Xi'an is a very popular tourist destination. It not only has various glorious historical relics, but also world-famous food. Xi'an has always been one of the core areas of Chinese civilization, carrying thousands of years of history. The connotation and true meaning of Chinese civilization makes it a good travel destination. Here is a detailed guide to share with you.

Accommodation in Xi'an

When arriving in Xi'an for the first time, it is recommended to stay near the Bell Tower. Even at ten o'clock in the evening, the crowd around us did not diminish. The city lights were even more brilliant in the night. We dropped off our luggage at a nearby hotel and took a look at the night view of the Bell Tower.

If you have enough time, you can walk west from North Street into Xihuamen, walk for about 10 minutes, and go to Laohuifang to taste delicious food. There is a "Lao Gao's" on the right side of the entrance to Laohuifang. The barbecue restaurant enters the main entrance through a narrow alley. There is no gorgeous and flamboyant facade. You will miss the delicious alley if you don't pay attention.

The first day: the ancient charm of calligraphy and ink, the fragrance of returning home

1. Calligraphy and rubbing viewing 4A scenic spot - Forest of Steles Museum

The Forest of Steles Museum is not far from the city wall Far away, there are collections of inscriptions, epitaphs and stone calligraphy art from past dynasties. The entire scenic area is divided into three parts: forest of steles, stone carving art and other cultural relics exhibitions. If you are a calligraphy lover, it is strongly recommended to reserve half a day to visit the 12 exhibitions. room.

The art of calligraphy

There are more than 1,000 steles and epitaphs from various dynasties from the Han Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty. Here you can appreciate the calligraphy masterpieces of masters of the past dynasties. Huang Tingjian's calligraphy is majestic, Yan Zhenqing's pen strokes are vigorous and powerful, Mi Fu's calligraphy is powerful, free and elegant, and the calligraphy art with its own characteristics is thought-provoking.

On-site rubbing

The value of an item such as a stele or a tile is self-evident. The artistic value of stone carvings in the Forest of Steles also determines that not just anyone can own it. The most convenient way to disseminate cultural information is with rubbing technology. Compared with the ordinary photos left by the camera, it is better to quietly read the rubbing technology. This ancient technique that perfectly displays the details and characteristics of cultural relics is definitely a two-dimensional space. The art of innocence.

Transportation: From Xi'an Bell Tower to Beilin Museum, you can take bus No. 21 (21 minutes) or No. 222 (25 minutes). Tickets: 75 yuan in peak season (March 1st to November 30th); off-season ( December 1st ~ the end of February of the following year) 50 yuan tour suggestion: 3 hours, historical and literary attractions are strong in history and literature. It is recommended to ask a scenic tour guide or use an electronic tour guide to visit. If you have enough time, you can go Visit the nearby Academy Gate.

2. A must-see in Xi'an - measuring the historical ancient city wall with modern rails

The city wall can be seen after coming out of the Forest of Steles Museum. Climb the city wall before sunset, and the afterglow of the setting sun will mottle the ancient city wall. The thick walls are covered with golden light, and the figures of tourists are projected into the sky. If you are accompanied by friends, family, and others, you can ask tourists to take a photo to record the memory of the old city wall of more than 600 years under the light and shadow.

Walking and biking

The Xi'an City Wall is the most complete ancient city wall in the country. You can walk around the city wall, from dusk to the dim lights on the tower. You can also choose to ride a bicycle. Single or double bicycles are available for rent on the city wall. You can pedal lightly, feel the evening breeze blowing on your face, and use modern rails to measure the length of history.

City Wall Music

Following the city wall, you will always hear bursts of singing and cheering inadvertently. Walking further, you will see the six hundred years of Under the city gate, groups of young people are holding guitars and singing songs. One second it was the history of the ancient capital, and the next second it passed through the city it became fashion and rock. A group of lively individuals under the ancient city wall always make people suddenly There is a sense of traveling through history. Inadvertently, I resonated with those floating music. The freedom and joy in the song merged with the never-ending vitality of young people. This is the wonderful cohesion brought by the same culture for thousands of years. .

Transportation: From the Forest of Steles Museum to the Yongning Gate of the City Wall, walk five minutes to Wenchang Gate, take bus No. 221 for 1 stop to the South Gate Bus Station, and walk 328 meters to Yongning Gate. Tickets: Tickets for climbing the city tower are 54 yuan, bicycle rental is 90 yuan for two people for 2 hours, and 45 yuan for one person for 2 hours (bicycle rental is optional). Suggestions for travel: Walking saves money but is tiring. Battery bikes are very expensive and not recommended. The most choice and cost-effective way to travel is to ride a bicycle around the city.

