Plan your trip across Shaanxi with our curated list of 46 attractions and expert-written travel guides covering historic sites, cultural landmarks, and local favorites.
Historical, Great Wall
Scenic, Historical, Photography
World Heritage Site
Spine of the Ancient Capital
Hot / Iconic / Nightlife
Five Great Mountains
Popular / Wetland / Hot Spring
No. 1 Mausoleum under Heaven
Wonder of the Yellow River
Revolutionary history, Iconic landmark
Nature, Hiking, Alpine scenery
Buddhist Sacred Site
Archaeological, Historical
Tang Imperial Mausoleum
New Attraction / Popular / Cultural
Popular / Historical
Popular / Nature / Photography
Popular / Ecotourism
Popular / Alpine / Summer Retreat
Popular / Canyon Hike
Popular / Cultural / Pilgrimage
Historical, Cultural, Summer retreat
Imperial Garden & Hot Springs
A refined Tang-style imperial garden complex locat...
Wildlife & Nature
A comprehensive large-scale wildlife park located...
National Treasure House
Known as the 'Pearl of Ancient Capital,' this larg...
City Heart
The geographical center of Xi'an, this iconic Ming...
Alpine Forest Park
A high-altitude alpine destination in the Micang M...
Legendary Border Town
A legendary border town located where Shaanxi, Gan...
Wildlife Sanctuary
A natural ecological sanctuary in the Qinling Moun...
New Attraction / Popular / Cultural
A grand Han culture-themed scenic area showcasing...
Cultural Heritage Park
A cultural park themed around the 'Stone Drums', w...
Alpine Meadow Scenic Area
The only alpine meadow in Northwest China with a u...
National First-Class Museum
China's largest specialized museum for bronze arti...
Nature, Hiking, Alpine scenery
The main peak of the Qinling Mountains, at 3767 me...
Pottery Capital of the East
A legendary 'living fossil' of ceramic history, th...
Red Landmark & Danxia Peaks
A destination combining the 'Red Tourism' history...
Popular / Cultural / Pilgrimage
The place where Sun Simiao, a Tang Dynasty physici...
Historical, Cultural, Summer retreat
A summer palace for Tang Dynasty emperors, and the...
Taoist Sacred Site
Known as the 'Little Wudang of Southern Shaanxi,'...
Geological Wonder
A sprawling underground world featuring the Tianfo...
Popular / Alpine / Summer Retreat
The highest peak in the eastern Qinling Mountains,...
Popular / Canyon Hike
Famous for its narrowness, tranquility, elegance,...
Natural Oxygen Bar
Located in Shiquan County, this canyon is celebrat...
Taoist Holy Land
A prominent Taoist cultural site overlooking the H...
Popular / Nature / Photography
Famous for its unique volcanic landforms and ancie...
Popular / Ecotourism
The largest freshwater lake in Northwest China, wi...
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