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Visit Xian China!

Xian China is a thriving city that typifies modern China but retains its ancient heritage. So much to enjoy!

Xian China is the birthplace of modern China.

Xian was the ancient capital of China.

Today it is one of the thriving Chinese cities where you can enjoy one of your best china vacations.

Xian magnificently combines its ancient past with China's modern dynamism.

So much to enjoy!

I first visited Xian in 2007 and like many people, I came to see the terra cotta army.

Terracotta Soldiers

This Terracotta Army has guarded Emperor Qin's tomb for over 2000 years. They were rediscovered just over 30 years ago. Have a look at this magnificent sight to get a real feeling for Chinese history.

However during my first short visit, I realised there was so much more to see.

China Great Wall

No - It's not the Great Wall of China.

It is the other great wall to be seen. If you like to see a real China great wall, Xian has one.

In fact, the city wall of Xian is the only one left standing and functional in China.

Chinese Pagodas

If you like to see a chinese pagoda, Xian has two very famous ones.

The Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Little Wild Goose Pagoda are two of the famous pagodas in China. They are well worth visiting.

They are very accessible even allowing you to climb to the top!

Shopping in Xian

I think there is no better place to do some Chinese shopping than Xian.

Shopping in Xian provides a wide range of shopping experiences - from the large department stalls to the many small markets.

Don't miss the Muslim markets - they are great!

Ancient China Government

Xian was at the centre of Chinese Government for many years. You can understand how the ancient china government operated and you can feel the ancient chinese culture in Xian.

You can learn about ancient chinese religion and how it still affects Chinese life today.

So I came back in 2009 for a longer visit to see these things and do other things I missed out on last time - like riding a bike around the Xian Wall.

china girls

And its not all Chinese culture or Chinese religion!

The Xian people are so friendly - proud of their history but also very much a part of modern China.

Modern shops, hotels and airport together with a clean city make Xian a delightful place to be.

The population of Xian is about 8 million so it is not gigantic like Beijing or Shanghai - much easier to get around, especially if you like walking.

Xian food

If you like Chinese food you will love Xian.

There are lots of old style and new style restaurants.

I especially recommend the dumplings. One restaurant I went to served nothing else except a wide variety of dumplings.

They were great.

And the shopping is fabulous - just like the larger cities of Beijing and Shanghai but not the crowds. Xian is not in Sichuan - it is in Shaanxi Province. But it is pretty close - about an hour by plane from Chengdu or Chongqing.

And I love it so much that when I am in Sichuan, I take a short detour into the neighbouring province to visit one of my favourite cities in China.

Chinese Guide

Best of all - I found a great Chinese travel guide.

She made my stay in Xian so rewarding because I saw things I may not have seen, I did things I may not have done and her explanations (in English!) meant I really began to understand the history behind the statues, pagodas, tombs, hot springs and so on.

They are no longer just sights to see - there is an interesting story behind all of them.

Whether you are alone or in a small group I am sure this Xian tour guide will make your stay in Xian China so rewarding.

Xian Airport

Some people have asked me about the airport at Xian so I have included some information about it.

Xian airport is very modern and makes your travel to Xian very straightforward. There will be a plane from many parts of China (and internationally as well) to Xian airport.

Things to do

Terracotta Soldiers.....Marvel at this recent discovery of Emperor Qin's army which has been hidden for over 2000 years. Click here to find out about the Terracotta Soldiers.

China Great Wall....Xian China has a great wall too. It is a terrific one - still fully intact and functional. What's more - it is great fun to explore! Click here to find out about the Xian China Great Wall.

Chinese Pagodas....Xian has some great pagodas. Climb them - they are great fun to explore! Click here to find out about Chinese Pagodas.

Shopping in Xian....Shopping in Xian is as good as shopping in China gets. Xian shopping ranges from up market department stores to fantastic Xian markets. Click here to find out about shopping in Xian.

Ancient China Government....Xian was the home to the ancient Government of China. See how it worked from Xian, the ancient capital of China. Click here to find out about the ancient China Government.

Chinese Guide....Meet Selina - my Chinese guide in Xian. This wonderful Xian native will make your stay interesting and rewarding. Click here to find out about my wonderful Chinese guide in Xian.

Xian Airport....Xian Airport is a typical modern Chinese airport. It compares favourably with Western airports. It makes Xian China so easy to go to and get from. Click here to find out about the Xian airport.

Return from Xian China to Sichuan.

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