Top 10 Activities in Xi'an
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Top 10 Activities in Xi'an

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  • Shadow Puppetry Show in Xi'antop_1
    Xi'an.The bell tower The drum tower/The Xi’an Circumvallation323m from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊Witness skilled artisans bring ancient stories to life through the art of shadow puppetry.
    󱓊Relive classic tales like The West Lake and Ne Zha Tames the Sea.
    󱨠13 attraction

    Xiaoyanta Yanyuan Shadow Play󰺂3.6

    Xi'an City Wall󰺂8.9

  • Hanfu Experience in Xi'antop_2
    Xi'an.Dayan Pagoda/The Grand Tang Mall5.8 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊Step into a robe or round-collar gown for an immersive day in the Tang Dynasty's capital.
    󱓊Capture the charm of the ancient city with elegant hairstyles and accessories.
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    Grand Tang Mall󰺂7.9

    The Longest Day in Chang'an Theme Block󰺂8.1

  • Fall Foliage Sightseeing in Xi'antop_3
    Best time to visit:Oct-Nov
    Xi'an.International Exhibition Center/Chanba12.5 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    Appreciating the red leaves in Xi'an is an intoxicating autumn journey. From October to November every year, both the city and the surrounding mountains are decorated with red leaves. In the city, red maples, ancient city walls and historical buildings complement each other, showing a unique historical charm and autumn romance. The Qinling Mountains in the suburbs are a sea of ​​red leaves. Cotinus coggygria, maple, ginkgo and other tree species are everywhere. From high-altitude peaks to low-altitude river valleys, the layers of red leaves present colorful colors, like a natural oil painting. Visitors can stroll along the mountain trails, shuttle through the red leaf forest, feel the autumn breeze and the red leaves falling, and enjoy this beautiful autumn time.
    󱨠14 attraction

    Yan Nan Park󰺂2.6

    Guifeng Mountain󰺂2.7

  • Xi'an Qinqiang Opera Performance
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    Xi'an.The bell tower The drum tower/The Xi’an Circumvallation503m from downtown
    Highlights:
    Xi'an, a thousand-year-old capital, not only carries a profound historical and cultural heritage, but also breeds many brilliant traditional cultural and artistic forms, among which Qinqiang is undoubtedly one of the dazzling pearls. Gaojia Courtyard in Xi'an is an ideal place for tourists to experience the atmosphere of Qinqiang art. Here, Qinqiang performances often complement the quaint buildings, creating a cultural experience of traveling through time and space for the audience. The Shaanxi Opera Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum is another treasure trove for understanding Qinqiang art. It not only collects a wealth of Qinqiang historical materials, but also regularly holds various Qinqiang performances. Whether it is the immersive experience of Gaojia Courtyard or the professional display of Shaanxi Opera Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum, Xi'an's Qinqiang performances have been rejuvenated with new vitality. These activities not only allow tourists to appreciate the unique charm of Qinqiang art, but also promote the inheritance and development of Chinese traditional culture.
    󱨠9 attraction

    The Former Residence of Gao Yuesong󰺂7.4

    Qin Fengyun Shaanxi Opera Tea House󰺂5.3

  • Rubbing Making in Xi'an
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    Xi'an.The bell tower The drum tower/The Xi’an Circumvallation807m from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊Create your own rubbing and experience the ancient craft of stone inscription preservation.
    󱓊Draw wisdom from forest of steles and recreate millennia-old traces on paper.
    󱨠3 attraction

    Xi'an Beilin Museum󰺂7.8

    Qinzhuanhanwa Museum󰺂2.3

What Activities are there in Xi'an?
These are all Activities in Xi'an:Shadow Puppetry Show in Xi'an, Hanfu Experience in Xi'an, Fall Foliage Sightseeing in Xi'an, Xi'an Qinqiang Opera Performance, Rubbing Making in Xi'an
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