Xi'an, China

Travel Blogs from Xi'an (1,100)

Communist China, Xi
Communist China
Aug 21, 2004

... so late and neither of us speak a word of Chinese! So we finally arrive in Xian airport in Communist, highly bureaucratic China ready for the harshest customs inspection ever and are whizzed through, no questions, no waiting, no bag checks - by FAR, the ...

A travel blog entry by trent
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Worlds heaviest library??, Xi
Worlds heaviest library??
Jan 23, 2005

In the morning I went to the Forest of Stone Tablets, a museum with the heaviest collection of books in the world being that they're all made of gigantic stone tablets, some ten feet high, and there are 2300 of them! Then I got in trouble for taking ...

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Beijing to Xi
Beijing to Xi'an
Aug 1, 2007

... differences in culture and dress was very interesting and we tried some of the food from the street vendors. Our stop over in Xi'an was only a flying visit and we stayed only one night there.  Next stop is Chengdu in the Sichuan Province.  ...

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Terra-Cotta Warriors, Xi
Terra-Cotta Warriors
Jan 21, 2005

Arriving in Xi'an by overnight train, I introduce myself to my new dorm roommates at 8 am by toppling over the nightstand enroute to my bed and awaking everyone in the room! I was staying in a mixed dorm and my rommates were very nice - a Chinese girl, a ...

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Attractions in Xi'an (29)

Terra-Cotta Warriors and Soldiers Museum
Terra-Cotta Warriors and Soldiers Museum

Eastern Route, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China

4.50

One of the most significant archaeological finds in the world, this 16,300-square-meter excavation reveals more than 7,000 life-size terracotta figures of warriors and horses arranged in battle formations.
Shaanxi History Museum
Shaanxi History Museum

91 Xiaozai E Rd, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China

4.00

This history museum, housed in a magnificent Confucian Temple, features more than 370,000 pieces of historical relics mainly from the Zhou to the Tang periods (1100B.C. to 907 A.D.).
Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang)
Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang)

Xi'an, Shaanxi, China

4.00

Tang Dynasty Dinner Show
Tang Dynasty Dinner Show

75 Changan Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China

4.00

The Tang Dynasty Song & Dance Troupe performs Chang'an music and dances that originated in the Tang Dynasty of Chinese history more than a thousand years ago.

Forum Discussions on Xi'an (77)

China - Must see places?
Posted on May 3, 2006, 22:44:42
... to find your post here. My brother( Bob) and I had a guesthouse( called Bob's Guesthouse) at Xi'an. So knew much about travelling information at China and had provided much information to travellers all over the world. May I give you some suggestion when ...
Travelling in Kashghar, Tibet and Northern Areas of Pakistan
Posted on Nov 5, 2008, 04:13:06
... Buddhist shrine. In the evening, be treated to a Tang Dynasty dinner and cultural show. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) Day 7 - Xi'an to Lhasa (3 nights) Fly to Lhasa, the heart, soul and capital of Tibet, with a fascinating history dating back more ...
Problem with China travel plans- can anyone help?
Posted on Jan 11, 2008, 08:32:29
... . From the Zhangjiajie scenic area, I can fly into Shanghai for a decent price (~150 dollars US). However- how do I get to see Xi-an, when coming from this direction? Trains from Zhangjiajie do not run to Xi'an. Is Xi-an that important, that it is ...
Cheap Airlines in China?
Posted on May 9, 2006, 20:06:48
I'm taking the opportunity to ask for comparison between train and low cost plane in china. Any special reason against the train? Jenn, just in case: Train: Beijing-Xian from 83 USD; Xian-Shangai from 75 USD We've just travelled ...