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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do near Daning [2025]
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Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum
4.7
/5
123369 reviews
9.6
From PLN 61.79
Based on 15,031 reviews
Terracotta Army/Hua Qing Palace | >100 km from downtown
Phone 029-81399127
Address: Lintong District, Xi'An, Shaanxi, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 4-5 hours
Highlights:
The highest point of the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor overlooking the Weihe
Qin's tomb viewpoint over Wei River
Saved by 6074 users82900 positive reviews
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The Terracotta Warriors are definitely worth a visit, but it's best to get a guided tour, otherwise you'll just be passing through. As for transportation, there's a direct bus from the Tang Dynasty's Everbright City that takes you directly to the Terracotta Warriors. It costs 30 yuan one way, and we chartered a car for six of us, including our children. It wasn't very expensive. The journey from the Terracotta Warriors to the city center takes about an hour. One complaint: there are shuttle buses from the Terracotta Warriors to the Lishan Garden to view the bronze chariots, but they're infrequent, chaotic, and crowded. The lines were so long on a hot day that I almost got a heat stroke. 🥵 Avoid going in the summer; it's incredibly hot and sunny.
The guide who received us, Ms. Yan Shuang, was very dedicated. The whole explanation process was full of fun and she took good care of us. Although the weather was 40 degrees, the whole trip was very smooth and comfortable. I highly recommend everyone to choose this trip.
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Longmen Grottoes
4.7
/5
47278 reviews
9.1
From PLN 46.34
Based on 1,619 reviews
Longmen Station/Municipal government | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0379-65980972
Address: 13 Long Men Zhong Jie, Luolong District, Luoyang, Henan, China, 471023
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-5 hours
Highlights:
View grottoes on 1 km of cliffs along the Yi River
1 km cliffs & grottoes
Saved by 1269 users38730 positive reviews
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The girl was very nice. We were sweating profusely in the heat. We were unfamiliar with the terrain and had to store our luggage and take the electric car, which took a lot of time. We arrived 20 minutes after the agreed 5 o'clock appointment. The girl did not show any impatience for being late, and continued to talk until 7:25, a full 2 hours, without any rush. She adjusted to our time along the way and shared a lot of knowledge and stories.
We entered the park at 5:30, and the flow of people was not as much as we imagined. We queued for 15 minutes to enter the park. It is necessary to ask for a tour guide if you bring children, otherwise it will be a quick tour.
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Xi'an City Wall
4.6
/5
54143 reviews
9.0
From PLN 27.81
Based on 7,870 reviews
The bell tower The drum tower/The Xi’an Circumvallation | >100 km from downtown
Phone 029-87272792
Address: The city center of Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, is rectangular, with four gates: Dongchanglemen (Xi'an City Wall, Huancheng East Road, Xincheng District, Xi'an), Xi'an Dingmen (West Street and Xijuyuan Lane) Nearby Xi'an City Wall (Huancheng West Road), South Yongning Gate (No. 2 South Street, Beilin District, Xi'an), Bei'an Yuanmen (Intersection of North Street and Huancheng North Road, Xincheng District, Xi'an)
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-4 hours
Highlights:
Interactive Lantern Festival of Light and Shadow during the Lunar New Year
Interactive light show festival
Saved by 2802 users41225 positive reviews
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Xi'an city wall is a clay, the outside is wrapped in blue brick, the most afraid of rain erosion and internal hidden dangers, the traditional "people staring at people" way is often not in the heart. In 2023, Xi'an City Wall Management Committee created a set of "integrated solutions for digital protection and utilization of cultural heritage", and used the "Xi'an City Wall Digital Square Cabin Comprehensive Management Platform" (referred to as "digital square cabin"), to realize the full-true interconnection of data, as well as cultural protection, flood prevention, Effective handling of early warning information such as fire and security. Travel experience is a paradise for photo lovers, and beautiful blockbusters can be made in every corner. For example, Yongningmen City Tower is spectacular, very suitable for shooting a sense of crossing blockbuster, with its and the city wall as the background, holding a book or sachet to turn back, shooting the ancient banyan tree into the frame, can make the picture more abundant
We arrived at the city wall at 5 o'clock because we were afraid of queuing. We wanted to see the scenery of the city wall in the sunset, but Xi'an was still very hot at 5 o'clock. The sun was really awesome. We checked in and took photos at Yongning Gate and told the kids about the moat, the drawbridge, the arrow tower, and the main building. We found the check-in spot behind the main building where you can see the bell tower. We took photos with the kids, drank a smoothie and ate some cultural and creative ice cream in the sun, and instantly felt alive. 😁 We took the kids to walk around the city wall for a while to feel the width of the city wall and the slope of the ground, and then returned the same way. When we came out, we could see the queue at the ticket gate. Xi'an is full of history and stories.
