Huaqing Hot Spring is a popular destination for both locals and tourists, currently holding the title of being “The Number 1 Hot Spring in China”. Huaqing Pool is in itself a collection of hot springs located at the base of Mount Li in the eastern regions of Xi’an province. The historically- and culturally-rich travel destination once served emperors and their royal family members. Today, the attraction is featured alongside scenic and natural landscapes, majestic palaces, stately pavilions and the Nine Dragon Lake. How To Get To Huaqing Hot Spring Huaqing Hot Springs park can be found approximately 32 kilometers on the east side of Xian Bell Tower and about 8 kilometers west if you’re coming off the Terracotta Warrior’s Museum. Most tourists usually get to the spring after visiting the impressive collection of terra cotta warriors. There are currently 2 ways on how you can get to Huaqing Hot Spring- by Bus or by Airport Shuttle. Getting to the spring by Bus. With the Xian Railway Station as your starting point, you can ride the Tourism Bus number 5 (or sometimes known as Bus 306) to get to the hot springs. Alternately, you can use the Terracotta Army Museum as […]
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Acting on Zhu Sheng’s advice after capturing Huizhou, Zhu Yuanzhang, first ruler and Emperor of all-powerful Ming Dynasty, built the historic and epic Xi’an City wall to help provide the much-needed security during the war-prone era. Building these ‘high walls’ was also in an effort to fortify the city, thereby bringing the rest of the states together. The wall has survived several centuries and remains one of the world’s most extensive traditional military defense systems. Not only is the wall one of the best preserved, but also the largest and oldest in the country. Erected during the 14th century, it has undergone refurbishment thrice, about once every 2 centuries, and most recently in the early 1980s. The wall harbors four main gates that helped to provide access to the town during the ancient times, with sentries on towers overlooking each gate. In addition, a large part of the city features a wide moat stretching around the historic walls, with huge drawbridges used to cut links when lifted, thereby controlling access to and from this city. This perimeter wall is best covered while cycling, as this allows tourists to explore the old city faster. The majestic Xi’an City wall features flanking […]
Xi’an Xianyang International Airport is the largest of its kind in all of northwest China, and the second largest in China, serving Xi’an and the rest of the Guanzhong area. The busy airport stands 41 Km to the northwest of the equally busy capital of China’s Shaanxi province, Xi’an.The city is a hub of activity and a popular tourist destination. Thanks to the city’s extensive transport network, you can explore any of the mentioned options and get to the city center from Xi’an Xianyang International Airport well within an hour.To get to the city center from Xi’an Xianyang International Airport, you have several options that you can explore as highlighted below Xi’an Xianyang International Airport offers several shuttle bus services for transfers between the airport and different locations across the city center. You can buy the ticket at the passenger information desk and the journey takes about an hour. Although a little bit more expensive than taking the shuttle bus, taxis are much more private and will get you right to where you wish to go in the city center. It’s also a very convenient option if you are having a lot of luggage with you. You will find the taxis […]
The Shaolin temple is no doubt one of the beautiful temples in China. There are thousands of travelers love to visit Shaolin temple not only for the natural beauty but also the historical image. But the problem is the majority of the people does not know the ways of visiting Shaolin temple, especially from the xi’an. Here i will discuss the ways of just how to get to the Shaolin temple from xi’an. If you are now at xi’an and want to visit Shaolin temple then the best solution for the traveler will be using public transportation. The distance from xi’an to Shaolin temple is around 448 Km. It will normally take 5-6 hours to reach Shaolin temple through the public transportation. You will be able to get direct bus service from xi’an to Shaolin temple all day long. So, you never need to be worried as the buss will stop exactly at your destination. If you do not love bus journey then you have another comfortable option. You can use the train for visiting Shaolin temple from xi’an. There is no doubt that the train journey will be much more comfortable compared to bus journey but the problem is […]