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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do near Tongchuan [2025]
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Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum
4.7
/5
125545 reviews
9.6
From OMR 6.480
Based on 15,037 reviews
Terracotta Army/Hua Qing Palace | 64.6 km from downtown
Phone +8602981399127
Address: Lintong District, Xi'An, Shaanxi, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 4-5 hours
Highlights:
The highest point of the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor overlooking the Weihe
Qin's tomb viewpoint over Wei River
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Seeing the Terracotta Warriors, which date back over 2,000 years, was truly awe-inspiring. The technological ingenuity of the ancients is truly astonishing. Even in early September, there were still many visitors. The exhibition at Mount Li is also well worth seeing. Although it rained the day I visited, it didn't dampen the overall experience at all. The only downside was the long walk through the commercial street after exiting.
It was my first time in Xi'an, so I took the Terracotta Warriors and Huaqing Palace Day Tour via a direct bus. The overall experience was fantastic. The Terracotta Warriors were truly breathtaking, even more spectacular than what I'd seen in books or photos. The guide's explanations were clear and engaging, making it easier for me to understand Chinese history.
The Huaqing Palace is beautiful, with historical stories and beautiful gardens. Walking through it was very relaxing. The itinerary was well-organized, and the direct bus was very convenient, eliminating the need for personal transportation, which was stress-free and effortless.
The schedule was a bit tight, but overall it was worth it. I highly recommend this day tour for your first time in Xi'an!
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Xi'an City Wall
4.6
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55125 reviews
8.9
From OMR 2.920
Based on 7,874 reviews
The bell tower The drum tower/The Xi’an Circumvallation | 69.1 km from downtown
Phone +8602987272792
Address: The city center of Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, is rectangular, with four gates: Dongchanglemen (Xi'an City Wall, Huancheng East Road, Xincheng District, Xi'an), Xi'an Dingmen (West Street and Xijuyuan Lane) Nearby Xi'an City Wall (Huancheng West Road), South Yongning Gate (No. 2 South Street, Beilin District, Xi'an), Bei'an Yuanmen (Intersection of North Street and Huancheng North Road, Xincheng District, Xi'an)
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-4 hours
Highlights:
Interactive Lantern Festival of Light and Shadow during the Lunar New Year
Interactive light show festival
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The city wall is more than just a pile of bricks and stones; it's a three-dimensional historical record. It's witnessed the passing of dynasties, the ravages of war, as well as times of peace and prosperity. Today, it no longer serves as a defense, but rather a link between the past and the present.
The city wall is worth a walk! It has its own unique beauty no matter the time of year! There is also a post office on the city wall where you can get stamps at various city gates for free. It's very interesting!
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Mount Hua
4.7
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48996 reviews
8.9
From OMR 8.640
Based on 1,287 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609138376888
Address: 1000 meters southeast of the intersection of Jiling Road and Huashan Road, Huashan Town, Huayin City, Weinan City, Shaanxi Province
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 day
Highlights:
Each of the Five Peaks has its own unique sunrise and legends
Thrilling Chang Kong cliffside path
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We hiked up Yuquanyuan, ascending the North, Central, East, and West Peaks in that order! Then we took the West Peak cable car down! The scenery and fun were fantastic! Unfortunately, the lines for the Skywalk were several hours long, but I'll definitely come back next time!
Today's weather was beautiful, the first sunny day in five days. The temperature wasn't high, and there weren't many tourists. We even saw a magnificent sea of clouds (Figures 1-2).
Huashan (5A), a National Scenic Area, a National Key Cultural Heritage Site, and a National Geopark, is one of the Five Great Mountains, one of China's Ten Famous Mountains, and the birthplace of Chinese civilization. Since ancient times, it has been known as "the most dangerous mountain in the world" (Figure 3).
We consulted online travel guides and took the scenic shuttle bus from the visitor center at 8:00 AM to the West Peak Cableway Station (40 minutes), then transferred to the cable car to the West Peak Station (20 minutes). Starting at 9:00 AM, we toured West Peak, South Peak, East Peak, Middle Peak, and North Peak in that order (a six-hour journey). At 3:00 PM, we arrived at the North Peak Cableway Station, about 10 minutes from the station, and then took the scenic shuttle bus back to the visitor center for about 20 minutes.
For a full-peak tour, I personally think the recommended route above is relatively strenuous. Aside from the long stone steps leading up and down the first three peaks, the route after East Peak is mostly downhill. If you go the other way, entering from North Peak and exiting from West Peak, the route from North Peak to East Peak is almost entirely uphill, which is very demanding on your fitness and endurance. This is my personal suggestion for your reference. Of course, young, wealthy individuals with plenty of stamina for hiking up and down the mountain can skip this route.
