Xi'an Tourism

The ancient capital of Xi'an is located in the Guanzhong Plain in the Yellow River Basin, bordered by the Qinling Mountains to the south and the Wei River to the north. It is an important birthplace of the Chinese nation and the most important place of human origin in Asia. One of the centers of prehistoric culture. The Guanzhong Plain is known as the "Eight Hundred Miles of Qinchuan". It has vast wilderness, fertile land and a very superior natural environment. Xi'an is located in the middle of the 800-mile Qinchuan River. It is 204 kilometers long from east to west and 116 kilometers wide from north to south. The city covers an area of ??9,983 square kilometers, of which the urban area is 1,066 square kilometers.

The terrain of Xi'an is high in the southeast and low in the northwest, with an average altitude of about 400 meters. The Xi'an area has been known as "Eight Rivers Surrounding Chang'an" since ancient times. There are Bahe River in the east of the city, Laohe River and Fenghe River in the west, Jinghe River and Weihe River in the north, and there are also larger rivers such as Heihe River, Shichuan River and Linghe River, most of which belong to the Weihe River system of the Yellow River Basin.

Xi'an is a world-famous ancient capital. In history, there have been 13 dynasties including Western Zhou, Qin, Western Han, Xinmang, Eastern Han, Western Jin, Former Zhao, Former Qin, Later Qin, Western Wei, Northern Zhou, Sui and Tang. Established the capital in Xi'an. These dynasties left a large amount of cultural heritage to the ancient city of Xi'an. The scenic spots and historic sites left by their predecessors provide Xi'an with extremely precious archaeological data and rich tourism resources. Currently, there are 314 key cultural relics protection units in Xi'an, 84 of which are at the national and provincial levels; more than 120,000 cultural relics have been unearthed, many of which are rare national treasures.

The long history and profound cultural heritage have cast a mysterious veil on this ancient city. The Terracotta Warriors and Horses Pit in the Mausoleum of the First Emperor of Qin is known as the "Eighth Wonder of the World". The ancient city wall of the Ming Dynasty is the most complete and largest ancient castle in the world so far. Famen Temple is the only royal temple that collects the relics of the Buddha Sakyamuni. The Shaanxi History Museum is the largest history museum in China with the largest collection and the most complete and advanced facilities. The "Seventy-two Tombs of Guanzhong" are the largest and richest collection of imperial tombs in the world. The Forest of Steles Museum, Banpo Site Museum, Lantian Ape Man Site, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Small Wild Goose Pagoda, Bell Tower, Drum Tower, Huajuexiang Mosque, Huangdi Mausoleum, Qianling Mausoleum, Zhaoling Mausoleum, Maoling Mausoleum, Western Zhou Fenghao Site, Qin Afang Palace Site, Han Chang'an City Site, Tang Daming Palace Site etc., are not only rare treasures of China’s historical and cultural treasure house, but also an important part of the historical heritage of all mankind.

Xi'an's natural landscape is characterized by its integration with the cultural landscape. The Qinling Mountains are covered with green mountains, beautiful peaks, towering cliffs, and many famous mountains, hot springs, waterfalls, valleys, streams, and rivers. The plains, fields and fertile fields are open and open, and the countryside is beautiful and colorful. There are lakes and swamps in between, which are full of poetic and picturesque scenery. There are Huashan Mountain in Xiyue, Zhongnan Mountain, Taibai Mountain, Lishan Huaqing Pool, Lantian Cave, Gaoguan Waterfall, Louguan Terrace, Qu Jiangchi and other scenic spots. Today's Xi'an not only maintains the charm of the ancient capital, but also glows with modern style. The ancient appearance and the new appearance complement each other to form the unique charm of Xi'an. The tourism industry developed after the reform and opening up has gradually formed eastern, western, northern, southern and other tourist routes and increasingly complete tourist service facilities. In the past decade or so, the comprehensive reception capacity including meeting the various needs of tourists for food, accommodation, transportation, travel, shopping and entertainment has been continuously improved. The annual capacity of receiving overseas tourists exceeds 1.2 million, and the annual number of domestic tourists exceeds 10 million.

