The most dangerous destination for mountain hiking that has been suggested by many in the world is a hike to Mount Huashan Xi’an. The hike begins with the heavenly stairs, a long and steep narrow concrete steps that are tolerable at best. The Black Dragon Ridge can be ventured by only the most courageous trekkers. The ridge narrower and steeper and it has got sharp drops towards its right and left. The next phase in this hike is a steep series of steps. Here, the climb becomes more severe as hikers reach West Peak Mountain, before climbing all the way to the top of Mount Huashan. The view from the top of the mountain is phenomenal and tourists who have been brave enough to reach the very top often wish that they could spend the rest of the day their admiring the view. Unfortunately, the descent back down is said to be even more dangerous than climbing up the mountain. This is especially so in lower temperatures, when just one slip on the icy steps could send hikers to their death within seconds. Another part of this hike involves a twenty foot series of chains which must be climbed with […]
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Luoyang Longmen Grottoes represent some of the most historic and memorable Chinese Buddhist art. Here you will find thousands of statues. They are in close proximity to Luoyang in Henan, one of China’s remarkable provinces. Luoyang is home to Buddha’s statues as well as his disciples’. The 2, 345 caves consists of up to 100, 000 statues of 1 to 57feet (height) and 2, 500 stelae. The caves are a kilometer away from the cliff and stretch along river banks. The site is a true manifestation of what the artistic creativity bestowed upon humans, just as UNESCO denoted in their World Heritage List. A 30-minute drive from Luoyang city and 12 kilometers of ground cover will land you in Longmen Grottoes. The site is featured among the top three most crucial sites in the great country of China. What makes it stand out is the Buddhist sumptuous carvings and sculptures. The east hill is the hub of Baijuyi’s Tomb in memory of the nation’s famous ancient poet and home to the Xiangshan Temple, while the west hill prides in the most caves and grottoes. It is nearly impossible to talk about world sculpture history without mentioning the Longmen Grottoes. First […]
Renowned as one of China’s most iconic religious institutions, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda is a breathtaking structure that is at the heart of Xian’s cultural identity. Also known as the Dayan Pagoda, this towering religious edifice has been a permanent fixture in the province since the Tang Dynasty. Commissioned to be built by Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty, the structure which dates back to 652 AD mainly served as a sizeable Buddhist archive that collected religious material from India, the birthplace of Buddhism. Declared a part of the National Key Cultural Relic Preserve, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda is contained within the Da Cien Temple complex located a mere 4km from downtown Xi’an and is one of the most visited cultural highlights in the country. The main attraction on a tour of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda is, of course, it’s daily Fountain Show which takes place in the northern square of the pagoda where the towering structures of the iconic edifice provide the perfect backdrop for the liquid-based spectacular. Taking place every day including public holidays, the Fountain Show at the Big Wild Goose Pagoda has hailed as the most significant fountain showcase in all of Asia […]
Xi’an North Railway Station was opened on 11th January 2011 and is operated by the Xi’an Railway Bureau of The China Railway. Strategically, it is located on Yuanshuo Road, Weiyang District in Xi’an Shaanxi. The station serves Datong-Xi’an, a passenger’s railway. Several high speed railways like Zhengzhou –Xi’and Xi’an-Baoji depend on it too. With 34 platforms, this is the largest railway station found in the Northwest China. The bullet trains it serves go to and from major Chinese cities like Shanghai, Beijing, Changasha and Zhengzhou. Divided into two parts, the station building covering 83 acres and two different squares, the place is orderly and beautiful. The southern square offers spaces parking space for private vehicles, public bus stops and taxi stands. A business plaza and a bus station serving long distance buses are set to be put up in the future beneath the squares. The Xi’an North Station schedule is simple and precise. Depending on the destination a train is to reach, number of departures is indicated. Departure and arrival time are shown on the schedule. Alongside it is the duration taken during travel in hours and minutes. Ticket prices and type of class is on the schedule. The trains […]
