Xian, the eternal city, records the great changes of the Chinese nation just like a living history book. When you start your trip in China, Xian is the city you never miss to visit for life. The following 20 sights are the best shows of China's splendid history of civilization, if you want to know the glorious history of China, come here!

1. The Tomb of Emperor Qinshihuang

The Tomb of Emperor Qinshihuang, the first royal cemetery in China, is the crystallization of people’s hardwork and wisdom. Its grandeur and mystery will really overwhelm you.

2. The Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Qin

The Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Qin, which are called “the eighth wonder of the world”, are the grave dumps of the The Tomb of Emperor Qinshihuang. It is a sight not to be missed by any visitor to China.

3. Big Wild Goose Pagoda

As the symbol of the old-line Xian, Big Wild Goose Pagoda is a well-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists. Kept under the pagoda is a stone tablet with an inscription made by a famous calligrapher in the tang Dynasty, which is an important relic.

4. Tang Paradise

Opened in 2005, Tang Paradise is the biggest Tang culture theme park which is praised as "Garden of History", "Garden of Nature" and "Garden of Human Culture".

5. The Xian City Wall

The City Wall in Xian is the most complete city wall to survive in China, as well being one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world.

6. Drum Tower &Bell Tower

The Bell Tower was built in the city center and from the top can enjoy a panoramic view of the whole of Xian. Not far away to the west is the Drum Tower , a large drum inside was for marking the passage of time each night in ancient times. Now, they are outstanding examples of the ancient architecture of Xian.

7. Huaching Pool

During the Tang Dynasty, the Emperor Xuanzong ordered large-scale construction by transforming spring wells into pools housed in walled palaces. These were called the “Huaqing Palace” and “the Spring Pool”. The Tang Emperor Xuanzong and his concubine Lady Yang often came here for pleasure.

8. Shaanxi History Museum

The Shaanxi History Museum is an obligation to be a showcase of ancient civilizations. Its architectural buildings, internal apparatus, and exhibits have made it famous as a first-class museum in China.

9. The Great Cien Temple

The Great Cien Tempe is the most famous and brilliant temple in ancient Xian. Once Longevity Monk Zang had been managing affairs of the temple here and established the sects of Buddhism.

10. The Palace of Qin

The depth of the palace reaches over 120m. Its dignified and distinguished-looking construction will undoubtly dim other buildings.

11. Huashan

one of the five sacred mountains in China, is famous for precipitous crags, narrow and steep mountain paths.

12. Xian Museum

Xian Museum is the treasure house of 130,000 precious cultural relics belonging to several dynasties, which is a highly recommended attraction to be visited when you come to Xian.

13. Mt. Lishan

It looks like a black steed, once was considered the place where the Goddess mended the sky. Especially at sunset, the whole mountain would be covered with a golden sunshine, which provides a quiet and peaceful spectacle.

14. Qian Mausoleum

Qian Mausoeum, the joint mausoleum of Emperor Gaozong and his empress Wu Zetian, is the only woman ruler in Chinese history.

15. The Famen Temple

It is the famous temple as dagoba for the fingerbone of Sakyamuni in the ancient times in China.

16. Huangdi Mausoleum

The Tomb of Chinese people’s ancestor Emperor Huangdi. In it stands several ancient cypress. When you enter the mausoleum, you’ll feel like enter a family ancestral hall, which would make you awestruck.

17. Hukou Waterfall in Yellow River

The unique great waterfall in Yellow River as well as the second greatest one in China. You cannot feel its magnificence unless you go to visit in person.

18. The Remains of Lantian Man

According to scientists, Lantian ape-man lived 500,000-600,000 years ago, considerably pre-dating Peking Man.

19. Banpo Village Remains

It is a village settlement of the earliest inhabitants of Xian, typical of the Neolithic Yangshao culture. It has a history of 6000 years now.

20. The Great Mosque

Covering an area of 12,000 squre meters, the Great Mosque is the best-known Islamic Mosque in Xian city. The distribution of pavilions, halls, towers and platforms in the mosque is compact and exquisite, blending the traditional architectural styles of Islam Han.