What are the must-do things in Sanyuan?

Don't miss these attractions in Sanyuan: Xi'an Land of Giants, Han Yangling National Archaeological Site Park, and Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum. If you like Food & drink, try [Empress Wu's grand feast] Xi'an Datang Empress Wu's grand feast [Panoramic immersive ancient palace dining show]. If you enjoy Culture & history, try Xi'an Terracotta Warriors+Huaqing Palace+The Song of Everlasting Sorrow Show+Lunch | Day Tour.

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You can give [Empress Wu's grand feast] Xi'an Datang Empress Wu's grand feast [Panoramic immersive ancient palace dining show] and Daming Palace Banquet: A Journey Back to the Golden Age of Tang - Immersive Tang Culture Dining Show with Optional Hanfu Costume and Makeup a try. Before you go, please check their opening hours and menus online. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak hours.

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No. 3 of Family-friendly Attractions in Xianyang

Xi'an Land of Giants

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4.5/5

4.3k reviews

Xi'an Daren Kingdom (formerly Lehua Happy World) is a national AAAA-level cultural tourism benchmark project developed by Shaanxi Lehua Happy World Cultural Development Co., Ltd. Located in Jinghe New Town, Xixian New Area, Shaanxi Province, the project integrates classical culture with modern entertainment, innovatively combining four dimensions: "amusement + cultural tourism + commerce + local culture." It redefines the oriental fantasy amusement space, reshapes the cultural tourism routes of Xi'an's ancient capital, fills the gap in the cultural-commercial-tourism integration sector of Xixian New Area, and has become a must-visit landmark in the region. The park integrates 38 flagship attractions including Asia's largest roller coaster cluster, 6 themed zones (joy square, dinosaur valley, echo valley, boulder mountains, starry woodland and moon lake), 21 immersive themed scenes, over 500 daily local folk performances, 28 themed leisure brands and the giant's hotel. Offering year-round fun for all ages with full-scene experiences, it creates a deeply immersive, trendy and dreamy holiday destination. Since its opening, Lehua Cultural Tourism has consistently invested hundreds of millions of CNY annually in product upgrades, continuously leading new trends in cultural tourism, breaking the industry's homogeneity dilemma, and constantly enhancing experiences to create surprises. In the future, it will continue to use innovation as its engine, deeply cultivate classic IPs, and bring visitors more exciting, refined, and culturally charming new joyful experiences.

Jingyang · 16.1km from Sanyuan

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Han Yangling National Archaeological Site Park

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Han Yangling National Archaeological Site Park

