Shaanxi Province Guide

Terra-Cotta Warriors

In 1974, peasants digging a well first uncovered part of the over 2000 year-old great underground army of the first emperor of a unified China. 1000s of life-size terra-cotta warriors with unique faces along with weapons, horses and chariots were meant to guard Emperor Qin Shihuang (秦始皇, Q...

Xi'an City Walls

First established in the Sui Dynasty (6th century A.D.), the city walls were repaired many times.  The walls you see today were first expanded and built on the existing foundations of old walls during the Ming Dynasty and renovated again quite recently.  The Xi’an city walls form an...

Big Wild Goose Pagoda

Xian Museum

Xi'an Museum, covering an area of 245 hectares, was officially opened to the public in May 2007.

This museum collectively reflects the long history of Xi'an city, integrating with the small Wild Goose Pagoda, the national key...

Bell Tower

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.     Within the Bell Tower is a collection of old Chinese artifacts from 20th century paintings and...

Great Mosque of Xi'an

A walk through the courtyards of the Great Mosque of Xi’an should give visitors a strong sense of the historic Muslim influence in Xi’an. The mosque is still active today so the prayer hall is not open to visitors. The mosque is said to have been opened in the 8th century...

Xi'an Muslim Street

 Explore life of moslems in Xi'an

Muslim Street is a landmark street in Xi'an.It is about 500m long snack street.It would be a pity if you miss it when you are in Xi'an!

the Terracotta Warriors Museum

Tong Sheng Xiang-Mutton Pao Mo

Tong Sheng Xiang is one of the more well-known places for getting Yangrou Pao Mo in Xi’an.

Other Location:

No. 9 Jinhua Lu (金花路甲子9号) +86 (0)29...

Big Goose Pagoda and Ci'en Temple

The entrance to the site itself is on the south side in the parking lot.  A taxi ride from the city center should cost 15-20 yuan.  Many buses stop at the south square next to the temple including bus numbers 19, 游6, 24, 500, 21, 237, 22, 242 and 23.