Discover Xi'an

Thousands of life-sized clay warriors have guarded the tomb of China's first emperor for over 2,200 years and are considered one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the 20th century.

The fully preserved, roughly 14-kilometer city wall from the Ming dynasty can be walked or cycled around and offers a unique view of the ancient imperial city.

The lively district around the Great Mosque charms with street food stalls, traditional crafts and the city's centuries-old Hui Muslim culture.

The Buddhist pagoda from the Tang dynasty once served to store important sutras and ranks among China's oldest and most significant brick structures.

Xi'an Xianyang International Airport has several daily flights from Chinese metropolises; from Switzerland, travel usually connects through Beijing or Shanghai.

Thousands of life-sized clay warriors have guarded the tomb of China's first emperor for over 2,200 years and are considered one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the 20th century.

The fully preserved, roughly 14-kilometer city wall from the Ming dynasty can be walked or cycled around and offers a unique view of the ancient imperial city.

The lively district around the Great Mosque charms with street food stalls, traditional crafts and the city's centuries-old Hui Muslim culture.