6.3

4.6/5

2k reviews

The Yangling Museum of Emperor Jing of Han Dynasty is located on the bank of Wei River in the northern suburbs of Xi'an. It is an archaeological site museum built based on the Yangling of Han Dynasty, a national key cultural relic protection unit. It was officially completed and opened in 1999. It is now a national first-class museum, a national archaeological site park, and a national AAAA-level tourist Attraction. 1. Main attractions As a large-scale site protection and display museum, Hanyang Mausoleum was rated as one of the top ten archaeological discoveries of the year and listed in the top 100 archaeological discoveries in China in the 20th century for its rich archaeological results, complete site preservation and complete protection and display system. It is China's first underground site museum that allows immersive experience. It is also one of the largest site museums in China with an area of more than 3,000 acres. It is famous both at home and abroad for its advanced and unique cultural relics protection concepts and display methods. Four basic exhibition halls have been built, including the Hanyang Mausoleum Archaeological Exhibition Hall, the Imperial Mausoleum Outer Storage Pit Site Protection and Exhibition Hall, the Nanquemen Site Protection and Exhibition Hall, and the Deyang Temple Site Protection and Exhibition Area, as well as natural landscapes such as the blooming rose garden, the colorful cherry blossom forest, and the swaying hundred-acre ginkgo forest. Here, you can not only feel the majestic and profound Han culture, appreciate the beautiful garden scenery, but also get a rare experience of the authenticity of the archaeological site, which can trigger Unlimited historical imagination. The Imperial Mausoleum's Outer Storage Pit Site Protection Exhibition Hall The outer storage pits are an important part of the imperial mausoleum, with 81 pits surrounding the imperial mausoleum. The Imperial Mausoleum Outer Storage Pit Protection Exhibition Hall is the world's first fully underground site museum using advanced cultural relic protection technology, built on 10 outer storage pits in the northeast of the imperial mausoleum. The hollow coated electrically heated glass curtain wall and passages in the museum separate the cultural relics and tourists in two completely different temperature and humidity environments. Under the premise of scientifically protecting the cultural relics, tourists can appreciate the archaeological excavation site and related relics from close range and from multiple angles in a mysterious environment. It is a model of the perfect combination of modern technology and heritage protection. In addition, the holographic imaging program uses internationally advanced film and television imaging technology to interpret the real historical events of the year, traveling through time and space, immersing tourists' thoughts in the colorful court life of the former Western Han emperors. Hanyangling Archaeological Exhibition Hall The Hanyang Mausoleum Archaeological Exhibition Hall is a comprehensive exhibition hall with a unique architectural style and novel display methods. The unique exterior structure of the ruins is consistent with the overall ancient historical environment of the mausoleum, creating a sense of historical vicissitudes. The exhibition halls on the upper and lower floors are based on the historical background, archaeological discoveries and protection and inheritance of Han Yang Mausoleum. Nearly a thousand fine cultural relics are exhibited. Through beautiful pottery figurines, simple and elegant utensils, and seals that follow etiquette and regularity, etc., the exhibition strives to present the history of the Han Dynasty, the archaeology of Han Yang Mausoleum, and the results of protection, display and utilization from multiple angles. The design that combines the sense of history with modern elements makes the elements of Han culture perfectly fit with the connotation of the site. It wipes off the dust of history and walks into the era that was later revered as the "Reign of Wen and Jing" with the audience, appreciates the scene of governance that has been passed down for thousands of years, touches the memory of Han culture that is deeply rooted in the blood of the nation, and appreciates the stories behind the cultural relics. Nanquemen Site Protection Exhibition Hall Nanque Gate is the southern gate of the four gates of the imperial mausoleum, also known as Zhuque Gate. It consists of two groups of symmetrically connected "three-que" buildings. It is the earliest, highest-level and largest imperial mausoleum que building site discovered so far. The Nanque Gate Site Protection and Exhibition Hall looks like a Han-style que gate building, which not only protects the existing site completely, but also shows tourists the majestic and tall style of the "three-que" building that only the emperors of the Han Dynasty could enjoy. Deyang Temple Ruins Protection and Exhibition Area The Deyang Temple Ruins are extremely important architectural ruins in the Yangling Mausoleum, covering an area of 60,000 square meters. The plane is a "U"-shaped double corridor structure, with a regular shape and a large scale, comparable to the ritual architecture in the southern suburbs of Chang'an City in the Han Dynasty. It is the best-preserved imperial mausoleum temple architectural ruins discovered so far. In terms of protection and display techniques, the original state of the ruins is combined with partial restoration and elevation, and large-scale greening is adopted, so that this precious ruins can be effectively protected and tourists can appreciate the grand momentum of the Western Han Dynasty ancestral temple architecture. Park scenery In order to further promote China's excellent traditional culture, promote the integration of culture and tourism, realize the consensus that culture is the soul of tourism and tourism is the carrier of culture, and strengthen the international competitiveness of China's cultural and tourism industries. Our institute uses green landscape as the site identification system and creates characteristic landscapes such as "Rose Garden", "Cherry Blossom Garden" and "Ginkgo Forest". Among them, the "Ginkgo Forest" has held nine consecutive unique "Hanyang Mausoleum Golden Autumn Ancient" Ginkgo Festival series activities since 2014, in November every year when the ginkgo leaves enter the viewing period. Since then, when talking about the "Ginkgo Forest", it is necessary to go to Hanyang Mausoleum. Self-driving route 1. Visitors from Xi'an can drive north from Weiyang Road, take the Xitong Expressway, cross the Weihe River Bridge and drive onto the Airport Highway to arrive. 2. Visitors from Xi'an (Xi'an Ring Road) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport can take the Qinhan New City exit of the airport expressway and drive eastward toward Lanchi Avenue, then follow Lanchi Avenue, Zhengyang 3rd Road, and Lanchi 3rd Road to the South Gate of Hanyang Mausoleum; or drive eastward along Lanchi Avenue via County Road 101 to the airport highway. 3. From Xianyang, drive east on Lanchi Avenue, then take Zhengyang 3rd Road and Lanchi 3rd Road to the South Gate of Hanyang Mausoleum; or drive east on Lanchi Avenue and take County Road 101 to the Airport Highway. (Note: Due to the progress of road maintenance, it is recommended to refer to the navigation results.) Kind tips 1.The airport highway entrance is the recommended entrance to the Attraction. 2. Visitors can enter the park with their valid ID card and reservation QR code. 3.People over 65 years old, the disabled, pregnant women and other people with mobility difficulties can be given priority for inspection and entry into the park under the guidance of security staff. Minors, the elderly and Seniors with mobility difficulties must be accompanied by their family members when visiting. 4.If you have any questions after reading this guide, please call the consulting service hotline: 029-62657530, 029-62657569. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation, and wish you a pleasant visit!

Xianyang · 19.5km from Sanyuan

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Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum

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Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum

10

4.7/5

150.5k reviews

Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum is a large site museum built on the site of the Terracotta Army pits, which are located approx. 1.5 km east of the mound of Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum. In March 1974, farmers from Xiyang Village accidentally unearthed fragments of terracotta figures while digging a well, and archaeological exploration confirmed Pit 1; in 1976, Pits 2 and 3 were successively discovered to the north of Pit 1. This army, which had slumbered for over 2,000 years, was thus brought back to light, and the discovery of the Terracotta Army has been hailed as "one of the great discoveries in the history of 20th-century archaeology." Pit 1 is the main military formation among the three pits, stretching over 200 m from east to west, with an estimated 6,000 pottery figurines and horses buried inside. Standing at the edge and looking down, armored warrior figurines, war chariots, and pottery horses are arrayed eastward in battle formation. A closer look at each figure reveals different facial shapes, hairstyles, beards, and even hand gestures. The figurines were originally painted all over, but most of the paint has peeled off and discolored due to fire and long burial. Pit 2 is L-shaped, with crossbowmen, cavalry, and charioteers arranged in a mixed formation; the vividly expressive kneeling archer was unearthed here. Pit 3 is small in scale, and scholars believe the ceremonial guard figurines and war chariots unearthed there indicate it served as the command center—known in ancient times as a "military tent"—directing the formations in Pits 1 and 2. The bronze swords, pi halberds, spears, crossbow triggers, and large quantities of arrowheads unearthed from the pits—many still sharp after more than 2,000 years—demonstrate the sophistication of Qin dynasty metallurgy. The Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum and the Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum at the foot of Mount Li were originally one integrated whole. After Qin Shi Huang ascended the throne at the age of 13, he began constructing the mausoleum, conscripting hundreds of thousands of laborers over a period spanning more than 30 years; the terracotta army, which replaced human sacrifice with figurines, served as the underground guard for this imperial mausoleum. To avoid the crowds during your visit, you might want to see Pit 3 and Pit 2 first, and then take your time to experience the awe-inspiring scene of Pit 1 last. After viewing the terracotta pits, you can also take the attraction's shuttle bus to Lishan Garden, where Emperor Qinshihuang's mausoleum is located; the Acrobats Pit, the Civil Officials Pit, and the Bronze Chariots and Horses Museum are all within the garden. The two painted bronze chariots and horses, cast at half the scale of real chariots, are exquisitely crafted with brilliantly gleaming gold and silver fittings, and are well worth a special trip to see.

