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About Xi an |
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Xian is the connecting point between the western Region of China and the Middle Region of China both geographically and socially. She is the gateway and communication axis for western provinces. Xian isthe biggest central city in the second European-Asia Continental Bridge-LongHai and LanXin Road, its economic strategic importance is naturally indicated. Because of its geographic and historic priority, Xian has become the number one commodise distribution center and goods exchange place in the whole Northwest Region of China. Besides, the rich historical culture treasure and advance arts and science resources have helped Xian seats top of the Six Ancient Capitals in China, as well as one of the four World Ancient Civilization Capitals.
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Hotels |
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ANA GRAND CASTLE HOTEL XIAN
Star:5
Address:Xian western section no.12 of south road around the city
HYATT REGENCY XIAN
Star:5
Address:No.158 East road,Beilin Distric,Xian
Tel:029-87231234
SHERATON HOTEL
Star:5
Address:No.262,East Fenggao Road,Lianhu District,Xian
Tel:029-84261888
SHANGRI-LA GOLDEN FLOWER HOTEL
Star:5
Address:No.8,West Changle Road,New Town District,Xian
Tel:029-83232981
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Sightseeing Spots |
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THE MUSEUM OF THE FIRST EMPEROR'S TERRA-COTTA WARRIORS AND HORSES:Located in Lintong District,35 kilometers away from the urban area,the museum is oblong pits with terra-cotta warriors and horses.The three pits cover a total area of 22,780 square meters. The museum of first Qin emperor ,one of the top ten places of historical interest in China ,was listed as the world heritage by the UNESCO about a decade ago.The terra-cotta warriors horse are arrayed in battle formation.According to the density of the formation in each trial ,it is assumed that more than 6,000 terra-cotta warriors and horses could be unearthed from pit1,most of which are infantrymen .pit 2 is measureed 6,000square meters ,L-shaped and consists of four different mixed military forces in four arrayas .It is estimated that there are over 1,000 terra-cotta figsure , 500horse- drawn chariots and saddled horses. Pit 3 is concave shape ,totaling about 520squaremeters .One chariot ,four terra-cotta horses and 68 clay armored warriors were unearthed from it.Unerathed in this pit were a remaining deer-horn and animal
bones .This is probably the place where sacrificial offerings and war prayer were pratised .Judgeing by the layout of pit 3 ,this is most likely the headquarters directing the mighty underground army.The scenery in the museum looks quite elegant and delightful.
HUAQING POOL : Huaqing pool is located about 35kilometers east of the city of xi'an .Historically ,during the Western Zhou Dynasty,a stone pool was built and was given the name Lishan Tang (Lishan Hot Springs) . The site was enlarged into a bigger palace during the Han Dynasty ,and renamed Li Palace.During the Tang Dynasty ,Emperor Tai Zong ordered the construction of Hot Springs Palace,and Emperor XuanZong had walled palace built around the Lishan Mountain in the year 747. It was known as Huaqing Palace .It also had the name "HuaqingPool " because of its location over the hot springs.Huaqing pool was destoryed during An Lushan and Shi Siming Rebellion at the end of the Tang Dynasty .The present-day site is only a small part of the original Huaqing Palace .Huaqing pool which we see today was rebuilt on the site of the Qing Dynasty structure .The palace cdvers an area of 85,560square meters
Huashan Mountain:Huashan Mountain stands in the south of Huayin County,120 kilometers east of Xi'an ,with an altitude of 2,200 meters .It is always known for its precipitousness.They are five peaks of Huashan Mountain:the Morning Sun Peak , the Lotus Flower Peak, the Jade Lady Peak, the Wild Goose-resting Peak and the Cloudy Terrace Peak .From a distance , these five peaks look like a lotus flower among the mountains,hence the name of Huashan Mountain.
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Xi an tour Itinerary |
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Day 1:Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, CityWall,the Forest of Stele
Dinner:Xi an Cuisine
Entertainment:Tang Dynasty dacing performance
Day 2:Visit the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses, Great Mosque, and the Huaqing Hot Spring
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