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Song of Everlasting Sorrow
4.5
/5
21377 reviews
8.9
From PLN 128.21
Based on 58 reviews
Terracotta Army/Hua Qing Palace | >100 km from downtown
Phone 4000299989
Address: No. 38 Huaqing Road, Lintong District, Xi'an City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-1.5 hours
Highlights:
Dream Back to the Tang Dynasty
Tang Dynasty love story reenactment
Saved by 2351 users12981 positive reviews
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It's a show worth watching. The actors, lighting, and stage design are all great. The location in Area A is also very good. The second row is very close to the stage, but the view in the middle area may be better. Photos can't capture the shock of the scene.
My child was in Xi'an for the first time, and she insisted on seeing "Song of Everlasting Regret." I took her to experience a live-action musical on stage. The scene was indeed stunning, but those who have seen live-action performances often find it less impressive. Personally, I wouldn't want to see it if I weren't with a child. Tickets need to be booked in advance. You can exchange them at the ticket window. Once inside, you'll be escorted to the venue. I don't think the seating arrangement makes a big difference, but the central section is more intuitive. I bought a West Section A ticket, the last show at 11 PM. You can buy tickets for the one before it. There are three shows a day, and each one is packed, with nearly 3,000 people.
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Mount Hua
4.7
/5
48015 reviews
8.9
From PLN 82.38
Based on 1,287 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0913-8376888
Address: 1000 meters southeast of the intersection of Jiling Road and Huashan Road, Huashan Town, Huayin City, Weinan City, Shaanxi Province
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 day
Highlights:
Each of the Five Peaks has its own unique sunrise and legends
Thrilling Chang Kong cliffside path
Saved by 1366 users32885 positive reviews
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The most dangerous place in China, the scenery is very beautiful. I watched the sunset at the West Peak, saw the moon and stars at night, and after the moon set in the west, the stars came out again. The sky was full of stars, very dreamy. In the morning, I watched the sunrise at the East Peak. It was a perfect trip.
Cableway + mountain car, you may think it is very expensive at first, but after riding it, you will feel it is worth it, the scenery is beautiful, the Huashan West Peak cableway is awesome 🐮🐮🐮
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Hukou Scenic Area
4.7
/5
14994 reviews
8.6
From PLN 46.34
Based on 213 reviews
Hukou Waterfall Scenic Area | 45.6 km from downtown
Phone 0357-7955000
Address: Yanhu Road, Hukou Town, Jixian County, Linfen City, Shanxi Province
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Spring & fall thunderous waterfall
See the Thundering Falls in spring and fall
Saved by 134 users10619 positive reviews
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The shuttle bus takes you to the scenic spot. There are many tourists but it is not crowded. You don't have to wait in line for the shuttle bus. The Yellow River Waterfall is as magnificent as the legend says. It is very shocking.
It is worth a visit. The transportation is not very convenient unless you take a direct bus or a taxi. The cars are very old. The water is clear in early February in winter and yellow in summer. It is indeed more spectacular in Shanxi than in Shaanxi. I saw the momentum and encountered a rainbow.
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Pingyao Ancient City
4.6
/5
18771 reviews
8.5
From PLN 63.33
Based on 1,380 reviews
Inside Pingyao Ancient City | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0354-5690000
Address: No. 58 Zhaobi South Street, Pingyao County, Jinzhong City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Enjoy stunning sunset views from the city wall in the evening
World-class photography exhibition
Saved by 392 users11639 positive reviews
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The ancient city is free, and the ticket includes access to all 22 venues. It's worth visiting each one individually with children, as you can only enter each venue once within three days. We spent a day and a half there, only skipping Erlang Temple and Lei Lutai Pavilion. There are numerous escort agencies and money houses, demonstrating the enormous scale of Shanxi merchants' business back then.
The ancient city is free, and the ticket includes access to all 22 venues. It's worth visiting each one individually with children, as you can only enter each venue once within three days. We spent a day and a half there, only skipping Erlang Temple and Lei Lutai Pavilion. There are numerous escort agencies and money houses, demonstrating the enormous scale of Shanxi merchants' business back then.