Xi'an · 40.5km from Sanyuan

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No. 11 of Family-friendly Attractions in Shaanxi

Qinhan Civilization Museum

6.9

4.8/5

423 reviews

The Qin Han Museum of Shaanxi History Museum is located in the core area of Qinchuangyuan and Weihe Science and Technology Innovation Belt in Qinhan New Town, Xixian New District. It is an important part of the large-scale comprehensive cultural tourism project Daqin Civilization Park. It is a collection of cultural relic protection, display and exhibition, academic research, science education, It is a modern museum with a strong traditional style that integrates tourism services and other functions. The Qin Han Museum of Shaanxi History Museum adopts the appearance of a high platform building. The exhibition area is located on a high platform on the first floor, and public activity areas such as tourism services are located in the "hall" on the high platform. It can not only meet the use requirements of different functions of the museum, but also It also presents the high-platform architectural modeling characteristics of the Qin and Han palaces of "high pavilions and beautiful palace rooms". Spreading out the plane of the museum area, each unit is distributed according to the layout of "Wei River runs through the capital, with Xiang Tianhan, crossing the bridge to the south, and Fa Qiangniu", with Yaoguang, Kaiyang, Yuheng, Tianquan, and Tianquan among the Big Dipper. The five stars of Tianji form a symmetrical layout and are connected to each other through overhead corridors. The axis determined with Yuheng as the center is set on the extension of the central axis of Palace No. 1 of Qin Xianyang Palace. Among them, the main building adopts the form of a high platform to meet different functions. At the same time, it also shows the characteristics of Qin and Han palaces such as "high terraces and pavilions, beautiful palaces and rooms, complex roads and empty roads, horizontal bridges and waves, lofty towers, and combination of palaces and gardens." The origin of high platform construction is very early, such as the Lutai of the Yin Shang Dynasty and the Lingtai of the Zhou Dynasty. From the Warring States Period to the Qin and Han Dynasties, the style of building platforms was very popular. The museum adopts the appearance of a high platform building, with the exhibition area located on a high platform on the first floor, and public activity areas such as tourism services located in the "hall" on the high platform. The interior is divided into five exhibition halls with an exhibition area of about 11,300 square meters, including the main exhibition hall "Qin and Han Civilizations", the ruins exhibition hall "Cities and Tombs", the art exhibition hall "Technology and Beauty", the temporary exhibition hall and the public archaeological center. The core main exhibition hall explains the achievements and role of this period in the development of Chinese civilization at multiple levels and angles from the aspects of politics, economy, military, culture, science and technology, and foreign exchanges of the Qin and Han dynasties - this is not only the ancient politics of our country The era when the system was created was also the era when academic thought was laid, and it was also the era when the Chinese nation, with the "Han" as the main body, was formed. The exhibition halls on both sides are the permanent special exhibitions "City and Mausoleum" and "Technology and Beauty", which not only echo and in-depth explanation of the basic display of "Qin and Han Civilization", but also display the splendor and splendor of Qin and Han civilization from the aspects of archeology and art respectively. Specifically, "Cities and Tombs" aims to explore the role of capitals and mausoleums as the true carriers of civilized society through the analysis of four major sites in Yongcheng, Yueyang, Xianyang, and Chang'an based on the results of archaeological excavations. position in an ongoing process of development. "Technology and Beauty" mainly uses material remains such as sculptures, murals, portrait stones, and ceramic models to show the rich and diverse image world of people during the Qin and Han Dynasties, and also reveal people's understanding of the universe, life and death at that time. The temporary exhibition hall extended outwards can realize the multi-purpose effect of one hall. Temporary exhibitions, academic conferences and lecture salons can be held here, and it is planned to be built into a Qin and Han archaeological and historical research center. Nowadays, museums are also getting rid of the boring traditional exhibitions and adding a large number of perceivable and immersive technological means to make cultural relics come alive. For example, the digital exhibition hall and public archaeological center in the Qin and Han Museum use digital technology to present the food, clothing, housing, transportation, and social customs of the Qin and Han Dynasties, and then combine it with the display of archaeological results to tell archaeological stories in an all-round way and popularize archaeological knowledge.

Xianyang · 24.5km from Sanyuan

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Xi'an City Wall

8.8

4.6/5

63k reviews

Xi'an City Wall, also known as the Xi'an Ming City Wall, is an ancient city wall defense system encircling the old city of Xi'an from the Ming and Qing dynasties. The main body of the existing wall was built during the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty, expanded on the foundation of the imperial city of Chang'an from the Sui and Tang dynasties, and has undergone multiple renovations since then, remaining well preserved to this day. The wall is roughly rectangular in plan, with a perimeter of about 14 km, and the area it encloses is the old city of Xi'an. The wall is about 12 m high, about 15 to 18 m wide at the base, and about 12 to 14 m wide at the top. The top of the wall is broad and flat, allowing visitors to cycle or stroll along it while overlooking the scenery inside and outside the city. The defensive system of the wall consists of the wall body, city gates, barbicans, bastions, corner towers, and the moat. Nearly a hundred bastions were built along the outer face of the wall, spaced about 120 m apart, precisely within bow-and-arrow range, reflecting the defensive wisdom of the cold weapon era. There is a corner platform at each of the four corners, among which the southwest corner platform is circular, forming a striking contrast with the other three square corner platforms—a unique form rarely seen among surviving ancient city walls. The moat outside the wall encircles the entire city, together with the wall forming a complete defensive layout. The wall currently has 18 city gates, among which Yongning Gate (South Gate), Anding Gate (West Gate), Anyuan Gate (North Gate), and Changle Gate (East Gate) are the four main gates originally built in the Ming Dynasty. Each main gate features three tiers of gate towers—the gate control tower, arrow tower, and main tower—forming a layered barbican defense. Yongning Gate is the one that has been in use the longest, with a history dating back to the Sui Dynasty, and is also the one whose form is relatively well preserved. The section of the wall at Hanguang Gate encloses the remains of the Sui and Tang imperial city, with a site exhibition that offers an intuitive sense of the wall's layered history spanning over a thousand years. Cycling a full loop around the city on the wall is a popular experience, taking about one and a half to two hours in total. Ascending the wall in the evening allows you to take in both the traditional architecture inside the city and the modern urban skyline outside, with the wall and moat set off beautifully against the glow of the setting sun.

