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Xi'an is a century-old capital, and it looks like a thousand years ago.

Xi'an·Shaanxi Recommended attractions [One]- Historical sites [GrownHeart]- Qin Shi Huangdi Mausoleum Museum: home to the world-famous Terracotta Warriors, where you can see thousands of lifelike terracotta warriors and feel the power and glory of the Qin Dynasty.  [PurpleHeart]- Xi'an City Wall: One of the largest and best-preserved ancient city walls in China. You can rent a bicycle to enjoy the scenery inside and outside the wall.  [BlueHeart]- Shaanxi History Museum: The museum has a rich collection of ancient cultural relics, such as bronze wares from the Shang and Zhou dynasties, gold and silver wares from the Han and Tang dynasties, which can give people a deep understanding of Chinese history and culture.  [Two]- Culture and Art [GreenHeart]- Beilin Museum: It is a paradise for calligraphy lovers, focusing on collecting, researching and displaying steles, tombstones and stone sculptures from past dynasties.  [YellowHeart]- Xi'an Banpo Museum: It is the first prehistoric site museum in China, displaying the life scenes and cultural relics of the Banpo clan period.  [Three]- Natural scenery: [RedHeart]- Huashan: One of the Five Great Mountains known for its strangeness and danger, it has thrilling attractions such as the Sky Plank Road and the Kitesurfing, and you can also enjoy the magnificent sunrise and sea of ​​clouds.  [OrangeHeart]- Zhongnan Mountain: One of the birthplaces of Taoism, it has beautiful mountains and charming scenery. There are many Taoist temples and natural landscapes, which are suitable for hiking and leisure tours.  Food recommendations: - Noodles 🥙- Roujiamo: Made with minced braised meat sandwiched between Baiji steamed buns, the buns are crispy and the meat is fragrant, leaving a lasting aftertaste. Qinyu Roujiamo is recommended. 🍜- Oil-Splashed Noodles: Handmade noodles are added with chopped green onions, chili powder and other seasonings, poured with hot oil, and then mixed well. It has a chewy texture and is spicy and delicious. - Snacks 🍝- Cold noodles: There are many types such as sesame sauce cold noodles and Qinzhen cold noodles. They have a smooth texture and are served with chili oil, vinegar and other seasonings. They taste sour and spicy and are appetizing. 🥞- Zenggao: It is steamed from glutinous rice, red dates or candied dates. It has bright color, is soft and sticky. You can taste the authentic Zenggao in places like Sajinqiao. - Special dishes: 🍲- Mutton soup with steamed bun: rich in ingredients and mellow in flavor, tender meat and thick soup, with smooth steamed bun tendons. When eating, you need to break the steamed bun into pieces and cook it in the soup. Old brands such as Lao Sun's Restaurant and Tong Sheng Xiang are recommended. 🥘- Gourd Chicken: Golden red in color, crispy skin and tender meat, fragrant and mellow in taste, it is a traditional famous dish in Xi'an. Accommodation suggestions: [Hotel]- Near the Bell Tower and Drum Tower: convenient for transportation, many attractions around, and close to Muslim Street, Kaiyuan Mall, etc., such as Xi'an Bell Tower Yongningmen Yazhi Hotel. [Mall]- Near Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Tang Dynasty City That Never Sleeps: The environment is beautiful, and you can enjoy the night view of Tang Dynasty City That Never Sleeps at night. It is close to Shaanxi History Museum and other attractions, such as the Westin Xi'an Hotel. Itinerary Planning [Calendar] [One]- Three-day Tour - Day 1: Arrive in Xi'an in the morning, check in to the hotel and go to the Bell and Drum Tower, then go to Muslim Street to taste the food, climb the Xi'an City Wall in the afternoon, and enjoy the night view of the city wall in the evening. - Day 2: Visit the Qin Shi Huangdi Mausoleum Museum, go to Huaqing Palace in the afternoon, and watch the performance of "Song of Everlasting Regret" in the evening. - Day 3: Visit Shaanxi History Museum, and go to Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Tang Dynasty City that Never Sleeps in the afternoon to experience the culture of the heyday of the Tang Dynasty. [Two]- Five-day tour: - Day 1: Same itinerary as the first day of the three-day tour. - Day 2: Visit the Terracotta Warriors, Huaqing Palace, and Mount Li, and watch the performance of "Song of Everlasting Regret" in the evening. - Day 3: Head to Huashan for a day trip. You can choose to hike or take the cable car according to your own needs. - Day 4: Visit Xi'an Museum and Small Wild Goose Pagoda, and go to Daming Palace National Heritage Park in the afternoon. - Day 5: Visit Yongxingfang, experience the intangible cultural heritage and taste the food, then go to Defu Lane, Shuyuanmen and other places to feel the cultural atmosphere of Xi'an.
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