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Shanxi History Museum
Ollie #1 of 180 attractions in Xi'an
4.5 of 5 stars 203 reviews

One thing surprising at the Shaanxi Provincial History Museum was the fact that it is possible, even expected, to bargain for the items sold at the gift shops. One would assume... more »

Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  4.8 km from city centre
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Terra-Cotta Warriors and Soldiers Museum
Ollie #2 of 180 attractions in Xi'an
4.5 of 5 stars 1,827 reviews
Owner description: One of the most significant archaeological finds in the world, this 16,300-square-meter excavation reveals more than 7,000 life-size terracotta...... more » Owner description: One of the most significant archaeological finds in the world, this 16,300-square-meter excavation reveals more than 7,000 life-size terracotta figures of warriors and horses arranged in battle formations. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Ancient Ruins; Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  34.3 km from city centre
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Xi_an Circumvallation
Ollie #3 of 180 attractions in Xi'an
4.5 of 5 stars 192 reviews
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins; Architectural Buildings
Distance  1.1 km from city centre
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Dayan Pagoda Northern Square
Ollie #4 of 180 attractions in Xi'an
4.5 of 5 stars 197 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Fountains
Distance  5.0 km from city centre
Dayan Tower Cultural and Leisure Scenic Resort
Ollie #5 of 180 attractions in Xi'an
4.5 of 5 stars 67 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Civic Centres
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Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang)
Ollie #6 of 180 attractions in Xi'an
4.5 of 5 stars 301 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  1.5 km from city centre
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Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta)
Ollie #7 of 180 attractions in Xi'an
4.5 of 5 stars 416 reviews

 The Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayan Ta),is a Buddhistpagoda built in 652 AD during the Tang Dynasty and originally had five stories.The original construction of rammed earth with a... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  5.0 km from city centre
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Ancient Wall of South Gate of Yan'an
Ollie #8 of 180 attractions in Xi'an
4.5 of 5 stars 59 reviews
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins; Architectural Buildings
Distance  1.1 km from city centre
Qujiangchi site Park
Ollie #9 of 180 attractions in Xi'an
4.5 of 5 stars 30 reviews
Attraction type  Resort Communities; Parks; Playgrounds; Bodies of Water
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Xi'an Museum & Small Goose Pagoda (Xiaoyanta)
Ollie #10 of 180 attractions in Xi'an
4.5 of 5 stars 95 reviews
Attraction type  Museums; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  3.5 km from city centre
Tomb of Emperor Jingdi (Hanyangling)
Ollie #11 of 180 attractions in Xi'an
4.5 of 5 stars 45 reviews
The joint mausoleum of Emperor Jingdi and Empress Wang, his consort.
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins; Cemeteries; Ballets; Historic Sites
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Forest of Stone Steles Museum
Ollie #12 of 180 attractions in Xi'an
4.5 of 5 stars 111 reviews
Owner description: This museum boasts the largest collection of steles cut in 837 A.D., the oldest existing texts of the Confucian classics, and more than 2,000 engraved...... more » Owner description: This museum boasts the largest collection of steles cut in 837 A.D., the oldest existing texts of the Confucian classics, and more than 2,000 engraved stone tablets from the Han dynasty. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Speciality Museums
Distance  1.5 km from city centre
Eastern Royal Tombs of the Qin Dynasty of Xi'an
Ollie #13 of 180 attractions in Xi'an
4.5 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins; Architectural Buildings
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Tang Paradise
Ollie #14 of 180 attractions in Xi'an
4.5 of 5 stars 291 reviews
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks; Historic Sites
Distance  4.9 km from city centre
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Cuihua Mountain
Ollie #15 of 180 attractions in Xi'an
4.5 of 5 stars 122 reviews
Attraction type  Parks; Mountains; Waterfalls; Bodies of Water
Distance  26.3 km from city centre
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Xi'an Mosque
Ollie #16 of 180 attractions in Xi'an
4.5 of 5 stars 42 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
Jiawutai Scenic Resort
Ollie #17 of 180 attractions in Xi'an
4.5 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Attraction type  Tours; Mountains
Xi'an Bell Tower
Ollie #18 of 180 attractions in Xi'an
4 of 5 stars 223 reviews
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins; Observation Decks/ Towers
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Xi'an Bell and Drum Tower
Ollie #19 of 180 attractions in Xi'an
4 of 5 stars 157 reviews
Attraction type  Observation Decks/ Towers
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
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Xi'an Qujiang Scenic Resort
Ollie #20 of 180 attractions in Xi'an
4.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Attraction type  Resort Communities
Distance  6.0 km from city centre
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