3. Fried, grilled and fried, the aroma of Muslim Street is overflowing

Muslim Street is the collective name for many blocks, including Beiyuanmen, Xiyangshi, Beiguangji Street, It is composed of many streets such as Sajin Bridge, Miaohou Street, Daxiaixuexiang, Daxiapiyuan, Huajue Temple, etc. Behind the Bell and Drum Tower, Muslim Street is composed of several streets and countless large and small alleys. Walk into the back Only in these alleys can you truly experience the life and food of the local Hui people.

Huimin Street Food

A bowl of oil-splashed biangbiang noodles requires a big bowl and long chopsticks to taste the aroma; Lao Mi’s mutton steamed buns require your own hands to break the buns Cut it into the size of soybeans, and ask the store owner to pour it with fragrant soup and add a plate of sugar and garlic. This is the standard dish for old Shaanxi people. To fill the soup dumplings, use chopsticks to gently pick them up, take a small bite first, suck off the soup, and then dip them in the special sauce. It will definitely be a treat for your taste buds. Various flavors of rice cakes, large skewers of red willow barbecue, steamed buns with beef in sauce, dumplings in sour soup... It is recommended to go deep into the streets and taste the authentic food from the depths of the alleys.

Foodie Guide

Route A: From Drum Tower - Beiyuanmen Street - Xiyang City - Beiguangji Street, turn right - along Beiguangji Street - Dapiyuan. Suitable for: Friends who come to Xi'an for the first time. This route has many tourists and is also the main street. You can feel the atmosphere of Muslim Street and slowly stroll from the place full of tourists to Dapiyuan, which is loved by local diners. Experience Feeling one hundred percent. Route B: Enter from Beiguangji Street on West Street. Beiguangji Street and the entrance to Xiyang City are also places where food is concentrated. Go straight along Beiguangji Street and turn right into Dapiyuan. Suitable for: Those who are slightly familiar with Muslim Street, want to go straight to the food theme, and can avoid tourists and go directly to the center.

Transportation: Walk 7 minutes from Yongningmen to the Northeast Exit D1 of Yongningmen Subway Station. Take Metro Line 2 and arrive at Bell Tower Subway Station in 2 minutes. Exit from Exit C of Bell Tower and walk for 8 minutes to Muslim Street.

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Day 2: Chang’an’s prosperous days, prosperous night

1. Shaanxi History Museum

Since the Stone Age, it has experienced During the Qin, Han and Tang dynasties, at the Shaanxi Expo, you can see unique exhibits from each dynasty, ingenious treasures that are not only ornamental but also practical. As history progresses from far to near, the collections become more and more sophisticated, magnanimous and glorious. Chinese civilization has never disappointed anyone. The Basic Museum has three exhibition halls, which are free to visit, but tourists need to reserve tickets on the official website in advance; the "Hejiacun Datang Heritage Museum" in Shaanxi Libo requires 30 yuan tickets, and the grape, flower and bird patterns and silver incense mentioned in "National Treasure" The pouch, the Duhu amulet, the agate cup inlaid with gold animal heads, the red gold walking dragon, and the gilt silver pot with the cup pattern of dancing horse titles are all from the Heritage Hall.

Shaanxi Libo is closed on Mondays. If it falls on a Monday or you want to avoid the crowds, visiting the Small Wild Goose Pagoda-Xi'an Museum is also a good choice. Transportation: Walk 3 minutes from near Xi'an Bell Tower to Bell Tower Subway Station, take Line 2 to Xiaozhai Subway Station, exit from Northeast Exit E, and walk for 12 minutes. Tickets: Book tickets in advance on the official website of Shaanxi Libo. The basic hall is free and the treasure hall is 30 yuan. Travel suggestions: Shaanxi Libo is a must-visit attraction in Xi'an. It has a large number of visitors and a large passenger flow. You need to hire a professional guide to visit the scenic spot. In order to avoid wasting time in queuing for tickets, it is recommended to sign up for a small one-day tour, 3-6 People can travel and enter the scenic spot directly, and it includes tickets to the Treasure Museum and professional explanations.

Small Wild Goose Pagoda. Xi'an Museum

The Xi'an Museum is located in the Small Wild Goose Pagoda. After visiting the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, you can walk along the lake to the Xi'an Museum. Tickets do not need to be reserved. You can get your tickets on the left side of the entrance of the scenic spot by bringing your personal ID card. The environment inside the Small Wild Goose Pagoda is quiet. There is a scenic tour guide map at the entrance. You can take a picture of the whole scene with your mobile phone, and then follow the reminders on the map to watch it carefully. "Yanyuan" is a traditional cultural center. There are Wange Music and Yanyuan Book Club in the garden. You can watch folk art. You can also take a walk in the garden and take pictures. There are wooden benches and stone steps, yellowed old photos on the wall, and high hanging red lanterns. , hand-kneaded colorful clay figurines, all of which are great for camera viewing.

