Xi'an Travel Forum

   
Get Xi'an travel and vacation advice from over 1,000,000 VirtualTourist members. Post a Xi'an travel question and get unbiased, timely answers and insights from real travelers and Xi'an locals.
Browse by Location: Xi'an
Search for a Forum Location:
> Advanced

Featured Xi'an Travel Deals

Xi'an Hotel Specials: Book now for big savings!
hotels.com Outstanding choice of hotels all over the world at fantastic prices.

Bargains on Xi'an Hotels: Save up to 50% off Hotels Everyday
Expedia.com Photos, Reviews and the Guaranteed Lowest Prices

Top Xi'an Hotel Deals: Save money, Book now !
Booking.com Excellent choice, Low rates

Xi'an Hotels: Plenty of choices
agoda.com Save up to 75%, Don't miss! Live support, Instant confirmation.

New Xi'an Hotel Deals: Vacation Package Specialists
Expedia Vacations Save on flight + hotel packages. Click or call now: 1 - 800-713-8214

Sponsored Links

Back to Xi'an Forum

Forum Question Posted By: Replies:
Xi'an
Things to do and see
Posted: Mon January 30, 2012 06:20 PM UTC
So I am going to Xi'an and I want to know what else there is to see besides the Terra Cotta warriors (which I am sooo excited to see). Any suggestions?
Report Advertising or Inappropriate Posting
 Click Picture to enlarge. 8 replies

[Reply]

Xi'an
Re: Things to do and see
Posted: Mon January 30, 2012 08:07 PM UTC
Xi'an has a very nice city wall, well worth the visit. It has a Muslim quarter, complete with a mosque in a uniquely Chinese style (Xi'an was the starting point of the Silk Road, and the Muslim traders introduced Islam).

The Big Goose Pagoda, some intersting museums (we went to a prehistoric village one).

Beware of the dust blowing in from the Gobi Desert...

Was this reply helpful?yes no 

Add to your Do-it-Yourself Travel Guide
Report Advertising or Inappropriate Posting
 Click Picture to enlarge. [Reply]
Xi'an
Re: Things to do and see
Posted: Mon January 30, 2012 09:16 PM UTC
Also you could take a bike ride around the top of the city wall.
The Terrcottas are an awesome sight. You can't help but stare and wonder -why so much.

Was this reply helpful?yes no 

Add to your Do-it-Yourself Travel Guide
Report Advertising or Inappropriate Posting
 Click Picture to enlarge. [Reply]
Xi'an
Re: Things to do and see
Posted: Mon January 30, 2012 09:56 PM UTC
Biking along the city wall is fun and nice to get away from the crowds. It was a bit bumpy though.

If you have a day or two to spare, consider taking a side trip to Huashan. It's about 2 hours away. And really beautiful. I'd prefer to stay overnight and walked the 5 peaks circuit but we only have 1 day, so did a day trip with a "tour" (I call it a bus ride with mandatory shopping stops and crazy drivers.). There is an official tourist bus that goes there leaving at around 7am from the train station. You #1, I think.

Was this reply helpful?yes no 

Add to your Do-it-Yourself Travel Guide
Report Advertising or Inappropriate Posting
 Click Picture to enlarge. [Reply]
Xi'an
Re: Things to do and see
Posted: Tue January 31, 2012 12:39 AM UTC
I seem to recal some famous TOMB, a Mineral (rock) museum , a Terracota Soldier factory.

Was this reply helpful?yes no 

Add to your Do-it-Yourself Travel Guide
Report Advertising or Inappropriate Posting
 Click Picture to enlarge. [Reply]
Xi'an
Re: Things to do and see
Posted: Tue January 31, 2012 05:49 AM UTC
There are a couple of pagodas (big goose and little goose), there's a "forest" of steles and a lively Muslim street. Outside of the city (actually 2 hours) is one of China's sacred mountains, HuaShan

Was this reply helpful?yes no 

Add to your Do-it-Yourself Travel Guide
Report Advertising or Inappropriate Posting
 Click Picture to enlarge. [Reply]
Xi'an
Re: Things to do and see
Posted: Tue January 31, 2012 07:01 AM UTC
If you cycle round the walls, make sure the bike you get is in decent condition. None are in good condition but some are a lot worse than others.

The city inside the walls is really pleasant. As enjoyable as any of the cities we visited. If you're into modern shopping just outside the city walls at the south gate there is a big, very plush modern shopping centre. If it's a hot day, the aircon is very much appreciated :-)

At dusk some days (we chanced on it) there seems to be a drumming/dance performance at the south gate.

The two big pagodas are as much photo opportunities as anything - particularly from the walls.

Was this reply helpful?yes no 

Add to your Do-it-Yourself Travel Guide
Report Advertising or Inappropriate Posting
 Click Picture to enlarge. [Reply]
Xi'an
Re: Things to do and see
Posted: Tue January 31, 2012 08:40 AM UTC
I agree about Huashan but you need to be confident on your feet to go up all the steps and the chain ladder that is on one peak. It was snowing the day I went there.
We also visited a garden which included the "five room house" where the Xi incident occurred. I think it was called Huangyuan Garden. It was a very pleasant place to visit with springs and gardens.

Was this reply helpful?yes no 

Add to your Do-it-Yourself Travel Guide
Report Advertising or Inappropriate Posting
 Click Picture to enlarge. [Reply]
Xi'an
Re: Things to do and see
Posted: Tue January 31, 2012 01:20 PM UTC
Thanks so much everyone!!!

Was this reply helpful?yes no 

Add to your Do-it-Yourself Travel Guide
Report Advertising or Inappropriate Posting
 Click Picture to enlarge. [Reply]
Back To TopPages: 1

Xi'an Hotels