Xi’an: Quick Facts

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The Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, a multi-tiered brick Buddhist pagoda, stands behind a traditional Chinese temple building with visitors on the steps in Xian, Shaanxi Province, China.

Xi'an: Little Wild Goose Pagoda

Locator map of East Asia highlighting the position of Xi'an in central China, with surrounding countries labeled and a small inset globe showing the region's location within Asia.

The illuminated Bell Tower of Xi'an, China, stands on a raised stone platform with arched entrances and ornate, tiered roofs at night.

Daci'en Temple: burning incense

Qin tomb: terra-cotta soldiers and horses

The Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Sian, Shensi province, China.

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