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Top 50 Best Things to Do near Huangling [2025]
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Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum
4.7
/5
129182 reviews
10
From € 14.63
Based on 15,044 reviews
Terracotta Army/Hua Qing Palace | >100 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
Saved by 8356 users83602 positive reviews
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The guided tour we chose, the buffet set meal, and the assigned guide were all incredibly warm and lovely. My mother hadn't been able to leave due to illness, but the guide patiently waited for us without rushing us, and kept pace with our steps. Without a guide, these kinds of attractions are truly just sightseeing; you can't appreciate the beauty and history of these ancient sites. It was absolutely great value for money. And now with air conditioning, visiting the Terracotta Warriors in the summer won't be so unbearable.
Truly breathtaking and worth seeing! However, when renting the audio guide, I wasn't told that it could be used at both the museum and Lishan Garden, so I ended up paying twice! 🤣 Even in the off-season, it was still very crowded, so I highly recommend arriving early for a better experience.
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Xi'an City Wall
4.6
/5
56610 reviews
8.9
From € 6.58
Based on 7,876 reviews
The bell tower The drum tower/The Xi’an Circumvallation | >100 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
Saved by 3758 users42187 positive reviews
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The hotel has a great location, especially convenient from the subway station; the rooms offer views of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the subway entrance.
The front desk service was excellent. The receptionist was quick and friendly during check-in. I especially liked the guy who patrols the rooms at night; I need his help every night, and he always responds quickly and is very helpful—fantastic!
The downside of the rooms is the poor soundproofing. The noise doesn't come from the street, but from the next room, especially when they're showering. The water is very loud, accompanied by a constant rumbling sound. There's nothing you can do about it except hope they finish showering quickly.
Buying and using tickets is very convenient; you can enter by swiping your ID card at the city gate. The city wall is definitely worth climbing; you can see the streetscape inside the city, and standing on it gives you a glimpse of what Chang'an looked like back then. It's not too crowded, and there's a wide variety of cultural and creative products available. I recommend visiting.
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Mount Hua
4.7
/5
50349 reviews
8.8
From € 19.50
Based on 1,288 reviews
>100 km from downtown
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
Saved by 1931 users32267 positive reviews
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Mount Hua has always been a must-visit mountain in my motherland. I just turned 65 this October, and I couldn't wait to travel alone from Chengdu to Xi'an. The next day, I took a tourist shuttle bus to the Mount Hua scenic area, rode the cable car from the West Peak to the North Peak, and climbed all five peaks, experiencing the feeling of "the most beautiful scenery is on the most dangerous peaks," and walking among the clouds. On October 30th, the sun shone brightly, the autumn air was crisp and clear, and the scenery was stunning! Although I couldn't experience the Plank Road in the Sky due to my age, I climbed the Cloud Ladder twice, earning many thumbs-ups from younger people. I plan to challenge myself again next June, going from the North Peak to the West Peak.
Mount Hua is so beautiful! I climbed the West Peak and South Peak and experienced the "Eagle Turns Over" (a scenic route). By the time I came down, it was already past 6 pm. I waited in line for the cable car for an hour and finally got to the visitor center at 7:30 pm! Going up from the west and down from the north is relatively less strenuous on the legs, but my thighs were still so sore that I couldn't go up or down the stairs for two days!
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Song of Everlasting Sorrow
4.5
/5
22368 reviews
8.7
From € 23.03
Based on 59 reviews
Terracotta Army/Hua Qing Palace | >100 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
Saved by 3184 users13158 positive reviews
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The performance of "The Song of Everlasting Regret" was incredibly moving! "Heaven and earth may pass away, but this regret will last forever," the core of the poem lies in the word "regret." This "regret" is Emperor Xuanzong's endless remorse after losing his beloved; it is the constant longing he felt day and night for his beloved, as expressed in the lines "The Shu River is blue, the Shu Mountains are green, the Emperor's love is constant, morning and night"; it is Yang Guifei's unwillingness to accept her tragic death; it is the regret of "Years have passed since our separation by death, her soul has never come to me in dreams"; it is also history's silent condemnation of the abuse of power, and the world's sorrow at the destruction of beautiful love by reality.
