Shaanxi was the center of Chinese civilization, and Xian is a magnificent window through which to view it. Two centuries before Homer penned the Iliad and the Odyssey (and Rome was founded), five centuries prior to the Buddha's enlightenment, Xian was already a classic world city.
Today Xian is understandably one of China's major tourist attractions. The big draw card is the Army of Terracotta Warriors, and there are countless other sights scattered in and around the city. An Islamic element is found throughout the city, with mosques and marketplaces tucked away in back alleys.
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Spotlight on Shanghai
The "Pearl Of China" is the economic and cultural center of China. Vist Shanghai's top attractions: the Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Old Street and Xin Tian Di.
Suzhou & Zhouzhuang Water Village Day Tour
Suzhou is one of the oldest towns in the Yangtze basin, often referred as 'The Venice of the East'. Suzhou was one of the few cities in China to escape the cultural revolution - its famous gardens survived almost intact.
Beijing Peking Duck Banquet & Acrobatic Show
An evening out Beijing Style. Dine and be entertained in traditional fashion on this evening excursion. See the nightlife of Beijing and enjoy world famous Peking Duck. Dinner is followed by an amazing Chinese acrobat troupe.
Suggested Itineraries: Xian
The Big Goose Pagoda (Dayan Tǎ) stands in what was formerly the Temple of Great Maternal Grace in the south of Xian. The original pagoda was built in AD 652 with only five stories, but it has been renovated, restored and added to many times - now rising 64 climbable meters.
The Great Mosque (Daqīngzhēn Si) is one of the largest in China. The mosque is built in a Chinese architectural style with the grounds taken up by gardens. Still an active place of worship, it holds prayer services each day. The courtyard of the mosque can be visited, but only Muslims may enter the prayer hall.
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The Badaling section is a well preserved section of the Great Wall. From here it is on to the sacred Ming Tombs.
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Essential Xian - Terracotta Warriors and Horses
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Xi'an is unlike any city in China, with an intact city wall, quaint local customs and a long history. See the world renowned Terracotta Army, an archaeological site of unimaginable size and importance.
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