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Jinci Museum
4.8
/5
11402 reviews
8.5
From PLN 41.19
Based on 119 reviews
Taiyuan Ancient County/Jinci Temple | >100 km from downtown
Phone 4006088608
Address: In Jinci Park, Jinyuan District, Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
Growing Buddhist Relics Tower overlooking Jinci's panorama
Jinci's Three Treasures showcase ancient architectural charm
Saved by 120 users8412 positive reviews
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The scenery is very unique, and the buildings inside are all weathered by history. It can be seen that Taiyuan has a long history and culture. However, it is recommended that you travel during off-peak hours, as it will be crowded during the Qingming Festival. (Fortunately, there are beautiful views to accompany you 👇)
🌿 At the foot of Xuanweng Mountain, I visited the Jin Temple alone. Summer trees cast shade, cicadas chirp like needles. Walking past the Water Mirror, the dense shade of ancient locust trees sifted through the golden hues. Stone lions guarded the vermilion gates, as if smiling at the thousand-year-old passersby.
🌊 By the Nanlao Spring, a coolness penetrates my bones. The spring's mouth spews jade, its water as clear as an icy string. Scooping up a handful of the three-thousand-year-old, ageless water, it washes away the summer heat. I imagine the graceful dance of Lady Liu, seated in a jar, calming the water.
🐉 In front of the Holy Mother Hall, eight dragons coiled around the pillars, their glares splitting the clouds. A Song Dynasty sculpture of a maid lowers her brow, ready to speak. Leaning against a Zhou cypress, listening to the wind rustle through the pine trees, I hear the imperial inscriptions on Tang Dynasty steles and the immortal poet's chant: "The water in the Jin Temple flows like jasper," echoing between the beams.
💫 A solitary figure traverses the flying beams, watching the duckweed gather and disperse in the fish pond. A garden that gathers Zhou cypresses, Tang locust trees, and Song dynasty palaces. Only the sounds of cicadas and flowing water accompany me as I tap into the marks of time.
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Xi'an Bell Tower
4.5
/5
18908 reviews
8.5
From PLN 15.45
Based on 2,333 reviews
The bell tower The drum tower/The Xi’an Circumvallation | >100 km from downtown
Phone 029-87276420
Address: Intersection of the East, West, and North Sizhi Streets in Beilin District, Xi'an
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Panoramic view of Xi'an from the top of the Bell Tower
Panoramic view of streets & Drum Tower
Saved by 1750 users14099 positive reviews
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Standing tall in the heart of the ancient city, the Xi'an Bell Tower has quietly witnessed the vicissitudes of life for over 600 years. Climbing atop, the red railings and painted buildings, the glazed golden roof, and the soaring eaves on each corner seem to reach for the sky. Gazing from the railing, modern prosperity intersects with the ancient city walls, creating a glimpse of time and space folding here. Though the morning bells and evening drums have faded, its majestic aura as the city's origin and historical landmark remains. More than just a building, it is Xi'an's enduring spiritual landmark, gazing upon the ancient capital's past and future, allowing one to instantly feel the profound pulse of Chang'an. Wherever the bells echo, the feeling of Chang'an permeates.
The scenic area is large and clean, and the atmosphere is refreshing. The performances were wonderful, and the children had a blast watching them. The tour was very comfortable. The staff were very friendly, and the routes were well-designed. It was so convenient! I will definitely come again next time.
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Tang Paradise
4.3
/5
25185 reviews
8.5
From PLN 61.79
Based on 490 reviews
Dayan Pagoda/The Grand Tang Mall | >100 km from downtown
Phone 029-85511888
Address: No. 99, Furong West Road, Qujiang New District, Xi'an
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Boat tour of the royal garden on Furong Lake
Boat show: Tang Dynasty Dream
Saved by 1808 users13868 positive reviews
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This park has a lot of atmosphere and a lot of feeling. There are fewer people taking photos there than at the Tang Dynasty City that never sleeps, but the scenery is still beautiful. It's worth taking a photo.
The scenic spot is excellent, with a strong cultural atmosphere, and the overall cleanliness is acceptable.
It's truly impressive. However, the only thing I wasn't happy with was the bridge. There's a deliberately designed gap in the middle, and I accidentally fell into it. [Fifth Photo]
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