China · Asia
Xi'an & the Terracotta Army
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Eight thousand life-sized soldiers standing guard in formation, still being excavated after fifty years, a city wall intact enough to cycle the entire loop, and noodles pulled by hand in the Muslim quarter after dark.
The best time to visit Xi'an & the Terracotta Army is Mar–May, Sep–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 23°C (73°F).
Best time to go
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Budget on the ground
$ · budget-friendly
Nearest airport
XIY
Good for
old stones and real towns
eating extremely well
the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing
an unhurried pace
In season
Typical daytime highs
Mar–May23°C73°F
Jun–Aug32°C89°F
Sep–Nov19°C67°F
Dec–Feb8°C46°F
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