Xi’an (Xī ǎn [西安]), the capital city of Shaanxi Province (Shǎn xī [陕西]), is also referred to as Xian, Chang’an (Dynastic name), Hsi-An (Wade-Giles), and Sian (old Postal System). Xi’an is recognized as one of the most important cities in China, both historically and currently. Xi’an, as it’s named now and under different names, has been the capital region for 13 dynastic periods. It also happens to be the Eastern end of the Silk Road. It is the home of ancient Neolithic Age ruins discoveries, and several important Buddhist sites. Beyond the history; Xi’an is surrounded by natural beauty, including; rivers, mountains, plains, and rolling hills. If today’s urban environment is your flavor, you will be well served in this metropolitan city.
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No. 1 Bei Da Jie Xi'an Bell Tower Youth Hostel has a great location, helpful staff and a charming atmosphere. On the 2nd floor is the restaurant area. Food and drinks are cheap, internet is 8 yuan per hour and they have a pool table. If there's one obvious drawback, it's that they do not have an elevator. Hauling bags up to the 4th or 5th floor can be a pain.
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11am-2pm; 5pm-9pm
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Bell and Drum Tower Square Tong Sheng Xiang is one of the more well-known places for getting Yangrou Pao Mo in Xi’an. It is located next to the Drum Tower, in the park at the center of Xi’an city, next to Defachang dumpling restaurant.
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Mon-Fri 9-5:30 (winter), 9-6:00 (summer), Sat-Sun 9:00-4:00
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Nan Da Jie
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http://www.boc.cn This bank of China is located just south of Zhonglou (钟楼) on the east side of Nan Da Jie (南大街).
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40km north-west of Xi'An Located, about 40 kilometers North-west of Xi’An, Xianyang Airport (Xī’ān Xiányáng Guójì Jīchǎng) is the biggest airport in Shaanxi Province (陕西省) as well as one of the bigger airports in China. Flights are available to over 60 cities within China as well as several foreign countries such as Japan, Korea and Thailan
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8am-Late
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Beiling District Defuxiang is a small street stuffed with over 20 small bars and cafes. The patios of the bars merge together so when the weather is right, the whole length of the street is full of customers enjoying drinks. Beers cost 15-25 yuan while bottles of wine start at about 80 yuan.
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11am-2pm; 5pm-9pm
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西大街3号, 钟鼓楼广场 Defachang is promoted as the ultimate dumpling restaurant in Xi’an. It is located next to the Drum Tower, in the park at the center of Xi’an city.
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Summer: 6:30am - 7:00pm, Winter: 7:00am - 6:30pm
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No. 038 Huaqing Lu, Lintong County
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40 yuan/ticket
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http://www.hqc.cn/en/index.asp
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Open 8:30am-9:30pm May-Nov, 8:30am-6:00pm Dec-Feb
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The center of Xi`an City The Bell Tower was originally built in the 14th century and it was rebuilt and moved to the center of the city in 1582. Even now, it is considered to be the center of the city.
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