Xi'an · 38km from Sanyuan

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No. 5 of Global Traveller-Picked Attractions in Xi'an

Huaqing Palace

8.7

4.6/5

33.8k reviews

Huaqing Palace attraction is located 30 km east of Xi'an, adjacent to the Terracotta Warriors. Renowned for its timeless hot spring resources and numerous historical events, it has become an iconic cultural tourism attraction of Tang Dynasty palaces in China. Palace scenic spots Huaqing Palace boasts a long history, serving as an imperial retreat for emperors from the Zhou, Qin, Han, Sui, and Tang dynasties. The palace features cultural zones like the Tang Imperial Hot Spring Relics Museum, the Xi'an Incident site—Five-Room Hall, Nine Dragon Lake and Lotus Lake scenic areas, and the Tang Pear Garden Museum. Notable architectural complexes include Feishuang Hall, Wanshou Hall, Changsheng Hall, Huanyuan Garden, and Yuwang Hall. The stele of "hot spring ode" Mount Li hot springs, developed early and favored by emperors throughout history, enjoy the reputation of being "the imperial hot springs under heaven." As far back as the Yangshao culture period 6,000 years ago, the ancient Jiangzhai people began utilizing these springs. With their profound cultural heritage spanning millennia, Mount Li hot springs represent an indispensable part of Chinese historical culture. The stele of hot spring ode in the attraction stands 154 cm tall, 72 cm wide, and 19 cm thick, featuring a coiled dragon design and a trapezoidal base. Engraved by Yuan Chang, the governor of Yongzhou during the Northern Wei Dynasty, the inscription reads, "The hot spring is nature's prescription and the primordial healer of the universe. People from all nations and those suffering from ailments come with provisions to seek relief in its waters." This stele is the earliest surviving written artifact at Huaqing Palace. Tang Imperial Hot Spring Relics Museum This is the site of the bathing pool described in the "Song of Everlasting Sorrow" where Yang Guifei emerged from her bath. After the An Lushan Rebellion, little remained of the original structure. In 1982, while constructing the "Guifei Pavilion," the Lintong County Government accidentally discovered the ruins of a Tang Dynasty bathing pool. After excavation and restoration, the Huaqing Palace imperial hot spring ruins museum was established. This small yet exquisitely designed pool measures 3.6 meters east-west and 2.9 meters north-south, with an oval-like shape. The pool walls are entirely built with bluestone slabs, featuring a two-tiered terrace structure composed of 18 arched stone sections. Inside the pool lies a dedicated bathing stone for Yang Guifei, engraved with the character "Yang." At the center of the pool bottom is a 10 cm diameter water inlet. A white marble lotus pedestal was unearthed here, connecting to both a showerhead above and ceramic water pipes below that linked to the main water source. Due to natural pressure, hot spring water would spray outward through the lotus showerhead, creating a mist effect remarkably similar to modern showers. Adjacent to the Guifei Pool to the east lies Emperor Xuanzong's exclusive imperial hot spring. During the Tang Dynasty, the Nine Dragon Hall stood above this pool, featuring nine white jade-carved dragons spouting water outside. This pool's surface resembles a realistic lotus shape, hence its alternate name "Lotus Pool." Xi'an incident site The five-room hall at the Xi'an incident site in Huaqing Palace is where the Xi'an incident took place. To this day, the glass windows and walls of the five-room hall still bear bullet marks from the fierce battle during the military remonstrance. The desks, chairs, beds, sofas, tea sets, stoves, carpets, telephones, and other office items in each room are replicated and arranged according to their original appearance. Historical events: Beacon fire to deceive the feudal lords In 779 BC, King You of Zhou obtained the beautiful Bao Si, yet she never smiled. To solve this, the king conspired with the treacherous minister Guo Shifu and lit the beacon fires at the Huaqing Palace attraction. The feudal lords across the land saw the signals.Beacon fireHe quickly led his troops to rescue the king, but King You told the feudal lords, "I lit the beacon fires just to make my queen laugh," upon which Bao Si burst into laughter. The feudal lords arrived valiantly but left resentfully. Seeing King You's incompetence and the people's discontent, the Quanrong tribe seized the opportunity to launch an attack. As the enemy troops approached the mountain, King You urgently raised the beacon fires.Beacon fireHe mobilized troops, but none of the feudal lords came to his rescue. King You fled with Bao Si toMount LiHe was later killed by the Quanrong tribe, leaving behind historical anecdotes such as "a smile worth a thousand gold," "losing the kingdom for a smile," and "playing with beacon fires to deceive the feudal lords." And this beacon tower at Huaqing Palace attraction towers at an altitude of 913.6 m.Mount LiThe beacon tower at Huaqing Palace attraction on the first peak of Xixiu Ridge. Su Dongpo composing poetry at Mount Li During the Jiayou era of the Northern Song Dynasty, the Lishan hot springs, meticulously restored by Liu Ziyong and others, became breathtakingly beautiful, attracting crowds of visitors who composed poems and essays to express their nostalgia. Among the countless poetic works, the emerging literary giant Su Shi stood out with his masterpieces like "Lady of Guo's night outing" and "Lishan" during his visit to the hot springs. Xi'an incident The Xi'an incident, also known as the "double-twelfth incident". Zhang Xueliang and Yang Hucheng launched a mutiny at Huaqing Palace, detaining the then chairman of the Military Commission of the National Government. Performance items You can watch a large-scale dance drama at the attraction. ▲ The Song of Everlasting Sorrow is China's first large-scale live historical dance drama created by Shaanxi Tourism Group. Based on Bai Juyi's timeless poem of the same name, it fully utilizes the attraction's resources and employs high-tech stage lighting to combine historical storytelling with live performances, recreating the love story of Emperor Li Longji and Yang Guifei at Huaqing Palace over 1,300 years ago. ▲There is also the historical adaptation "12-12 Xi'an Incident," which vividly and authentically recreates the lesser-known details of the "Xi'an Incident."

