Trip to Yinchuan, Zhongwei, and Xi'an
A group of four (my mom, my husband, my kid, and me) spent 9 days traveling in Yinchuan, Zhongwei, and Xi'an. Here's the itinerary: First...
A 4-Day Off-the-Beaten-Path Self-Drive Trip in Xi’an | Just Us Two, Off We Went
Xi'an has always been the top ancient capital in my heart, and I've always had a special soft spot for Chang'an.
Qinzhen, Lotus Garden, Kunming Pool – A Self-Drive Day Trip to Xi'an's Suburbs with Old Friends
In the morning, we set out on a self-drive trip with old friends and family. Heading west from home, after half an hour we reached Xiliu, Chang'an District, Xi'an.
A Laid-back Tibet Journey: Starting in Beijing, Ending in Xi'an
Note 1) Clothing: Tibet’s weather is chilly in the morning and evening, hot at noon, and sometimes even colder around Lhasa. So be sure to pack both light and warm clothes — layering is key.
A Family's Super Simple, Super Fun, and Super Healing Seven-Day Trip to Xi'an
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Dreaming in Chang'an, the Ancient Capital: Five Days to Witness Two Millennia of Splendor
As the saying goes, thirty years of history are in Shenzhen, three hundred years in Beijing, and three thousand years in Xi'an! This journey to Xi'an,
From Pingyao to the Ancient Capital of Thirteen Dynasties
I'm not sure when it started, but even my mom knows that every long trip I take signals the end of a job. After quitting my last job...
Chongqing–Xi'an DIY Travel Guide
Every year I plan a solo backpacking trip of 3–5 days. As always, I book tickets, hotels, and research itineraries on Ctrip.
Self-Drive Day Trip from Xi'an to Weibei Sunken Courtyard Farmstay: Red Tradition, Educated Youth Nostalgia, and Martial Arts Fitness
Two years ago I visited the sunken courtyards in Weibei. Recently, old classmates mentioned a really good one, so we arranged a self-drive trip. After breakfast, big
How Prosperous Was Chang'an, the Tang Dynasty's Imperial Capital?
All photos in this article were taken by the author of "Black and White Touch," all rights reserved, unauthorized use is strictly prohibited! Recommended reading: (Four Great Ancient...
One-Day Bus Tour to Shaohua Mountain from Xi’an
I’ve long heard of Shaohua Mountain, with its gorgeous natural scenery, and the old tales of Guanzhong swordsmen, rich in cultural depth. Distance from Xi’an
Facing the Sea, Heading West — A 13-Day Northwest China Travel Diary: Land of Six Springs
On August 10, 2019, as a typhoon bore down on Shanghai, our international flight bound for Madrid took off after just a half-hour delay, while most flights were canceled, and we arrived safely in Xi'an.
Seven-Day Trip to Ancient Capital Chang'an During the National Day Holiday
The 2020 New Year was a tense and fearful one. As the pandemic eased, everyone's mood brightened. And with October...
A Thousand-Mile Rendezvous: Overnight from Beijing to Xi’an, a Trip on a Whim
Every corner of Xi'an, from main streets to small alleys, is steeped in its heritage – the scholarly legacy of the glorious Tang Dynasty and the lingering elegance of ancient Chang'an.
Snowy Paradise: A 2019 Huashan Hiking Trip
Memories seem to drift away like sand in the wind... Yet, at some moment, I picked up this precious memory – 2019
A Three-Day Trip to Chang'an, the Thousand-Year-Old Ancient Capital
Chang'an, a grand name, a place that makes you dream of the past. Chang'an is the past tense of Xi'an. Back then...
Ancient Capital Xi'an: Three Days of History and Cuisine, a Fusion of Han and Tang Elegance
In China’s northwest, there’s a city that was the Western Zhou’s Fenghao, the Qin dynasty’s Xianyang, and the Western Han’s...
Xi'an Is So Good-Ci!
——A ramble before the story. “Xi’an, is it fun?” a friend asked. I racked my brains, digging deep into my head’s few
Where It Began, Back to Civilization: Return Leg of the Northwest Grand Loop – Concluding Our Westward Slow Travels
Driving east from Xining back to Beijing, the G6 Jingcang Expressway would undoubtedly be the best choice, but we didn't want to retrace our steps, so we carved a different path.
Exploring Lintong and Mount Hua with Old Xia — A Free-and-Easy Tour
Today we start our journey around Xi’an. First up: the Terracotta Warriors Museum, 1.5 km east of the Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum in Lintong District.