Xi'an travel guide
Xi'an located in central-northwest China, records the great changes of the country just like a living
history book. Called Chang'an (meaning the eternal city) in ancient times, it is one of the birthplaces
of the ancient Chinese civilization in the Yellow River Basin area. As the eastern terminal of the Silk
Road and the site of the famous Terracotta Warriors of the Qin Dynasty, the city has won a reputation
all over the world. More than 3,000 years of history including over 1,100 years as the capital city of
ancient dynasties, have endowed the city with an amazing historical heritage. Travelers marvel at the
numerous historical sites and cultural relics in the city.
Places To Visit:- Terracotta Army
- City Wall
- Bell Tower
- Muslim Quarter
- Huashan Mountain
- Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum
- Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
- Shaanxi History Museum
- Han Yang Ling Mausoleum
- Famen Temple
How to Reach By Railways: There are 6 passenger transport railway stations in Xi'an. Xi'an railway station, located
just north of Xi'an walled city, is one of the eight major national railway stations, and the main railway
transportation hub of Shaanxi Province. The new Xi'an North railway station, situated a few miles to
the north, is the station for the high-speed trains of the Zhengzhou–Xi'an High-Speed Railway. With
34 platforms, it is the largest railway station in Northwest China.
By Air: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (airport code: XIY) is the major airport serving the city
and it is the largest airport in the northwestern part of China. It is 41 kilometres (25 mi) northwest of
Xi'an city centre, and 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) northeast of the centre of Xianyang.[74] China Eastern
Airlines, Hainan Airlines and China Southern Airlines are the main airlines using the airport.
International Routes: There are direct flights from Xi'an to many major cities in Asia, including
Bangkok, Busan, Fukuoka, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Osaka, Sapporo, Singapore Seoul,
and Taipei. First direct route between Xi'an and Europe was launched by Finnair on June 14, 2013.
There are 3 three frequencies per week via Helsinki hub to many major cities in Europe during the
summer season. United Airlines begun non-stop service to San Francisco since May 2016.
By Road: Xi'an currently has three ring road systems, the Second Ring road and the Third Ring road
which encircle the city. These ring roads are similar to freeways, except where there are traffic signals
on the Second Ring road.
As a tourist city, Xi'an has built expressways to Lintong, Tongchuan and Baoji, with well-maintained
roads to famous scenic spots in suburban counties and to the north slope of the Qin Mountains. Since
its construction in September 2007, the G5 Beijing–Kunming Expressway connects Hanzhong and
Xi'an through the Qinling.
