City Wall(古城墙)
Zhu Yuanzhang, the first Emperor of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) began to enlarge the wall built initially during the old Tang dynasty (618 -907), creating the modern Xi'an City Wall. It's the most complete city wall that has survived in China, as well being one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world. After the extension, the wall now stands 12 meters tall, 12-14 meters wide at the top and 15-18 meters thick at the bottom. It covers 13.7 kilometers in length with a deep moat surrounding it.

Bell Tower(钟楼)
The Bell Tower, is a stately traditional building, that marks the geographical center of the ancient capital. The tower was built in 1384 by Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang as a way to dominate the surrounding countryside and provide early warning of attack by rival rulers. Now the wooden tower, is the largest and best-preserved of its kind in China.

Big Wild Goose Pagoda (大雁塔)
As the symbol of the old-line Xi'an, Big Wild Goose Pagoda is a well-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists. It is located in the southern suburb of Xi'an City, about 4 kilometers from the downtown of the city.
Originally built in 652 during the reign of Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty (618-907), it functioned to collect Buddhist materials that were taken from India by the hierarch Xuanzang.
Surrounding Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the scenery is also quite charming, especially the square north of the Da Ci'en Temple. Till now, it holds many records: in Asia, it is the biggest Tang-culture square, the biggest fountain and waterscape square, and the largest-scale sculptures area. In the world, it has the most benches, the longest light-belt, and the largest-scale acoustic complex.

Museum of Qin Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses(秦始皇兵马俑)
The Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses are the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. It is Qin Shi Huang's mausoleum.
Upon ascending the throne at the age of 13 (in 246 BC), Qin Shi Huang, later the first Emperor of all China, had begun to work for his mausoleum. It took 11 years to finish. It is speculated that many buried treasures and sacrificial objects had accompanied the emperor in his after life.

Shaanxi History Museum(西安历史博物馆)
Shaanxi Province is the birthplace of the ancient Chinese civilization. Xi'an City was the capital city in thirteen dynasties which in total lasted over 1100 years. Consequently, the ancient history of Shaanxi is to some degree the ancient history of China. The Shaanxi History Museum considers it an obligation to be a showcase of ancient civilizations. It is situated in the southern suburb of Xi'an City, northwest of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Since it was opened to the public in 1991, its architectural buildings, internal apparatus, and exhibits have made it famous as a first-class museum in China.

Tang Paradise(大唐芙蓉园)
Near the Big Wild Goose Pagoda , Tang Paradise is located in the Qujiang Resort, southeast of the Xi'an City. It is a newly opened tourist attraction in April, 2005. Tang Paradise covers a total area of 1000 mu (about 165 acres) and of which 300 mu (about 49 acres) is water. This tourist attraction not only claims to be the biggest cultural theme park in the northwest region of China but also the first royal-garden-like park to give a full display of the Tang Dynasty's (618-907) culture. Altogether, twelve scenic regions are distributed throughout Tang Paradise to provide visitors with the enjoyment of twelve cultural themes and a perfect exhibition of the grandness, prosperity and brilliance of the culture of the Tang Dynasty.

Famen Temple(法门寺)
In China, many temples house treasures and artifacts, but the sheer quantity and quality of treasures in the Famen Temple is rare. Situated in Famen Town of Fufeng County, about 120 kilometers (about 74.57 miles) west of Xi'an, Famen Temple is renowned for storing the veritable Finger Bone of the Sakyamuni Buddha.
Famen Temple was established in the Eastern Han Dynasty (25--220), for carrying forward Buddhism. The most representative structures in the temple are the Famen Temple Pagoda and Famen Temple Museum.

Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show(仿唐代歌舞表演)
The Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show, a wonderful performance of the ancient music and dance, is a must when you visit Xi'an. The city, which was formerly known as Chang'an has a very long history, and was the imperial capital during 13 dynastic periods. Of these, the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907) was the most prosperous and glorious of all. The Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show is an outstanding exponent of this ancient stable and prosperous society, keeping alive its splendid culture and providing an insight into the peaceful life style of the period.

Usually you can go to watch the show after your dinner, the guide would be very glad to arrange the tickets for you.

Nowadays, there are many places performing the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show. As for the best ones, the following come highly recommended:

1. Tang Dynasty Palace(西安唐乐宫)
Situated near the city center of Xi'an, the Tang Dynasty Palace boasts that it is China's premier cultural entertainment theatre restaurant. Established in 1988, the Tang Dynasty Palace has cooperated with the Shaanxi Provincial Song & Dance Troupe and has staged the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show, which has proved to be a great success and is welcomed by numerous audiences, especially foreign visitors.
In addition to appreciating the wonderful performance, you can also enjoy the delicious meals provided at the Tang Dynasty Palace. With its large auditorium of over 2,000 square meters, it can comfortably hold about 600 diners at a time. The various savory dishes together with the exciting show will be sure to give satisfaction to your appetite, your eyes and your mind.

2. Shaanxi Song & Dance Theatre(陕西歌舞剧院)
Established in 1998, the Shaanxi Song & Dance Theatre is a comprehensive theatre restaurant, providing a permanent stage for the Shaanxi Provincial Song & Dance Troupe. Thus the artists can perform the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show on their own stage. Having accommodation for 700 customers, the Shaanxi Song & Dance Theatre will also provide you excellent services and enjoyment.