Xi'an is located in the middle of the Guanzhong Plain in the Yellow River Basin, bordering the Qinling Mountains to the south and the Weihe River to the north. It belongs to a warm temperate semi-humid monsoon climate zone with four distinct seasons, a mild climate, and an average annual temperature of 13°C. Except for the colder winter, other times are more suitable for traveling.

Xi'an has been an important transportation thoroughfare since ancient times, and is the throat from eastern China to the northwest, southwest and countries in West Asia. Nowadays, railways, highways and aviation are intertwined into a network that extends in all directions, connecting Xi'an with the whole country. Xi'an Xianyang International Airport, one of China's four major international airports, has opened more than 100 routes with various domestic cities. Xi'an has established direct flights with Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Nagoya, Hiroshima, Niigata, Japan, Seoul, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Macau.

Xi'an Railway Station is not only one of China's special passenger stations, but also an important station of the Eurasian Continental Bridge in China; Xi'an has more than 2,800 kilometers of roads and 5 national highways passing through it; the city has many tourist attractions with the urban center as the center. There are more than 40 roads, including 9 tourist lines. The city has more than 7,000 taxis and nearly a thousand large and medium-sized luxury cars used to receive tourists from home and abroad.

City Transportation

Bus: Xi'an has very convenient highway transportation. The South Second Ring Road and East Second Ring Road in the city have been opened to traffic. Many important tourist attractions have built special tourist roads. Road transportation extends in all directions.

Taxi: The city has more than 7,000 tourist taxis, which provide day and night services at the airport, railway station, hotels, restaurants, and tourist destinations. The fare is calculated according to the meter. The fare generally starts at 7 yuan within 3 kilometers and increases by 1.4 yuan for every kilometer thereafter.

Intercity transportation

Aviation: Xi'an is an important aviation hub in the country. Northwest Airlines, one of China's six major airlines, China United Airlines Xi'an Company and Changan Airlines are all headquartered in Xi'an. With Xianyang International Airport as the center, they have built an air link connecting the five continents for the ancient city of Xi'an. . Xi'an has now opened flights to Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Chongqing and the capitals of various provinces and autonomous regions, as well as Guilin, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Shantou, Sanya, Qingdao, Xiamen, Luoyang, Huangshan, Yan'an, Hanzhong, Lanzhou, Jiayuguan, Yinchuan, and Hefei There are more than 80 routes in more than 60 cities including Nanchang, Wuhan, Yichang, Chongqing, Huangshan, Datong, Yiwu and Yulin, with a navigation mileage of more than 60,000 kilometers. At the same time, 6 outbound routes have been opened from Xi'an to Hong Kong and Macau, and from Xi'an to Nagoya, Hiroshima, Fukuoka and Niigata in Japan.

Shaanxi has Xi'an Xianyang International Airport and 5 airports in Yan'an, Yulin, Hanzhong and Ankang. Xi'an Xianyang International Airport is the largest, highest-level, best-equipped, and busiest modern airport in the northwest hinterland of my country. Xianyang Airport is located in the northwest of Xi'an City. It is 47 kilometers away from Xi'an city center via the airport dedicated line. It is connected by the airport expressway and can be reached in one hour. Taking a taxi from Xi'an city to Xianyang International Airport costs about 80-100 yuan. The shuttle bus from the airport to Xi'an city ends at the Xishaomen Civil Aviation Ticket Office. The departure time is 20 minutes after the arrival of each flight. The fare is 15 yuan per person.

Railway: Xi'an is a railway transportation hub connecting North China, East China, Central South, and Central Plains to the southwest and northwest regions. The Longhai Railway passes through it. It is connected to the Xi (an) Houma Line in the east, the Baoji Tianshui Line and the Lanzhou Xinjiang Line in the northwest, and the Baoji Chengdu Line in the southwest. There are railway networks such as Xi (An) Yan (An) Line, Xi (An) Han (Cheng) Line, Xi (An) Yu (Yu) Line, Xi (Yang) Tong (Chuan) Line, etc. Railways under construction include Xi'an to Ankang, Xi'an to Baotou, and Xi'an to Pingliang.

Xi'an Railway Station is 6 kilometers away from the city center, and the transportation is very convenient. There are 110 trains entering and exiting Xi'an Station every day, and 37 trains depart from Xi'an, with a daily passenger flow of 30,000 people.