Morning Bell of Wild Goose Pagoda

The ancient trees in the Small Wild Goose Pagoda are green. Although it is located in a busy city, it is still peaceful in the bustle, which makes the temple more ancient and profound. "Frost comes at dawn, and the moon slowly sets over the wilderness." One of the famous eight scenic spots in Guanzhong, "Wild Goose Pagoda Morning Bell", the simple and melodious bell rings the morning, echoing throughout Chang'an City, and the whole city is also ringing with this sound. A busy and orderly day begins with the ringing of the bell.

Watching shadow puppet shows

There are traditional folk culture shadow puppet shows in Yanyuan. You can watch shadow puppet shows in Yongxingfang, Muslim Street and other popular attractions in Xi'an. In the peaceful environment of the ancient temple, it seems that It makes people calm down and appreciate the profound meaning. Each performance costs 30 yuan per person and will start on time. Sometimes the seats are packed, but even if there are only 2-3 people, the performance will still go on as usual. After the end, the old artist will go from behind the scenes to the front of the stage to meet the audience. When the curtain came down, there was another surprise performance of small string puppets. The cute little puppets and the performers' skillful skills made people feel that they were still unsatisfied until the end of the performance.

Making tile rubbings

Feel the charm of traditional culture up close. You can ask professional staff for advice on making tile rubbings. The entire classroom has a large learning space and can accommodate 20-30 people at the same time. People can learn and experience it in person, which is very suitable for families or friends to experience when traveling. The finished product can be taken away as a souvenir. Compared with the color photos left by the camera, this original copying method more authentically restores the value of the tile.

Transportation: Take Line 2 from Zhonglou Metro Station, go through Station 3 and exit at Nanshaomen Exit A, and walk for 9 minutes to reach the Small Wild Goose Pagoda. Tickets: Get free tickets with your ID card on the left side of the entrance of the scenic spot. Suggestions: Xi'an Museum is closed on Tuesdays and visitors will not be allowed to enter at 17:00 in the afternoon. After arriving at the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, visit the Xi'an Museum first and then visit the Small Wild Goose Pagoda. There are free explanations in the museum from time to time. You can follow the instructor. It is not recommended to just watch.

2. The charm of the North and South Squares - Big Wild Goose Pagoda

The Big Wild Goose Pagoda has stood for more than a thousand years and has become a part of Xi'an culture and spirit. Whether it is the Big Wild Goose Pagoda during the day or at night They all remind people of the long gone heyday of the Tang Dynasty. Of course, there is also the statue of Xuanzang of the Tang Dynasty standing in the South Square of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. It prays silently to people and silently tells the firm determination to go west to learn Buddhist scriptures. This place has also become an inevitable check-in place when visiting Xi'an.

North Square Musical Fountain

As the largest musical fountain in Asia, the musical fountain in the North Square of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda cannot be missed. Listen to the music under the Millennium Big Wild Goose Pagoda and watch the fountain dance with the music, that is, It is a kind of enjoyment and a kind of romance. There are so many people watching the fountain at night, so if you want to get the best spot, you have to wait in advance.

Fountain show opening hours in summer: starting from June 10; there are two performances a day from Monday to Friday (the fountain water dance equipment is subject to routine maintenance on Tuesday and is closed during the day) at 12:00 and 21:00; Saturday, There are 5 performances every day on Sundays and other national statutory holidays, at 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00 and 21:00. Winter: Starting from October 9th: two performances per day from Monday to Friday (the fountain water dance equipment is scheduled for routine maintenance on Tuesday. It will be closed during the day). The specific times are:

12 o'clock and 20:30 There are five performances every day on Saturdays, Sundays and other national statutory holidays. The specific times are: 12 o'clock, 14 o'clock, 16 o'clock, 18 o'clock, 20:30

Datang Evernight City in South Square

Datang Evernight City is the epitome of the city of music, listen to an outdoor music. This pedestrian street of more than 1,500 meters brings together local and foreign musicians in Xi'an. They will play Chinese and foreign musical instruments for free, allowing people to feast their ears and enjoy the joy and charm of music. The entire city that never sleeps is brightly lit, and there are ethnic musical instruments and microphones on the roadside. If you are a folk expert, you can also show off. Internet celebrity piano road, flying fish, gorgeous night views, men and women in Hanfu, and various cultural and creative products, there are so many things not to miss.