Xi'an · 38.2km from Sanyuan

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Shaanxi History Museum

9.5

4.8/5

35.3k reviews

Shaanxi History Museum is a large modern museum built after China's reform and opening up and officially opened in 1991. The building was designed by architect Zhang Jinqiu and adopts a Tang-style architectural layout of "central hall and four corner towers," with a symmetrical central axis and a clear hierarchy of primary and secondary structures; in 2016 it was included in the first batch of the "Chinese Architectural Heritage of the 20th Century" list. Shaanxi was once the political center of dynasties such as the Zhou, Qin, Han, and Tang, and the museum's collection spans a million years of history, covering categories such as Shang and Zhou bronzes, pottery figurines of successive dynasties, Han and Tang gold and silver wares, and Tang tomb murals, with a total of over one million items. The permanent exhibition "Ancient Civilization of Shaanxi" follows a chronological main line and presents the historical process from prehistoric Lantian Man to the eve of the Opium War across three galleries, with the Zhou, Qin, Han, and Tang periods as the focus. The east and west sides of the central hall each host a thematic exhibition: on the west side, "Treasures of the Great Tang: Hejiacun Hoard Unearthed Artifacts Exhibition" concentrates on fine gold and silver wares of the High Tang, while on the east side, the "Tang Dynasty Mural Treasures Gallery" displays authentic murals removed from Tang tombs, with subjects covering figures, architecture, ceremonial guards, and more, making it a uniquely distinctive category of the museum's collection. Among the many artifacts in the museum, several are particularly notable. The agate cup with gold-inlaid beast head, from the Hejiacun hoard, is carved from a single piece of banded agate into the form of a curved-horn beast head, resembling Central Asian rhyton cups, and is one of the first batch of cultural relics prohibited from being exhibited abroad. The tri-color glazed camel carrying musicians figurine vividly recreates the lively scene of musicians playing and singers performing on a camel's back, with bright glaze colors and figures with distinct expressions. The Empress's Seal is made of Western Han Hetian mutton-fat jade and carved with a chi-tiger knob, and is the only known actual jade seal of a Han dynasty empress discovered to date. In addition, the gilt silver flask with a dancing horse holding a cup design, the celadon ewer with an overhead handle and bottom-filling design, and the black-glazed oil-spot bowl each have their own distinctive features. The gold and silver wares unearthed from the Hejiacun hoard are concentrated in the thematic gallery and are a highlight of any visit; visitors are advised to allow time to examine them closely.

Xi'an · 43.7km from Sanyuan

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No. 12 of Night Attractions in Shaanxi