Long-distance passenger transport: The total mileage of roads in Xi'an is 2,910 kilometers, including Route 108 from Beijing to Kunming, Route 210 from Baotou to Nanning, Route 211 from Xi'an to Yinchuan, Route 310 from Lianyungang to Tianshui, Route 312 from Shanghai to Yining, etc. 5 national highways and 12 provincial highways pass through Xi'an, connecting Xi'an with other parts of the province, forming a rice-shaped highway network centered on Xi'an urban area. There are 4 high-grade highways, including the West (An) Wei (South) Expressway extending to Tongguan in the east, the Xi (An) Bao (Chicken) first-class highway in the west, the Xi (An) Tong (Sichuan) first-class highway in the north and Airport car-only highway.

★Terracotta Warriors and Horses: The burial pit of the First Emperor's Mausoleum is located about 1 and a half kilometers east of the Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum. It was discovered in 1974 and is one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the contemporary era. Pit No. 1 was discovered by local farmers while digging a well. Later, pits No. 2 and No. 3 were discovered through drilling. Pit No. 1 is the largest, covering an area of ??14,260 square meters. More than 700 pottery figurines, more than 100 chariots, more than 400 pottery horses, and more than 100,000 weapons were unearthed from the three pits.

The height of the pottery figurines ranges from 1.75 meters to 1.85 meters. According to their different costumes, expressions, and hairstyles, they can be divided into generals, warriors, chariots, etc. Bronze weapons such as swords, spears, halberds, and scimitars were also unearthed in the pit. Although they have been buried in the soil for more than two thousand years, their blades are still sharp and gleaming. They can be regarded as miracles in the history of world metallurgy. The Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Qin Shihuang are grand in scale and majestic in appearance, and have high artistic value. Most of the terracotta warriors and horses currently on display are the terracotta warriors and horses in Pit No. 1. Due to limited protection technology, more than 4,000 have been buried and only more than 1,000 are on display.

Tickets: 90 yuan (December, January, and February are off-season, 65 yuan)

Transportation guidance: Take bus 306 (tour 7) from the entrance of the train station to get there directly. Price: 5 yuan

★ Mausoleum of the First Emperor of Qin: Located near the east of Lintong County, Xi'an City, backed by Mount Li and facing the Wei River. According to "Historical Records", Qin Shihuang began to build his own cemetery when he ascended the throne at the age of 13 (247 BC), which lasted 37 years until his death (210 BC). In order to build the Qin Mausoleum, more than 700,000 so-called sinners were recruited. From a distance, the Mausoleum of Qin Shihuang looks like a hill, but it is actually a mound. The entire mausoleum is covered with pomegranate trees. The tomb is 47 meters high and has a circumference of 1,410 meters. The top is flat and you can climb to the top by following the steps.

Ticket: 26 yuan

Transportation guide: Take the green 306 tourist bus on the east side of the train station

★Huaqing Pool: located in Lishan, Lintong County, Xi'an Beilu. According to legend, King Zhou You of the Western Zhou Dynasty once built his palace here. The Qin, Han, and Sui dynasties successively rebuilt it, and in the Tang Dynasty, it was built several times, named Tangquan Palace, and later renamed Hot Spring Palace. During the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, extensive construction work was carried out, the soup well was transformed into a pond, and palaces were built around the mountain. At this time, it was called Huaqing Palace. Because the palace is above the hot spring, it is also called Huaqing Pool. Huaqing Pool in the Tang Dynasty was a palace where emperors, concubines and concubines visited and held banquets. They came here every October and returned at the end of the year. According to records, Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty came here as many as 36 times in the 41 years from the second year of Kaiyuan (714) to the fourteenth year of Tianbao (755).

Ticket: 40 yuan

Transportation guide: Take bus No. 306 and 307 on the east side of the train station (30 minutes to get there), with an average of 10 minutes, passing by Huaqing Pool and Qinling Mausoleum , Terracotta Warriors and Horses everywhere

