Xi'an Xianyang International Airport 34 min
Stele Forest (45 min) Museum with exhibition halls displaying an extensive collection of steles & stone sculptures. Shaanxi History Museum (45 min) Large history museum displaying fossils, murals, pottery & metal objects in a Tang-style building. Xi'an Drum Tower (40 min) Erected in 1380 during the early Ming Dynasty, this tower boasts panoramas of the city from the top. Small Wild Goose Pagoda (46 min) Landmark pagoda dating to 8th century offering scenic views from the top & an adjacent park. Xi'an Muslim Dasi Residential Quarter (42 min) Huimin Street (39 min) Fortifications of Xi'an (32 min) Well-preserved ancient fortifications with a moat, imposing gates & a cycling path atop the walls. Great Mosque of Xi'an (41 min) Opulent mosque built in 742 & featuring colorful architecture & placid gardens. Banpo (30 min) Museum of objects from the Banpo archaeological dig, which uncovered a 6,000-year-old civilization. Han Yang Ling (15 min) 2nd-century BC mausoleum for a Han dynasty emperor, with a museum exhibiting artifacts & models. Ancient City Wall (44 min) This long, historic city wall with scenic views is a popular place for walking & bicycling. Giant Wild Goose Pagoda (44 min) Dating to the 7th century, this towering Buddhist pagoda was built to house sacred scriptures. Xi'an Museum (45 min) Modern museum complex featuring local heritage displays, gardens with pools & a historic pagoda. Bell Tower of Xi'an (39 min) Iconic bell tower built in 1384 during the Ming dynasty with historic displays & city vistas. |