Xi'an Xianyang International Airport 47 min
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda (41 min) Dating to the 7th century, this towering Buddhist pagoda was built to house sacred scriptures. Stele Forest (39 min) Museum with exhibition halls displaying an extensive collection of steles & stone sculptures. Banpo (29 min) Museum of objects from the Banpo archaeological dig, which uncovered a 6,000-year-old civilization. Shaanxi History Museum (39 min) Large history museum displaying fossils, murals, pottery & metal objects in a Tang-style building. Xi'an Museum (36 min) Modern museum complex featuring local heritage displays, gardens with pools & a historic pagoda. Tang Paradise (39 min) Theme park with replicas of Tang Dynasty buildings, cultural performances & an evening light show. Bell Tower of Xi'an (38 min) Iconic bell tower built in 1384 during the Ming dynasty with historic displays & city vistas. Ancient City Wall (38 min) This long, historic city wall with scenic views is a popular place for walking & bicycling. Great Mosque of Xi'an (40 min) Opulent mosque built in 742 & featuring colorful architecture & placid gardens. Small Wild Goose Pagoda (36 min) Landmark pagoda dating to 8th century offering scenic views from the top & an adjacent park. Fortifications of Xi'an (31 min) Well-preserved ancient fortifications with a moat, imposing gates & a cycling path atop the walls. Xi'an Drum Tower (39 min) Erected in 1380 during the early Ming Dynasty, this tower boasts panoramas of the city from the top. Huimin Street (38 min) Han Yang Ling (32 min) 2nd-century BC mausoleum for a Han dynasty emperor, with a museum exhibiting artifacts & models. |