Xian, the Eternal City, holds the recorded history for ancient Chinese civilization. Like a living history, this city in the central northwest has documented China's history for over 3,000 years. It served as the country's capital city during 1,100 years of China's ancient dynasties and is home to many cultural relics. Xian is also the eastern terminus to the iconic Silk Road. Visitors can expect to see incredible sights like the Terracotta Warriors of the Qin Dynasty, the Bell Tower, the City Wall, the Yangling Mausoleum of the Han Dynasty, and Huashan Mountain. Other highlights include the Drum Tower of the Ming Dynasty and the Famen Temple, home of the Finger Bone of Sakyamuni Buddha.

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