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Xi'an
Terracotta Warriors, Muslim Quarter street food and a walkable Ming-era wall.
Time needed
2-3
Best season
{History, food, "solo travellers"}
Where to stay
City center inside the wall near Bell Tower for walkability to Muslim Quarter and attractions.
Don't miss
Terracotta Warriors
8,000 life-size clay soldiers guarding Emperor Qin Shi Huang's tomb. Allow a half day.
Muslim Quarter
Narrow streets of grilled skewers, persimmon cakes and pomegranate juice at night.
City Wall Cycling
Rent a bike and cycle the full 14 km on top of the Ming-era city wall.
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
Buddhist pagoda built in 652 AD with a musical fountain show at night.
What to eat
- Yangrou paomo
- Roujiamo
- Liangpi
- Biangbiang noodles
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