★Da Ci'en Temple and Big Wild Goose Pagoda: located 3 kilometers south of Xi'an City. In the 22nd year of Guan Dynasty (648), Prince Li Zhi prayed for blessings for his mother, Queen Wende, and rebuilt it on the site of the original Wulu Temple in the Sui Dynasty. After it was completed, 300 monks were ordained, 50 were invited to preside over it, and Master Xuanzang was asked to move from Hongfu Temple to this temple, and a sutra translation academy was built specifically for his use. In the third year of Yonghui (652), Master Xuanzang petitioned to build a pagoda in the temple, which is now the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. At the end of the Tang Dynasty, it declined due to war. During the Changxing period of the Tang Dynasty after the Five Dynasties, An Chongba stayed in Xijing for general repairs. During the Xining period of the Song Dynasty, it suffered another fire. Although the vassal government of the King of Qin in the Ming Dynasty improved it, its scale was far from what it was before. In recent years, the temple has been fully repaired and reinforced. Today, there are five halls in the temple along the central axis of the temple, with statues of Sakyamuni Buddha and the Eighteen Arhats inside. There is a sutra hall at the back and corridors on both sides. The Big Wild Goose Pagoda was built by Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty to house the Buddhist scriptures brought back by Xuanzang from India. There were only five floors at the beginning, but it was increased to ten floors during the reign of Wu Zetian, and was later destroyed by the army. It is now seven stories tall and 64 meters high. It has a history of more than 1,300 years. The tower is in the shape of a square cone, with each floor made of bricks. The body of the tower is an imitation wood structure, with the color of Indian Buddhist architecture.

Tickets: 20 yuan in off-season, 25 yuan in peak season. (An additional 20 yuan is required to climb the tower)

Transportation guidance: Bus No. 5, 19, 21, and 610

★Xi’an Ancient City Wall: The third year of Hongwu, Emperor Taizu of the Ming Dynasty Zhu Yuanzhang (A.D. 1370) It was expanded after eight years on the remains of the imperial cities of the Sui and Tang Dynasties. It is the largest and well-preserved ancient city building in my country and is a national key cultural relic protection unit.

Ticket: 40 yuan

Transportation guide: Take bus No. 5, No. 611 from the train station, etc.

★ Bell and Drum Tower Square: The Bell Tower is located in the center of Xi'an. The intersection of four streets, east, west, north and south. Founded in the 17th year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1384), it was originally located at Guangji Street and moved to its current location in the 10th year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty (1582).

There is an ancient bell hanging upstairs, which was used to tell time in ancient times, hence its name. The Drum Tower is located on the west side of the Bell and Drum Tower, corresponding to the Bell Tower on the east side. The tower was built in the 13th year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1380). It is a classical-style building. The tower was built in the center of the base, with a maximum height of 33 meters. It has double eaves and a three-drop style; the three floors are clearly layered and magnificent. In ancient times, there was a drum hanging inside the building, and the drum was played to tell the time in the evening, hence the name. Now the area between the Bell and Drum Towers has been opened up into the Bell and Drum Tower Square and integrated into the city center tourist area.

Tickets: 20 yuan each in off-season; 30 yuan each in peak season, 50 yuan for consecutive tickets

Transportation guide: buses 1, 6, 8, 11, 45

★Xi'an Forest of Steles: Located in the Xi'an Forest of Steles Museum on Sanxue Street, Xi'an, it was first built during the Zhezong period of the Northern Song Dynasty (AD 1090) and has a history of more than 900 years. The Forest of Steles currently has 7 large exhibition rooms, 8 verandas and 8 stele pavilions, and has collected more than 2,300 square meters of steles from the Han Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty. More than 1,000 square meters of steles are currently on display, most of which were carved by the Tang Dynasty. Here, you can not only appreciate various calligraphy styles such as seal script, official script, cursive script, and running script, but also have the opportunity to see handwritten stone carvings by calligraphers such as Ouyang Xun, Yan Zhenqing, and Liu Gongquan, as well as calligraphy works by famous calligraphers such as Wang Xizhi and Su Shi.

Ticket: 30 yuan

Transportation guide: Bus No. 14, 402, 239

★Famen Temple: Famen Temple is located 10 kilometers north of Fufeng County, Shaanxi Province town. More than 100 kilometers away from Xi'an, it is a famous temple in my country that houses the relics of Sakyamuni's true body. It was founded in the Eastern Han Dynasty. The original temple was very large, with more than 500 monks in the Tang Dynasty. There is an eight-sided thirteen-story pagoda in the temple. It is a wooden-like structure with eaves and brackets on each floor and gorgeous decorations. There are also inscriptions at the bottom of the tower, with the words "True Body Pagoda", "Meiyang Important Town", "Relics Flying Dew", "Floating Picture Shining Sun" and other words. The tower fell into disrepair and half of its body collapsed in August 1981. In 1987, the state rebuilt the Famen Temple Tower, and when cleaning the base of the tower, they discovered an underground palace sealed with stone letters. The number of treasures in the underground palace is dizzying.

