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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do in Shaanxi [2025]
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Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum
4.7
/5
126278 reviews
9.6
From US$16.87
Based on 15,041 reviews
Terracotta Army/Hua Qing Palace | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8602981399127
Address: Lintong District, Xi'An, Shaanxi, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 4-5 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
The highest point of the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor overlooking the Weihe
Qin's tomb viewpoint over Wei River
Saved by 7048 users82980 positive reviews
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It was a good time to visit during off-peak summer vacation. Generally speaking, each museum was not too crowded. You could basically wait for the person in front of you to take pictures. Because it rained, we only visited three museums and did not go to other places. The only drawback was that it rained all day. There was a food street a few kilometers away from the parking lot. There was water everywhere. When I returned to the parking lot, my knees were all wet. The drainage was too poor.
It was a good time to visit during off-peak summer vacation. Generally speaking, each museum was not too crowded. You could basically wait for the person in front of you to take pictures. Because it rained, we only visited three museums and did not go to other places. The only drawback was that it rained all day. There was a food street a few kilometers away from the parking lot. There was water everywhere. When I returned to the parking lot, my knees were all wet. The drainage was too poor.
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Xi'an City Wall
4.6
/5
55411 reviews
8.9
From US$7.59
Based on 7,875 reviews
The bell tower The drum tower/The Xi’an Circumvallation | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8602987272792
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
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Interactive Lantern Festival of Light and Shadow during the Lunar New Year
Interactive light show festival
Saved by 3222 users41749 positive reviews
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One of the must-see attractions, the latest entry is 10 o'clock, and all lights are turned off at 11 o'clock. I heard that the whole route is very long. We went relatively late and did not ride at night. You can try it if you go earlier. It seems that the rental fee is not cheap. It has a unique style!
Since I had a train to catch, I chose a short section of the city wall closer to the train station, from Anyuan Gate to Shangde Gate, a walk that took only a few minutes.
Due to off-peak travel times and poor weather, the city wall was sparsely populated, but it was still a pleasant experience.
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Mount Hua
4.7
/5
49320 reviews
8.8
From US$22.49
Based on 1,288 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609138376888
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
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Each of the Five Peaks has its own unique sunrise and legends
Thrilling Chang Kong cliffside path
Saved by 1630 users32451 positive reviews
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There is a high-speed rail that goes directly to Mount Huashan from Xi'an. After getting off the high-speed rail, a taxi costs a few dollars to the foot of Mount Huashan. Time is tight and the weather is bad, so we took the North Peak cable car to take a quick look and then went down the mountain. The mountain is as steep as its reputation says. I will come again if I have the chance.
The Huashan West-Up and North-Down route combines a cable car with a scenic hike, balancing experience and comfort. This route allows visitors to experience the mountain's sheer cliffs (e.g., the sheer cliffs of the West Peak and the sea of clouds at the South Peak) while avoiding the physical strain of traditional hiking. Whether you're on a one- or two-day trip, it's important to plan your transportation and time in advance, especially taking into account peak season cable car queues and mountain weather fluctuations (e.g., wind and warmth). For first-time visitors to Huashan, this route offers the best value for money.
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Song of Everlasting Sorrow
4.5
/5
21880 reviews
8.8
From US$26.56
Based on 59 reviews
Terracotta Army/Hua Qing Palace | >100 km from downtown
Phone +864000299989
Address: No. 38 Huaqing Road, Lintong District, Xi'an City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-1.5 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Dream Back to the Tang Dynasty
Tang Dynasty love story reenactment
Saved by 2698 users12993 positive reviews
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Definitely worth visiting! But you’ll need to understand mandarin, otherwise you’re there just for the effects. The performance was mesmerising, I really enjoyed the show.
It's beautiful and worth seeing. The only problem is that the seats are too close together and you have to endure the heat. But the outdoor live performance is acceptable. The overall performance is great and impressive. You can't do anything without buying the Ctrip lounge. You can't even walk around. The snacks are also very different from the pictures. The sunflower seeds are soggy and not crispy. It's very simple. I feel that the money was not spent. I didn't go there earlier than others. I didn't feel that I got any special service. But again, the performance was great.
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Xi'an Bell Tower
4.5
/5
20055 reviews
8.5
From US$4.22
Based on 2,338 reviews
The bell tower The drum tower/The Xi’an Circumvallation | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8602987276420
Address: Intersection of the East, West, and North Sizhi Streets in Beilin District, Xi'an
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Panoramic view of Xi'an from the top of the Bell Tower
Panoramic view of streets & Drum Tower
Saved by 1997 users14793 positive reviews
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This is my second time here. The first time was with my husband. This time, I brought my parents along, and they had a blast. It rained for three days straight, so it was difficult to go anywhere without an umbrella. But overall, it was a very enjoyable experience.
It was my first time here, and I climbed up the bell tower, a landmark building in Xi'an, the ancient capital of thirteen dynasties. I was shocked. The vicissitudes and heaviness of history and the hustle and bustle of modern life complement each other here.
