Terracotta Army · City wall
The ancient capital of 13 dynasties — stand face to face with the Terracotta Army, cycle the intact Ming city wall, and taste street food in the Muslim Quarter.
The Terracotta Warriors are a life-size clay army buried to guard the tomb of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang. Each figure has a different face, and the site near Xi'an is one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the 20th century.
A Tang-dynasty themed pedestrian street that glows after dark — free to enter, with lanterns, street performances and costumed performers beside the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda.
Two landmark towers at the very centre of Xi'an. See them glow after dark, snap a free photo from Kaiyuan Mall's 5th floor, and buy a combo ticket if you want to go up.
China's best-preserved ancient city wall — rent a bike at dusk, watch the sunset from Yongning Gate (South Gate) and see the walls glow after dark.
How to see the Terracotta Army without wasting the day: which pit to start with, when to arrive, how much time to allow, and why the ticket needs your passport number.
What to eat in Xi'an and where to find it: roujiamo, biangbiang noodles, lamb paomo you tear yourself, and the Muslim Quarter streets worth walking after dark.
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