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Xi'ian, considered one of the cradles of Chinese history has been the capital for 69 dynasties, among them Zhou, Qin, Han, and Tang.  Its rich history dates back over 3,000 years, including being a stopping point for the Silk Road.  Xi'an is perhaps most famous for its Terra Cotta Warriors.  Xi'an is also the location of the Lantian man, dating back over 500,000 years ago.
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1. Terracotta Warriors
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Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
An enormous army of terracotta figures dating back to 210 BC during the time of the first emperor of China.
2. Terra Cotta Warriors
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Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
Xian is the capital of Shaanxi province, located in the southern part of the Guanzhong Plain. The weather was unbearable hot in mid July ... like opening an oven door when going outside from an air conditioned vehicle..
3. Hua Shan
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Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
One of five sacred mountains in Taoism and is the western most one from the center of it all, Song Shan, Henan.
4. Huaging Hot Spring Garden
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Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
It's the imperial garden of Tang Dynasty. It's one of the best lasdsacpes in Xian. It's surrounded by green mountains and there's a hot spring that contains minerals and organic materials that have therapeutic..
5. Pagoda
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Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
It's the most preserved Buddhist Temple. It was built during the Tong Dynasty (64m high). 70 monks live there. The Pagoda was built by Xuan Zang, a Master who lived in India for 17 years. He introduced Buddhism to..
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Travel Tips for Xi'an

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1. Stephen's Tip on Xi'an
Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
Terracotta Warriors - it is extremely easy to get a student ticket here since the ticket sellers don't even bother looking at an ID. Just have any picture ID ready in case and say "xuesheng piao". Your ticket is now half the price.
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2. Queenie's Tip on Xi'an
Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
Bargain for Terra Cotta Warriors souvenirs at the small stalls on the streets, learn some mandarin, bring a phrasebook with you. You will get a lot cheaper if you know and understand a bit Chinese.
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3. Agent's Tip on Xi'an
Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
Visiting the Muslim Quarter is a must for some of the tastiest food in China.
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4. Corinne's Tip on Xi'an
Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
Xi'an est une ville chinoise connue grâce à son armée en terre cuite (site découvert il y a quelques années par hasard et qui attire aujourd'hui un grand nombre de visiteurs). On y trouve une armée en terre cuite grandeur nature...
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5. Patrick's Tip on Xi'an
Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
Xi'an is a beautiful fortified city. When in Xi'an take the time to walk on the top of the walls, where you get an impressive view of the city. Also, you may visit the impressive Terracotta army or the Wild Goose Pagoda, both worth it.
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6. Angie's Tip on Xi'an
Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
This city has the highest population of college students- 800,000! It's second only to Beijing. It can get extremely cold here and heat is only available during certain months of the year. The Terracotta Soldiers are a must see for tourists.
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7. Kimberly's Tip on Xi'an
Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
It's worth the trip to see the Terracotta warriors-they are amazing! It's a little difficult to get there by train on certain days so make sure you check ahead of time.
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8. Russell's Tip on Xi'an
Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
I really didn't like this city very much, but the pollution had a lot to do with that! I've visited most provinces in China and few can compare with Shanxi in terms of coal burning ouput. I coughed solidly for three days, saw the terracottas, the muslim quarter and a couple of pagodas and quickly moved on.
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9. Percy's Tip on Xi'an
Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
Great city, lots of history, lots of culture. Tons of must see sites here.
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10. Bart's Tip on Xi'an
Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
Bell Tower Youth Hostel is a great place to stay if you want to have and English breakfast or a steak;) Pool table, Fussbaltable, Chill and lounge area... Double room for RMB150 Its right in the middle of the city. There is a little travel service at the reception and the staff speaks English.
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