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View Plans & PricingArea: 10,196 km²
Population: ~4.0 million (2020)
Xianyang means "all sun, all yang" in Chinese. It was the capital of the Qin dynasty and is located near Xi'an in Shaanxi Province.
7.0/10 — Residents enjoy a balanced lifestyle with modern amenities and cultural richness.
Xianyang has no commercial airport; Xi'an Xianyang International Airport is the main gateway. Xianyang Railway Station and Xianyang West Station connect to Xi'an and other cities. Xianyang is connected to Xi'an metro Line 1.
Northwest A&F University (Xianyang branch) and Xianyang Normal University are the main institutions.
Xianyang lies on the Guanzhong Plain with a temperate continental climate. It is on the Wei River and is famous for its historical and archaeological sites.
Visit the Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum (Terracotta Warriors nearby), Han Yang Ling Mausoleum, and the Xianyang Museum.
Day 1: Xianyang Museum and Han Yang Ling.
Day 2: Day trip to the Terracotta Warriors.
Try Shaanxi-style noodles, Yangrou paomo (lamb bread soup), roujiamo, and local snacks.
Buy Qin and Han dynasty replicas, Shaanxi crafts, and local snacks. Main shopping is in Qindu District.
Local Vibe: Xianyang (咸阳) carries the weight of 3,000 years of history — direct, proud, and famous for noodles, the Silk Road, and dry humor. Visitors love the authentic atmosphere, friendly advice, and the way Shaanxi-style noodles shows up on every local menu.
Fun Facts:
• Xianyang is home to the Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum (Terracotta Warriors nearby), a local highlight that reflects the city's character and history.
• The city blends everyday modern life with long-standing traditions, making it a great place to experience real China.
• Shaanxi-style noodles is one of the local flavors visitors remember most — ask a local where they eat it.
Locals in Xianyang have their own regional flavor of Mandarin. Try these to sound like one of the crowd:
嘹咋咧 (liáo zǎ lie) — Awesome.
克里马擦 (kè lǐ mǎ cā) — Hurry up.
谝 (piǎn) — To chat.
• Qin Shi Huang — The first emperor of China was buried near Xi’an with his Terracotta Army.
• Yang Guifei — One of the Four Beauties of ancient China was linked to the Tang court in Chang’an.
• Zhang Yimou — The acclaimed film director was born in Xi’an.
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