Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang
Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang (First Emperor of Qin Dynasty) was built between 246 BC to 208 BC. It is the first large-scale and well-preserved imperial mausoleum in China with well-structured layout.
The Home of Terracotta Warriors
Xi’an is the capital city of Shaanxi Province. It lies in the middle of the People’s Republic of China and serves as the center of politics, economy, culture, transportation, medical health and education in Shaanxi Province and the whole northwestern part of China.
Xi’an is a famous cultural and tourist city, with profound historical and cultural background well-known at home and abroad. The city has a history of more than 3,100 years, among which over 1,070 years were spent as capital. Since Xi’an had been chosen as the capital for many flourishing dynasties, including Zhou, Western Han, Sui and Tang, the city witnessed China in its historical zenith when it was open to the outside world, upheld the importance of military and enjoyed its prosperity. There are large amounts of historical remains in Xi’an, including two World Cultural Heritage items comprising six sites that have been included in the list of UNESCO. Meanwhile, the city is the starting point of the Silk Road on land.
Dayan Pagoda
Dayan Pagoda (Giant Wild Goose Pagoda) is a seven-story square pagoda, which was built in 625. It is made of bricks for Monk Xuanzang to preserve Buddhist scriptures during the Tang Dynasty. Now it has become a famous historical attraction and landmark in Xi’an.
Xi’an Drum Tower
Xi’an Drum Tower is the largest existing drum tower in China. It was built in 1380, the 13th year of Hongwu era during the reign of Emperor Taizu of Ming Dynasty. It had been renovated twice in 1699, the 38th year of the reign of Emperor Kangxi, and in 1740, the 5th year of the reign of Emperor Qianlong during the Qing Dynasty. There used to be a huge drum upstairs and the drum beats were used to tell the time, which is the reason why the building was called Drum Tower.