Tickets: 35 yuan (more than two people can buy student tickets)

Transportation: Take the tourist bus bound for Fufeng from the Panjiacun Bus Station outside Xi'an Yuxiangmen to get there directly. The fare is 12 yuan.

★Lishan: Located in the south of Lintong County, Xi'an City, 25 kilometers away from Xi'an, it is a branch of the Qinling Mountains. It stretches 10 kilometers from east to west and is about 1,000 meters above sea level. Lishan Mountain was once called Lantian Mountain in ancient times. There are two theories about how Lishan got its name. One is that it was the seat of the ancient Lirong Kingdom, so it is called Lishan; the other is that the mountain looks like a black horse from a distance, so it is named Lishan. The mountains are lush with trees and green pines and cypresses. There is Laojun Hall on the mountainside, which is the site of Chaoyuan Pavilion of Huaqing Palace in Tang Dynasty. Du Chang of the Song Dynasty once wrote a poem that vividly described this: "After traveling for dozens of miles south of the Yangtze River, the evening wind and the waning moon entered Huaqing. The west wind was strong on Chaoyuan Pavilion, and the sound of rain was heard in Chang Yang." Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty believed in Taoism, and Chaoyuan Pavilion was The place where he worshiped Laozi, there was originally a stone statue of Laozi in the hall, which is said to have been made by Yuan Jiaer, a famous sculptor in the Tang Dynasty. It is now preserved in the Forest of Steles in Xi'an. The east side of Chaoyuan Pavilion is where the Changsheng Hall of Huaqing Palace is located. Tickets: 30 yuan

Transportation: Take bus 306 or 307 from Xi'an Railway Station, or you can walk there after visiting Huaqing Pool

There are many cultural relic shops in Xi'an, you can Buy replicas of terracotta warriors and horses, Tang Sancai and other antique crafts, as well as paper-cuts, cloth art and other folk handicrafts. Xi'an's tourist products are unique in style. The arts and crafts are famous for their antique flavor, elegance, graceful shapes and exquisite skills. Imitation Qin products, imitation Tang tricolor and antique bronzes are purely based on ancient methods and have realistic images. In addition, the calligraphy and inscriptions of famous masters of the past dynasties, It is famous for its tile rubbings, Qin embroidery, craft porcelain, lacquerware, jade carvings, cloisonné, paper cutting, shadow puppets, copies of Tang murals, and Huxian peasant paintings. The local specialties are as follows:

Xifeng wine: Xifeng wine is produced in Fengxiang County, located in the west of Guanzhong, so it is called Xifeng wine. According to historical records, Xifeng wine in the Tang Dynasty had the reputation of "good spring wine, clear and mellow". Local people often said "East Lake Willow, Liulin wine". Xifeng wine is rich in protein, vitamins, sugar and minerals, and has medicinal functions such as nourishing qi and blood, moistening the lungs, etc. It is a favorite product among people.

Choujiu: Xi'an Chojiu is an ancient and famous wine unique to Xi'an. It has a long brewing history. It was called "醆醴" in the pre-Qin Dynasty and "white mash wine" in the Northern Wei Dynasty. In the Tang Dynasty, the brewing technology was developed, and the quality of thick wine continued to improve, making it a favorite drink. According to legend, the drink in "Li Bai's Hundred Poems on Doujiu" was thick wine.

Lintong Pomegranate: It is said that pomegranate was introduced to China when Zhang Qian of the Western Han Dynasty was on his mission to the Western Regions. Pomegranate is a good product among fruits. It can be divided into two types: sour and sweet. Regardless of whether it is sour or sweet, Lintong pomegranates have large red skin, thin skin and full seeds. They are bright in color and delicious. The pomegranate flower is bright red and fragrant, and has been selected as the city flower of Xi'an.

