{"id":3245,"date":"2011-05-18T23:11:36","date_gmt":"2011-05-19T06:11:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rivercruiseadvisor.com\/?page_id=3245"},"modified":"2018-01-21T19:50:35","modified_gmt":"2018-01-22T00:50:35","slug":"xian-china","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rivercruiseadvisor.com\/city-guide\/asia-city-guides\/china-city-guides\/xian-china\/","title":{"rendered":"Xi’an, China"},"content":{"rendered":"

Xi\u2019an, China<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Terracotta Warriors near Xi'an, China. Photo courtesy of Uniworld River Cruises<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n

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A popular stop on many Asian river cruise itineraries, Xi\u2019an is an impressive Chinese city perhaps most famous for its incredible Terracotta Army. One of the oldest cities in China, Xi\u2019an\u2019s history dates back more than 3,000 years and was known as Chang\u2019an before the reign of the Ming Dynasty.<\/p>\n

Today, Xi\u2019an is a popular tourist destination, as well as being the epicenter of China\u2019s national security and space exploration programs. In English, Xi\u2019an literally means \u201cwestern peace.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Xi\u2019an, China is usually utilized as a pre\/post-cruise stop, and as such will be guided or bussed.<\/p>\n

When in Xi\u2019an\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Xi'an's historic city wall takes over two hours to navigate by bicycle. Photo courtesy of Uniworld River Cruises.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n

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There\u2019s no shortage of sights to see in this fascinating city :<\/p>\n

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  • Terracotta Army<\/strong>\u2013 Located outside the city and housed within the Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum, these incredible shrines were ordered constructed in the 3rd<\/span><\/span> Century BC at the request of China\u2019s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang. Three different vaults hold more than 8,000 warriors, roughly 100 chariots, and in excess of 20,000 weapons. The site has been informally dubbed The Eighth Wonder of the World.<\/li>\n
  • Xi\u2019an City Wall<\/strong> \u2013 The largest city wall in the world, the Xi\u2019an City Wall is impressive for both its width and length. A complete circuit of the wall can take up to five hours on foot, so you may want to rent a bicycle if the weather cooperates (even still, this takes approximately two hours). At night, the wall is brightly lit and makes for a popular strolling point.<\/li>\n
  • Giant Wild Goose Pagoda \u2013 <\/strong>This pagoda was originally built in 652 during the Tang Dynasty, and stands at a height of 210 feet, offering spectacular views of Xi\u2019an.<\/li>\n
  • Great Mosque of Xi\u2019an \u2013 <\/strong>The oldest and most-renowned mosque in the country, the Great Mosque of Xi\u2019an was first constructed in 742, and is still used by Chinese Muslims to this day as a place of worship and prayer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    River Cruisers Should Know!<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    • The currency of China is the Yuan (\u00a5).<\/li>\n
    • While many major attractions and hotel will have North American-style toilets, chances are that you\u2019re likely to encounter the more common variety, which requires squatting over a hole in the ground. As a precaution, carry around a small box of tissue or roll of toilet paper in a knapsack.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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