Transportation: Starting from Shaanxi History Museum, take bus No. 8 (610) at Cuihua Road Bus Station. After 3 stops, get off at the Big Wild Goose Pagoda South Square and walk for 3 minutes to reach the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. . Starting from the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, take bus No. 21 at the Small Wild Goose Pagoda Station. After 8 stops, get off at the Big Wild Goose Pagoda South Square and walk for 3 minutes to reach the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Tickets: Ticket description:

Da Ci'en Temple costs 50 yuan/person in peak season, and an additional 30 yuan/person is charged for climbing the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. In the off-season, admission is 40 yuan per person, and an additional 20 yuan is charged for climbing the Big Wild Goose Pagoda; the North and South Squares of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda are free. Suggestions for playing: The recommended play time is 2 hours. If you want to go to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda North Square to see the night view of the musical fountain at night, it is best to arrive early, otherwise you may not be able to squeeze into the crowd and have to watch from a distance.

3. Dreaming back to the prosperous age-Datang Furong Garden

Datang Furong Garden is very close to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. It is a large-scale royal garden-style 5A scenic spot in Xi'an. There are 14 cultural areas, showing the glorious history of Xi'an as the "Capital of the Tang Dynasty". Classical royal gardens, catering, singing and dancing, music, and folk customs can be fully reproduced here. During the day, you can visit Lu Yu Teahouse, Qujiang Diversion, etc. and learn about the historical stories behind them. At night, it is suitable to enjoy the night view and watch the performances in the park.

Transportation: Take No. 21 or No. 601 at the Big Wild Goose Pagoda South Square Bus Station. After three stops, get off at the Qujiang Ocean World Bus Station and walk for 3 minutes to reach the scenic spot. Tickets: 120 yuan/person in peak season; 90 yuan/person in off-season. The large-scale poetry, music and dance drama "Dream Back to the Tang Dynasty" performance time is 20:00-20:50, about 50 minutes, price 198 yuan/person. Recommended play time: The recommended play time is 3 hours. If you enter the park at night, you can see the night view when the lanterns are lit. It is recommended to purchase a scenic spot package (scenic spot ticket + "Dream Back to the Tang Dynasty" performance ticket, 185 yuan).

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The third day: Qin Feng Tang Yun, reappearance of the situation

The Terracotta Warriors and Horses and Huaqing Pool scenic spots are both in Lintong. I just spent one day visiting the two scenic spots. good. Public transportation starts from the East Square of Xi'an Railway Station and takes the Youwu No. 306 bus. The approximate distance is 33.78 kilometers and the whole journey takes about 77 minutes. It passes through 9 stations and arrives directly without changing buses on the way. This is also The most convenient way to travel in public transportation.

Legacy of the Great Qin Empire

If Pit No. 1 is the infantry and Pit No. 2 is the main force consisting of chariots and cavalry, then Pit No. 2 is the main force consisting of chariots, cavalry, and crossbows. It is a "joint combat force of land, sea and air" formed by a mixed formation of soldiers; Pit No. 3 is the command system of the military formation, which can operate the war situation as it changes. The scene of three figurines pitting the Qin Dynasty in battle is shocking. Don’t forget to go to the exhibition hall to visit the bronze chariots and horses of the Great Qin Empire. The chariots are standing in front and the chariots are installed behind. The masters are driving the chariots with calm faces and seriousness showing relaxation. The wonderful details of the bronze chariots perfectly revive the wisdom of the ancients. The Terracotta Warriors and Horses restore the battle history and are the most recommended scenic spots in Xi'an. It basically takes three hours to tour the three main pits and the museum.

Bath in Huaqing Pool in the cold spring

As early as 6,000 years ago during the Yangshao Culture period, the ancestors of Jiangzhai began to use Lishan Hot Spring to perform beacon fire dramas for princes, noble concubines to bathe, and Su Dongpo's Lishan Fu poems Poetry and the Xi'an Incident both happened here. Huaqing Palace has witnessed historical changes. If you go to Huaqing Pool at the end of March or early April, it is recommended that you also watch a performance of the well-received "Song of Everlasting Sorrow". Don't forget to read Bai Juyi's "Song of Everlasting Sorrow" to understand the meaning between the lines. Li Yang love story. From the Furong Garden that witnessed Li Yang's love, to the Jiulong Lake to see the imitation Tang palaces on the south bank and the east bank, and then to the five halls to find the historical memory of the "Xi'an Incident".

Scenic area tickets: Both the Terracotta Warriors and Horses and Huaqing Pool scenic spots adopt a one-ticket system, regardless of low and peak seasons, and the ticket is 120 yuan.

Travel suggestions: You need to queue up to take public transportation when arriving at the scenic spot, and the departure time is fixed at the train station. You need to queue up to collect tickets for the Terracotta Warriors and Horses.

It is recommended to book a one-day trip to Lintong. A small group travels directly to the scenic spot to avoid wasting time waiting for the bus and queuing for tickets. You can travel to and from the city in one day without being restricted by driving time. It is very suitable for friends and couples. , family outing.

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