The Big Wild Goose Pagoda, built in 589 A.D. in the Sui Dynasty, is one of the most famous Buddhist pagodas in China. The temple was finished in 652 A.D. and has five stories and is 60 meters tall. However, today, due to wars, the pagoda was reduced to ruins and the after being reconstructed is 7 stories, 64 meters tall. The temple has 13 courtyards and used to have nearly 2,000 rooms in the Tang Dynasty but presently there are not as many and those that are left were built in the Ming dynasty.

The ancient wall of Xi'an is one of the oldest landmarks of the city and the old city of Xi'an used to be contained within this wall. The wall was built in the 14^th century at the request of Emperor Zhuyuanzhang. The city wall is tall, long and thick and the two main entrances are the North and South Gate. In the past, these gates were the only ways to get into the city. Now, tourists are allowed to go on top of the wall and walk around or bike around at their leisure. One can see a great view of the city from top of the wall as well as visit the many towers built along the wall.

The Tang Dynasty Dinner Show is performed by the Tang Dynasty Song & Dance Troupe. The troupe performs Changan music and dance that originated in the Tang Dynasty. In this performance, you will witness them play several traditional Chinese instruments and hear them play one famous piece titled The Huaqing Palace.

The Mausoleum of Emperor Qinshihuang is the biggest Imperial Mausoleum in ancient China and is located between a river in front and a mountain in back. In 1961, the State Council put the Mausoleum under state protection as a cultural relic. The tomb was built deep underground and had not only several palaces but also several burial places of the high Qin officials. It is said that the Emperor used a lot of money and man power to build this tomb. One distinctive characteristic of the tomb is that it had two city walls and was shaped like the character "?? The grounds of the Mausoleum are also vast and there are performances at the Mausoleum every day.

Dumplings are an important food in northern China and important during festivals and holidays and almost every family member knows how to make them. Traditionally, family members make the dumplings together before the New Year and hide a coin in one. Whoever finds the coin will have good fortune for the New Year. Dumplings symbolize wealth, due to the shape, which reflects ancient Chinese gold or silver ingots. Chinese dumplings can be made using almost any filling and can be steamed, fried or boiled and make a very filling meal.

The Qin Terra Cotta Warriors are some of the oldest ever found in China and the biggest. They range from 1.78 meters to almost 2 meters in height. The warriors were all made by hand and the bodies were made separately from the rest of the soldiers and all the pieces then joined together. Although several chambers have been uncovered, the official entrance has yet to be found. The tomb took 36 years to build at the request of the emperor, and the workers were said to have been buried alive in the tomb. In 1980, two sets of large painted bronze chariots and horses were unearthed and by 1988, both were open to the public. Besides the Great Wall, the Terra Cotta Warriors are perhaps the most important relics for tourists to see when visiting China.

Mt. Hua, located in South Huayin County, is the western mountain of the five sacred mountains in China. The Temple of the West March mount is the oldest temple on the mountain, built during the time of the Wu Emperor Han. There are several other temples located on the mountain that are worth seeing while hiking around the area. Not only are there many temples to see, but the scenery of the mountain is also of great beauty and historic interest.

The Bell Tower in Xi'an is the most well preserved out of any ancient city in China. The Bell Tower was built in 1384 in the Yingxiang Temple by Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang to warn the city of any invaders. Presently the tower holds a smaller bell than the original, which is not in the Forest of Stone Steles Museum. At night, there are lanterns hanging from the tower that illuminate it and its surroundings. In the past, cars were allowed to travel underneath the tower arches, but now it is closed off to all but pedestrians.