I had high expectations for "The Song of Everlasting Regret." Before entering, there was a parade of floats and song and dance performances in the square, which created a great atmosphere. The first and second acts of the performance were quite impressive, especially the scene with the stars shining all over the mountain, which was a brilliant idea. However, the subsequent acts were a bit monotonous and lacked depth. They were beautiful, but they lacked a truly moving and impactful quality.
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The Hukou Waterfall Scenic Area
4.7
/5
17889 reviews
8.6
From € 10.97
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
Saved by 158 users13135 positive reviews
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The waterfall is magnificent, with the surging Yellow River displaying the power of a thousand horses. In the Dragon Cave, you can even capture the breathtaking scene of the golden river cascading down, making it an excellent tourist destination.
The waterfall is magnificent, with the surging Yellow River displaying the power of a thousand horses. In the Dragon Cave, you can even capture the breathtaking scene of the golden river cascading down, making it an excellent tourist destination.
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Xi'an Bell Tower
4.5
/5
21068 reviews
8.4
From € 3.66
Based on 2,339 reviews
The bell tower The drum tower/The Xi’an Circumvallation | >100 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
Saved by 2303 users15451 positive reviews
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Overall must visit, can get congested. Very beautiful and with the history of the clay and pottery in every day life you get to learn more. Great viewpoint followed by very lively markets. The only thing we didn’t get to go round the lower level because it was 17:45 and despite there was plenty of time it was closed(hence the 2 4s) at least we were allowed to take a picture of the bell.
During my trip, I bought a combined ticket for the Bell Tower and Drum Tower, which was very convenient, as the two attractions are not far apart. The security guards and service staff were very patient and answered all my questions. The attractions were excellent, each with its own unique features, and overall, I was left with a deep impression of Xi'an.
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Tang Paradise
4.3
/5
25877 reviews
8.3
From € 8.29
Based on 489 reviews
Dayan Pagoda/The Grand Tang Mall | >100 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
Saved by 2298 users13421 positive reviews
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You can think of it as a photography studio set in a Tang Dynasty-style garden. The night view is beautiful, and nearly half of the visitors are there for travel photography. The ticket price is a bit expensive. It's located right across from the Datang Everbright City street; it's optional.
The night view of Tang Paradise is very beautiful. I personally feel that it is best to buy tickets to enter before 6 pm, so that you can see Tang Paradise during the day and then see Tang Paradise at night, which will give you a comparison.
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Little Western Paradise
4.8
/5
4208 reviews
8.2
From € 4.27
>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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The best time to go is in the morning, when the light is best. If you go in the afternoon, the weather needs to be good enough. Inside the magnificent main hall, which uses 14 kilograms of gold, I spent over an hour looking up repeatedly. My neck pain is almost cured! Aside from the main hall, the rest of the hall isn't particularly impressive. A slight drawback is that the security guards kept reminding everyone to leave quickly, which is understandable given the sheer number of people. I imagine there will be fewer people in winter when it's cold, allowing for a quieter contemplation and communion with the thousand Buddhas across time. Once you're there, you'll know it was worth the trip; it's truly breathtaking. Absolutely breathtaking. Absolutely breathtaking.
It was incredibly impressive and awe-inspiring. Experiencing 600 years of history, interacting with the ancients, and having a unique experience is truly remarkable. It's definitely worth bringing children to see. It's very crowded, but it's absolutely worth the visit!
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Hukou Waterfall tourist area of the Yellow River
4.6
/5
13975 reviews
8.2
From € 10.97
Hukou Waterfall Scenic Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8609114838030
Address: Yanhu Road, Hukou Town, Yichuan County, Yan'an City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
Highlights:
Feel waterfall's power up close
Hukou Waterfall panoramic view
Saved by 239 users9279 positive reviews
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The Hukou Waterfall in Yichuan is accompanied by a series of unique scenic spots, mainly eight wonders, namely: underwater smoke, boats sailing on dry land, rainbows playing in the water, mountains flying and sea standing, rain falling from the clear sky, thunder in a dry sky, ice peaks hanging upside down, and ten-mile dragon trough.
