Xi’an, China

Why go


• The Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum and his legendary army of Terracotta Warriors
• The misty Mt. Hua
• Shopping at China’s Muslim quarters
• Ancient ruins at Banpo District


What you need to know


Climate: Continental
Province: Shaanxi
Area: City–9,983 sq km, Suburban–1,166 sq km
Population: City–8,252,000, Suburban–2,670,000
Density: City–827/sq km, Suburban–2,290/sq km
Postal code: 710000 - 710090
Area code: +86/29


Did you know that…during the span of 5 dynasties Xian was the capital city of China?


Where to stay


To find the best hotels in Xi’an see the Visiting China special feature on Xi’an Hotels.