Book a private transfer from hotel your in downtown Xi’an to Hukou water fall Hukou (mouth of teapot) is very familiar with being the only yellow waterfall in the whole world.It is greatly known for being the second largest in China.Hokou is naturally formed, this waterfall is referred as the mother river of China.The width of this waterfall is not static since it changes as the season change, during the flood season it increases even up to about 50meters wide and about 164feet. Being located at a point where Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces meet. Where it eventually found its way and passes a through a narrow valley between mountains that block it. People who come to visit this scene have a lot of things to appreciate, for instance, they take photos, they collect the rafts which they use to make explorations, etc. Near this scene, restaurants are located there where Chinese food is prepared and also other dishes that represent local flavors. The great time you can visit this scene: Hukou Waterfall isn’t the same always, the temperature and also the volume of the water changes with the season. The time allocated to be the best for the tourist to […]
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Book a private transfer between your hotel downtown Xi’an and Banpo museum Introduction It is your vacation time! You have been preparing for this for long and some of the places in your checklist include visiting national museums featuring ancient culture. On top of the list is Xi’an Banpo museum, thanks to your friend or relative who advised you to tour the place. Obviously, you have no idea what to expect to see when you arrived there apart from what you heard from your acquaintances that the museum has beautiful gardens, flowering trees, and other amazing landscape. Well, let’s give a preview of what you expect to see both inside and outside the museum: At least two exhibition halls Typically, Banpo is an archaeological site hosting remains of several beautifully organized Neolithic settlements, one of them being the Jiangzhai, revolving around the Yangshao culture. Therefore, upon arrival, you will see several exhibition halls depicting the culture of its founders. One of the halls displays unearthed relic exhibitions, which include domestic and production tools used by ancient Banpo people like chisels, stones, pottery knives, axes, and sickles. The other exhibition hall is used for temporary exhibitions and shows. Some of the […]
What to expect to see at Xi’an Banpo Museum
Book a private transfer to Terra Cotta Army Museum Facts Should Know Before you go Terracotta Army Museum, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in the Lintong District, Xi’an, China. The army sculptures were meant to protect the first Emperor of China, named Qin Shi Huang, in his afterlife after his burial. The army was initially buried and forgotten for hundreds of years; until it was discovered in 1974 by farmers digging a well. The sculptures include sculptures of army generals, warriors, horses, and even chariots. Although the collection is known to depict an army, there are other figures as well, which include musicians, officials, strongmen, and even acrobats. The soldiers and other sculptures buried with the Emperor are made of clay, but they are based on real warriors. In total, more than 8,000 soldiers were buried with the emperor to watch over him in his afterlife. The Emperor rose to power when he was only 13 years old. After taking the throne, he ordered this project, which took nearly 40 years to complete. He ruled from 247 BC to 210 BC. Seeing this ambitious collection of artworks is an experience most people will live to […]
How to get to TerraCotta army museum
The Qianling Mausoleum is a tomb site of the Dynasty of Tang and it is in Qian County, Shaanxi province, China. The mausoleum is 53 miles northwest of Xian which was formerly known as Chang’an and it is the Tang capital. The actual date that the mausoleum was built is about 618 and it represents one of the Chinese historical landmarks. The main tombs are those of Emperor known as Gaozong and Wu Zetian who was the empress. It is the only tomb that an emperor is sharing with his wife but this is attributed to that the empress became the ruler after her husband’s death. The entire site of the mausoleum covers an area of 0.88 square miles and has a total of 124 sculptures made of stone. The southern approach of the mausoleum is lined with sculptures of both people and animals. The most prominent animals are ostriches, horses, winged horses and lions. The animals are an indicator of how prominent the emperor and his wife were when they ruled China. In the mausoleum there are also different buildings which include a pavilion, a sacrifice hall, a hall of ministers and different corridors. Most of the structures and […]
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The Xi’an South Railway Station is situated in the suburbs, approximately 30kms from the Bell Tower. It is a remote and small station. It only has a front square and a single storey terminal building. At the east corner of the station, you will find the ticket office from where passengers can buy, change or refund their tickets. As soon as you enter the station you will find the waiting area where there is a toilet and also drinking water facility. Generally, only those passengers whose train will be departing in a short while will be allowed to enter the station and others will need to wait outside. Ticket Booking The Xi’an south Railway Station is an important stop along the Xian – Ankang Railway. The trains that it operates are from/to Taiyuan, Chongqing, Ankang, Pingyao, Dazhou, Huashan, Jiexiu, Lingshi,Hohhot, Chengdu, Quqihar, Yulin, Baotou, Ordos, Yan’an, and Kunming. How can you visit other places from the Xi’an South Station? North Train Station – You first need to reach Sansen Guoji Jiaju via bus no. 920. Now, walk approx 220 meters south towards Sanyao metro station from where you can travel via metro line 2 and reach the North Station. […]
How to get to Xi’an South Railway Station
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 City Wall
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 […]
Getting To The City Center From Xi’an Xianyang International Airport
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 […]
How to get to the Shaolin temple from xi’an
Xian has for quite some time been among the most grounded impacts on arts in China. Xian was the capital of the Tang Dynasty, which was viewed as the Golden Age of Chinese culture. When you visit Xian, you have the chance to back more than a thousand years to the Tang Dynasty at the Tang Dynasty Dinner and Dancing Show Xian and see the apex of Chinese art in real life. The show has been going since 1981, and it has turned out to be one of the must do things after visiting Xian. It is exceptionally well known to travelers and reliably influences it into the main ten attractions to list for Xian. When you visit the show, you are in for fun and exciting out the night. Several Tang Dynasty exhibitions are accessible at night around Xian. Normally the night starts with a meal feast, and this is then followed by the music and dancing exhibitions. Remember to carry your camera to catch the astonishing sleeves of the outfits and the splendidly colored ensembles that move quickly over the stage. The Tang Dynasty was in charge from 618 – 907 A. D, and amid this time social […]