Huaxia Tourist Xi'an Resort

6.9

4.5/5

1.1k reviews

Huaxia Tourist Xi'an Resort is located in the core area of Xi'an Chanba ecological zone, with convenient transportation and prominent regional advantages. It gathers three independent business formats: Xi'an Huaxia City, the show "Ancient city beacon fire" and the show "Camel bell legend", making it a rare large-scale comprehensive cultural tourism resort in northwest China. The bell of the camel legend show — world-renowned performance The signature masterpiece of Huaxia Tourist Xi'an Resort is the "Legend of the Camel Bell" show. Hailed as a benchmark in China's cultural tourism performances, this production has won the IAAPA Brass Ring Award, the top honor in the global entertainment industry, thanks to its innovative rotating auditorium, immersive live-action performances, and profound Silk Road cultural elements. It can be said that this show demonstrates world-class performance standards, comparable to Disney. It serves as both a cultural calling card for Xi'an to the world and a symbol of Huaxia's cultural confidence. Xi'an Huaxia city — Disruptive reconstruction to create an epoch-making Chinese-style super IP To open a new chapter in cultural tourism, Huaxia Tourist Xi'an Resort has undergone a complete renovation and upgrade based on the original Xi'an Huaxia cultural tourism ocean park. On September 15, 2026, the brand-new national-style super IP—Xi'an Huaxia City will grandly open. With "a dream into Huaxia" as its core theme, the project distills thousands of years of China's brilliant historical context, incorporating five major elements: the splendor of the Silk Road, the grandeur of the Tang Dynasty, the fantasy of immortals and chivalry, the elegance of the Republic of China era, and the flames of war for the nation. Xi'an Huaxia City ingeniously blends classical Eastern aesthetics with cutting-edge light and shadow technology, live-action stunts, and recreational experiences to create a rare traditional Chinese theme park featuring full-scene immersion and high interactivity. Stepping into the park is like traversing millennia of Chinese civilization—a single dream unveils the splendor of ancient landscapes. Five themed zones — a golden tour route where ancient and modern times collide Xi'an Huaxia City is planned with five themed zones, forming a closed-loop golden tour route where scenes across the entire park seamlessly connect, and ancient and modern times converge and collide here: - Azure ocean mystery: Serene and profound, recreating the grandeur of the seabed. (Polar wonder, ocean park, sea lion show, 5D silk road exploration theater, grand circus) - Splendor of the Tang streets: Brilliant lights recreate the myriad glories of the Tang dynasty. - Jianghu fantasy: Misty clouds swirl as beloved immortal legends come to life. - Family-friendly wonderland: fun and games for all ages in a family amusement park. - Republic of China block: Retro nostalgia, looking back at the passage of time during the Republic of China era. The performance system is unprecedentedly large in scale and rich in content hierarchy: three epic live-action shows: • Jianghu live-action performance: Misty clouds diffuse as an ethereal immortal realm gradually unfolds, immersing you in a dreamlike oriental fantasy world. • Republic-era block immersive performance: Beneath the dazzling lights of retro streets, undercurrents stir silently, recounting stories of seeking light in dark times during turbulent years. • Dock iron flower performance: Flames rise along the shore as fiery trees bloom across the sky, celebrating a bountiful year and wishing wellness for all households amidst this magnificent spectacle. With the addition of the grand circus and various street performances, from spectacular theater productions to atmospheric street acts, hundreds of full-day shows take turns to dazzle, keeping the excitement alive. The park also features immersive NPC interactive parades, where ancient swordsmen, Tang dynasty court ladies, Republican-era merchants, and celestial immortals roam the streets, ready to engage in immersive dialogues and interactions, completely blurring the line between stage and travelers to achieve a true "drama at every step, surprises around every corner." Step by step, each scene unfolds a chapter of history, painting a magnificent scroll of Chinese civilization that showcases the grandeur and diversity of over 5,000 years of Chinese heritage. Sincere positioning — affordable and inclusive, offering great value for money Xi'an Huaxia City adheres to the concept of being people-friendly and inclusive. Despite offering rich and diverse recreational content, it focuses on high cost-effectiveness, integrating multiple themes such as ocean, Tang Dynasty style, immortals and chivalry, Republic of China era, family-friendly experiences, and live-action performances in one place, with no hidden costs or single weak points in the experience. Local residents can fully immerse themselves in the grandeur of millennia-old Chinese culture, while out-of-town visitors can conveniently explore the essence of Huaxia in one stop, enjoying hassle-free travel and exceptional value for money. The project aims to establish a new landmark for traditional Chinese cultural tourism in northwest China and set a new benchmark for immersive theme parks nationwide. Detailed explanation of five attractions Ocean park 1: a folk marine aquarium in the northwest. Dream ocean perfectly integrates unique marine cultures from around the world with local folk customs, making it a comprehensive marine venue that combines sightseeing, scientific research and education, and cultural dissemination. The entire venue takes the maritime silk road as its thematic thread, bringing together rare and precious marine life and animals from around the globe, integrating sightseeing, scientific research and education, world fishing village culture, and marine cultural dissemination. The ocean park contains four venues: Polar wonder, dreamy ocean, sea lion show and 5D silk road exploration theater. The park features 15 cultural themed areas with distinctive characteristics, showcasing exquisite views meticulously crafted by hundreds of artisans. These breathtaking cultural scenes will take you on a journey around the world, allowing you to experience diverse marine cultures and relive the glorious history of the maritime silk road. Dreaming of Tang charm — immersive Tang-style themed block Dreaming of Tang charm recreates the bustling street scenes of Chang'an during the Tang dynasty's golden age, featuring an immersive Tang-style themed block and a professional indoor ancient-style photography studio. The block's pavilions, towers, lantern-lit alleys, and blue-brick houses with dark tiles have been meticulously restored, perfectly showcasing the grandeur of the Tang era. Additionally, the area offers comprehensive Tang-style costume rental experiences and traditional makeup services, allowing you to travel back a thousand years to Chang'an without visiting distant ancient towns, immersing yourself in the prosperity and vibrant atmosphere of the Tang dynasty. It's an ideal destination for Hanfu photo shoots, ancient-style photography, and short video creation. Immortal legends — a modern interpretation of celestial realms Xianxia dreamland creates an immersive fantasy realm featuring iconic structures like the azure cloud immortal platform, xianxia performance square and southern heavenly gate. This area perfectly blends traditional xianxia aesthetics with modern cyber-optical technology. Daily performances on the dedicated xianxia stage include classical dances, xianxia stunts and situational acting. The mist-shrouded scenery appears perfectly rounded and luminous, with meticulously detailed immortal-themed decorations that transport you into the classical xianxia atmosphere, fulfilling your martial arts fantasy dreams. Dreamland — a family-friendly wonderland of joy for all ages Dreamland has created an immersive family-friendly play area for all ages, featuring over ten unique attractions and a spacious outdoor non-powered playground. The park offers a diverse range of activities, from gentle and child-friendly facilities for little ones to thrilling rides for teens and adults, fully meeting the recreational and interactive needs of families across different age groups. The area's performance — the fantastic dream circus, boasts a strong lineup and spectacular programs, combining high-difficulty acrobatics, fun interactions with adorable animals, and joyful situational plays. It balances thrilling adventures with humorous antics, creating an extraordinarily lively atmosphere where both young and old can enjoy immersive moments of joy, making it a perfect family-friendly destination. Dreaming of elegance — immersive retro Republic of China themed block Dreaming of splendor has created a highly retro-themed block recreating the republican era, meticulously restoring the wharf scenery and street layout of that period. Here, attractions like the vibrant Paramount grand stage, the secluded One-Line Sky hidden spot, and the internet-famous Star Flame Platform have been built. Especially at night, limited-time iron flower performances bloom in the air with dazzling