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Ranked #1 of 181 Attractions in Xi'an
4.5 of 5 stars 2,051 reviews
Owner description: One of the most significant archaeological finds in the world, this 16,300-square-meter excavation reveals more than 7,000... more » Owner description: One of the most significant archaeological finds in the world, this 16,300-square-meter excavation reveals more than 7,000 life-size terracotta figures of warriors and horses arranged in battle formations. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Ancient Ruins; Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  21.3 miles from city center
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Ranked #2 of 181 Attractions in Xi'an
4.5 of 5 stars 243 reviews

One thing surprising at the Shaanxi Provincial History Museum was the fact that it is possible, even expected, to bargain for the items sold at the gift shops. One would assume... more »

Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  3.0 miles from city center
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Ranked #3 of 181 Attractions in Xi'an
4.5 of 5 stars 199 reviews
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
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Ranked #4 of 181 Attractions in Xi'an
4.5 of 5 stars 213 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Fountains
Distance  3.1 miles from city center
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Ranked #5 of 181 Attractions in Xi'an
4.5 of 5 stars 401 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  1.0 miles from city center
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Ranked #6 of 181 Attractions in Xi'an
4.5 of 5 stars 56 reviews
The joint mausoleum of Emperor Jingdi and Empress Wang, his consort.
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins; Cemeteries; Ballets; Historic Sites
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Ranked #7 of 181 Attractions in Xi'an
4.5 of 5 stars 71 reviews
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
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Ranked #8 of 181 Attractions in Xi'an
4.5 of 5 stars 68 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Civic Centers
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Ranked #9 of 181 Attractions in Xi'an
4.5 of 5 stars 489 reviews

 The Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayan Ta),is a Buddhistpagoda built in 652 AD during the Tang Dynasty and originally had five stories.The original construction of rammed earth with a... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  3.1 miles from city center
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Ranked #10 of 181 Attractions in Xi'an
4.5 of 5 stars 114 reviews
Owner description: This museum boasts the largest collection of steles cut in 837 A.D., the oldest existing texts of the Confucian classics, and... more » Owner description: This museum boasts the largest collection of steles cut in 837 A.D., the oldest existing texts of the Confucian classics, and more than 2,000 engraved stone tablets from the Han dynasty. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Specialty Museums
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
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Ranked #11 of 181 Attractions in Xi'an
4.5 of 5 stars 29 reviews
Attraction type  Resort Communities; Parks; Playgrounds; Bodies of Water
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Ranked #12 of 181 Attractions in Xi'an
4.5 of 5 stars 100 reviews
Attraction type  Museums; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  2.2 miles from city center
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Ranked #13 of 181 Attractions in Xi'an
4.5 of 5 stars 299 reviews
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks; Historic Sites
Distance  3.1 miles from city center
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Ranked #14 of 181 Attractions in Xi'an
4.5 of 5 stars 123 reviews
Attraction type  Parks; Mountains; Waterfalls; Bodies of Water
Distance  16.3 miles from city center
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Ranked #15 of 181 Attractions in Xi'an
4 of 5 stars 244 reviews
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins; Observation Decks/ Towers
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Ranked #16 of 181 Attractions in Xi'an
4.5 of 5 stars 70 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
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Ranked #17 of 181 Attractions in Xi'an
4.5 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins; Architectural Buildings
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Ranked #18 of 181 Attractions in Xi'an
4 of 5 stars 188 reviews
Attraction type  Observation Decks/ Towers
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
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Ranked #19 of 181 Attractions in Xi'an
4.5 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Attraction type  Resort Communities
Distance  3.8 miles from city center
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Ranked #20 of 181 Attractions in Xi'an
4.5 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Attraction type  Tours; Mountains
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Ranked #21 of 181 Attractions in Xi'an
4 of 5 stars 91 reviews

The Drum Tower was built in 1380 during the early Ming Dynasty, and got its name from the hugedrum located within the building. In contrast to the Bell Tower ,where bell was... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites; Observation Decks/ Towers
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
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Ranked #22 of 181 Attractions in Xi'an
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Walking Areas; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
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Ranked #23 of 181 Attractions in Xi'an
4 of 5 stars 48 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.1 miles from city center
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Ranked #24 of 181 Attractions in Xi'an
4.5 of 5 stars 30 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  3.6 miles from city center
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Ranked #25 of 181 Attractions in Xi'an
4.5 of 5 stars 28 reviews
Dating back to the Ming period, this mosque features inner courtyards that bear more of a resemblance to a Chinese temple.
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites
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Ranked #26 of 181 Attractions in Xi'an
4.5 of 5 stars 19 reviews
Owner description: The Tang Dynasty Song & Dance Troupe performs Chang'an music and dances that originated in the Tang Dynasty of Chinese... more » Owner description: The Tang Dynasty Song & Dance Troupe performs Chang'an music and dances that originated in the Tang Dynasty of Chinese history more than a thousand years ago. « less
Attraction type  Performances
Distance  2.5 miles from city center
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Ranked #27 of 181 Attractions in Xi'an
4 of 5 stars 202 reviews
Owner description: This was the former resort of the Emperors and their concubines (221 B.C. until 907 A.D.) where the imperial couples bathed... more » Owner description: This was the former resort of the Emperors and their concubines (221 B.C. until 907 A.D.) where the imperial couples bathed in the Nine Dragon Hot Spring and Guifei Hot Spring. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Hot Springs/ Geysers
Distance  16.5 miles from city center
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Ranked #28 of 181 Attractions in Xi'an
4 of 5 stars 36 reviews
Attraction type  Aquariums
Distance  3.9 miles from city center
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Ranked #29 of 181 Attractions in Xi'an
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
Distance  2.0 miles from city center
Ranked #30 of 181 Attractions in Xi'an
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
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