Shaanxi History Museum, Xian (must see)
The Shaanxi History Museum is one of the first state museums with modern facilities in China. The collection has objects from the Stone Age to contemporary sculpture and displays objects from the 13 feudal dynasties that ruled Shaanxi province.
The Shaanxi History Museum was built in 1983 and inaugurated in 1991. The building covers 55,600 square meters and has a display of over 370,000 objects. The building has the architectural style of the Tang Dynasty with a central hall and multiple storied buildings rising from each corner. The museum collects, conserves and conducts research programs into the rich history and culture of the province. It has also held exhibitions abroad in Japan, France and the United States.
The basic exhibition hall consists of three large display halls where exhibits are arranged in chronological order. The first hall has Stone Age tools to objects from the Qin Dynasty of 206 BC. The second hall has exhibits from the reign of the Han Dynasty in 206 BC to 589 AD. The third hall has objects from the Sui Dynasty to the Qing Dynasties. The East Exhibition hall is dedicated to contemporary art and the Theme Exhibition Hall is used for temporary themed exhibitions. The museum also has an impressive collection of Tang Dynasty mural paintings from the tombs of Tang Dynasty nobles.
The Shaanxi History Museum was built in 1983 and inaugurated in 1991. The building covers 55,600 square meters and has a display of over 370,000 objects. The building has the architectural style of the Tang Dynasty with a central hall and multiple storied buildings rising from each corner. The museum collects, conserves and conducts research programs into the rich history and culture of the province. It has also held exhibitions abroad in Japan, France and the United States.
The basic exhibition hall consists of three large display halls where exhibits are arranged in chronological order. The first hall has Stone Age tools to objects from the Qin Dynasty of 206 BC. The second hall has exhibits from the reign of the Han Dynasty in 206 BC to 589 AD. The third hall has objects from the Sui Dynasty to the Qing Dynasties. The East Exhibition hall is dedicated to contemporary art and the Theme Exhibition Hall is used for temporary themed exhibitions. The museum also has an impressive collection of Tang Dynasty mural paintings from the tombs of Tang Dynasty nobles.
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Sight Name: Shaanxi History Museum
Sight Location: Xian, China (See walking tours in Xian)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Xian, China (See walking tours in Xian)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Walking Tours in Xian, China
Create Your Own Walk in Xian
Creating your own self-guided walk in Xian is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Shopping Streets Tour
Back in the day, Xian was the starting point of the ancient Silk Road. Foreign traders used to come here to procure local merchandise such as tea, silk, and porcelain that were in high demand internationally throughout centuries.
In recent years, although the commercial center in China has shifted to the coastline area, Xian remains a major destination for quality shopping, especially when it... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles
In recent years, although the commercial center in China has shifted to the coastline area, Xian remains a major destination for quality shopping, especially when it... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles
Historical Religious Sites
A melting pot of different cultures and faiths, Xian, once the start of the historical Silk Road, for centuries had seen traders from far and wide come to do business. Many a foreigner eventually settled in Xian, bringing along their cuisine, customs, and religious practices. Hence the number of pagodas, Buddhist and Taoist temples, as well as mosques found in the city, some of which trace back... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
Xian Introduction Walking Tour
Xian became a cultural and political center of China in the 11th century BC and was the capital city of eleven imperial Chinese dynasties.
For a western comparison, Xian closely resembles Rome. At the beginning of the first millennium, there were two major powers sitting at the ends of the civilized world, the Roman Empire in the west and the Han Dynasty in the east, each commanding roughly the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.4 Km or 2.7 Miles
For a western comparison, Xian closely resembles Rome. At the beginning of the first millennium, there were two major powers sitting at the ends of the civilized world, the Roman Empire in the west and the Han Dynasty in the east, each commanding roughly the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.4 Km or 2.7 Miles