Sharing a few photos of Mount Huashan (in order of visit):
West Peak (Figure 4), South Peak (Figure 5), "Changkong Plank Road" (the wooden plank road on the left of Figure 6), East Peak (Figure 7), Central Peak (lower left of Figure 7), Canglong Ridge, known as the "Single Road to Mount Huashan Since Ancient Times" (Figure 8), and North Peak (Figure 9).
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Song of Everlasting Sorrow
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21761 reviews
8.8
From OMR 10.200
Based on 59 reviews
Terracotta Army/Hua Qing Palace | 64.1 km from downtown
Phone +864000299989
Address: No. 38 Huaqing Road, Lintong District, Xi'an City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-1.5 hours
Highlights:
Dream Back to the Tang Dynasty
Tang Dynasty love story reenactment
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Das Stück selbst mit seiner aufwändigen Produktion ist schon der Wahnsinn. Wie der Berg komplett aufgeleuchtet wird, der Einsatz von Feuer und Wasser und auch die kostüme und Tänzer sind atemberaubend. Leider war unser Besuchstag sehr verregnet. Für die Show selbst hat es zum Glück aufgehört, bis dahin waren wir aber schon durchnässt und entsprechend am Ende durchgefroren. Dafür können die Veranstalter natürlich nichts. Ein Plus in den Umständen: es gab kostenlose Regencapes. Zuletzt: das Stück geht nur etwa 65 Minuten, und dafür fanden wir es ein bisschen teuer. Insgesamt aber schöne Veranstaltung!
I always choose Ctrip for travel, and I highly recommend it! This time I bought a Ctrip VIP ticket, which has a dedicated Ctrip lounge. The environment is great, the tea is delicious, and the snacks are good. I even bought a lot of gifts for friends there. It's so convenient! It's really hard to get tickets for the central area anywhere else. Ctrip is awesome! The show was great, great!
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The Hukou Waterfall Scenic Area
4.7
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16353 reviews
8.6
From OMR 4.860
Based on 213 reviews
Hukou Waterfall Scenic Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8603577955000
Address: Yanhu Road, Hukou Town, Jixian County, Linfen City, Shanxi Province
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Spring & fall thunderous waterfall
See the Thundering Falls in spring and fall
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As a Nanjing native, I've only known the Yangtze River since I was little, not the Yellow River! But I saw Ke Dashi's heroic leap over the Yellow River when I was little, and this trip north, I absolutely must take my kids to see and walk by the Mother River.
On my first visit, I realized that the Hukou Waterfall scenic area is divided into two sections: half in Shaanxi and half in Shanxi. Of course, the Shanxi section is far more breathtaking! Be sure to check carefully when purchasing your tickets. I bought the Shanxi ticket, but the navigation went to the Shaanxi section. 😓
You can buy a bus at the scenic area's visitor center. The first sculpture upon entering the area depicts Ke Dashi's heroic leap over the Yellow River. Sadly, the Yellow River remains, but the man is gone! But this courage and feat will live on in the hearts of our generation. [strong]
The Shanxi section faces the most majestic face of Hukou Waterfall. Approaching the falls feels like rain, but the surging Yellow River is still a truly spectacular sight, reminiscent of the majestic Yellow River Cantata. 🫶
For travelers near Shanxi and Shaanxi, it's definitely worth a visit. Oh, and there are helicopter tours available, so if you can afford it, you can experience it.
The shock of the hanging sculptures in the hall cannot be described in words. The patterns on the beams and pillars are so detailed. It is recommended that those who love ancient architecture bring binoculars and visit in the morning when the light is good.
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Laojun Mountain Scenic Spot
4.6
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11574 reviews
8.6
Laojunshan Scenic Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +86037966873890
Address: Laojun Mountain, Geological Square, Luanchuan County, Luoyang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Cable car & hike to peak
Rich geological sites with caves & peaks
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The scenery is quite good, but there are a lot of people in the summer. The ticket I bought includes a bottle of cultural beer, but I don’t know where to get it. I feel this can be improved.
Tickets were issued quickly and were very cost-effective. The complimentary beer was a great souvenir for the photo. One important thing to note is that you need to pick up the beer at the small shop next to the ticketing center at the bottom of the mountain. This is very important, and the instructions clearly state it! We rushed through the ticket counter and didn't check it properly, which led to a misunderstanding! Here's a picture for everyone, hope it helps! Remember, don't go through the mountain gate ticket gate!
