Joanna James
Xian is one of the most important cities in China with a long history behind it. Here you will come across a whole new world of activities and experiences. Let's look at some of the best things to do here.
Probably the most well-known attraction here, the Terracotta Warriors are a must see. You are guaranteed an extraordinary experience when you walk by the huge pit at the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang. These perfect crafts are impressive in every aspect, from their size to even their features. Especially if you consider the fact that they date all the back to 221 B.C. The museum is definitely going to be crowded, so give yourself some time to fully explore it. One of the highlights is that you can visit one of the workshops around the museum to better understand how they are made. Here you can even create your very own terracotta warrior by hand from clay.
This needs preparation but serves as the ideal activity for anyone who craves adrenaline. Considered one of the most challenging and dangerous hikes in China, Mount Huashan is definitely not easy. Once you do however decide to do it, you'll be rewarded with seeing one of the most beautiful sights in the world. With 5 peaks, the highest being the South Peak at 2,155 metres above sea level, the view is breath-taking.
Xian's old town is surrounded by an astounding and well-preserved construction, the Xian City Wall. This is open to the public and only requires the purchase of a ticket to be accessed. One of the most exciting things to do here is to rent a bike so that you could go cycling on the top of the wall. A fun and interesting way to learn the history of the Tang and Ming dynasties.
Bring out your inner artist by visiting the Tang Bo Art Museum, where you can learn about both Chinese calligraphy as well as painting. While you observe and appreciate the art here, you could also join a workshop. It is incredibly rich in information, culture and is absolutely fun. Teachers would guide you and teach you the techniques behind Chinese calligraphy, but it is not easy to master. In Xian China, hotels can be found almost everywhere, so you'll definitely have a whole array of places to select from, like Grand Park Xian for instance.
If you've got an entire day to spare, check out the Shaanxi History Museum. This massive museum features a variety of interesting pieces of both art and history. You'll see murals from the tombs of many Emperor's, paintings as well as artefacts and history from the Silk Road which is considered by many to be an amazing social and cultural achievement. Xian was the beginning point of the Silk Road, which was the route that assisted trade for the merchants from Europe to the Orient.
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