西安 中国四大千年古都之一
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Xi'an Seasons
The weather in Xi'an is seasonal.
Seasons - The region is characterized by long, hot summers, and cold, dry winters. Spring and autumn are brief in between.
Annual Precipitation - Xi'an receives most of its annual precipitation from August to late October in the form of rain. Summer seasons also experience frequent but short thunderstorms. Spring and autumn would be the best season to visit Xi'an.
The fabled beginning point of [Silk Road] (/china-guides/chinese-culture/silk-road/), a swirl of colors, lute music and desert dust...
Imagine the sights and sounds of Xi'an at the height of its glory when wandering along, taste the delicious food which might be another reason for an encore tour, and enjoy the moment of peace which is rare to find.
Top 4 Xi'an Attractions
1Terracotta Warriors and Horses - Some 8,000 life-size pottery warriors and horses, ready to defend their emperor's immortal soul...
2Xi'an City Wall - It is the best-preserved, oldest and largest ancient city defense system in China.
3Big Wild Goose Pagoda - It is a well-preserved, holy place for Buddhists.
4Mt. Huashan - The jagged scenery of Mt. Huashan unfolds like a captivating piece of Chinese calligraphic art.
Xi'an History
Xi'an was called Chang'an in Han Dynasty. The connotation of "Chang'an" is "a place of permanent peace". It was not until the prosperous Tang Dynasty that Chang'an became famous both at home and abroad as the largest and busiest international metropolis of that age in the world.
An Ancient Capital
Xi'an obtained its present name in 1369.It stands first on the six largest ancient capitals. From the 11 century B.C. onwards, Xi'an or its vicinity was established as the capital city by 11 dynasties successively, including the Western Zhou, the Qin, the Han, the Sui and the Tang, and it also served as the capital of two peasant regimes respectively under the rule of Huang Chao and Li Zicheng. The city's capital status lasted for 1,608 years. As regards the number of dynasties and span of time, Xi'an served as an ancient capital beyond compare.
During Tang Dynasty
During the Tang Dynasty (618-907), Xi'an was the largest city in the world. Chang'an, was linked to many central Asian regions and Europe via the Silk Road, with thousands of foreign traders living the city. The area around Xi'an was inhabited by the progenitors of the Chinese nation as far back as 500,000 to 600,000 years ago.
After the 1950s
In the 1950s, the remains from the Neolithic Period were discovered at Banpo Village to the east of Xi'an City.
In the 1960s, archaeologists discovered in Lantian County to the southeast of Xi'an human fossils and cultural relics belonging to the Paleolithic Period.
In the 70s, the Jiangzhai Ruins from a later part of the Neolithic period were discovered at Lintong County to the northeast of Xi'an City. These archaeological discoveries indicate that the area around Xi'an is one of the cradles of Chinese civilization.
Xi'an Food
Xi'an Dishes
Mutton Paomo, shredded pancakes in a mutton or beef soup. When eating, you should tear the pancakes to pieces and soak them in the mutton soup with various seasonings.
Dumpling Banquet - Brought four new ideas in its color, fragrance, taste and style. The splendid feast features a selection of 108 dumplings that differ in shape and filling.
Guan Tang Baozi - One of Xian's most famous specialties. A filling of ground beef and chopped vegetables is mixed with gravy before the paper-thin skin is sealed, the baozi is delightfully juicy.
Where to Eat
Defachang Dumpling Restaurant
It owns its unique version of the Dumpling Banquet. Ingredients for the dumpling fillings include various meats, vegetables, and seasonings.
Add 3 West Street, Bell and Drum Tower Square
Tel 86-29-8721 4065
Hours 10am to 2pm, 5pm to 9pm
Jiasan Guanchang Baozi
Tasty Muslim cuisine.
Add No. 191 Xiduan, Xiyangshi Street
Tel 86-29-8727 9114
Hours 7:30am to 9pm
Muslim Snack Street
A fascinating lure for food buffs is Muslim Snack Street near [Drum Tower] (/china-guides/china-attractions/drum-tower-xi_an/) in Muslim Square. On the two sides of the 500-meter street, there are many restaurants of different cuisines along with unique snack shops.
Xi'an Entertainment
Shopping
Shu Yuanmen Street offers good kick-knack hunting opportunities amongst replica Ming and Qing dynasties' architecture - anything and everything related to Chinese culture can be found here.
Xi'an Antique Market - Xian Antique Market is located near the [Small Wild Goose Pagoda] (/china-guides/china-attractions/small-wild-goose-pagoda-xi_an/). From large furniture to small coins, the market contains every possible antique known to collectors - but you should be on guard against replicas.