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Xi'an Bell Tower
4.5
/5
19743 reviews
8.5
From OMR 1.620
Based on 2,336 reviews
The bell tower The drum tower/The Xi’an Circumvallation | 70.9 km from downtown
Phone +8602987276420
Address: Intersection of the East, West, and North Sizhi Streets in Beilin District, Xi'an
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Panoramic view of Xi'an from the top of the Bell Tower
Panoramic view of streets & Drum Tower
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The hotel is conveniently located, making it easy to get around. Next to the hotel is Wangfujing Shopping Plaza and the SKP Hotel. The breakfast was delicious, featuring local Xi'an roujiamo (Chinese roujiamo), cold noodles (cold noodles), sauerkraut noodles, and freshly ground coffee. The hotel also has comprehensive facilities, including a laundry room and gym on the second floor, and a coffee shop and breakfast area in the lobby with freshly ground coffee. Breakfast was plentiful with fresh fruit, and the bedding was very comfortable. The kids loved it, and the hotel is semi-intelligent and controllable. I'll definitely be back next time.
I bought a combined ticket for the Bell Tower and the Drum Tower. They are very close to each other. You can visit the Bell Tower first, then go from the underground to the Drum Tower on Huimin Street. Next to the Drum Tower is the snack street. There are free stamps on both floors. There are a lot of people on the snack street here, and the lights are bright.
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Tang Paradise
4.3
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25441 reviews
8.4
From OMR 3.670
Based on 489 reviews
Dayan Pagoda/The Grand Tang Mall | 76.1 km from downtown
Phone +8602985511888
Address: No. 99, Furong West Road, Qujiang New District, Xi'an
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Boat tour of the royal garden on Furong Lake
Boat show: Tang Dynasty Dream
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The Tang Paradise is located in the Qujiang New District of the ancient capital of Xi'an. It is a large-scale royal garden-style cultural theme park with the theme of the prosperous Tang Dynasty culture. It perfectly reproduces the grandeur and exquisite elegance of the royal gardens of the Tang Dynasty.
Visited during the off-peak season before the Chinese 5/1 holidays so it was fairly empty. In fact, aside from a few scenic spots filled with photographers, the broader park was a bit of a sad ghost town.. perhaps it’s pricey for local standards, but makes for an enjoyable sunset stroll. There is a flagship night show that requires extra tickets/payments, but we only learned about it there.
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Shaanxi History Museum
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30792 reviews
8.3
Based on 1,629 reviews
Xiaozhai/Shaanxi History Museum | 74.8 km from downtown
Phone +8602985253806
Address: No. 91 Xiaozhai East Road, Yanta District, Xi'an (Northwest Side of Big Wild Goose Pagoda)
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
A million years of treasures
Interactive ancient life experience
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As an important cultural landmark at the starting point of the ancient Silk Road, the Shaanxi History Museum uses cultural relics to build a corridor of time and space, allowing visitors to touch the pulse of civilization of the Zhou, Qin, Han and Tang dynasties among the blue bricks and gray tiles, and feel the profound accumulation of Chinese culture.
The experience of visiting the Shaanxi History Museum was great! Zhang Lixuan's guide explained in particular in detail, and the historical stories behind each cultural relics were martyred. From the meaning of the bronzeware's decoration, to the craft characteristics of Tang Sancai, the explanation is both professional and vivid. Make people instantly cross the millennium Zhang Lixuan tour guide also cleverly combined the poetry dictionary, and combined Shaanxi as the glorious history of the 13th Dynasty as a wonderful picture. The 3-hour explanation is large but not boring. Even the children can hear it fascinated. They really do "let the cultural relics speak", and the heavy history and culture are lively and interesting. It is highly recommended!
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Little Western Paradise
4.8
/5
3290 reviews
8.2
From OMR 1.890
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8603576733033
Address: Xiaoxitian, Xicheng Qu, Beijing Shi, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 2 hours
Highlights:
Check out Black Myth: Wukong
Ancient Zen temple from Ming
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Xiaoxitian Temple in Xi County, Shanxi Province. Black Myth: Wukong, China's first truly global AAA single-player action role-playing game, released on August 20, 2024, features 36 major filming locations across China, with this location being the most famous. Following the game's release, Xi County, Shanxi Province, a small, mostly unknown county, has been flooded with tourists... They spend two hours taking photos (no flash), glittering with the sight of the gods and Buddhas. This is a nationally protected cultural relic, illuminated only by natural light, from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM daily. The earlier you go, the better; after 10 AM, the main hall becomes difficult to see.
The hanging sculptures in the main hall are worth seeing. You do need to climb some stairs to get to the main hall, which is not very high, but still quite challenging for the elderly. The other halls have new Bodhisattvas, which can be ignored if you are just visiting for sightseeing.
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