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Lishan Mountain Huaqing Pool

Lishan Mountain Huaqing Pool

Mount Lishan is a mountain located in the northwest of Xi'an in Shaanxi Province, China. Huaqing Pool or Huaqing Hot Spring, a Tang Dynasty hot spring complex, stands at the northern foot of Li Shan Mountain, 30 km east of Xi'an.

Mount Hua Shan

Mount Hua Shan

Mount Hua, or Hua Shan Mountain, or Xiyue is one mountain of China's Five Great Mountains located near the city of Huayin in Shaanxi province, about 120 km (75 mi) east of Xi'an. It has a long history of religious significance.

Xianyang Museum

Xianyang Museum

Located on Zhongshan Street of Xianyang City, 28 km from Xian, the Xianyang Museum is a famous local history museum in China. Originally a Confucian Temple built in 1371, it was opened to the public in 1962 after reconstruction and expansion.

Ancient Bell Tower

Ancient Bell Tower

Xian’s Ancient Bell Tower was the ancient city’s time-keeper. Built in 1384, during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the tower is the largest and best preserved bell tower left in China.

Shanxi Provincial Museum

Shanxi Provincial Museum

Xian was the capital for 13 Chinese dynasties for over 1,100 years, making it an incredible place for history lovers. The Shaanxi Provincial Museum showcases this history.

The Great Mosque

The Great Mosque

The Great Mosque occupies an area of over 12,000 square meters and has four courtyards which are landscaped with gardens. The first courtyard is home to a nine meter high wooden arch that dates back to the 17th century.

Ancient Drum Tower

Ancient Drum Tower

Xian’s Ancient Drum Tower is located near the Ancient Bell Tower in the center of Xian. Built in 1380, during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the drum tower’s huge drums were beat at sunset to tell the population of the end of the day and during emergencies.

Ancient City Wall

Ancient City Wall

Xian’s Ancient City Wall is the most complete ancient city wall in China and is one of the largest ancient defensive works in the world. Originally built in the Tang Dynasty (618-907), the wall was added onto and rebuilt in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and it is this remodel which is visible today.

Big Wild Goose Pagoda

Big Wild Goose Pagoda

Located 4 kilometers south of Xian City, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda is one of Xian’s most visited sights, along with the Terracotta Warriors.(Link) The pagoda is located in the Da Ci’en Temple complex.

Small Wild Goose Pagoda

Small Wild Goose Pagoda

Located south of the ancient city of Xian, the Small Wild Goose Pagoda scenic area is a wonderful site in Xian. The centerpiece of the area is the pagoda which was built in 707, during the Tang Dynasty (618-907). The scenic area is filled with gardens, ancient temple buildings, cultural relics and is also home to the Xian Museum.