Xi'an was the ancient terminus of the Silk Road and capital to 13 Chinese dynasties. Beyond standing face-to-face with the thousands of lifelike Terracotta Warriors, you can rent a bike to ride around the top of the fully preserved medieval city walls and feast on cumin lamb skewers in the lively Muslim Quarter.
Xi'an
If you want to understand Xi’an, start with its old city center. This is where you can walk along centuries-old fortifications, see one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks, discover stone inscriptions that preserve Chinese history, and finish the day surrounded by the smells of freshly baked
Xi'an
Xi’an is famous for the Terracotta Army, ancient city walls, and its role as the starting point of the Silk Road. But there’s more to the city than its ancient history. Just outside the city center, you’ll find imperial hot springs and mountain scenery, while back in
Xi'an
Xi’an is one of those cities where Chinese history feels impossible to escape—in the best possible way. Once the capital of several Chinese dynasties and the starting point of the ancient Silk Road, it has a history that stretches back thousands of years. But Xi’an isn’t