As the wheels rolled over the last stretch of dirt road, a deep, rumbling roar, like an ancient summons, pierced the car windows and reached our eardrums—not thunder, but the roar of the Yellow River surging deep within the canyon. We had finally arrived at the Hukou Waterfall scenic area in Yichuan, Shaanxi. The sound was like the heartbeat of the earth itself, foreshadowing a spiritual cleansing.
Following the sound, we passed through a dry riverbed, and suddenly the view opened up before us. The wide Yellow River, like a thousand horses galloping, was abruptly constricted by the steep rocks on both banks, forcing its way from a channel about fifty meters wide into a narrow stone trough only thirty meters wide, as if gripped tightly by an invisible giant hand. The river instantly became violent, churning up huge, muddy waves that crashed with overwhelming force into the twenty-meter-deep pool at the bottom of the hukou. The impact of water and stone produced a deafening roar, like countless muffled thunderclaps rolling and exploding beneath our feet, causing the ground to tremble slightly. The splashing water, like shattered jade and swirling snow, carrying a torrent of vapor, rushed towards me, instantly soaking my clothes and hair, bringing a bone-chilling coolness. This spray was the Yellow River's rugged breath, the warmth of its ceaseless flow.
Most breathtaking was the enormous rainbow that, like a miracle, spanned the two banks above the spray. It reached the azure sky above and descended like a curtain of water below, its seven colors swirling before the turbid curtain of water, reflecting the awe-inspiring spectacle of "turbid waves surging into the sky." At this moment, strength and gentleness, power and beauty, achieved a stunning harmony. I couldn't help but descend the stone steps, venturing into the "Dragon Cave"—a viewing cave carved into the cliff face. Standing within the belly of this colossal river, gazing upwards, I saw the muddy yellow waters seeming to pour down from the heavens, crashing down with overwhelming force. The oppressive feeling was almost suffocating, as if the Yellow River truly intended to "reach the Milky Way," sweeping me, so small, into the boundless torrent of time.
As dusk settled, the tourists receded like a tide, and the clamor subsided. I stood alone, gazing at this ancient, ever-flowing river. With its destructive power, it carved deep "ten-mile-long dragon troughs" into the hard rock, like scars on the earth, like the rings of time. These scars are the Yellow River's medals for cleaving mountains with its flesh and blood, a silent declaration of its indomitable spirit and unwavering progress. It never stops because of obstacles, but rather transforms obstacles into deep troughs, resistance into cascading waterfalls, unleashing even more astonishing power with each impact, ultimately converging into an unstoppable torrent.
As the last rays of sunlight sank into the canyon, the roaring sound still echoed in my ears. This sound was the pulse of the earth, the soul of the nation—it told me that true power is not invincible, but like the Yellow River, which, in endless collisions and flows, forges itself into an eternal landscape, a tireless roar that transcends time and space.
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Shaanxi History Museum
4.7
/5
30803 reviews
8.1
Based on 1,630 reviews
Xiaozhai/Shaanxi History Museum | >100 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
Saved by 2209 users13917 positive reviews
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The Shaanxi History Museum, located northwest of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, is a national comprehensive history museum with a collection of over 370,000 artifacts, systematically showcasing Shaanxi's glorious civilization from prehistoric times to modern times.
The Shaanxi History Museum in Xi'an is like a living history book. Spanning over 70,000 square meters, its Tang Dynasty-style architecture exudes a majestic grandeur. Upon entering, I was captivated by the bronze Fei Lian statue overhead. Warm yellow light shone on the slate-gray brick walls, casting a gentle veil over history.
The glass cabinets in the exhibition hall resemble time capsules, housing over 370,000 artifacts. When the instructor explained that 18 national treasures were hidden here, my eyes were immediately drawn to the rusted bronze artifacts. A large tripod with Taotie patterns from the Shang and Zhou dynasties stood quietly, as if guarding a secret from thousands of years ago.
The ancient human exhibits astonished me most. Clinging to the glass, I strained to identify the skull fossil of the Lantian Man—this Shaanxi native, 1.15 million years ago, could actually scrape animal skins with stone flakes! A nearby interactive model demonstrated how to make fire by drilling wood together, and the dancing flames reflected on the delighted faces of the children.
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