Wenbaozhai Tour Shopping Center is a good place to pick up some local folk art. Dealers sell silk rugs, woolen blankets, silk clothing, jewels, jade articles, calligraphy, paintings, historical relics, etc.
Nightlife
Tangyue Gong
A feast for the senses as delicious cuisine is served alongside Tang song and dance performance, a veritable Tang dynasty extravaganza.
Add 75Chang'an Bei Lu
Tel 86-29-8526 1633
Hours 6:30pm to 9:40pm
Price 410 includes dinner; 200 just the show
Dihao Theater
A comprehensive entertainment center with a theater, karaoke and a nightclub.
Add 12/F, Xinli Guomao Tower, 119 Dong Da Jie
Tel 86-29-8741 8000
Hours 8am to 2am
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Xi'an Transportation
Get In
Xi'an is situated in the very heart of China's transportation network. It is easy to reach by plane, train and bus.
Air - Xi'an is served by the Xianyang Airport, largest airport in China, there are several flights to and from Xi'an to the major tourist stops such as [Beijing] (/china-guides/china-city-guides/beijing/), [Shanghai] (/china-guides/china-city-guides/shanghai/), [Guangzhou] (/china-guides/china-city-guides/guangzhou-guangdong/), [Chengdu] (/china-guides/china-city-guides/Chengdu-sichuan), [Urumuqi] (/china-guides/china-city-guides/urumqi-xinjiang) and other cities.
Train - There are daily trains from and to major cities around China. The train station is located in the northeast of the city, outside of the city wall.
Bus & Coach - Three long distance bus stations in Xi'an and buses run to central China area and beyond. There are daily buses to Yan'an, Lanzhou in Gansu province, Hanzhong and many other places.
Get Around
Bus - There are public buses or tourism buses to every attraction in and around the city with pick up points throughout the city.
Terracotta Warriors and Horses - Ranking as one of China's and the world's top historical sights, it houses around 8,000 life-size pottery warriors and horses and chariots, ready to defend their emperor's immortal soul.
Big Wild Goose Pagoda - As the symbol of the old Xian, Big Wild Goose Pagoda is a holy place for Buddhists. It is the oldest and highest wooden structure in China and is regarded as the First Pagoda in the World and an architectural gem...
Mt. Huashan - Known as one of the Five Sacred Mountains of China, the jagged scenery of Mt. Huashan unfolds like a captivating piece of Chinese calligraphic art.
Xi'an Highlights List
Terracotta Warriors and Horses
Xi'an City Wall
Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Xi'an Banpo Museum
Great Mosque
Drum Tower
Tomb of Qin Shihuang
Huaqing Pool
Mt. Huashan
Small Wild Goose Pagoda
Bell Tower
Shaanxi Provincial History Museum
Xi'an Banpo Museum
Shaanxi Provincial History Museum
Natural Scene
Historical Site
Xi'an City Wall
Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Great Mosque
Drum Tower
Bell Tower
Tomb of Qin Shihuang- Small Wild Goose Pagoda
- Ba Xian An Temple
Cultural Site
Terracotta Warriors and Horses
Shaanxi Provincial History Museum
Xi'an Banpo Museum
Forest of Stone Steles Museum
Nightlife
Day Entertainment & Sports
Shopping & Leisure
Xi'an Highlights
Terracotta Warriors
About 2,000 years ago, there was a Dynasty called Qin. After the death of the first emperor of Qin, a huge tomb was built and 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots with 520 horses and 150 cavalry horses. This is the Terracotta Army, most part of which, is the terracotta warriors.
Ruins of City Wall
The construction of city walls grew to a peak in the Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty. Sophisticated construction techniques meant that major city walls, such as that in the capitals Beijing and Nanjing, were specifically built to withstand cannonfire.
Forbidden City- Xi'an City Wall
- Yuexiu Park
Ancient City Wall of Pingyao
Panmen Gate- Jingzhou Ancient City
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Dumpling Banquet
Although the Dumpling Banquet in Xi'an is still called dumpling, its style, colour and taste have changed much, add some new temperament and interest.
Qinqiang Opera
Always shouted out, Qinqiang Opera is the oldest Chinese opera that are still in existence today, and it mainly thrives in North China's Shaanxi Province, as well as its neighboring northwestern regions, like Gansu and Qinghai provinces and the Ningxia Hui and Xinjiang Uygur autonomous regions.
Five Great Mountains
The Five Great Mountains, associated with Taoism, refer to Mt. Taishan in the east (Shandong), Mt. Huashan in the west (Shaanxi), Mt. Hengshan in the south (Hunan), Mt. Hengshan in the north (Shanxi), and Mt. Songshan in the center (Henan). According to Chinese mythology, the Five Great Mountains originated from the limbs and the head of Pangu, who is the first being and creator of the world.
