Xi'an - Home To Terracotta Army
The most well-known sight in Xi'an, a city in central China, may be the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, but the best way to experience ancient China's cuisine is to eat some of the excellent noodles, buns, and dumplings in Shaanxi province's capital. Once the starting point of the Silk Road, Xi'an cuisine has not only one of the longest culinary histories in the world, but also one of the richest. The city was home to various religions during the Tang Dynasty, and many cultures have contributed to shaping Xi'an cuisine, with a particularly strong Islamic influence. The city's Muslim quarter has become a gastronomic haven for both locals and tourists.
Best time to visit: Mar-To-May Sep-To-Oct
Things to do: Visit Terracotta Warriors, Climb A Mountain, Camp Under The Stars, Cycle Through The City
HOW TO REACH XI'AN
- Flight - Xi'an is served by more than a dozen airlines with major tourist destinations such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu and Urumqi. Xianyang Airport, the main airport, is located 45 kilometers from the city. It also operates international flights to and from Hong Kong, Macau and Japan.
- Rail - Regular trains arrive at Xi'an Station at the northern end of Jiefang Road. The ticket office for foreigners is located on the second floor of him on the south side of Xi'an Railway Station and is open daily from 8:30am to 11:30am and from 2:30pm to 5:30pm. The bullet train departs from Xi'an North Railway Station, 10 kilometers north of Xi'an North Gate.
HOW TO GET AROUND
- Metro - Tourists also use Xi'an's subway system to access attractions such as the Ancient City Walls and Big Wild Goose, as well as far-flung attractions such as the Panpo Museum, a prehistoric Chinese site. Lines 1 and 2 are the main lines of the Xi'an Metro.
- Bus - Traveling by public bus is a very efficient and inexpensive way to reach the city's nearby attractions. Xi'an's long-distance bus stations are Xi'an Bus Station, Nanguan Bus Station, and Dongcheng Bus Station.
- Car/Taxi - Taxis in Xi'an aren't as heavily regulated as other major cities, and drivers can try to trick tourists who are generally unaware of money, itineraries, and other tricks. It is convenient to take a taxi or private car to distant attractions such as the Terracotta Warriors and Mount Huashan.
Traditional Food
