Xi'an Xianyang International Airport 51 min
Bell Tower of Xi'an (44 min) Iconic bell tower built in 1384 during the Ming dynasty with historic displays & city vistas. Xi'an Drum Tower (46 min) Erected in 1380 during the early Ming Dynasty, this tower boasts panoramas of the city from the top. Ancient City Wall (45 min) This long, historic city wall with scenic views is a popular place for walking & bicycling. Mount Li (51 min) Mountain peak with horseback & cable car rides to the top, which has temples & sweeping city views. Small Wild Goose Pagoda (43 min) Landmark pagoda dating to 8th century offering scenic views from the top & an adjacent park. Stele Forest (45 min) Museum with exhibition halls displaying an extensive collection of steles & stone sculptures. Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum (33 min) Attraction renowned for lifelike sculptures of terra-cotta warriors built around the 3rd century BC. Great Mosque of Xi'an (47 min) Opulent mosque built in 742 & featuring colorful architecture & placid gardens. Shaanxi History Museum (39 min) Large history museum displaying fossils, murals, pottery & metal objects in a Tang-style building. Fortifications of Xi'an (38 min) Well-preserved ancient fortifications with a moat, imposing gates & a cycling path atop the walls. Huaqing Pool (32 min) Peaceful mountainside area offering a hot springs complex, gardens, historic statues & scenic views. Banpo (22 min) Museum of objects from the Banpo archaeological dig, which uncovered a 6,000-year-old civilization. Tang Paradise (37 min) Theme park with replicas of Tang Dynasty buildings, cultural performances & an evening light show. Giant Wild Goose Pagoda (38 min) Dating to the 7th century, this towering Buddhist pagoda was built to house sacred scriptures. |