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Islam
The word Islam means "submission", or the total surrender of oneself to the islamic conception of God. An adherent of Islam is known as a Muslim, meaning "one who submits to God". There are between 1 billion and 1.8 billion Muslims, making Islam the second-largest religion in the world, after Christianity.
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Xi'an Snacks
Xi'an food culture is rich in the northwest flavor and the ancient city is legendary as "the capital of table delicacies." Please do not miss Xi'an snacks when you are in Xi'an City. You would not know how delicious Xi'an snacks are unless you taste them.
Xi'an FAQ & Travelers's Tips
Weather
Food
Shopping
- Can I use my credit card when visiting the attractions in Xi'an?
- Where can I buy chinese medicine?
- Where can I find the department stores and supermarkets?
- What souvenirs can we buy in Xi'an?
Travel
- What taboos do we need to pay attention to in Xi'an?
- What should we prepare for our visit to Mt.Huashan?
- Where can I meet muslim friends in Xi'an?
- What about the toilet facilities in Xi'an?
Customs
- Where can I see Shadow Puppets in Xi'an?
- Why does Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show become so popular here?
- How about the dress for Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show?
Other Hints
- What is Xi'an time?
- What to pack for Xi'an tours?
- Where is the post office in Xi'an?
- Is the internet bar available in Xi'an?
- What about other useful numbers in Xi'an?
- What is emergency number in Xi'an?
Is the weather fine all year round in Xi'an?
Xi'an is in a warm temperate zone, and has a continental monsoon climate with four distinct seasons; Xi'an is hot and wet in summer, dry and seldom snowy in winter and is prone to extended spells of rain in spring and autumn.
The temperature during spring (March to May) increases rapidly, but is prone to fluctuation. The average temperature in March is 7.9 centigrade, rising to 14.1 centigrade in April and 19.4 centigrade in May.
Summer in Xi'an (June to August) becomes both hot and humid, with the highest average temperature being 32 centigrade and the maximum temperature of ten above 40 centigrade.
Xi'an also experiences a fair amount of precipitation during autumn, (September to November). The early autumn period is cool and can be overcast, late autumn is usually fine.
Winter (December to February) is dry and cold with a little snow. The coldest month is January, with an average temperature of 0 Centigrade.
What is the best season to visit Xi'an?
Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are the best seasons during the year for Xi'an tour. With the pleasant temperature, gentle breezes and warm sunshine, spring is a good time of year for outdoor activities and traveling. Late autume is also worth to visit here.
What can we have for dinner in Xi'an?
As the capital of table delicacies, Xi'an is famous for the delicious Shaanxi snacks, the delicate Guangdong cuisine, in a sweet and mild flavor. Various kinds of fashionable foreign delicacies, and the popular Sichuan cuisine, such as hot pot, in a spicy flavor.
What is Xi'an local delicacy?
When you are travelling in Xi'an, one delicacy you will surely to find on the menu is the dumpling.
Xi'an, an ancient city that has been the nation's capital during no less than eleven dynasties spanning more than a thousand years is regarded as the home if not the birthplace of the great dumpling tradition.
It was here that the art of creating the most tasty and delicate of dumplings was refined and no visit to the city is complete unless you partake of a dumpling dinner.
Can I use my credit card when visiting the attractions in Xi'an?
No, most attractions are not allowed to pay credit card, for your convinence, it is much better to bring some cash money along the trip. most 4 star hotels or 5 star hotels provide a good service to exchange into RMB at front desk.
Where can I buy chinese medicine?
You can also find the traditional chineses medicine market in Xi'an, which embody the local culture of chinese medical treatment.
In Chinese medicine, the links between body, mind and spirit have always been recognized and indeed lie at the heart of the system. There is a saying like western medicine cure the external causes but Chinese Medicine cures the internal causes.
Where can I find the department stores and supermarkets?
Department stores
Minsheng Department Store, at No. 103, Jiefang Lu
Parkson Shopping Center is popular in Xian and now there are three Parkson:
- Xi'an Luck Parkson: 119, Dong Dajie (Opposite the Hyatt Regency Hotel)
- Xi'an Shidai Parkson: Shidai Shengdian Plaza, Xi Dajie
- Xi'an Chang'an Parkson: 38, Chang'an Zhong Lu
Supermarkets
- South Gate Branch (Downtown) is situated in Fen Xiang, Nan Dajie.
Bus: No. 600, 603 - Chang'an Lu Branch (South Suburb) is located at the northeast corner of the crossing of Shida Lu and Chang'an Lu.
Bus: No.19, 44, 101, 215, 239, 408, 600, 603 - Jin Hua Lu Branch (East Suburb) is situated near the crossing of Changle Lu and Jinhua Lu.