The drum tower was utilized as a part of old circumstances like the time keeping the middle for the whole city. At 7:00 pm the ringers and tolls were rung 13 times. At regular intervals from that point forward, the drums were thumped one an opportunity to keep time. Drum Tower itself is a big building with a height of 46.7 meters with triple overhang and a hip and peak rooftop configuration made for the most part out of stone, wood and dark tiles. It got just two stories, and the main floor has a little hall that leads into the employees quarters and the second floor holding the drums and time to keep gadgets. The Drum Tower used to hold 25 guardian’s drums. There was one fundamental drum standing for the entire year and 24 mass drums standing for the 24 sunlight based terms. Just a single drum now stays into the tower. A balcony is available covering the second floor that gives dazzling views of Xi’an’s inward city. How to get there 1, By public bus Consistent transports inside the city cost ¥1 (¥2 for aerated and cooled, set apart with a snow-piece) regardless of how far you […]
Book a private transfer from hotel your in downtown Xi’an to Hukou water fall Hukou (mouth of teapot) is very familiar with being the only yellow waterfall in the whole world.It is greatly known for being the second largest in China.Hokou is naturally formed, this waterfall is referred as the mother river of China.The width of this waterfall is not static since it changes as the season change, during the flood season it increases even up to about 50meters wide and about 164feet. Being located at a point where Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces meet. Where it eventually found its way and passes a through a narrow valley between mountains that block it. People who come to visit this scene have a lot of things to appreciate, for instance, they take photos, they collect the rafts which they use to make explorations, etc. Near this scene, restaurants are located there where Chinese food is prepared and also other dishes that represent local flavors. The great time you can visit this scene: Hukou Waterfall isn’t the same always, the temperature and also the volume of the water changes with the season. The time allocated to be the best for the tourist to […]
Book a private transfer between your hotel downtown Xi’an and Banpo museum Introduction It is your vacation time! You have been preparing for this for long and some of the places in your checklist include visiting national museums featuring ancient culture. On top of the list is Xi’an Banpo museum, thanks to your friend or relative who advised you to tour the place. Obviously, you have no idea what to expect to see when you arrived there apart from what you heard from your acquaintances that the museum has beautiful gardens, flowering trees, and other amazing landscape. Well, let’s give a preview of what you expect to see both inside and outside the museum: At least two exhibition halls Typically, Banpo is an archaeological site hosting remains of several beautifully organized Neolithic settlements, one of them being the Jiangzhai, revolving around the Yangshao culture. Therefore, upon arrival, you will see several exhibition halls depicting the culture of its founders. One of the halls displays unearthed relic exhibitions, which include domestic and production tools used by ancient Banpo people like chisels, stones, pottery knives, axes, and sickles. The other exhibition hall is used for temporary exhibitions and shows. Some of the […]
Book a private transfer to Terra Cotta Army Museum Facts Should Know Before you go Terracotta Army Museum, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in the Lintong District, Xi’an, China. The army sculptures were meant to protect the first Emperor of China, named Qin Shi Huang, in his afterlife after his burial. The army was initially buried and forgotten for hundreds of years; until it was discovered in 1974 by farmers digging a well. The sculptures include sculptures of army generals, warriors, horses, and even chariots. Although the collection is known to depict an army, there are other figures as well, which include musicians, officials, strongmen, and even acrobats. The soldiers and other sculptures buried with the Emperor are made of clay, but they are based on real warriors. In total, more than 8,000 soldiers were buried with the emperor to watch over him in his afterlife. The Emperor rose to power when he was only 13 years old. After taking the throne, he ordered this project, which took nearly 40 years to complete. He ruled from 247 BC to 210 BC. Seeing this ambitious collection of artworks is an experience most people will live to […]
The Qianling Mausoleum is a tomb site of the Dynasty of Tang and it is in Qian County, Shaanxi province, China. The mausoleum is 53 miles northwest of Xian which was formerly known as Chang’an and it is the Tang capital. The actual date that the mausoleum was built is about 618 and it represents one of the Chinese historical landmarks. The main tombs are those of Emperor known as Gaozong and Wu Zetian who was the empress. It is the only tomb that an emperor is sharing with his wife but this is attributed to that the empress became the ruler after her husband’s death. The entire site of the mausoleum covers an area of 0.88 square miles and has a total of 124 sculptures made of stone. The southern approach of the mausoleum is lined with sculptures of both people and animals. The most prominent animals are ostriches, horses, winged horses and lions. The animals are an indicator of how prominent the emperor and his wife were when they ruled China. In the mausoleum there are also different buildings which include a pavilion, a sacrifice hall, a hall of ministers and different corridors. Most of the structures and […]