hui) religious beliefs and folk customs.
2. The climate in the northwest is relatively dry and dusty, so be sure to add an appropriate amount of water every day.
3.Xi is an international tourist city with a large flow of people and complex composition. Try to reduce nighttime travel.
In April, September and October, there is a large temperature difference between morning and evening in the western region. It is necessary to prepare suitable clothes and prevent colds accordingly.
5. Daming Palace National Heritage Park
Reason for recommendation:
The Daming Palace is located on Taihua South Road, Xi City, Shaanxi Province. It was built in the eighth year of Emperor Taizong's reign in the Tang Dynasty. Destroyed in the late Tang Dynasty. It was a magnificent palace complex in the Tang Dynasty and the largest palace complex in the world at that time. It was the national symbol of the Tang Dynasty and 17 emperors conducted state affairs here. Daming Palace National Heritage Park is a large-scale ruins pattern composed of 8 kilometers of palace walls, palace gates, and central axis. It is a heritage center that integrates archaeology, scientific research, science popularization, entertainment, and tourism. It is also an important part of the Silk Road's overall application for world cultural heritage.
Recommended playing time: 2~3 hours
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[Ticket price]:
Adult ticket: 60 Yuan Dynasty, including Danfengmen Site Museum, Daming Palace Site Museum, Archaeological Exploration Center, and Main Hall Site.
Half-price ticket: 30 yuan, minors aged 6 (excluding 6 years old)-18 years old (including 18 years old), full-time undergraduate degree or below, with valid ID card or student ID card Buy tickets and enjoy the half-price ticket discount policy.
Purchase a separate ticket for the Archaeological Exploration Center: 20 yuan.
"Legend of Daming Palace" 3D movie: 30 yuan.
Package: 90.00 yuan (including attraction tickets, movie tickets, ferry battery tickets).
[Opening hours]:
April 15th to October 15th.
8:30~19:00
October 16th to April 14th of the following year.
8:30~18:00
[Reservation method]:
1. Scan and follow the official WeChat account of "Daming Palace National Heritage Park" on WeChat.
2. Click Ticket Booking-Official Ticket Purchase on the menu bar to enter the Daming Palace ticketing system.
3. Find the ticket for the open day event and click to enter the collection interface.
4. Select the play time and reservation quantity, and then click [Purchase].
5. Fill in the relevant information and click Purchase to make an appointment.
6. You will receive redemption information after the reservation is successful, and you cannot make a repeated reservation.
Notes:
1. Booked tickets include Danfengmen Ruins Museum, Archaeological Exploration Center, Underground Ruins Museum, Miniature Landscape, IMAX or 3D movie "Legend of Daming Palace" (available Arrive at the scenic spot early. The 3D movie starts at 09:00 and runs every 35 minutes. The cinema is outside the scenic spot, so it does not conflict with the opening hours of the scenic spot. A free battery ticket worth 30 yuan is provided.
2. The ticket is in the same place. Valid for days. You need to enter the park and buy a new ticket.
3. In order to ensure the smooth progress of ticket collection and admission, please fill in your real name, mobile phone number and other information when booking.
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Tips:
1. The climate in the northwest is relatively dry and dusty, so be sure to add an appropriate amount of water every day.
2. Xi is an international tourist city with a lot of people. Large and complex. It is best to travel with three or five people at night.
3. The Hui snack street in Xi'an is a gathering place for Hui people. Please respect the national beliefs. /p>
In April, September and October, the temperature difference between morning and evening is large in Xi'an area, with an average temperature of 18-26 degrees. Wear a short-sleeved T-shirt at noon, and please bring a long-sleeved jacket. The average temperature in November-December is 1. -12 degrees, dry weather.