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Xian is a city where you can come to visit in any season you want and most of the main scenic sites like Terracotta Warriors and horses and Shaanxi History Museum are located indoor and will not get much influenced by the hot weather.

Though summer is the peak travelling season in Xian, it is also the time that most people will have a break, especially the students. Comparing with staying at home with AC all day, travelling Xian to appreciate this ancient capital for 13 dynasties is much more meaningful. Also, it’s also a period of time that family can travel together. As long as your tour plan is wisely scheduled, you will have a wonderful trip there and almost all the customers we have served had an enjoyable Xian trip there even in the most crowded timing. Contact us now >>

About 1.5km away from the Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum is buried the Terracotta Warriors and horses, which are known as one of the great archaeological finds in China, the iconic site of Xian created to accompany the first emperor of China, Qinshihuang(259~210 BC) into the afterlife. There are more than 200 heads of countries who have visited Terracotta Warriors. Since the terracotta warriors unearthed are placed indoor and comfortable to visit even in the hot summer. Since it can be the most popular site in Xian and many people flood into Xian during summer break, you are recommended to get to the Terracotta Warriors early in the morning or in the late afternoon to avoid the crowd. Learn More about Terracotta Warriors >>

▶ Address: No. 91 Xiaozhai East Road, Yanta District, Xian City西安市雁塔区小寨东路91号

▶ Entrance Fee: CNY 30

To escape from the summer heat, different museums in Xian offer you both comfortable indoor environment and abundant exhibits. Among them, Shaanxi History Museum is a must-go place.

Located in the northwest side of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, with an exhibition hall area of 11,000 square meters, Shaanxi History Museum owns more than 370,000 cultural relics. From the early stage of primitive time to the modern times, the exhibits range from simple stone tools to the fancy gold wares, and offer illuminating explanations in English. All kinds of artifacts and relics stretch more than one million years. Among them, bronze wares of Shang and Zhou dynasties are exquisite; pottery figurines of all dynasties are in various forms; Gold and silver wares of Han and Tang dynasties are unique in China, and murals of Tang tombs are unparalleled in the world.

Since the number of visitors is limited to 4000 per day and summer break brings massive visitors, you are recommended to get there by 8:30am (it closes on every Monday) and get ready to queue up. Learn More about Shaanxi History Museum >>

Next to the Drum Tower, the Muslim Quarter in Xian downtown is actually a block consists of couples of streets for over 1,000 years old. It is very famous for its abundant delicious local Xian snacks and rich culture of ancient immigration. Diverse food, hospitable people, characteristic buildings in Ming and Qing dynasties, traditional mosques, make this block a must-go place for tourists from home and abroad.

Also known for its local cuisines, the Muslim Quarter is a popular night market, especially during summer days, at which you can try the Featured Pita Bread Soaked in Lamb Soup, dumplings with spicy and soar soup, Chinese hamburger, and mutton kebab, etc. More than 300 sorts of food are selling here, which makes itself a fantastic site for numerous foodies. Learn More about Muslim Quarter >>

Located in the city center, upon the bustling avenues, Bell tower and Drum Tower are right next to each other and they were used to announce the time and alarm the emergency. They are two sister buildings, which were constructed around 600 years ago and there is a Chinese phrase, "morning bell and dark drum" describing the running of time. At present, they are not used as timers anymore. Instead, some historic relics and ancient art works are presented inside the two towers, forming two meaningful museums and telling the history of Xian for the coming visitors. When the lighting is on, the two towers are incredibly beautiful at night. Hanging out there and having a walk on a summer night should be an unmissable experience for your Xian adventure.

As the ancient capital city of China for 13 dynasties, ruled by 73 emperors, Xian has left massive cultural heritages and relics for you to explore. Within about two days, you can finish visiting the main sites, which include the incredible man-made wonder, the Terracotta Warriors, the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, and the Muslim Quarter where you can get to try the local cuisines. Besides, biking around the Ancient City Wall and tracing back the history at Shaanxi History Museum and watching the Tang Dynasty Show, all of these activities are definitely unmissable for your stay in Xian. Now, it is available to have 72 hours Visa-Free Transit in Xian, and you can go for a history and culture tour or photography tour to explore all the stunning attractions in the city even without applying for a visa.

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If you have more time, you can head to Luoyang, Hukou Waterfall, and the famous Mt. Huashan, which is about 120km away from the city area. Besides, you can start your silk road trip from the terminal Xian and travel along the route Marco Polo has visited, or you can regard Xian as your midway in China and start your trip from Beijing, Shanghai and even Lhasa to the west of Xian.

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For those travelers who would like to visit other popular destinations in China in summer can head to Chengdu / Emei Mountain / Jiuzhaigou (2-7 days), Zhangjiajie (3-5 days), Huangshan (3-5 days), Yangtze River Cruise (4-5 days), Guilin / Yangshuo / Longsheng (3-6 days), etc. to see the emerald top landscape and brilliant culture in China with lower temperature. If you want to enjoy a cool summer vacation with refreshing nature like mountains, forests, grassland, water, and other seasonal landscapes, you are recommended plan an itinerary to Guizhou (3-7 days), Yunnan (5-9 days), Inner Mongolia (3-6 days) and Qinghai (3-6 days), etc. to escape from the summer heat. Check all China Summer Tours >>

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