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Xi'an is the capital city of Shaanxi province, and home to around 5 million people. The main reason anyone visits the city is really the Terracotta Warriors, which are around 28km outside the city itself. Some think that's the only thing that puts Xi'an on the map, but it's a very popular place for foreign residents, many of whom come to learn Chinese.

There's also a number of locally important sites worth a visit in Xi'an, including the Bell and Drum Towers, The Goose Pagodas from the Tang Dynasty, as well as the very obvious City Walls which date back to the Ming Era. Most day trips to the Terracotta Warriors also take in the Lintong Museum and often the Huanqing Pools, famed for it's restorative mineral properties.
Xi'an has a strong Muslim influence, with the city's Great Mosque the largest in China, complete with landscaped grounds and a real blend of Chinese and Islamic/ Arabic influences.

The city is also considered good for shopping, both tourist souvenirs and antiques, either from the various street markets (one of note is in the Muslim Quarter on Beiyuanmen) or shops and department stores.

One of the downsides of the city is that it feels very crowded and congested, and pollution is a major problem - locals often sport white face masks whilst walking in Xi'an.

Most tourists only stay a couple of days, but it's a fascinating city, with friendly people and a good choice of accommodation.

Fantastic place to visit.