sparks, recreating the lively and romantic atmosphere of the streets during the turbulent republican era. The retro scenery, exquisite night views, and strong visual impact make this a popular check-in spot combining historical sentiment and visual charm. "Ancient city beacon fire" show — a stunning red live-action performance "Ancient city beacon fire" is another large-scale red-themed live-action stunt performance created by Huaxia Cultural Tourism after the success of "Tuo Ling Legend." Featuring a 360-degree rotating smart auditorium that automatically adjusts viewing angles according to the plot, it immerses the audience in the turbulent era of the Republic of China in Guanzhong. The story revolves around Zhao Yunfeng, a heroic figure from Guanzhong, who rises against the cruel oppression of the world. Determined to fight back, he becomes a swordsman, leading his fellow villagers in resistance against local tyrants and security forces. Amidst the flames of war, he pursues light, follows the Red Army to spread the sparks of revolution, and dedicates everything to protect the common people of his homeland, crafting a touching legend of a Guanzhong hero. The performance restores grand war scenes in a realistic setting, featuring 1:1 scale props such as trains, fighter jets, and military vehicles, along with shocking explosion sound effects, high-altitude aerial stunts, and hardcore martial arts combat scenes. It also pours 5000 tons of water from a height of 40 m, with surging floods rushing out, creating a massive visual impact. Hundreds of actors perform with full dedication, as scenes of roaring artillery, billowing smoke, and surging floods appear one after another, truly presenting the turbulent and perilous historical years before the audience. Every thrilling moment allows the audience to personally feel the struggle and protection of revolutionary predecessors, understanding the preciousness of peaceful life. As an innovative outdoor live-action show in Xi'an, "Ancient city beacon fire" is not only a stunning audio-visual feast, but also a red retrospective across time and space, expressing lofty respect to revolutionary heroes. Act one: [Turn misfortune into blessing] The story tells of Zhao Yunfeng, a young man in the Republican-era ancient city of Guanzhong, whose father was beaten to death by a local tyrant. Seeking revenge for his father, he injured Second Master Zhang and fled to Qingfeng Stronghold, where he raised a band of outlaws to uphold justice and eliminate evil. Later, the tyrant, seeking to settle his grudge, hunted the young man under the guise of suppressing bandits and attempted to use his fiancée and family as leverage to lure Zhao Yunfeng out and eliminate his nemesis. Act two: [Tragedy in turbulent times] Zhao Yunfeng led his brothers to rescue his kidnapped fiancée and fled back to the stronghold. To eliminate Zhao Yunfeng and Qingfeng Stronghold once and for all, the security regiment gathered a large force to besiege the stronghold. Zhao Yunfeng and his strategist, Wang Banxian, engaged in fierce battles with the tyrant and the security regiment using the terrain to their advantage. Unfortunately, he was hit by an artillery shell while saving his fiancée during the intense fighting and died. A new confrontation was about to unfold. Act three: [Grain heist at the station] With no hope of victory, the fiancée detonated the makeshift dam, flooding the bandit stronghold and the security regiment. At this moment, the young man's comrades arrived with Red Army reinforcements. With the floodwaters and the Red Army's assistance, they completely wiped out the security regiment, eradicated the scourge in the pass, and liberated the oppressed poor. A battle for grain is about to begin... Act four: [Marching north] After the flood, the mountain stronghold was in complete disarray. To protect the brothers of the stronghold, to honor Zhao Yunfeng's sacrifice, and to completely eradicate the security regiment, the Red Army joined forces with the stronghold members to attack the train station and seize the military provisions transported by the security regiment. The two sides engaged in a fierce battle for the provisions at the station. The Red Army and the stronghold brothers fought bravely, blowing up trains and shooting down planes, ultimately wiping out the security regiment. After joining the Red Army, the stronghold members marched north with the troops, eliminating local scourges along the way and sowing the seeds of revolution. A single spark can start a prairie fire. The monument erected on the stage is a tribute to this great army. The legend of camel bells show — An international calling card of Chinese culture The Huaxia Cultural Tourism Grand Theater is the landmark building of the entire Huaxia Tourist Xi'an Resort project. It features a massive ellipsoid design, measuring 142 m long, 128 m wide, and approximately 50 m high, with a capacity to accommodate 3,000 people for performances. The movable auditorium in the center of the theater is ingeniously designed; through a rotating and mobile grandstand, it transports the audience to the optimal viewing position, providing a brand-new audiovisual experience. On November 13, 2018, this innovative design won the TEA Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement, an honor in the themed entertainment industry often referred to as the "Oscar" of the field. On November 20, 2019, the "Legend of the Camel Bell" show won another major award—the IAAPA Brass Ring Award. Nominated alongside this performance were "The Lion King" from Disneyland Paris and "Oh! Summer Banzai!" from Tokyo Disneyland. Amidst the competition with Disney, the "Legend of the Camel Bell" stood out and ultimately claimed the crown! The "Tuo Ling Legend" show has become an outstanding representative of China on the world performance stage, serving as a brilliant hallmark of high standards in art and science within the global entertainment industry. This "mobile live-action performance" was masterminded by Xia Chunting, chairman of Huaxia Cultural Tourism Group, who also served as the chief planner, scriptwriter, and director. During its creation, the performance centered on the "Belt and Road" as its core theme, deeply exploring the traditional culture of the Tang Dynasty and tracing the footsteps of camel caravans along the Silk Road, using positive energy to showcase Xi'an's glorious historical and cultural heritage. The entire performance is divided into seven chapters: prologue "Recalling the past," "Farewell for a thousand miles," "Peril on the wolf's path," "Exotic customs," "Cleansing rain," "Welcoming the return," and "Golden age of Huaxia." Adhering to the principle of being "visually stunning, musically captivating, and entertaining," it aims to create a performance that appeals to the general public, combining refined and popular tastes, and delivering a satisfying experience for all. The plot design begins with a newlywed couple reluctantly parting ways, depicting a westward-bound camel caravan encountering natural perils such as volcanoes, avalanches, sandstorms, and deserts, along with sudden wolf attacks, narrowly escaping death. Later, on the return journey laden with goods, they make a wish at Bamyan and coincidentally witness holy water descending from the sky, safely returning to Chang'an amid their loved ones' anticipation. The performance is interspersed with vivid depictions of exotic customs and landscapes, delivering a thrilling, breathtaking, beautiful, and joyous audiovisual experience that captivates the audience. The "Tuo Ling Legend" show utilizes 47 patented technologies and features spectacular performances including 20 camels and 30 wolves, leading the audience to experience the vastness of the desert, listen to the distant camel bells on the Silk Road, savor exotic customs, witness the glorious Tang Dynasty, and feel the millennium-old echoes of Huaxia. A city that reveals millennia of Huaxia civilization, a garden that embraces the grandeur of mountains and rivers. Huaxia Tourist Xi'an Resort is built upon world-class performances as its soul, immersive scenes as its framework, and profound cultural heritage as its foundation, blending the legends of the Silk Road, the splendor of the Tang Dynasty, the fantasy of immortals, and the patriotic spirit into one. Here, you can embark on a journey along the melodious camel bells of the Silk Road, encounter the bustling streets of the Tang Dynasty, witness the stirring years of war, and enjoy family fun at the ocean park and amusement facilities, unlocking entertainment for all ages in one stop. On September 15, 2026, Huaxia City in Xi'an will reopen with a fresh look, warmly inviting guests from all directions to experience a millennia-old Huaxia encounter. Amidst the interplay of light, shadow, and real-life scenery, discover the profound confidence of Chinese civilization and feel the unique romance and strength of the East. Guangyun ancient street Guangyun charm, Guanzhong specialties. Liangpi, roujiamo, belt noodles... Nostalgic souls find emotional release, while food lovers satisfy their cravings. Teahouses, taverns, handicraft workshops, artisanal stalls, and snack shops fill the streets—bustling, welcoming, and utterly captivating.

