China Xian Tour
Shaanxi · China
This tour includes guide and transfer while entrance fee and lunch is on your own cost to allow you the flexibility to choose your interested sites. Usually in the morning, we suggest your the famous Terracotta Warriors and in the afternoon you can choose 1-2 more downtown attractions like City Wall and Muslim Quarter to visit.
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1China Xian Tour4:08
Welcome to Xi'an, a city that serves as the very heartbeat of Chinese history. As we begin this comprehensive tour, it is essential to recognize that you are standing in one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China. …
Listen in the app2The Terracotta Army — Pit 1 and Beyond4:17
We stand now before one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the 20th century: the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, specifically the world-renowned Terracotta Army. Discovered by chance by farmers digging a…
Listen in the app3Huaqing Hot Springs — The Imperial Retreat3:36
We have arrived at the Huaqing Hot Springs, or Huaqing Palace, located at the northern foot of Mount Li. This site has been a favored retreat for Chinese royalty for over 3,000 years, but it reached its zenith during the Tang…
Listen in the app4Xi'an Ancient City Wall — The Ming Fortification3:49
We now stand upon the Xi'an City Wall, one of the oldest, largest, and best-preserved ancient military fortifications in the world. Built in the 14th century during the early Ming Dynasty under the order of Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang,…
Listen in the app5The Muslim Quarter & Great Mosque3:44
We have entered the Muslim Quarter, or Huimin Jie, the vibrant heart of Xi'an's Islamic community. This area has been a cultural and commercial hub for over 1,300 years, a direct legacy of the Silk Road. …
Listen in the app6Bell and Drum Towers — The City's Pulse3:53
We stand now at the literal and symbolic center of ancient Xi'an: the Bell Tower and the Drum Tower. These twin structures, built during the early Ming Dynasty, served as the primary timekeeping instruments for the city. …
Listen in the app7Giant Wild Goose Pagoda & Da Tang Everbright City3:49
We have reached the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, one of the most iconic symbols of Xi'an and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Built in 652 AD during the Tang Dynasty, the pagoda was originally constructed to house the Buddhist sutras…
Listen in the app8Small Wild Goose Pagoda & Xi'an Museum3:58
Our final stop is the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, located within the grounds of the Jianfu Temple. Built between 707 and 709 AD, just a few decades after its 'Giant' counterpart, this pagoda was constructed to house Buddhist…
Listen in the app9Closing3:11
Our journey through the ancient capital of Xi'an has come to a close, but the impressions of this eternal city will surely linger. We have traversed thousands of years of human history in just a few days, moving from the silent,…
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What is China Xian Tour?
China Xian Tour is a place in Shaanxi · China with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Shaanxi · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Total length | 34 min 25 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 34.2390, 108.8977 |
| Last updated |