Places worth the detour in Xi'an
30 places worth going out of your way for lie within 30 km of Xi'an, China, across 4 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (14). Best known: Chang'an. 23 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 30, ranked 30
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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7.Daming Palace
Built landmarks · 21st century · Notable
Archaeological site and history museum in Xi'an, China
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8.Haojing
Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem
Former capital of the Zhou, now an archaeological site in Shaanxi, China
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12.St. Francis Cathedral of Xi'an
Sacred sites · 18th century · Hidden gem
Church building in Xi'an, China
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16.Changling Mausoleum (Emperor Gaozu of Han)
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Mausoleum of Emperor Gaozu of Han
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20.Guangren Temple
Sacred sites · 18th century · Hidden gem
Tibetan Buddhist temple in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, China
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28.Jianguomen (Xi'an)
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
A gate of the historic city wall of Xi'an