Xi'an · 30.6km from Sanyuan

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Xi'an Museum

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Xi'an Museum is a modern comprehensive museum built upon the cultural relic protection site—the ruins of the Tang Dynasty Jianfu Temple and its iconic structure, the Small Wild Goose Pagoda. It integrates cultural relic collection and protection, academic research, exhibition and display, social education, and garden leisure. Its core area is the location of the original Tang Dynasty royal temple, Jianfu Temple, while the precious and striking historical relic existing within the temple—the Small Wild Goose Pagoda—has become the museum's unique landmark and soul. Therefore, the Jianfu Temple ruins and the Small Wild Goose Pagoda are not only the foundation and core carrier for the establishment of Xi'an Museum, but also important outdoor historical exhibition areas and focal points for visitors. The main building of the museum is located on the north side of the ancient temple ruins. The three elements (ancient temple ruins, ancient pagoda, and modern museum building) are organically integrated, jointly forming a unique cultural space that combines "museum, pagoda, temple, and garden," vividly showcasing the historical context of Xi'an from ancient times to the present. Xi'an Museum officially opened to the public on May 18, 2007. Its establishment aims to comprehensively showcase the glorious history and splendid culture of Xi'an (ancient Chang'an) as the capital of thirteen dynasties, filling the gap of a comprehensive museum of Xi'an's urban history. Collection highlights: The museum houses over 100,000 precious cultural relics from various historical periods of Xi'an. The collection spans from prehistoric times to the Ming and Qing dynasties, with particular emphasis on artifacts from the prosperous dynasties of Zhou, Qin, Han, and Tang, including bronze ware, jade articles, gold and silverware, ceramics, murals, stone steles, epitaphs, and Buddhist statues, systematically reflecting the political, economic, cultural, social life, and foreign exchanges of the ancient capital Chang'an. Main exhibition: The permanent exhibition "Ancient capital Xi'an" takes the urban development history of Xi'an as the main thread, showcasing the evolution and achievements of Xi'an as a capital (Zhou Fenghao, Qin Xianyang, Han Chang'an, Sui-Tang Chang'an) and a prefectural city (Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties) through a large number of precious cultural relics, models, charts, and multimedia means. Unique environment: The museum's greatest feature lies in its surroundings. Travelers can not only visit modern exhibition halls but also stroll through the expansive heritage park encompassing the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, the ancient architectural complex of Jianfu Temple (including structures like the Ming dynasty bell tower housing a Jin dynasty ancient bell), an ancient stone sculpture art exhibition area, and garden views—experiencing the charm of the millennia-old capital at its historical site. The view of "morning bells at the Wild Goose Pagoda" is particularly renowned. Functional positioning: The museum is not only an important center for cultural relic collection, research, and display, but also an urban cultural park where citizens can relax, entertain, and immerse themselves in history and culture, undertaking significant social education and cultural exchange functions.

Xi'an · 42.1km from Sanyuan

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Xi'an Bell Tower

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Xi'an Bell Tower is one of the larger and well-preservedBell tower, originally built in 1384, during the Hongwu reign of the Ming Dynasty,Bell towerLocated in the heart of Xi'an, it is one of the landmarks of the ancient city, radiating east, south, west, and north streets from its center, connecting to the east, south, west, and north gates of the Xi'an city wall respectively. The Xi'an Bell Tower was originally located on Guangji Street in the west. As the city center shifted eastward, it was relocated toDrum towerEast side, today's location. The Xi'an Bell Tower features a typical Ming Dynasty architectural style, with a square brick-and-stone base at the bottom and a triple-eaved pyramidal roof structure at the top, covered with dark green glazed tiles. The gilded pinnacle at the roof's apex is particularly striking under sunlight. Each side of the base has a central arched doorway approx. 6 m high, which were interconnected and once served as passageways for the intersection of four major streets—east, south, west, and north—allowing pedestrian and vehicular traffic. These doorways are now sealed, with a traffic roundabout built around them and an underground pedestrian passage. The entrance to the Xi'an Bell Tower is located within this underground passage, accessible via a spiral staircase. Inside the tower, there is a replica of the "Jingyun Bell," whose original was cast in the second year of Emperor Ruizong's Jingyun era (711 AD) during the Tang Dynasty and is now housed in the Xi'an Beilin Museum. Standing on the Xi'an Bell Tower, you can see the four main streets extending east, south, west, and north from the Xi'an Bell Tower. Around the Xi'an Bell Tower, there are bustling commercial areas and not far awayDrum towerTravelers can also enjoy wonderful historical performances when visiting the Xi'an Bell Tower.

Xi'an · 39.8km from Sanyuan

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