The eastern terminus of the Silk Road — the Terracotta Warriors, intact city walls, and one of China's oldest capitals.
Xi'an is one of the world's greatest archaeological sites — China's ancient capital whose famous terracotta army has lain buried underground for 2,200 years. The old city walls, Muslim quarter streets and Silk Road heritage make it an irreplaceable piece of China's historical soul.
15M
visitors/year
Best time to visit
March–May and September–November — pleasant 15–22 °C; winter is cold but dry and less crowded
Top sights & experiences
- ⚔️ Terracotta Army
- 🏯 Xi'an City Walls
- 🕌 Muslim Quarter & Great Mosque
- 🔔 Bell Tower & Drum Tower
- 🌄 Huashan Mountain
- 🍢 Xi'an Street Food — Roujiamo & Biangbiang
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