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Shu Yuan Men (The Arts Street)
It is a street in the style of ancient towns. Various crafts and arts can be found here. Historical relics, calligraphy, paintings, antiques, jewels, and folk art fine works are tourists’ favorites.
Address: Nan Dajie, Beilin District, Xi’an

Xian Antique Market
This market contains every possible antique known to collectors, from large furniture to small coins.
Address: Room701, Taitong Mansion, 356 Youyi Xilu, Xi’an
Tel: 029-88483082 88936183

Wenbaozhai Tourist Shopping Center
It is one of the earliest fixed tour shops for travelers in the northwest. About 35 categories and more than 200 kinds of goods can be found here.
Address: No.5 Yanta Lu Zhongduan

Others

Century Ginwa Shopping Center Bell Tower Branch
Address: No. 1, West Avenue, Bell and Drum Tower Square

Parkson East Avenue Branch
Address: No. 239, East Avenue, Beilin District

Carrefour
Address: Crossroad of Erfu Jie and Bei Dajie, Lianhu District, Xi’ an
Tel: 029-87209739

Kang Fu Lu Market
Address: Mid-section of Changle Xilu, Xi’an
Tel: (029)82539360

Qing Gong Street Market
Address: 107 Changle Zhonglu, Xi’ an
Tel: (029)82535162

Xi’an Attractions

	Terracotta Army Covering a total area of 20 hectares, the Terracotta Army lies 1.5 km east to the Tomb of Qin First Emperor. As the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century, it was listed by UNESCO in 1987 as one of the world cultural heritages.
	Ancient City Wall The City Wall was built in the early Ming Dynasty (13th century) on the basis of Chang An, the Imperial City of the Tang Dynasty.
	Bell Tower and Drum Tower The Bell Tower and Drum Tower of Xi’an were established in  the Ming dynasty (1368-1644). They are located in the center of the Xian city connecting the four roads from east, south, west and north. Both of them were used to tell time.
	Big Goose Pagoda The Big Wild Goose Pagoda is one of the most famous Buddhist pagodas in China. It was built in the 7th century to house the Buddhist materials that Xuanzang (Tripitaka) brought back from his epic journey to India.
	Huaqing Hot Springs Located at the foothill of Lishan, Huaqing Hot Spring is the real place in history that witnessed the romantic love story of Emperor Xuanzong (685-762) and his concubine Yang Guifei in the Tang Dynasty (618-907).
	Shaanxi History Museum As one of the best museums in China, Shaanxi History Museum houses 113,000 historic and cultural relics unearthed in Shaanxi. It is a good start to learn the history of China.
	Famen Temple Located in Famen Town, Fufeng County, Famen Temple has a history of more than 1700 years. It was nitially established at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty but was given its name in the Tang Dynasty.
	Qianling Tomb Qianling Tomb was built in 684 AD. It is the joint tomb of Emperor Gaozong (628 A.D.-683 A.D.), and his empress Wu Zetian (624 A.D.-705 A.D.), the only female Emperor in Chinese history.
	Mountain Hua (Huashan) Situated in the south of Huayin County, Mt. Hua is one of the five sacred mountains in China. It is famed as the most  precipitous mountain under Heaven.

Xi’an Transportation

• Air

Xi’an Xianyang International Airport is about 50 kilometers away from the downtown. You may fly directly to or from most major domestic cities and there are also a few international flights to Thailand, South Korea, Japan, etc.

Go downtown:

1. Airport Shuttle: RMB25/person
2. Taxi: RMB80-100

To the airport:

1.Airport Shuttle: RMB25/person (It leaves for the airport every sharp hour.)
2. Taxi: RMB80-100

Shuttle Inquiry: 029-88791384 or 029-88798780

• Train

Xi’an railway station is the major terminus on the west-east line of China. There are daily trains to and from almost all the major cities in China.
The train station is located in the northeast of the city, close to the Shangde Gate. It takes about 15 minutes and RMB10 to get the station by taxi from the city center. Alternatively, you may also take bus to get there, such as buses No. 5, 9, 13, 14, 25, 42, etc.
As Xi’an is one of the most visited tourist destinations in China, you’d better to buy your tickets several days before your departure.

• Coach

Most routes from major cities are serviced by long distance coaches. You may obtain tickets from the bus station.
The highway transportation to Xian extends in all direction. Coaches commute between Xi’an and many large cities. Following are the long distance bus stations in Xi’an

Fengqing Road Bus Station
Address: 13# Fengqing Road; can be reached by bus No. 43, 502, 405 and 521
Tel: 029-84261906

Xi’an City Bus Station
Address: The West of the Xi’an Train Station Square
Tel: 029-87412541

Xi’an Nanguan Bus Station
Address: Outside the Zhuque Gate
Tel: 029-88413477

• Travel around the city

1.Pubic Bus
The ticket fare is RMB1 for normal bus and RMB2 for air-conditioning bus.

2.Taxi & Bicycle

Generally most taxis charge a base fee of RMB6 during the day and RMB7 from 10pm-6am, with RMB1.5 for each additional kilometer.
Taxi Service Hotline: 029-84264509
You can also choose to rent bicycles by the day at most hotels Xi’an (around RMB10-20).

Xi’an Entertainment

Shows & Performances

Tang Dynasty Dinner Show

It is a performance of music and dance which is originated in China’s Tang Dynasty over a thousand years ago. It is inspired by the history records about the court songs, dance and music in the Tang Dynasty, the ancient art, and relics discovered in Xi’an, the capital of the empire during the Tang Dynasty.
Address: No. 75, Chang’an Rd. Beilin District
Phone: 029-87822222

The Shadow Show

The shadow show, also called leather silhouette play, is one of the most ancient dramas in China. It uses light to cast the shadow of leather-cut figures on a white curtain and the repertoire and tunes are interrelated with local operas.
Address: Gao’s Grand Courtyard, #144, Huimin Street
Contact: 029-87232897

Bars/Teahouses/Clubs

Defu Lane
It is a street of café, tea house and bar; it is the center of Xi’an’s nightlife; it is also the sign of vogue.
Address: the northern side, Xiangzimiao, South City Gate, Xi’an

Castle Bar
Address: west of the Peace Inner City Wall, Xi’an
Contact: 029-7410183

Jubilance Bar
Address: No.118 East Avenue, Xi’an
Contact: 029-7432943

Others

Party World
Party World is one of the most popular KTVs in Xi’an.
Address: 1-3/F, Kai’ai Mansion, No. 1, Xihuamen, Beilin District
Contact: 029-62678888

Xian Oscar International Cinema
Oscar International Cinema is one of the five-star cinemas in Xi’an.
Address: 6/F, Xingzheng Yuan Plaza, No. 1, Luomashi, Beilin District
Contact: 029-87656866

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