Bus: No. 4, 10, 11, 13, 27, 43, 105, 209, 303, 402, 604, 605 - Lian Hu Branch (West Suburb) is located at the southwest of the crossing of Daqing Lu and Taoyuan Lu.
Bus: No.2, 12, 45, 103, 104, 207, 210, 222, 223, 224, 301, 303, 605, 803 - North Suburb Branch is located along the Bei Erhuan Lu (Northern 2nd Ring Road).
Bus: No. 18, 17, 238, 228, 236, 609, 600 - Nan Erhuan Branch is situated along the Nan Erhuan Lu (Southern 2nd Ring Road).
Bus: No.24, 46, 308, 311, 608
What souvenirs can we buy in Xi'an?
Xi'an is a great place to do some fantastic Chinese souvenir shopping, especially for cultural items.
Some excellent offerings specific to Xi'an include: Chinese calligraphy rubbings, Tang pottery replicas, Terracotta Warrior replicas, Folk paintings, Folk paper cuttings and Green porcelain.
what taboos do we need to pay attention to in Xi'an?
Xi'an is a multiethnic regin, of which the population of Islam is approximately one half, it is a taboo to eat pork and the flesh of animals which died of natrual course, in order not to trouble yourselves, you'd better not to eat anything made of pork and talk about pig in any muslim restaurant.
What should we prepare for our visit to Mt.Huashan?
Famed as the most precipitous of the five moutains in China, Mt.Huashan is a hardship jouney for xi'an tour. You might prepare a long gown and a pair of jogging shoes in case of raining and dropping of.
Where can I meet muslim friends in Xi'an?
Muslim quarter is a shopping center where many muslime friends gathered there. This area is paved with dark colored stone with green trees providing heavy shade during summer. There are many restaurants and stores on the street. The owners are all Moslems.
Moslem Street has a long history. It is said that in olden days, foreign diplomatic envoys and merchants lived here then they married and had children, so gradually the population increased.
Today, most of the inhabitants of Moslem Street are the descendants of those immigrants.
What about the toilet facilities in Xi'an?
Most toilet facilities in emporiums, shopping centers, supermarkets, stations and scenic spots are free. The other will charge no more than 0.5 Yuan.
Where can I see Shadow Puppets in Xi'an?
Shadow Puppets was shaped in an art form of famouse traditional folk custome.The Chinese shadow puppets have existed in China for over a thousand years.
The Shadow Play is hold in an old house of the Qing Dynasty. The show is about 15 minutes long and performed in a very small room. you can go Gao'a family where near to Drum Tower to see the show, the performance costs about 40 yuan for each one.
Why does the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show become so popular here?
The Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show, a wonderful performance of the ancient music and dance, is a must when you visit Xian.
The city, which was formerly known as Chang'an has a very long history, and was the imperial capital during 13 dynastic periods. Of these, the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907) was the most prosperous and glorious of all.
The Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show is an outstanding exponent of this ancient stable and prosperous society, keeping alive its splendid culture and providing an insight into the peaceful life style of the period.
How about the dress for Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show?
There is no special dress requirement for this show, but some travelers like to dress up.
If you have time to change your clothes after the day's tour, we suggest that you dress as you would for any formal occasion, like the Opera in Beijing, and the welcome and farewell dinners during the Yangtze Cruise.
Jackets and ties for gentlemen and a formal dress or gown for ladies are recommended.
What is Xi'an time?
Equal to Beijing, Xi'an is eight hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (London) and 13 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time (New York), is the standard time used in China.
What to pack for Xi'an tours?
Besides the medicines you usually take at home, you need to bring pain killers, anti-inflammatory prescriptions and medicines for colds, fever and diarrhea. These medicines are especially helpful if you are going to visit Xi'an.
Where is the post office in Xi'an?
- City Center: Bell Tower Post Office, Northeast corner of Bell Tower Square
- South Suburb: Xiao Zhai Branch, No.3 Xiao Zhai Xi Lu
- North Suburb: Bei Guan Branch, No.18 Bei Guan Zheng Jie
Opening Hours 8:30-18:00
Is the internet bar available in Xi'an?
Yes, it is. tourists can easily find internet bars near colleges or universities, usually it costs you 1 - 2 Yuan per hour, but those with better facilities and faster connection speeds may cost more.
What about other useful numbers in Xi'an?
Zip code Inquiry: 184
Taxi Complain: 88624509
Consumption Complain: 12315
Telephone Number Inquiry: 114
Public Buses Complain: 16801315
China Mobile Customer Hotline: 10086
China Unicom Customer Hotline: 10010
China Telecom Customer Hotline: 10000
What is emergency number in Xi'an?
Fire: 119
Traffic: 122
Ambulance: 120
Police: 110
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