Sightseeing in Xian
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Sightseeing in Xian
The capital of Shaanxi, Xian offers magnificent and amazing tourist attractions. The various architectural buildings, palaces and pagodas reflect the essence of Chinese art, culture and civilization. Sightseeing in Xian provides you with interesting information about the places to visit in Xian.The Terracotta Army is the most popular and most visited site in Xian. It was built to safeguard Emperor Qin Shi Huang. Climb up the Mount Huashan and enjoy breathtaking sceneries and stunning views. The serene natural atmosphere will certainly please you. It is said that Lord Buddha's fingers and the treasures of the Tang Dynasty are preserved in the Famen Temple. This place is quite popular among the tourists as well as among the monks. Some other major attractions include the Drum Tower, the Xian City Defense Wall and the Bell Tower.
Sightseeing in Xian presents some more notable places in Xian. Housed in the Confucian Temple on Sanxue Jie, the Forest of Steles was built to maintain the Thirteen Classics of Filial Piety, as were carved in the Tang Dynasty. You will get to observe exquisite Chinese art and artistry in the form of stone statues and other engravings. You can also examine and admire the fabulous artworks in the BanPo Neolithic Village. Situated in the temple of Great Maternal Grace, the astounding Large Wild Goose Pagoda offers charming views. It is said that throwing coins from the windows of the pagoda brings good fortune. The Small Goose Pagoda in the Jianfu Temple is a unique structure with a hollow interior.
A visit to the Dufu Memorial Temple featuring art of the Tang Dynasty and
a stupendous statue of the eminent poet Dufu, will enrich your aesthetic senses.
Some more marvelous spots providing Sightseeing in Xian are Green Dragon Temple,
Qinling Zoological Park, Straw Hut Temple, Shaanxi History Museum, Tang Paradise
and Xiangji Temple. Around the city of Xian, you will get to see many tombs
and mausoleums which are now popular tourist sites.
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