Lintong Fire Crystal Persimmon: Fire Crystal Persimmon is a famous specialty of Lintong. It is so named because the fruit is as red as fire and its surface is as shiny as crystal. Fire crystal persimmon fruit is oblate, small in color, red in color, crystal clear and bright, with thin skin and no core, and plump and sweet flesh. It tastes cool and refreshing, sweet but not greasy, has excellent taste, and the peel is easy to peel off.

Northern Shaanxi jujube: Northern Shaanxi jujube is mainly produced along the Yellow River. It is famous for its large size, small core, thin skin, thick flesh, mellow taste and oiliness.

Chinese kiwi: Chinese kiwi is a unique vine fruit species in China. Compendium of Materia Medica records: "Its shape is like a pear, its color is like a peach, and macaques like to eat it, so it is named." The Chinese kiwi fruit is oval in shape, as small as a walnut and as large as a goose egg. It has brown-green skin and emerald green flesh. It has a sweet and sour fragrance and high nutritional value. It is known as the "King of Fruits".

Shaanxi Chestnut: Chestnut is a popular fruit and is one of the five most popular fruits along with plums, apricots, peaches and dates. It is famous for its delicious and sweet taste, large size and moist color, plump grains, delicate meat texture, rich nutrition, easy peeling and storage resistance.

Shangzhou Walnut: Walnut, also known as walnut, is one of the four largest dried fruits in the world. Walnuts have high nutritional value and are rich in fat, protein, sugar and other nutrients. They are high-quality condiments for processed sweets, pastries and high-end foods. Walnuts also have certain medicinal functions. Regular consumption can reduce the cholesterol content in human blood, nourish the kidneys and strengthen essence, warm the lungs and calm asthma, nourish the brain and strengthen the mind. It is especially effective for chapped and keratinized skin, premature aging wrinkles, hair loss and other diseases. good.

Shaanxi Codonopsis pilosula: Shaanxi Codonopsis pilosula, commonly known as "Xidang", is famous for its thick, thick roots, many veins and sweet taste. Codonopsis pilosula is an excellent tonic, which can produce fluid, relieve internal injuries, strengthen the spleen and stomach, and has excellent curative effect on women's hemorrhage and other diseases.

Gynostemma pentaphyllum: Gynostemma pentaphyllum is a perennial deciduous vine of the Cucurbitaceae family. It is a specialty wild grass in the middle and high mountainous areas of Pingli County. It contains ginsenosides and more than 50 kinds of Gynostemma pentaphyllum saponins can be isolated. It enjoys the reputation of "ginseng grass". "The good name. Gynostemma pentaphyllum has high nutritional value and pharmacological effects. It can increase blood pressure, inhibit cancer cells, resist aging, relieve fatigue, promote sleep, etc. Regular use can strengthen the body and prolong life.

Shaanxi Green Tea: Shaanxi green tea is collectively referred to as "Shaanxi Green". It has a long history of cultivation. The tea leaves are tender, contain a lot of mango sesame oil, have neat lines, green color, clear water color, fresh and mellow taste in the mouth, and aftertaste. It is sweet and pure, and is known as a famous product because of its various medicinal effects.

Yangxian black rice and fragrant rice: The black rice, fragrant rice and cun rice produced in Yangxian County are known as the "three delicacies" in the meal. They are good gifts for relatives and friends and for entertaining distinguished guests. Black rice is black with a purple core and a white core. It is as big as ordinary rice, but slightly flatter. Black rice contains higher protein and lipids than ordinary rice, and higher amino acid content. It has medicinal functions of improving eyesight and activating blood circulation, nourishing yin and nourishing the kidneys, strengthening the spleen and warming the liver, and prolonging life. Fragrant rice is white and transparent. The cooked rice is full of fragrance and will not go rancid after being stored for a long time.

Demaogong Crystal Cake: Crystal Cake is a famous specialty food in the ancient city of Xi'an. It is named because its filling is crystal clear and translucent like crystal. The finished product is small and exquisite, with crispy skin and sufficient filling. It is moist and palatable, with clear layers and oil. It's so rich and not greasy, especially its rich fragrance of rose and orange cake that makes people want to eat it immediately.

Miyuan Polygonum Flower Sugar: Polygonum Flower Sugar is a traditional and valuable food in Sanyuan County. It was originally called "Liao (good) Flower Sugar" and has a production history of more than 400 years. It is said that when Empress Dowager Cixi came to Xi'an with Emperor Guangxu, she greatly appreciated the Liaohua candy presented to her by local officials. She saw that the shape of the candy resembled a polygonum flower, so she told it with great interest. Later, people chose the homophonic pronunciation of "Liao" and renamed it "Polygonium flower candy".

