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The history of Xian is a very long one – even by Chinese standards. It was the capital of 12 ancient dynasties going back thousands of years. The most famous landmark is certainly the world renowned Terracotta warriors. These life sized figures (there are more than 7000 of them) were constructed to guard the tomb of Emperor Qin Shihuang. This is not the only attraction that Xian can offer however. There’s so much more to see in this fascinating city that you are strongly advised to take an organized tour. This discussion is about Xian Tours and what to look out for when choosing a tour:

The locations below should form part of any tour of Xian that is worth its salt. Watch out for ‘optional extras’ that can easily inflate the tour price by 100% or more.

Any tour of Xian will undoubtedly bring a visit to the site of the Terracotta warriors. When the site was first excavated it was one of the biggest archaeological finds of the twentieth century. At the museum complex you will be able to watch a fascinating movie about the history of the site. The museum itself also hosts numerous artifacts and treasures excavated at the scene.

Another Xian must see is the so-called Banpo site. This is where a matriarchal society lived more than six thousand years ago. The men were fishermen and the women served as laborers – looking after their children, preparing food and creating pottery.

The Big Wild Goose Pagoda is another famous city landmark included in every worthwhile tour of the city. Located not far from the Pagoda is one of the best preserved city walls in the whole of China. Standing on top of the wall and looking over the city is a very memorable experience.

The Muslim influence in Xian is clearly visible in many parts of the city. If you want to closely experience Muslim culture with Chinese characteristics, make sure your tour includes a visit to the Great Mosque and the area around it. This is a very exotic part of the city and it feels very different to most other Chinese cities located further East.

Not far from the mosque you will find a narrow street called Huajue Xiang. Here there are numerous stalls selling arts, crafts and antiques. The prices are more reasonable than in big cities like Beijing, but beware: quality varies, so you have to keep your eyes wide open. Don’t believe it when someone tries to sell you a ’six thousand year old’ mini-terracotta soldier!

It will be your loss if you visit Xian without tasting a few of the gastronomic delights the city is so well known for. Its most famous culinary product is of course jiaozi, which is a delicious dumpling filled with chicken, meat, veggies or seafood. They taste so good you might just never want to leave!

Now that you are a little better informed about Xian tours – what to look out for and what you should not miss, we hope you will soon visit this exotic and fascinating city.

Mei is Manager of Xian Travel Service which is a quality provider of private and flexible Xian Tours

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