▲ This modern museum showcases Xi'an's evolution from Zhou to Tang dynasties through exquisite bronzes, Tang tri-color glazed pottery, and a scaled model of Chang'an City. Don't miss the Buddhist relics gallery featuring a gilded statue from the Famen Temple. The tranquil museum garden with its miniature pagoda offers perfect photo ops.
▲ China's oldest museum (1087 AD) houses priceless calligraphy carved on stone tablets, including Confucian classics and imperial edicts. Marvel at the "Kaicheng Stone Classics" - 12th-century textbooks, and the Nestorian Stele documenting 7th-century Christianity. The museum also displays rare stone sculptures like the iconic "Six Horses of Zhao Mausoleum".
▲ Built in 1378, this 12-meter-high defensive structure features 98 ramparts and four grand gates. Rent a bike to cruise the 14km perimeter for panoramic city views. At sunset, the illuminated walls and moat create magical reflections. South Gate hosts daily flag ceremonies and cultural performances year-round.
