The city is surrounded by a well-preserved defensive wall which was re-constructed in the Ming Dynasty.The area in which Xi’an sits is a relatively flat place，making travel on the wall relatively easy unlike the steep inclines of the Great Wall.It is also plenty wide enough to rent a bicycle and cruise along the wall without ruffling anyone’s feathers.
The Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang and his Terracotta Army are located 40km to the east of the city’s suburbs.
The city’s Muslim quarter is home to the Great Mosque of Xi’an.
The Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Small Wild Goose Pagoda are both spectacular towers and both are well over 1000 years old and have mostly survived great earthquakes.The former is next to a large square with many fountains that rise and fall in time to music during one of the daily performances.
The Bell Tower and Drum Tower，located at the city centre.
The Stele Forest is famous for its numerous historic inscriptions and stoneworks.The Shaanxi History Museum has a large collection of artifacts both modern and ancient.The Banpo Neolithic village is located outside the city.
