Xi’an is also known as Sian, filled with the huge collections of cultures, different religions and beautiful and charming places. This is the capital of Shaanxi province, situated in the northwest side of china. Xi’an is on of the oldest city in china and also one of the four great ancient capitals of china. This place is famous for having the inhabitant like emperor, courtesans, poets and many more. Even though it’s a old city but it’s historic elements are still kept with great care. Some of the places are so attached with historic event that you will get amazed by seeing them. The famous Silk Road of Xi’an is one of the place in Unesco World Heritage List, as well as the Muslim Quarter is trying to achieved its place.
There are so many places to visit in Xi’an with so many facilities attached with it, some of them are described below that’ll help to get a knowledge about Xi’an.
- Big Goose Pagoda: this pagoda is the most renowned in Xi’an. This perfect symbol for Tang style pagoda in china. It’s activity was started in AD 652,when the valuable sutras of Buddha brought back from India. With natural beauty and religious environment pleases all of visitor.
- Xi’an Museum: This museum representing the relics which is undergrounded for a long time in Xi’an. Exhibition on Mind dynasty and jade art pieces are happening regularly. In the underground there is scale model of Xi’an will give you a clear view of previous Xi’an city.
- Xi’an city Walls: in china there are few places where old wall are still standing, Xi’an is one of them. This famous wall was built in 1370 by the Ming dynasty. The wall are rebuilt and organized and a sideway beside it, which will take about four hour to complete the sightseeing.
- Great Mosque: this mosque is one of the best collections of Chinese and Islamic combined architecture. The mosque was south faced and starts with a Chinese temple tower. The whole place with garden, pagodas and sideways are Chinese design. Nice place to know the past of the Xi’an.
- Shaanxi history Museum: this museum is a place where anyone can find the history of Xi’an and have a great time pass.
A huge number of traveler throughout the world visit Xi’an with their family, to spend holiday in between of beauty and calmness.