Qin pepper: Qin pepper is the best among peppers and is known as the "King of peppers". It has the characteristics of bright red color, strong spiciness, slender body, thick and oily flesh, and even surface wrinkles. .

Dumpling banquet: Dumpling banquet uses steaming, boiling, frying, deep-frying and roasting methods to make different varieties such as salty, fresh, numb, spicy, sour, sweet, sweet and sour, fishy, ??crispy, etc. taste. In addition to the general seasonal vegetables and meat, there are also delicacies such as shark's fin, bird's nest, sea cucumber, hericium, nostoc, squid, etc., as well as local specialties such as black rice, peach kernels and persimmons, which are very popular among guests at home and abroad.

Chang'an Eight Scenery Banquet: Chang'an Eight Scenery Banquet is a group of famous dishes newly created in Xi'an. It is designed with the "Eight Scenery of Chang'an" as the background, or the "Eight Scenery" scenic spots are presented on the dinner plate, or the local products of the scenic spots are used Cook dishes, or incorporate historical sites, allusions and legends into the delicacies, so that guests at the banquet can not only enjoy the delicious food but also enjoy the beautiful scenery and add interest.

Mutton steamed buns: Mutton steamed buns are a famous halal snack in Xi'an. The eating method is exquisite. Customers first break the dough into small pieces, the smaller the better, then put them into a big bowl, and the chef will cook them. Cut the cooked mutton into slices and place it on the steamed bun, then add vermicelli, dried tofu, fungus and other ingredients, heat it in a broth pot, and determine the soup according to the size and amount of the steamed bun, so that the original soup is put into the steamed bun, and add sugar, garlic, The hot sauce and coriander are ready to eat, but it is not advisable to stir them when eating.

Gourd head: Pig large intestine has thick fat and looks like a gourd, hence the name "Gourd head". Use it to make soup and add steamed buns. The soup tastes mellow and moderately fragrant. It is a food with high saturated fatty acids and high carbohydrates. If you add seafood, the protein content can be increased.

Laotongjia Cured Mutton: Cured mutton is a famous snack in Xi'an. In addition to being rich in protein and fat, mutton also has the functions of removing internal heat, appetizing, increasing appetite, and nourishing the kidneys and yang. Legend has it that in 1900, when the Eight-Power Allied Forces attacked Beijing, Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu fled to Xi'an. After tasting Laotong's cured mutton, she praised it so much that she ordered Xing Tingwei's handwritten "Chaan Zhi Po" to be hung at the door. From then on, Laotong's cured mutton became famous far and wide. It has been prosperous for nearly a hundred years.

Chang'an Gourd Chicken: Gourd Chicken is a traditional flavor food in Xi'an, known as the best flavor in Chang'an. Gourd Chicken is made from the whole short-legged Japanese Japanese chicken. It is "golden in color, with crispy skin and tender meat that can fall off the bone when you chopsticks it." It is rich in nutrients.

Qishan Saozi Noodles: Saozi Noodles are a traditional specialty pasta in the Guanzhong area of ??Shaanxi. Among them, Qishan Saozi Noodles with a long history are famous for being thin, glutenous, light, sour, tender and fragrant. It is characterized by the chewy texture of the noodles. The seeds are delicious, spicy and refreshing, suitable for all ages.

Soup dumplings: Soup dumplings are a famous snack in Xi’an. The steamed steamed buns are shaped like a soft satin lantern. The fillings are shaped into balls and the soup floats on the fillings. The skin is thin, the fillings are tender and the soup is fresh.

Golden Thread Oil Tower: Golden Thread Oil Tower is a traditional and valuable snack in the ancient city of Xi'an. It has many layers of fine silk, is loose and not greasy, and its shape is "like a golden thread when lifted up, and like a pine cone when lowered", so it has different characteristics.

Stone buns: Stone buns are a popular flavor food in the Guanzhong area of ??Shaanxi Province. They are made by placing the cake embryos on heated stones, hence the name. They are also called sand buns and dumplings. , crispy, salty and fragrant, rich in nutrients, easy to digest, easy to carry and durable in storage.