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6
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Tang Paradise
4.3
/5
25533 reviews
8.4
From US$9.56
Based on 489 reviews
Dayan Pagoda/The Grand Tang Mall | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8602985511888
Address: No. 99, Furong West Road, Qujiang New District, Xi'an
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Boat tour of the royal garden on Furong Lake
Boat show: Tang Dynasty Dream
Saved by 2033 users13415 positive reviews
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This place is definitely worth a visit, especially during the evening, the lights are amazing, pine tree aroma and flower bed aroma throughout the whole circuit. Dont miss !
This attraction is calm and peaceful during the day. It's good for relaxing and one of the preferred things to do in xi'an
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Shaanxi History Museum
4.7
/5
30788 reviews
8.2
Based on 1,629 reviews
Xiaozhai/Shaanxi History Museum | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8602985253806
Address: No. 91 Xiaozhai East Road, Yanta District, Xi'an (Northwest Side of Big Wild Goose Pagoda)
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
A million years of treasures
Interactive ancient life experience
Saved by 1913 users14453 positive reviews
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As an important cultural landmark at the starting point of the ancient Silk Road, the Shaanxi History Museum uses cultural relics to build a corridor of time and space, allowing visitors to touch the pulse of civilization of the Zhou, Qin, Han and Tang dynasties among the blue bricks and gray tiles, and feel the profound accumulation of Chinese culture.
The experience of visiting the Shaanxi History Museum was great! Zhang Lixuan's guide explained in particular in detail, and the historical stories behind each cultural relics were martyred. From the meaning of the bronzeware's decoration, to the craft characteristics of Tang Sancai, the explanation is both professional and vivid. Make people instantly cross the millennium Zhang Lixuan tour guide also cleverly combined the poetry dictionary, and combined Shaanxi as the glorious history of the 13th Dynasty as a wonderful picture. The 3-hour explanation is large but not boring. Even the children can hear it fascinated. They really do "let the cultural relics speak", and the heavy history and culture are lively and interesting. It is highly recommended!
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Hukou Waterfall tourist area of the Yellow River
4.6
/5
13054 reviews
8.2
From US$12.65
Hukou Waterfall Scenic Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8609114838030
Address: Yanhu Road, Hukou Town, Yichuan County, Yan'an City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No. 19 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Shaanxi
Highlights:
Feel waterfall's power up close
Hukou Waterfall panoramic view
Saved by 219 users8585 positive reviews
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I stayed in Linfen and the navigation was wrong. I came to Hukou Waterfall on the Shaanxi side and felt a little dizzy. The scenic area is good overall. The car was parked at the visitor center and the bus was taken to the waterfall. The Shaanxi side is basically parallel to the waterfall and slightly downward.
Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River is a Chinese wonder worth a once-in-a-lifetime visit. It's recommended to view it from either Shaanxi or Shanxi Province. From the Shaanxi side, traditional buildings are dotted with scattered red flags. Shaanxi offers magnificent views of Hukou, with its cascading rock formations along the shore. Stand by the river and marvel at the cascading, geometric structure of the waterfall.
Ke Zhenliang leaped over Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River, watched by millions. A sculpture commemorates his impossible feat.
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The Longest Day in Chang'an Theme Block
4.1
/5
4490 reviews
8.1
From US$9.56
Dayan Pagoda/The Grand Tang Mall | >100 km from downtown
Phone +864001806888
Address: East side of Mandi Square, Grand Tang Mall, Xi'an City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
No. 2 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Shaanxi
Highlights:
Immersive Tang Dynasty street experience
Tang Dynasty immersive city life
Saved by 951 users3344 positive reviews
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If you are wondering if it's worth it is. I recommended giving it a shot. It was so beautiful, you are like in a real c-drama. I felt amazing. If I have another chance, I will definitely go again. 😍
It's a very photogenic place, but it's not very big. You can finish the tour in a short while, and two hours is enough to watch the show. Generally speaking, you can come and have a look, but don't be too special. For girls, it is recommended that they wear Tang suits and Hanfu when they go shopping.
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Grand Tang Mall
4.5
/5
1887 reviews
8.0
Based on 47 reviews
Dayan Pagoda/The Grand Tang Mall | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8602985228412
Address: Big Wild Goose Pagoda South Square, No. 6, East Section of Huanta South Road, Yanta District, Xi'an
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
9 themed sculptures on avenue
Iconic Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Saved by 2338 users1442 positive reviews
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The scenery was stunning, the lights dressing the city like a voluptuous young woman, and people were completely captivated by the atmosphere! We all felt like we were back in our youth, enjoying ourselves to the fullest. Time seemed to flow backwards, yet it seemed to have frozen. Before we knew it, it was almost midnight, and we realized we were tired and it was time to go back to bed!
Xi'an's Tang Dynasty City, a city that never sleeps, is a top-tier destination in China. Compared to other cities that never sleep, its beautiful nightscape and illuminations go beyond the unique and captivating cultural performances. While there are snack and drink shops, they don't take up nearly the entire area, creating a market-like atmosphere unlike other places. Travel photography here feels seamless, and people of all ages feel like they've traveled from the Tang Dynasty to the modern era.
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