A hidden historical place beyond Xi’an where Sima Qian, ancient temples, and a forgotten old city turned a simple stopover into one of our most meaningful China journeys Sometimes, the most unforgettable travel memories are not the ones we carefully plan....
After reading our discovering Baoji’s amazing bronze history story, you may be wondering : “Can I include Baoji in my Xi’an travel itinerary?” The answer is yes. In fact, Baoji is one of the easiest historical side trips from Xi’an. Many...
Most travellers planning their first trip to Xi’an China (西安, Xī’ān) usually arrive with a familiar list. And understandably so. Xi’an is one of the greatest historical cities in the world. There are so many famous Xi’an attractions: Walking on the...
Some travel memories begin with famous landmarks. The Great Wall. The Forbidden City. The ancient palaces. The places that appear on almost every Beijing tour itinerary. But sometimes, the strongest memories from a trip to Beijing China begin with something...
Some places are not meant to be visited only once. The first time you visit, you probably see what everyone sees. You take photos of the famous buildings, follow the recommended walking routes, try some popular food, and happily tick another...
If you’re planning a trip to China and only thinking about Beijing 北京 (Běijīng), Shanghai 上海 (Shànghǎi), and Xi’an 西安 (Xī’ān)—pause. Because you might be missing out on one of the best travel decisions you’ll ever make. We discovered that just...
When you think of Xi’an (西安 Xī’ān), the Terracotta Army (兵马俑 Bīngmǎyǒng) or the ancient city wall (城墙 Chéngqiáng) probably comes to mind. But tucked away in a quiet neighborhood east of the city lies a lesser-known treasure: the Banpo Museum...
The lights flickered to life just as dusk folded into night. A warm golden outline traced the rooftops of the ancient gate towers, standing proudly on the mighty Xi’an City Wall (西安城墙 Xī’ān Chéngqiáng). It was a calm evening, and as...
📍 Location: Shaanxi History Museum – Qin and Han Civilizations Hall (秦汉馆 Qín Hàn Guǎn)🕰️ Best for: Terracotta Warrior fans, Silk Road explorers, curious families, and first-time visitors to Xi’an (西安 Xī’ān)📸 Top photo spots: Grand ceremonial staircase, Terracotta Warrior exhibit,...
Planning a trip to Beijing, China? You can’t say you’ve truly experienced the Beijing capital of China without walking down one of its three most iconic ancient commercial streets. Whether you’re interested in Beijing street food, local shopping, or soaking in...
.. with my special need and self-learning (homeschooling) daughter, Elaine. We are China-focused travelers and have visited more than 20 interesting historical places/cities in China. And we enjoy bringing you useful & practical travel stories to help you enhance your experience traveling in China.. do follow us for more interesting travel stories..
