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Bell and Drum Towers

Ancient towers dating back to the Ming Dynasty In all cities of China of the Ming Dynasty there are these two towers and they offer excellent views - the Bell tower of the city and the Drum tower of the Muslim Quarter of the city.

Deeply religious place in a vibrant city The square in front of the pagoda is a popular nightly hangout. Located in the Daci'en Temple, this is an active Buddhist temple. It was built in the Tang dynasty.

Classic Chinese stone engraving Built in 1087, the courtyard is filled with stone steles and looks like a forest, hence the name. It is a great source of China's history of stone engravings.

Emperor Jing's tomb Displays artifacts from the emperor's tomb and was opened to the public in 2001. It is a rich source of history and is famous for it's varied collection of figures and animals made of terracotta.

Spring scenery Located close to the terracotta army this place is famous for the romance between emperor Xuanzong and his mistress. It is a rich source of history on the Tang dynasty and Chinese gardening.

Rich collection of Chinese artifacts Besides an amazing collection of Chinese artifacts, the museum houses many terracotta warriors and horses. There are other exhibits like bronzes, ceramics of various dynasties, Han and Tang bronze mirrors, as well as coins, calligraphy.

Warriors guarding the emperor's tomb. Discovered by accident in 1974, there are over 7000 soldiers, horses as well as chariots. They are arranged in battle formation and guards the tomb of emperor Qin.

Walk around the wall One of the largest walls to survive in China. It is one of the world's oldest military defense systems. It is a major tourist attraction in the city. The South gate is popular with the tourists.