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".. is one of the few places on the Silk Road that I didn't get to I really must go there one day." Carlysadventuresafar	".. is home to the famous Terracotta Warriors and should be on your list if you love history." Travel2next
".. is new China and it can be hard to find these hidden historical buildings which to tourist eyes are few and far between." Live-less-ordinary	".. is another busy, crowded Chinese city with a large, new station far from town." Rovingretirement
".. is known for 12 dynasties of rulers, five dynasties of which are of major importance." Fostertravel	".. is a wonderful city and I hope you enjoy your trip there." Travelingthruhistory
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".. is well and truly on the radar for most visitors to China." Travel2next	".. is a pure hotbed of Chinese history." Travel2next
".. is centrally located in China and offers a delicious regional mix of Cantonese and spicy Sichuan flavours." Albomadventures	".. is such a nice place!" Ouroyster

Xian's character in words:

Historic Food Hiking Mountain Very touristic River Size: World City

Should I visit Xian or Yichang?

Xian is more interesting than Yichang.

Itineraries

Xian Itinerary: Terracotta Army, City Wall, Pagoda in a Day • Albom Adventures

Highlights of Xian China include the City Wall, the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda and temple, and the army of the terracotta warriors. Read the article to see more images. Our one day Xian itinerary looks better on paper than in practice. Flying in and out of the former capital city of China on the same day left no room for ...

- Xian Itinerary Second Stop: Giant Wild Goose Pagoda - Xian Itinerary Third Stop: Lunch

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A 24 Hour Xian Itinerary

It would be a crime to write a Xian itinerary and not include a visit to the Terracotta Army, so start your day nice and early to be able to devote as much time as you need here. The bus leaves every 10 minutes so you are not going to have to wait long. The journey takes around an hour but is well worth it when you ...

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Things to do

So Many Great Things To Discover In Xian China

. After lunch, we were taken to the train station for a 3 hour high speed train trip to Xian. While it was high speed trip, the rest of the train ride had nothing to recommend it. The 2 and 3 configuration of the train also had couples split up for the train ride. But we had no loyalty status with the Wyndham brand.

- So Many Great Things To Discover in Xian China

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The 5 Best Things to do in Xian

Our visit to Xian was an exciting whirlwind of nail biting adventure, captivating history and mouth watering gastronomy. It has virtually everything we look for in a city and is definitely towards the top of the “favourites list” of places we went to in Asia. Though a visit wouldn’t be complete without seeing the ...

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Surviving The World’s Most Dangerous Hike – Mt Huashan

> Prefer to Do a Tour?

Lately we’ve been receiving quite a lot of emails from people wondering if it’s at all possible to do a tour to Mount Hua Shan, including transport, a guide and of course access to the Plank Walk and the world’s most dangerous hike. ...

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Must Read - Where to stay in Xian - Comprehensive Guide for 2020

> to see the Terracotta Warriors

Accommodation

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Must Read - Where to stay in Xian - Comprehensive Guide for 2020

> Xi’an City Center – Where to stay in Xian as a tourist

For first-time visitors to Xi’an, the city center is a great place to stay. You’ll have easy access to the best attractions of Xi’an, as well as public transportation to outlying areas. There are many Xi’an hotels and restaurants here to host travelers in Xi’an. Some of the attractions in this district include the ...

- Xincheng District – Where to stay in Xian with family - Weiyang – Where to stay in Xian for relaxation - Affordable Luxury Hotels in Xi’an City Center: - Affordable Luxury Hotels in Yanta District:

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So Many Great Things To Discover In Xian China

> Checking Out A New Hotel Brand

. And at most of these we had loyalty status. But we had no loyalty status with the Wyndham brand. So we were not sure what to expect from this hotel stay. ...

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A Troublesome Journey and Introduction to Xian

> Where to Stay in Xian

I am planning a return trip to Xian, because it truly is that wonderful, and I plan on staying in the Muslim Quarter. I like the vibe, the street food, and it is still within walking distance of many sights. ...

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Surviving The World’s Most Dangerous Hike – Mt Huashan

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Eat & drink

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Xian Tours you cannot Miss - Best Tours around Xian - Terracotta Warriors and More!

> Xian Great Tang Dynasty Show and Dumpling Dinner

Xian came to fame as the capital city for 13 dynasties including the Tang and Chang’an Dynasties – it was the largest city in the world during these times. This show recreates the look and feels of entertainment during this era with a dance and music show. You will be collected from your hotel and ..

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Surviving The World’s Most Dangerous Hike – Mt Huashan

> Katie Featherstone

Oh wow, this sounds absolutely mad- I would love to have a chance to see how much it freaked me out! Great photos guys! ...

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Transport

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A Troublesome Journey and Introduction to Xian

> Beijing to Xian by train

China’s public transport is pretty amazing, and there are bullet trains and overnight trains that connect Beijing West Station to Xian North Station. The price is cheaper than flying, but of course you will need a bit more time. You can purchase the ticket up to 30 days ahead of time, but there are multiple trains per ...

- Getting Around Xian with Public Transport

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Sport

Surviving The World’s Most Dangerous Hike – Mt Huashan

Everything you need to know about the Mount Huashan hike, better known as the ‘world’s most dangerous hike’, or the ‘plank walk’, in China. at the time, and a bit of research made me discover that the pictures I had seen were not just of any old via ferrata – These were images of Mount Huashan, and ..

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So Many Great Things To Discover In Xian China

> Walking The Wall In Xian

Our first walk on a city wall was in Jingzhou on our Yangtze River cruise , the bus pulled up underneath the gate of the Xian city wall. It was raining and the stone stairs were slippery. So most of us stayed on the bus while others went up to the top. David was a gentleman and ..

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Costs & Budget tips

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> How Much Does It Cost To Climb Mount Huashan?

Mount Huashan is part of the Huashan National Park, and as such there is an entrance fee to get in. It’s not as expensive as places like Zhangjiajie National Park ...

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Tours

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Xian Tours you cannot Miss - Best Tours around Xian - Terracotta Warriors and More!

> Terracotta warriors tours

.. is often called one of the most significant archaeological excavations of the 20th century. The UNESCO World Heritage site contains a collection of life-sized sculpture made from terracotta that represents the imperial guard of Emperor Qin Shi Huang – the first emperor of a unified Imperial China.

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How to arrive

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> How To Get To Mount Huashan From Xian

Mount Huashan is located in the town of Huayin, only 120km from the popular Chinese City, Xian. Most people will visit the infamous mountain do so from Xian, and luckily it is relatively easy to get there! The entire journey, including trekking on the world’s most dangerous hike, can be done in a day trip.

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Surviving The World’s Most Dangerous Hike – Mt Huashan

> Raymond Carroll

I’d love to do that hike. My next adventure holiday is Nepal. I trekked the Annapurna Circuit in 2012 but this time I want to do a trek that’s a little more demanding. You need a head for heights for Mount Huashan but I think it looks great. Good post! ...

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Xi'an Xianyang International Airport

21 km

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Xian to Nanzheng Chengguanzhen, Chengdu, Qamdo

Xian to Chengdu, Chongqing, Tuojiang

Xian to Seoul, Daegu, Busan

Xian to Beijing, Ningjin, Jinan

Xian to Bangkok, Rayong, Pattaya

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Very good

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Normal

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No / No / No

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High

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3-5 days

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Many

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Few

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May, September, October

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Xian is a world city with a population of 6,501,190. Also Xian is in the center of China. The nearest city is Xianyang.

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