Local customs and habits

Xi'an is the birthplace of ancient Chinese civilization. It is deeply influenced by the traditional culture of ancient Chinese imperial capitals. It has become a country of civilized etiquette, the hometown of Qin style and Tang Dynasty, with simple folk customs and rich culture. The connotation is very rich. The people of Guanzhong, centered in Xi'an, have developed their own unique way of life in terms of clothing, food, housing, and entertainment. People summarize these unique lifestyles and customs as the "Ten Weird Things".

There are several versions of this saying, among which the more popular ones are: noodles are like belts (because they are long and wide), pot helmets are like pot lids (because they are big and thick), and spicy food is a dish (because spicy food is eaten as a dish). ), sell steamed buns in large bowls (because they hold steamed buns in large bowls), the bowls and basins are difficult to separate (because the bowls are as big as basins), and they wear handkerchiefs on their heads (women in rural areas of Guanzhong, especially elderly women, wear handkerchiefs on their heads all the time), The house is half-built (because the house is a mansion with water flowing on one side), the girl is not allowed to go outside (because the geographical location and living conditions in Guanzhong are relatively superior, and rural girls do not marry from other places), and there is a stool and she does not sit or squat (because it becomes a habit) , singing opera and roaring (because the Qin opera has a high, strong and bold tone). This way of life and customs reflect the simplicity, roughness and boldness of the people in Guanzhong, Xi'an.

Xi'an's folk customs are also reflected in the rich and colorful folk art and traditional sports activities. From folk crafts such as paper-cutting and jade carving to tributary supplies such as cloisonné and Tang Sancai; from the lively and joyful Shehuo, the enthusiastic Qin Opera, to the various shadow puppets and the cheerful waist drum, you can not only appreciate the traditional culture of the ancient imperial capital, but also Take a peek at the charm of the northwest loess style.

As an international tourist city, Xi'an naturally has many places for tourists to rest and have fun. In addition to the song and dance halls, bowling alleys, and food and entertainment cities that are common in cities, more distinctive places include Baimiao Swimming Pool, Provincial Shooting Range, Xi'an Northern Paradise, Fengyu Guangxinyuan Ethnic Village, Weiyang Lake Tourist Resort, Xi'an Weishuiyuan Hot Spring Resort, etc. There is also the newly built North Square of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, which has the largest musical fountain in Asia. Visitors will definitely come away with a great time.

Music fountain opening hours:

Monday to Friday: 12:00, 20:00

Saturday, Sunday and holidays: 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, 20:00.

Xi'an is not far from Huashan Mountain. After going to Xi'an, you can take a look at Huashan Mountain.

Day 1 Da Ci’en Temple - Shaanxi History Museum - Xi’an Forest of Steles - Xi’an Ancient City Wall - Bell Tower and Drum Tower

Take the 610 air-conditioned tourist bus to visit the "Symbols of Xi'an" in sequence - -Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the Shaanxi History Museum that says "Give me a day and I'll give you a thousand years", Xi'an Forest of Steles, a treasure house of calligraphy and stone carving art, visit the Academy Gate Ancient Culture Street, climb the ancient city wall, bell/drum tower, and taste Xi'an's unique mutton steamed buns .

Day 2 Qianling Mausoleum - Famen Temple

Take a one-day tour of the Western Route and visit the joint tomb of Empress Wu Zetian and Emperor Gaozong Li Zhi of the Tang Dynasty - the Qianling Mausoleum and the Buddha Sakyamuni. Famen Temple, where Muni's "real body relics" made a sensation around the world, returned to Xi'an to stay overnight.

Day 3: Mausoleum of the First Emperor of Qin - Terracotta Warriors - Huaqing Pool - Xi'an Banpo Ruins

Tour the Eastern Route (if you travel this route with a tour group, you will be severely injured and the cost will be at least twice as much . It is recommended to take bus No. 307 at the train station and take the expressway directly to the scenic spots on the east line (the round trip fare is 15 yuan). In the morning, visit the "Eighth Wonder of the World" - the Terracotta Warriors of Qin Shihuang. In the afternoon, visit Huaqing Pool and take a hot spring bath. Return to Xi'an at dusk. If you have time, you can visit the famous Banpo ruins.