Xi’an Attractions, China, Xian, China

Planning a trip to the ancient Chinese city of Xi’an? Looking for Instagram-worthy Xi’an attractions to fill your itinerary? Then look no further! Based on our March-2018 exploration of Xi’an city, we’ve come up with the perfect list of Xi’an attractions that will surely fire up your Xi’an holiday!

Xi’an is the capital city of Shaanxi Province (陕西省), China. It is the most populous city in the region of northwest China. The Chinese name Xi’an (西安) translates into “Western Peace”.

One of the oldest cities in China, Xi’an is centrally located at the convergence of several major ancient routes linking neighboring provinces. It is also the eastern terminal point of the famed trading route, the Silk Road.

Due to its strategic geographical location and the presence of natural defense elements, Xi’an had been the capital of numerous Chinese dynasties since ancient times. As a testament to Xi’an’s significance, the city is the oldest of China’s Four Great Ancient Capitals. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).