Xi'an | The Bustling Life Under the Ancient City Wall

|The Bustling Life Under the Ancient City Wall. Here is a travel guide to Xi'an to help you experience the charm of this ancient capital: Attractions - Historical and Cultural Sites - Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum: Located on Qinling North Road, Lintong District, Xi'an, it is the underground imperial guard of Emperor Qinshihuang. You can visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, bronze chariots and horses, and other precious cultural relics. - Xi'an City Wall: The largest and best-preserved ancient city wall in China, located at No. 2, South Street, Beilin District, Xi'an. You can ride a bicycle around the city wall and enjoy the scenery of the ancient city. - Shaanxi History Museum: With a rich collection, it is located at No. 91, Xiaozhai East Road, Yanta District, Xi'an, and displays a large number of rare treasures from the heyday of ancient China. - Cultural Performances and Arts - "The Song of Everlasting Sorrow" Performance: Performed in Huaqing Palace, No. 38, Huaqing Road, Lintong District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, it is based on the love story of Yang Guifei and Emperor Xuanzong of Tang, with stunning stage effects. - Xi'an Yisushe: Located at No. 24, Anban Street, Beilin District, Xi'an, it is one of the oldest art performance groups in China, where you can enjoy authentic Qinqiang opera performances. - Urban Leisure and Entertainment - Grand Tang Mall: Located at No. 46, Ci'en Road, Yanta District, Xi'an, it is full of Tang-style elements, with many performances and light shows, and the night view is beautiful. - Yongxingfang: A street integrating food, folk customs, and culture, located on Dongxin Street, Xincheng District, Xi'an, where you can taste authentic Shaanxi specialties and experience intangible cultural heritage. Food Recommendations - Special Snacks - Roujiamo: Baiji Mo is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with chopped braised meat, salty and delicious. - Yangrou Paomo: Delicious mutton soup with mo, rich in flavor, and the mo needs to be broken into pieces and put into the soup when eating. - Liangpi: Smooth in texture, with chili oil and vinegar, very appetizing, and common varieties include sesame sauce liangpi, Qinzhen liangpi, etc. - Food Streets - Muslim Street: Located at No. 5, Beiyuanmen, Lianhu District, Xi'an, there are various delicacies and snacks, such as zenggao, sesame sauce liangpi, red willow barbecue, etc. - Sajinqiao: Connected to Muslim Street, there are many snack bars frequented by locals, such as Ma Hong Xiaochao Paomo Restaurant, Li Weiyi Meatball Spicy Soup, etc., with many delicacies. Accommodation Suggestions - Near the Bell Tower: Convenient transportation, with many surrounding attractions, such as the Bell and Drum Tower, Muslim Street, etc., and convenient transportation. You can choose Xi'an Bell Tower Yongningmen Yaju Hotel, etc. - Near the Big Wild Goose Pagoda: Close to attractions such as Tang Paradise and Grand Tang Mall, with beautiful surroundings, such as The Westin Xi'an, etc. - Near Xiaozhai: Relatively prosperous, convenient for shopping and dining, and close to attractions such as Shaanxi History Museum and Big Wild Goose Pagoda, such as Jinsha International Hotel, etc. Transportation Guide - External Transportation: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport, you can take the airport bus, subway, or taxi to the city; Xi'an has Xi'an Station, Xi'an North Station, Xi'an South Station, and other railway stations. Xi'an Station is located in the city, with convenient transportation, Xi'an North Station is mainly for high-speed trains, and Xi'an South Station is relatively far. - Urban Transportation: The subway lines cover a wide area, and you can download the "Xi'an Metro" app to take the subway; there are many regular bus lines, which can reach most attractions; taxis and online car-hailing are also convenient. Travel Route Planning - Three-Day Tour - Day 1: Visit Shaanxi History Museum in the morning, go to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda in the afternoon, and go to Grand Tang Mall in the evening to experience the charm of Tang culture. - Day 2: Visit Xi'an City Wall in the morning, go to the Forest of Stone Steles Museum in the afternoon, and go to the Bell and Drum Tower to see the night view in the evening, and visit Muslim Street by the way. - Day 3: Visit Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum and Huaqing Palace all day, and watch "The Song of Everlasting Sorrow" performance in the evening.