Joanna James
The city of Xi'an, the capital of the Shaanxi Province is on the eastern corner of the Silk Route. It is also known as the place where Chinese civilisation was born. The first emperor to unite China was from Xi'an and it is home to many historic artefacts. Here are a few things to know before your visit.
This is a place that is often found on the itinerary of pre-planned holiday tours in China because it is considered a must-visit destination in the country. It has many of China's significant pieces of history hidden within the area. The world-famous Terracotta Warriors are found here. There are several museums here as well that you can't miss out on. If you are looking for some oriental entertainment, the Tang Dynasty Show is a must and will offer you a whole new experience with a banquet of dumplings and music and entertainment near a water fountain.
There is so much that Xi'an offers when it comes to cuisine. This place is a crossroad for various Chinese cuisines which means that you will find more than one style of Chinese cooking here. From spicy Sichuan to light Cantonese, the roads are filled with eateries from which a divine aroma is constantly hitting your nostrils. Noodles, dumpling, lamb, kebobs are available for the tasting either at eateries or at Xi ' An hotels located in the area.
In Xi'an, you will never run short of places to buy your souvenirs. From large malls to small wayside markets, Xi'an is a hub for handmade items at various prices. The most popular souvenir items would be figurines of the Terracotta Warriors. Furthermore, you will find crafts, hand paintings, traditional paper cuttings, cultural artwork and antiques.
The history of this wonderful place has been shared several times and is a collection of timeless tales of 13 dynasties that once called Xi'an their capital city and home. The history began around 3000 years ago and in time, China became open to the west via the Silk Route that passes this way. The Ming Dynasty added a few boosters to the city in the 14th century and the name Xi'an or Western Peace was also established during this period.
Xi'an is an arid zone with weather that changes from season to season. The place sees four seasons and the ideal time to visit would be either during spring or autumn when the weather isn't too cool or too hot. You can look for hotel deals like Grand Park Xian and make your booking in advance.
If you are visiting Xi'an, you will definitely find yourself by the city walls at some point. Some like to walk along the city walls and enjoy the evenings while others prefer to bike their way through. The walls were set up by the emperor from the Ming Dynasty to protect the city and have been standing ever since!
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